Code of Massachusetts Regulations
268 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF DIETITIANS/NUTRITIONISTS
Title 268 CMR 4.00 - Continuing Education
Section 4.01 - Continuing Education Requirements

Universal Citation: 268 MA Code of Regs 268.4

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) Licensed Dietitians/Nutritionists are required, as a condition of license renewal, pursuant to M.G.L. c.112, § 207, and 268 CMR 3.02(1)(c), to complete a minimum of 30 units of continuing education activities every two years.

(2) A unit of continuing education shall be a minimum of 50 minutes of organized learning experience and must address the Field of Dietetics and Nutrition. The Board, in its discretion, may approve other programs of continued professional competence that contribute to a licensee's professional growth.

(3) Board approved continuing education activities shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

(a) Successful completion of an educational program, course, seminar, or workshop, sponsored by an approved organization, as described in 268 CMR 4.03(2).

(b) Authorship of published books, chapters of published books, articles in refereed journals, research projects, and/or other such publications approved by the Board related to the science or practice of nutrition. A maximum of three units may be credited for each book chapter, article or project.

(c) Instruction or presentation of an academic course, workshop, poster session, or seminar for the first time. Credit for two units of continuing education will be given for each unit taught or presented.

(d) Successful completion of an academic course related to contemporary nutritional practice and offered by an educational institution or program recognized by the United States Department of Education. Each semester hour shall equate to 15 continuing education units; trimester hours shall equate to 12 units; quarter hours shall equate to ten units.

(4) Activities that address marketing, management, or other business or technical skills without also addressing the Field of Dietetics and Nutrition will not be accepted.

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