37-21-301. Dietitian -- qualifications. No person may use, in connection with his name or place of business, the term "dietitian" or represent in any way that he is a dietitian unless he:
     (1) has been granted, prior to October 1, 1983, the right to use the term "dietitian" by an authorized agency; or
     (2) (a) is 18 years of age or older;
     (b) has satisfactorily completed appropriate academic requirements for the field of dietetics and related disciplines;
     (c) has received a baccalaureate or higher degree in dietetics or a related field from a college or university accredited by the Northwestern association of schools and colleges; and
     (d) has satisfactorily completed a program of supervised clinical experience of not less than 6 months in length that is designed to train entry-level dietitians through instruction and assignments in a clinical setting. The program must meet minimum requirements established by the department.

     History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 427, L. 1983.