D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-4499

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Rule 17-4499 - DEFINITIONS
4499.1

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed:

Act - the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99, D.C. Official Code §§ 3-1201et seq. (2016 Repl.)).

Applicant - a person applying for a license to practice dietetics under this chapter.

Board - the Board of Dietetics and Nutrition, established by § 202 of the Act, D.C. Code § 2-3302.2 (1988 Repl. Vol.).

CDRADA - Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association.

Dietitian - a person licensed to practice dietetics under the Act. Licensure to practice dietetics pursuant to this chapter shall also entitle the licensee to use the title of nutritionist.

LGBTQ continuing education - continuing education focusing on patients or clients who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender nonconforming, queer, or question their sexual orientation or gender identity and expression ("LGBTQ") meeting the requirements of § 510(b)(5) of the Act (D.C. Official Code § 3-1205.10(b)(5) (2016 Repl.)).

Director - The Director of the Department of Health, or the Director's designee.

Nutritionist - a person licensed to practice nutrition under the Act.

Registered dietitian - a person registered as a dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association.

4499.2

The definitions in § 4099 of chapter 40 of this title are incorporated by reference into and are applicable to this title.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-4499

Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 3008, 3015 (April 29, 1988); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 8236 (8/18/2017); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 5656 (5/3/2019)