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Dietitian

Description

"Licensed Dietitian" means a person who practices Dietetics and who is licensed as a Dietitian. "Dietetics" means the professional discipline of assessing the nutritional needs of an individual, including recognition of the effects of the individual's physical condition and economic circumstances, and the applying of scientific principles of nutrition to prescribing the means to ensure the individual's proper nourishment and care.

Application Information

FEES

  • Application Fee $25
  • License fee $140. ($70. if received on or after July 1st)
TERM
  • Annual
REQUIREMENTS
  • Completed and signed application
  • Current copy of Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) wallet card, if applicable. If you are not registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the following materials must be submitted: copy of college transcript, proof of clinical experience and official notice of examination passage.
  • Reference letter, which addresses professional ethical standards written by a professional with knowledge of nutrition practice. The recommendation should not be an employee under the applicant's direct supervision.
  • Verification of licensure from state(s) in which you hold or previously held licensure or registration.
  • Completed Criminal History Form (Enclose separate check for $8.)

Make checks payable to Treasurer, State of Maine .

 

Application Procedure

To apply for this license, click on the 'DOWNLOAD APPLICATION' link below. This action will link you to the actual application form and instructions in Adobe Acrobat Format. If your browser has the Acrobat Plug In, you will see the form and can print it from your browser. If it is not installed, you will be asked for a location to save the file on your computer. To obtain the Adobe Acrobat Reader, download it for free at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html.

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION



Renewal Information

FEES

  • Renewal fee $140
TERM
  • This license renews annually on December 31st.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Completed Application;
  • A late fee of $10.00 is assessed for licenses renewed after the December 31st license expiration date.
  • A person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants and is required to reapply with an original license application, documentation and fees.
  • Renewal applications are mailed approximately 30 days prior to the license expiration date. It is the licensee's responsibility to keep the Board informed of the current license address and/or to see that the license is renewed.
  • CONTINUING EDUCATION - 15 hours of board approved continuing education is required 90 days prior to the renewal.
   

Renewal Procedure

To renew this license, click the RENEW LICENSE button below and fill out the required information in the electronic form.

(Note: Due to the Continuing Education requirement, licenses may not currently be renewed online.)

RENEW LICENSE

WARNING: Online submission of your renewal application must not be construed as automatic renewal of your license. The Department must verify that you have met all the conditions for renewal before your license is renewed.

 
   
 


Temporary Dietitian

Description

"Temporary License" - An applicant who has met all the qualifications for licensure except passing the examination may receive a temporary one year nonrenewable license. A permanent license may be issued after the candidate has fulfilled the requirements for permanent licensure, to include submission of an application, verification of having passed the examination and payment of the application and licensing fees. The holder of a temporary license is not required to obtain a permanent license prior to the expiration of the temporary license.

Application Information

FEES

  • Application Fee of $25.00
  • License Fee of $100
TERM
  • Expires one year from the date of issuance.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Completed and signed application.
  • Reference letter, which addresses professional ethical standards written by a professional with knowledge of nutrition practice. The recommendation should not be from an employee under the applicant's direct supervision.
  • Copy of college transcript.
  • Proof of clinical experience.
  • Completed Criminal History Form (Enclose separate check for $8.)

Make checks payable to Treasurer, State of Maine.

The Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) has implemented computer-based testing for its entry-level registration examinations. Upon receipt and approval of application materials, the Board will notify the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the applicants who have met the requirements to write the Registration Examination for Dietitians for licensure purposes only. The Commission will notify its testing agency, ACT, Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa, of applicant eligibility. ACT will send all eligible candidates a 1-page examination application form, Candidate Handbook and instructions for completing the application and submitting the application fee.

After ACT processes the application and fee, examination candidates are sent an Authorization to Test letter via first-class mail. The Authorization to Test letter includes a toll-free telephone number with instructions to contact any 1 of more than 200 Sylvan Test Centers approved by the National Association of Security Dealers (NASD) for a testing appointment; and a list of test centers located throughout the U. S., Canada, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Test center appointment availability and scheduling policies may vary by test center.

After completion of the examination and brief survey, regarding the testing experience, score reports will be displayed on the computer screen and a hard copy will be distributed to all examinees as they leave the test center. Unsuccessful examinees must contact CDR to be reauthorized to test. The retesting appointment must be scheduled a minimum of forty-five days after the last test date.

 

Application Procedure

To apply for this license, click on the 'DOWNLOAD APPLICATION' link below. This action will link you to the actual application form and instructions in Adobe Acrobat Format. If your browser has the Acrobat Plug In, you will see the form and can print it from your browser. If it is not installed, you will be asked for a location to save the file on your computer. To obtain the Adobe Acrobat Reader, download it for free at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html.

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION



Renewal Information

This license does not renew, it expires one year from the date of issuance.



