Scope of Practice

Question 1

Scope of practice

Answer 1

The actions, procedures, and processes that a professional is allowed to undertake in keeping with the terms of the professional’s license or credential.

Question 2

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).

Answer 2

This term is used interchangeably with a Registered Dietitian (RD) and it is also a legally protected designation.

Question 3

Commission on Dietetics and Registration (CDR).

Answer 3

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.

Question 4

Certified Diabetes Educators (CDE),

Answer 4

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.

Question 5

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNP),

Answer 5

An advanced nursing degree requiring 2 more years of college beyond an RN – many then choose a specialty or primary focus of care.

Question 6

Physician Assistants (PA),

Answer 6

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.

Question 7

Doctors of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Answer 7

A pharmacist with an advanced degree who works in conjunction with a medical doctor to prepare and/or dispense prescription drugs or compounds.

Question 8

Licensed

Answer 8

Licensing is typically provided on a state or federal level. Common prerequisites of licensing include formal education/training, a predetermined number of supervised contact hours, and successful completion of a standardized test. Most healthcare providers require licensure.

Question 9

Certified

Answer 9

Certification is granted to a person who has participated in an educational course (either live or online) and successfully completed a standardized test: written, practical, or both.

Question 10

Nutritionist

Answer 10

A generic term for someone who provides nutrition counseling – certification and licensing parameters are vague.

Question 11

A Nutrition Coach can provide clients non-medical nutrition information and behavior guidance.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Every region requires that a Nutrition Coach work under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

Psychologist

Answer 13

Refer clients who have issues with chronic depression or anxiety; gain client referrals who would benefit from regular nutrition guidance and accountability.

Question 14

Athletic Trainer

Answer 14

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.

Question 15

Registered Dietitican

Answer 15

Refer clients who want nutritional guidance for ultra-endurance events; gain client referrals for nutrition support and accountability.

Question 16

Internal Medicine Doctor

Answer 16

Refer clients who have sudden onset of digestive issues; gain client referrals who need detailed education on sound nutritional practices.

Question 17

Obstetrician

Answer 17

Refer clients with new-onset pregnancy; gain referrals for clients who are post-partum and would like to lose weight.

Question 18

Complains of acute knee pain with increased running distance.

Answer 18

Athletic Trainer

Question 19

Is pre-occupied,bordering on obsessed, with weight loss and daily nutritional intake.

Answer 19

Psychologist

Question 20

Complains of periodical constipation alternating with diarrhea.

Answer 20

Internal Medicine Doctor

Question 21

Has been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes

Answer 21

Registered Dietician

Question 22

Has been lactating and recently complaining of low energy

Answer 22

Obstetrician