Nutritionist
- Exam
- Third-party exam
- Education
- Degree
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- None
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION A specialist in the science or art of applying the principles of nutrition to feeding. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS In order to be certified as a dietitian, a person shall have earned a baccalaureate degree from a college or university which is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Universities or an accrediting agency recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Universities. Must have successfully completed one (1) of the accredited experience options established by the commission on dietetic registration, which includes completion of an accredited coordinated undergraduate program, an accredited dietetic internship, an approved three (3) year pre-planned work experience, or a masters degree in nutrition with six (6) months experience. EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS Present application to the board of certification on forms provided by the regulatory agency.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- Third-party exam required
- Education
- Degree required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- No criminal record requirements
Issuing body
- Department
- Department of Professional Licensing
- Board
- Board of Licensure and Certification for Dietitians and Nutritionists
- Address
- 500 Mero Street 2 SC 32 Frankfort, KY 40601
- Phone
- (502) 892-4254
- Agency website
- http://bdn.ky.gov
- Licence page
- http://bdn.ky.gov
- Last updated
- July 18, 2024
Occupations (O*NET)
- Dietitian 29-1031.00
Source and verification
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