1. (a) Activities other than those noted in Diet 405.02 or Diet 405.03 shall be approved for continuing professional education credit if those activities:

   1. (1) Relate to the subjects set forth in Diet 405.03;
   2. (2) Are not primarily designed to introduce members of the general public to the field of dietetics; and

   3. (3) Accomplish one or more of the following goals:

      1. a. Update or enhance the professional knowledge, skill, or competence of dietitians;
      2. b. Assess the professional knowledge, skill, or competence of dietitians;
      3. c. Provide opportunities for dietitians to engage in interdisciplinary studies;
      4. d. Provide dietitians with opportunities for professional growth and development; or
      5. e. Build excellence in the profession of a dietitian.

2. (b) In determining whether the activity accomplishes one or more of the goals set forth in (a)(3) above, the board shall consider:

   1. (1) Whether the information provided has a direct bearing on the ability of a person to perform successfully as a dietitian;
   2. (2) Whether the quantity and quality of information that has a direct bearing on the ability of the person to perform successfully as a dietitian is likely to achieve one or more of the goals set forth in (a)(3) above; and
   3. (3) Whether the professional qualifications of the person or persons presenting or sponsoring the activity render it likely that the instruction provided will achieve one or more of the goals set forth in (a)(3) above.
3. (c) The board shall assign credit for those activities based upon the numbers of similar continuing education activities approved by CDR as stated in Diet 405.02(b) and Diet 405.03(b). The board shall assign one continuing professional education unit for each hour of actual attendance at approved courses other than those noted in Diet 405.02(b) and Diet 405.03(b), programs, presentations, seminars, or meetings, provided that if any grade is given the applicant receives a passing grade.
4. (d) The board shall assign one half of one credit hour for the reading or writing of any one peer reviewed professional publication.

Source. #7938, eff 8-23-03; ss by #8336, eff 5-1-05, EXPIRED: 5-1-13 New. #10691, eff 10-9-14; renumbered by #13570 (formerly Diet 404.04); ss by #14314, eff 9-9-25, EXPIRES: 9-9-35