Chapter 2: Scope of Practice Flashcards
Nutrition Coach in Australia requires adherence to….
the Australian Nutrition Guidelines
Scope of Practice
The actions, procedures, and processes that a professional is allowed to undertake in keeping with the terms of the professional’s license or credential.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
This term is used interchangeably with a Registered Dietitian (RD) and it is also a legally protected designation.
Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
The CDR acts as the credentialing arm of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for the purpose of establishing and enforcing certification standards for registered dieticians and other licensed nutritional professionals and issues credentials to those who successfully meet said standards. The CDR also provides a professional code of ethics and recertification standards.
Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
A licensed healthcare professional or certified allied health professional who works with those who have diabetes – 1000 contact hours in diabetes education is required for certification.
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNP)
An advanced nursing degree requiring 2 more years of college beyond an RN – many then choose a specialty or primary focus of care.
Physician Assistant (PA)
A licensed healthcare professional who works under the supervision of a doctor or other medical professional, typically requires a 4-year degree plus a post-graduate program.
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
A pharmacist with an advanced degree who works in conjunction with a medical doctor to prepare and/or dispense prescription drugs or compounds.
Who is the only healthcare professional with many years of specific nutrition education as part of the curriculum?
RDN- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
True or False: A Nutrition Coach must also recognize when the needs of a client are beyond their experience and knowledge scope.
True
Licensed
Common prerequisites of licensing include formal education/training, a predetermined number of supervised contact hours, and successful completion of a standardized test.
Certified
person who has participated in an educational course (either live or online) and successfully completed a standardized test: written, practical, or both.
Nutritionist
A generic term for someone who provides nutrition counseling
Examples of Health and fitness specialties
nutrition coach
Is the term patient a common term for a physician or a nutrition coach?
physician
Is the term client a common term for a physician or a nutrition coach?
nutrition coach
True or False: A Nutrition Coach can provide clients non-medical nutrition information and behavior guidance.
True
True or False?
Every region requires that a Nutrition Coach work under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian.
False
Psychologist
Refer clients who have issues with chronic depression or anxiety; gain client referrals who would benefit from regular nutrition guidance and accountability.
Internal Medicine Doctor
Refer clients who have sudden onset of digestive issues; gain client referrals who need detailed education on sound nutritional practices.
Registered Dietician
Refer clients who want nutritional guidance for ultra-endurance events; gain client referrals for nutrition support and accountability.
Athletic Trainer
Refer clients who have orthopedic issues or injuries who need advice on fitness and rehab; gain athlete referrals who need assistance with weight loss or nutrition accountability.
