- (1) A qualified supervisor provides oversight and takes responsibility for an individual working to meet experience requirements. To be a qualified supervisor, an individual must be a dietitian certified by the department or registered as a registered dietitian nutritionist by CDR.
(2) Methods of supervision may include face-to-face supervision, direct supervision, distance supervision, and review of written notes or recordings.
- (a) "Direct supervision" means the supervisor is on the premises and available for immediate consultation.
- (b) "Distance supervision" means supervision provided through remote technology, used when a qualified supervisor and an applicant are not working in the same physical location.
- (3) Distance supervision is not appropriate when an individual is providing direct client services where a provider's physical presence is necessary.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.138.070. WSR 24-17-111, § 246-822-147, filed 8/19/24, effective 9/19/24.]