A person may engage in the activities set forth in subdivision (a) of Section 2586 for six months from the date that he or she completed a supervised practice program, or until the person receives notice that he or she failed the examination specified in subdivision (d), whichever occurs first, if all of the following conditions apply:

1. (a) The person performs under the direct and immediate supervision of a registered dietitian.
2. (b) The person has completed the supervised practice program requirements under subdivision (a) of Section 2585.
3. (c) The person has written verification, including the program director’s original signature, that the person has completed the required supervised practice program.
4. (d) The person has applied to take the registered dietitian examination specified in subparagraph (D) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 2585 and is waiting for an examination date.