§ 43-11a-9 — Eligibility for license

Each applicant for a license as a dietitian shall be at least 18 years of age, shall have submitted a completed application upon a form and in such manner as the board prescribes, accompanied by applicable fees, and shall be in compliance with the following requirements: (1) Receipt of a baccalaureate or higher degree from a college or university accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges or any other regional accreditation agency with a major course of study in dietetics, human nutrition, food and nutrition, nutrition education, or food systems management; (2) Satisfactory completion of a documented, supervised experience component in dietetic practice of not less than 900 hours supervised by a licensed dietitian or registered dietitian as prescribed by the board; (3) Successful completion of an examination as required by Code Section 43-11A-13 ; and (4) Completion of such other requirements as may be prescribed by the board.