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FL H0951

Bill

Status

Passed

6/11/2015

Primary Sponsor

Health Quality Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "Commission" as the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

  • Authorizes individuals registered by the Commission to use the title "Registered Dietitian" or "Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist" with designations "R.D." or "R.D.N."

  • Authorizes individuals certified by the Certification Board for Nutrition Specialists to use the title "Certified Nutrition Specialist" with designation "CNS" and those certified by the American Clinical Board of Nutrition to use the title "Diplomate of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition" with designation "DACBN"

  • Requires the Board of Medicine to waive the examination requirement for applicants who are registered dietitians/nutritionists or certified nutrition specialists and comply with other qualifications

  • Permits licensed dietitians/nutritionists to independently order therapeutic diets if otherwise authorized to do so in Florida

  • Effective July 1, 2015

Legislative Description

Dietetics and Nutrition

Last Action

Chapter No. 2015-125

6/11/2015

Committee Referrals

Health Policy4/15/2015
Health And Human Services3/19/2015
Health Quality Subcommittee3/3/2015

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