Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 36, September 7, 2024
Section 21.721 - Qualifications for licensure(a) An individual may apply for licensure as a dietitian-nutritionist by submitting a written application on forms provided by the Board and remitting the application fee set forth in § 21.705 (relating to fees).(b) To obtain licensure, an applicant must meet the qualifications set forth in section 6(b)(1)-(4) of the act (63 P.S. § 216(b)(1)-(4)), which include: (1) Evidencing good moral character.(2) Receipt of a baccalaureate or higher degree from a Board-approved program or equivalent program as set forth in section 5(b) and (c) of the act (63 P.S. § 215(b) and (c)).(3) Completion of a planned continuous preprofessional experience of at least 900 hours under appropriate supervision.(4) Successful completion of one of the examinations specified in § 21.722 (relating to education and examination of applicants).(c) To obtain licensure, an applicant shall complete at least 3 hours of training in child abuse recognition and reporting in accordance with § 21.508(a) (relating to child abuse recognition and reporting-mandatory training requirement).The provisions of this §21.721 amended March 25, 2022, effective 3/26/2022, 52 Pa.B. 1916.The provisions of this §21.721 amended under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. § 222.1(k)); section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. § 667.6); and 23 Pa.C.S. § 6383(b)(2).