§ 5-64-3. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Board� means the Rhode Island state board of dietetics practice.
(2) "Commission of dietetic registration� (CDR) means a commission on dietetic registration
that is a member of the National Commission for Health Certifying Agencies.
(3) "Degree� means a degree received from, or validated by, a college or university that
was regionally accredited through the council on postsecondary accreditation and the
U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was conferred.
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§ 5-64-3. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Board� means the Rhode Island state board of dietetics practice.
(2) "Commission of dietetic registration� (CDR) means a commission on dietetic registration
that is a member of the National Commission for Health Certifying Agencies.
(3) "Degree� means a degree received from, or validated by, a college or university that
was regionally accredited through the council on postsecondary accreditation and the
U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was conferred.
(4) "Dietetics� means the professional discipline of applying principles derived from
the sciences of nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, management, and behavioral and
social sciences in the provision of dietetic services.
(5) "Dietitian and/or nutritionist� means a person engaged in the practice of dietetics.
(6) "Director� means the director of the Rhode Island department of health.
(7) "Examination� means the registration examination for dietitians or other exam as determined
by and approved by the board.
(8) "Licensed dietitian/nutritionist� means a person licensed under this chapter.
(9) "Registered dietitian� means a person registered by the commission of dietetic registration.