LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

1. (a) An individual may apply for licensure as a dietitian-nutritionist by submitting a written application on forms provided by the Board and remitting the application fee set forth in § 21.705 (relating to fees).

2. (b) To obtain licensure, an applicant must meet the qualifications set forth in section 6(b)(1)—(4) of the act (63 P.S. § 216(b)(1)—(4)), which include:

   1. (1) Evidencing good moral character.
   2. (2) Receipt of a baccalaureate or higher degree from a Board-approved program or equivalent program as set forth in section 5(b) and (c) of the act (63 P.S. § 215(b) and (c)).
   3. (3) Completion of a planned continuous preprofessional experience of at least 900 hours under appropriate supervision.
   4. (4) Successful completion of one of the examinations specified in § 21.722 (relating to education and examination of applicants).
3. (c) To obtain licensure, an applicant shall complete at least 3 hours of training in child abuse recognition and reporting in accordance with § 21.508(a) (relating to child abuse recognition and reporting—mandatory training requirement).

Authority

The provisions of this § 21.721 amended under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. § 222.1(k)); section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. § 667.6); and 23 Pa.C.S. § 6383(b)(2).

Source

The provisions of this § 21.721 amended March 25, 2022, effective March 26, 2022, 52 Pa.B. 1916. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (396909).

Cross References

This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 21.1102 (relating to licensure by endorsement under 63 Pa.C.S. § 3111).