Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 157 - RULES OF GEORGIA BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF LICENSED DIETITIANS
Chapter 157-2 - LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Rule 157-2-.01 - Definitions

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 157-2-.01

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

(1) For purposes of O.C.G.A. 43-11A-9(1)a major course of study shall mean:

(a) A program granted accreditation or approval by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA); or

(b) Upper division courses in human nutrition, food and nutrition, dietetics, food systems management, nutrition education or a combination thereof determined by the Board to be greater than or substantially equal to a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education (CADE) accredited or approved program. The earned degree does not need to be in these areas.

(2) For purposes of O.C.G.A. 43-11A-9,"Supervise d Experience" component of dietetic practice shall consist of 900 hours of supervised practice/experience under the supervision of a state licensed practitioner or a registered dietitian. The acceptable routes of obtaining this experience include:

(a) A program formerly or currently approved or accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA):
1. Dietetic Internship (DI);

2. Coordinated Program (CP);

3. Approved Preprofessional Practice Program (AP4).

(b) A program formerly approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA):
1. Six (6) months/900 hours experience;

2. Three (3) years preplanned with B.S. degree.

O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-1-25, 43-11A-7, 43-11A-9.

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