allowable and nonallowable services by students or RDEs

[Guest guest]

Can anyone refer me to a resource that explains what non RDs are

allowed to do in regards to hospital or MNT services?

We've had an RD eligible individual apply for a position. And

secondly, I received a request from an undergrad whose food and

nutrition degree requires internship over the summer. I need to know

in what capacity they can be used.

Thanks so much.

Laurel MacKenzie, RD, LDN

[Guest guest]

They would be allowed to do clinical charting, but would need an RD to sign with

on their notes, they could not teach any Medicare patients diabetes or renal

diet, they could do community talks without issue. As far as I know this is the

hinderences.

allowable and nonallowable services by students or

RDEs

Can anyone refer me to a resource that explains what non RDs are

allowed to do in regards to hospital or MNT services?

We've had an RD eligible individual apply for a position. And

secondly, I received a request from an undergrad whose food and

nutrition degree requires internship over the summer. I need to know

in what capacity they can be used.

Thanks so much.

Laurel MacKenzie, RD, LDN

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[Guest guest]

Hi,

You need to check with your State licensure board if you have one. In Maine, it

is a class E crime to practice dietetics without a license. A dietitian who

cosigns a note of a person not licensed is clearly abeting a crime and also will

be punished as such by our AG's office. Our process here is that a graduate of

an approved program who has a verification statement from the ADA that the field

hours (here 900) are completed can apply for a temporary license. This license

is good for one year for date of issuance and allows the holder to practice with

all rights and responsibilities of a dietitian who holds a permanent license. A

student who has completed a bachelor's degree awaiting internship does not

qualify for the temporary license and therefore cannot screen, assess or educate

patients.

Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have further questions.

Cece Ohmart,R.D.. L.D.

Chair, Maine Board of Licensure of Dietetic Practice

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