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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
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- Application
Fee $25
- License
fee $140. ($70. if received on or after July 1st)
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- 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 .
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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.
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Renewal Information
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FEES
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- This
license renews annually on December 31st.
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Completed Application;
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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.
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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.
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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
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FEES
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- Application
Fee of $25.00
- License
Fee of $100
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| TERM |
- Expires
one year from the date of issuance.
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| REQUIREMENTS |
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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.
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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
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Renewal Information
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This
license does not renew, it expires one year from the date
of issuance.
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Description
"Licensed
Dietetic Technician" means a licensed person who practices Dietetics
under the supervision of a Dietitian who is licensed.
Application
Information
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FEES
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- Application
Fee of $25
- License
Fee $140. ($70.if received on or after July 1st)
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| TERM |
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| 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.
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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
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Renewal Information
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FEES
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| TERM |
- This
license renews annually on December 31st
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| REQUIREMENTS |
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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.
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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.
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Temporary
Dietetic Technician
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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
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FEES
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- Application
Fee of $25
- License
Fee $100.0
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| TERM |
- Expires
one year from date of issuance.
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| REQUIREMENTS |
- Completed
and signed application
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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.
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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
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Renewal Information
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This
license does not renew, it expires one year from the date
of issuance.
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About
This Profession
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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