Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 157-2-.01 - Definitions

(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.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 157-2-.01

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

Original Rule entitled "Application for Licensure" adopted as ER. 157-2-0.2-.01. F. Oct. 3, 1985; eff. Sept. 26, 1985, the date of adoption. Amended: Permanent Rule of same title adopted. F. Dec. 12, 1985; eff. Jan. 1, 1986. Amended: F. Dec. 30, 1987; eff. Jan. 19, 1988. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Definitions" adopted. F. Apr. 7, 1988; eff. Apr. 27, 1988. Amended: F. June 26, 1991; eff. July 16, 1991. Amended: F. Jan. 13, 1992; eff. Feb. 2, 1992. Amended: F. June 2, 1993; eff. June 22, 1993. Amended: F. June 3, 1994; eff. June 23, 1994. Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Apr. 1, 2002; eff. Apr. 21, 2002. Amended: F. Feb. 24, 2012; eff. Mar. 15, 2012.