Dietetic Technician

Description

"Licensed Dietetic Technician" means a licensed person who practices Dietetics under the supervision of a Dietitian who is licensed.

Application Information

FEES

  • Application Fee of $25
  • License Fee $140. ($70.if received on or after July 1st)
TERM
  • Annual
REQUIREMENTS
  • Completed and signed application.
  • Current copy of Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) wallet card, if applicable. If you are not registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the following materials must be submitted: copy of college transcript, proof of clinical experience and official notice of examination passage.
  • Reference letter, which addresses professional ethical standards written by a professional with knowledge of nutrition practice. The recommendation should not be an employee under the applicant's direct supervision.
  • Verification of licensure from state(s) in which you hold or previously held licensure or registration.
  • Completed Criminal History Form (Enclose separate check for $8.)

Make checks payable to Treasurer, State of Maine.

 

Application Procedure

To apply for this license, click on the 'DOWNLOAD APPLICATION' link below. This action will link you to the actual application form and instructions in Adobe Acrobat Format. If your browser has the Acrobat Plug In, you will see the form and can print it from your browser. If it is not installed, you will be asked for a location to save the file on your computer. To obtain the Adobe Acrobat Reader, download it for free at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html.

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION



Renewal Information

FEES

  • $140
TERM
  • This license renews annually on December 31st
REQUIREMENTS
  • A late fee of $10. is assessed for licenses renewed after the December 31st license expiration date.
  • A person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants and is required to reapply with an original license application, documentation and fees.
  • Renewal applications are mailed approximately 30 days prior to the license expiration date. It is the licensee's responsibility to keep the Board informed of the current license address and/or to see that the license is renewed.
  • CONTINUING EDUCATION - 10 hours of board approved continuing education is required 90 days prior to the renewal.

Renewal Procedure

To renew this license, click the RENEW LICENSE button below and fill out the required information in the electronic form.

(Note: Due to the Continuing Education requirement, licenses may not currently be renewed online.)

RENEW LICENSE

WARNING: Online submission of your renewal application must not be construed as automatic renewal of your license. The Department must verify that you have met all the conditions for renewal before your license is renewed.

 
   
 


Temporary Dietetic Technician

Description

"Temporary Dietetic Technician" means a person who has met all of the qualifications for licensure as a Dietetic Technician except for passing the examination.

Application Information

FEES

  • Application Fee of $25
  • License Fee $100.0
TERM
  • Expires one year from date of issuance.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Completed and signed application
  • Copy of College transcript
  • Proof of clinical experience.
  • Reference letter, which addresses professional ethical standards written by a professional with knowledge of nutrition practice. The recommendation should not be an employee under the applicant's direct supervision.
  • Completed Criminal History Form (Enclose separate check for $8.)

Make checks payable to Treasurer, State of Maine.

Application Procedure

To apply for this license, click on the 'DOWNLOAD APPLICATION' link below. This action will link you to the actual application form and instructions in Adobe Acrobat Format. If your browser has the Acrobat Plug In, you will see the form and can print it from your browser. If it is not installed, you will be asked for a location to save the file on your computer. To obtain the Adobe Acrobat Reader, download it for free at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html.

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION



Renewal Information


This license does not renew, it expires one year from the date
of issuance.

 
 
   
 


About This Profession

Staff Directory | Contacting Us | Laws and Rules | Adverse Disciplinary Actions | Related Links | Calendar | Publications


Our Purpose

The State Board of Licensure of Dietetic Practice was established to recognize the professional qualifications of dietitians and dietetic technicians and to assure the availability to the public of information regarding those who hold themselves out to be dietitians and dietetic technicians.

The primary responsibility of the Board is to examine and license qualified applicants to practice as dietitians and dietetic technicians in the State of Maine.



Our Staff

For a complete list, please view our Staff Directory.


Contacting Us

Mail comments and inquiries to:

Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
Office of Licensing & Registration
#35 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0035

Call us at (207) 624-8623
TTY (Hearing Impaired) (207) 624-8563
Fax us at (207) 624-8637



Laws

The State of Maine Legislature has developed a database of laws for all State agencies. For the text of current Board Laws, please visit http://janus.state.me.us/legis/statutes/32/chapdoc/01040.doc .

The publications of the Maine State Legislature are made available on the Internet as a public service and reliance on any such information is at the user's own risk. The State of Maine, its agencies, officers and employees do not warrant the accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness of any information on the Maine State Legislature's web site and may not be held liable for any losses caused by any person's reliance on the information available on this web site.

Rules

For the text of current rules, please visit http://www.state.me.us/sos/cec/rcn/apa/02/chaps02.htm
on the Secretary of State's Web sitee.



Adverse Disciplinary Actions

Nothing to Report


Related Links

 



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Last Revised: June 8, 2000

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