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Frequently Asked Questions
What nutrition care services can unlicensed assistive personnel provide
What can I do with certifications or online programs
What areas of nutrition and dietetics require licensure
Who can become licensed as a dietitian or nutritionist
Who can become licensed as a nutritionist
What titles are restricted by the law?
How does licensure impact my Registered Dietitian (R.D.) title?
What are the penalties for violations of the law?
What other states require a license to practice dietetics/nutrition?
How often am I required to renew my license?
What can happen if I forget to renew my license?
Do I need to renew my license if I am currently unemployed?
What should I do if I suspect my licensure card was copied, stolen, or is being used fraudulently?
What documentation of continuing education is required to maintain a license?
Who is eligible for a provisional license?
What are the requirements for supervision of persons claiming exemption from licensure?
Who is exempt from licensure and regulation by the North Carolina Board of Dietetics/Nutrition?
What can an unlicensed person, who is not otherwise exempt, do in the field of dietetics/nutrition?
Is it within the scope of practice for NC LDNs to write diet orders?
Do I contact the NCBDN for issues with food service in a prison?
Is my license valid for one year from when I first apply and get licensed?
What do I need to do if I get married or divorced and my name changes?
How do I reactivate or reinstate my license?
What are the considerations when providing nutrition care services via Telehealth?
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