How to get your NYS Dietitian License and Registration Introduction
This section of the application covers the basic requirements and procedures to follow in applying for certification as a Dietitian-Nutritionist in New York State. Article 157 of New York State Education Law is a title protection law. Any use of the titles "Certified Dietitian," "Certified Nutritionist", or "Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist" within New York State requires certification by the New York State Education Department. General Requirements
To be certified as a Dietitian-Nutritionist in New York State you must:
· be at least 18 years of age
· meet education, examination, and experience requirements
Send the application for certification, along with the appropriate fee and all other applicable forms in this packet to the Office of the Professions of the New York State Education Department. It is your responsibility to follow up with anyone you have asked to send us material.
The specific requirements for licensure are contained in Article 157 of New York's Education Law and Subpart 79-6 of the Commissioner's Regulations. Copies of the relevant sections of NYS Education Law and the Commissioner's Regulations are available upon request by calling the Forms Management Unit at (518) 474-3817, ext. 320, or E-mailing opforms@mail.nysed.gov.
You should also read the general licensing information applicable for all professions. Fees
The certification and initial registration fee for Dietetics-Nutrition is $270.
The fee listed is the fee that is in place when this application was printed. Fees are subject to change. The fee due is the one in law when your application is received (unless fees are increased retroactively). You will be billed for the difference if fees have been increased.
· Do not send cash.
· Make your check or money order payable to the New York State Education Department.
Personal checks are accepted.
· Mail the appropriate forms and fee to: NYS Education Department
Office of the Professions
Division of Professional Licensing Services
Fee Section
State Education Building - 2nd floor
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234-1000
PLEASE NOTE: Payment submitted from outside the United States should be made by check or draft on a United States bank and in United States currency; payments submitted in any other form will not be accepted and will be returned. Your canceled check is your receipt.
Fee Refunds
· Partial refunds may be granted only if you submit a written request, fax, or email to withdraw your licensure application.
· The New York State Education Department is not responsible for any fees paid to an outside testing agency.
If you withdraw your application, obtain a refund, and then decide to seek New York State licensure at a later date, you will be considered a new applicant and be required to pay the licensure and registration fees and meet the licensure requirements in place at the time of reapplication. Education and Experience Requirements
To meet the education and experience requirements for certification in dietetics-nutrition, you must satisfy either A or B below.
A. Bachelor's Degree or Higher
· Education: Completion of a program in dietetics-nutrition leading to the baccalaureate degree or a higher academic credential that is, at the time you completed the program, registered by the State Education Department as qualifying for certification in dietetics-nutrition or accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education, or is the equivalent of such a program. The program must include at least 45 semester hours of course work in the professional dietetics/nutrition content area and have at least 20 semester hours of course work in the human biological sciences and social and behavioral sciences content area. Courses appropriate for each of these content areas are defined in the next section. · Experience: Completion of one-half of a full-time equivalent year of planned work experience (800 hours), which could have been a structured part of your educational program. Otherwise, the experience must have followed the completion of your educational program. Planned work experience means continuous work experience in dietetics-nutrition, which reflects increased levels of professional growth and is under the supervision of a New York State Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist or someone who is registered by or a member of a national dietetic or nutrition association acceptable to the State Education Department. If you have questions, contact the State Board for Dietetics and Nutrition by telephone at 518-474-3817, ext. 560 or by e-mail at dietbd@mail.nysed.gov.
B. Associate's Degree
· Education: Completion of a program leading to the associate's degree in dietetics-nutrition that is, at the time you completed the program, registered by the State Education Department as qualifying for certification in dietetics-nutrition, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education, or the equivalent of such a program. The program must include at least 30 semester hours of course work in the professional dietetics-nutrition content area and have at least 15 semester hours of course work in the human biological sciences and social behavioral sciences content area. Courses appropriate for each of these content areas are defined in the next section. · Experience: You must have completed a combination of ten full-time equivalent years of education and supervised experience within the fifteen years preceding your application for certification. If your education was undertaken within the last fifteen years, you will be credited with one year of credit for every 30 semester hours of acceptable education up to a maximum of two years. A full-time equivalent year of work experience in dietetics and nutrition is 1,600 hours. The experience must include at least two and one-half full-time equivalent years of planned work experience. Planned work experience means continuous work experience in dietetics-nutrition, which reflects increased levels of professional growth and is under the supervision of a New York State Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist or someone who is registered by or a member of a national dietetic or nutrition association acceptable to the State Education Department. Contact the State Board for Dietetics and Nutrition by telephone at 518-474-3817, ext. 560 or by e-mail at dietbd@mail.nysed.gov. · Endorsement of Acceptable Dietitians or Nutritionists: You must obtain the endorsement of three acceptable dietitians-nutritionists; i.e., a New York State Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist or someone who is registered by or a member of a national dietetic or nutrition association acceptable to the State Education Department. If you have questions, contact the State Board for Dietetics and Nutrition by telephone at 518-474-3817, ext. 560 or by e-mail at dietbd@mail.nysed.gov. Content Areas Defined
Professional Dietetics and Nutrition Content Area includes coursework that covers all of the following curricular areas:
· principles of nutrition in health and disease;
· human nutrition needs throughout the life span;
· assessment and evaluation of the nutritional status of individuals, families, and communities; nutrient composition of food;
· food service management, including but not limited to such topics as human resources, planning, purchasing, preparation and service, delivery, and sanitation;
· diet modifications;
· counseling, education, and communication skills;
· interpretation of nutrition information and its application;
· ethics and professionalism
Human Biological Sciences and Social and Behavioral Sciences Content Area includes coursework in the following curricular areas:
· human biological sciences, including principles of biochemistry and physiology;
· social and behavioral sciences, including cultural aspects. Examination Requirement
The following two examinations satisfy the examination requirement for certification in dietetics-nutrition.
1. Registered Dietitian (RD) examination offered by the: Commission on Dietetic Registration
216 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago IL 60606-6995
Phone: (312) 899-0040 or (800) 877-1600
Web site: http://www.eatright.org
2. Certifying examination offered by the: Certification Board for Nutrition Specialists
300 South Duncan Avenue, Suite 225
Clearwater, FL 33755
Phone: 727-446-6086 or 727-446-7958
Fax: 727-446-6202
Web: www.am-coll-nutr.org
E-mail: office@am-coll-nutr.org
You should contact the appropriate organization for information on admission requirements to its examination and the procedures you need to follow, including any requests for special testing accommodations if you have a disability.
If you do not meet the admission requirements for either of these examinations, you should call the Office of the Professions' Dietetics-Nutrition Unit at (518) 474-3817, ext. 270 for information on being admitted to the registered dietitian examination as a New York certification candidate.
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