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As referenced in the North Carolina Administrative Code Chapter 17, .0401, unlicensed personnel aiding in the practice of dietetics may include, but are not limited to the following: | ||
| 1. | Certified Dietary Managers; | 2. | Dietetic Technician Registered; and | 3. | An individual who has met the academic requirements as referenced in G. S. 90-357. This may be a graduate who has not taken the exam to become a registered dietitian. |
Unlicensed personnel aiding in the practice of dietetics must work under the supervision of a licensed dietitian/nutritionist. As referenced in .0101, supervision means that a licensed dietitian/nutritionist shall: | 1. | Be available for consultation on medical nutrition services being performed by the unlicensed person being supervised; | 2. | Provide supervision that is characterized by a direct association with the unlicensed person being supervised; and | 3. | Directly and personally examine, evaluate and approve the acts or functions of the unlicensed person being supervised. |
As referenced in .0401: | 1. | The licensed dietitian/nutritionist is responsible for supervision of nutrition care activities of the unlicensed personnel and maintains responsibility for nutrition care activities performed by that person; | 2. | The licensed dietitian and/or the facility where nutrition care activities are performed shall document in writing the acts and functions included in the scope of employment or contract of unlicensed persons providing nutrition care services, weight control services, and nutrition information or education; and | 3. | The following variables should be considered by the licensed dietitian/nutritionist and/or the facility in determining what activities should be delegated to unlicensed persons and the amount of supervision required on site: | 1. | The knowledge and the skills of the unlicensed person; | 2. | The verification of competence of the unlicensed person; and | 3. | The variables in the service setting such as the complexity of nutrition care needed, the stability and acuity of the client's condition, and established policies, procedures and channels of communication which lend support to the nutrition, care activities being provided by the unlicensed person. |
North Carolina Board of Dietetics/Nutrition
1500 Sunday Drive, Suite 102 · Raleigh, NC 27607
Phone: (919)861-5580 · Toll Free: (800)849-2936 · Fax: (919)787-4916