21 NCAC 17 .0303. SUPERVISION

(a)  A planned, continuous program in clinical practice pursuant to G.S. 90-357(3)b.2. shall designate a licensed dietitian/nutritionist who shall supervise a student or trainee; and

(1)           shall meet the qualifications of the current standards of education as referenced in the most current edition of the "Eligibility Requirements and Accreditation Standards for Dietetic Internship Programs (DI)" which is hereby incorporated by reference including any subsequent amendments and editions of the referenced material. Copies of this manual are available at no charge through the ADA's website at: http://www.eatright.org/CADE/content.aspx?id=57; and

(2)           shall meet his/her employment qualifications of the sponsoring institution, if any.

(b)  In accordance with the current standards of education referenced in this Rule, a Program Director shall:

(1)           provide student/trainee advisement, evaluation, counseling and supervision;

(2)           provide academic or supervised practice program assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation;

(3)           inform student(s)/trainee(s) of laws, regulations and standards affecting the practice of dietetics/nutrition, including the Dietetics/Nutrition Practice Act and its Rules; and

(4)           advise student(s)/trainee(s) on meeting the requirements to be licensed to practice dietetics/nutrition.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90-356(2); 90-357;

Eff. March 1, 1996;

Amended Eff. December 1, 2011; July 18, 2002.