Section 172-61-005 - CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTSEach medical nutrition therapist who is in active practice in the State of Nebraska must complete 30 hours of continuing education programs or activities during the preceding 24-month period prior to the expiration date.
005.01ACCEPTABLE SUBJECT MATTER. The subject matter for each continuing education program must clearly relate to maintaining skills necessary for the safe and competent practice of medical nutrition therapy as defined in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1809. 005.01(A)ACADEMIC CREDIT. If using academic credit hours, the hours must be completed through an undergraduate or graduate college or university program.005.01(B)CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM. 60 minutes of participation equals 1 continuing education hour when completing workshops, seminars, conferences, or electronic interactive presentations for purposes of obtaining continuing education credit.005.01(C)PRESENTER. A presenter may receive continuing education credit for only the initial presentation during a renewal period. Credit will not be given for subsequent presentations of the same program or activity.005.01(D)GENERAL NUTRITION PROGRAM. A maximum of 10 hours of continuing education relating to general nutrition, defined in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1807, may be used as credit for each renewal period.005.01(E)EXHIBITS. 25 exhibits equal 1 continuing education hour. A maximum of 3 continuing education hours may be used as credit per renewal period.005.01(F)POSTER SESSIONS. 6 poster sessions equal 1 continuing education hour; a maximum of 3 continuing education hours may be used as credit each renewal period.005.01(G)HOME STUDY PROGRAM. A maximum of 15 hours of continuing education hours may be used as credit for each renewal period. The provider of the program must have a system to monitor knowledge obtained by the licensee completing a home study program, such as, but not limited to a final examination or program evaluation.005.01(H)VIDEO OR AUDIO MEDIA OR JOURNAL CLUB. A maximum of 15 hours of continuing education hours may be used as credit for obtained each renewal period. The provider of a video or audio media must issue a certificate of completion. A journal club must be an organized activity, with a pre-determined discussion topic and must be conducted in a monitored environment by another licensed medical nutrition therapist.005.01(I)CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS. 20 hours of continuing education, unless noted otherwise, may be used for completing a certificate program as follows: (i) Certified Nutrition Support Clinician sponsored by the National Board of Nutrition Support Certification, Inc;(ii) Certified Diabetes Educator sponsored by the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators;(iii) Certified Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant sponsored by the American Council on Exercise;(iii) Certificate programs sponsored by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, such as: (1) Board Certification as a Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition;(2) Board Certification as a Specialist in Renal Nutrition;(3) Board Certification as a Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition;(4) Board Certification as a Specialist in Oncology Nutrition; or(5) Board Certification as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics;(v) International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners; or(vi) Certificate Programs approved through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, such as: (1) Certificate of Training in Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management sponsored by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, 29 hours are acceptable; or(2) Certificate Training in Adult Weight Management sponsored by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, 28 hours are acceptable.005.02NONACCEPTABLE SUBJECT MATERIAL. The following topic areas do not count towards continuing education for renewal or reinstatement: (B) Dietetic association business meeting or delegate report;(C) Cooking or baking demonstrations;(D) Food service sanitation;(F) Garnishing techniques;(G) Publishing an employee training manual;(H) Sales presentation on a company's new product;(I) Marketing self as dietitian or medical nutrition therapist;(J) Language training; and(K) Health service administration, such as management, grant writing, and human resources.172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 61, § 005
Amended effective 9/15/2020Amended effective 6/14/2023