Ala. Admin. Code r. 282-X-4-.07

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 282-X-4-.07 - Licensing Of Dietitians Trained In A Foreign Country

(1) Any person who has been trained as a dietitian/nutritionist in a foreign country and desires to be licensed under the Dietetics Practice Act of 1989 may make application on forms provided by the Board if the individual:

(a) Holds a degree from an education program which has been validated as equivalent to the baccalaureate or master's degree conferred by universities or colleges regionally accredited by the council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education, and any fees associated with such validation are the sole responsibility of the applicant;

(b) Submits documentary evidence to the Board that he/she has completed a course of professional experience as defined in these rules and regulations;

(c) Demonstrates satisfactory proof of proficiency in the English language. At the time of making such application, the applicant shall pay the fee prescribed by the Board, no portion of which shall be returned.

(2) Any person who desires to be licensed under this section shall also successfully complete the prescribed examination for licensure.

Author: Cherie Colquett

Ala. Admin. Code r. 282-X-4-.07

Filed March 12, 1991.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-34A-1, et seq.