Didactic Program in Dietetics Student Handbook

Department of Human Ecology Food and Nutrition Programs

Youngstown State University Program Director: Zara C. Rowlands, PhD, RD Phone: 330-941-2021 Email: [email protected] Office : Cushwa 3050 Handbook Edition: 2011

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Resource Introduction/Welcome Mission & Goals POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Admission Requirements Grades Applying for Graduation Path to RD Credential Path to DTR Credential Program Faculty Programs of Study Estimated Program Costs Didactic Program in Dietetics Curriculum 2009-11 Dietetics Courses and Pre-requisites

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Preparing for Advisement Privacy – FERPA Laws Retention & Remediation Disciplinary & Termination Reduction in Fees/Withdrawal Student Health Insurance Academic Grievances Access to Personal Files/Academic Record Scheduling & Program Calendar Credit for Experiential Learning

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APPENDICES DPD Accreditation Foundation Knowledge and Skills Verifications Statements Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics Dietetic Internships (DI) Dietetic Internship Shortage Student Memberships and Activities Links to Resources

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Youngstown State University College of Health and Human Services Department of Human Ecology DIDACTIC PROGRAM IN DIETETICS (DPD) January 2011 Dear DPD Student, Welcome to the Bitonte College of Health and Human Services, the Department of Human Ecology and the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) at Youngstown State University. The DPD program at YSU was established in 1975 and is currently accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE), the branch of the American Dietetic Association (ADA) that oversees educational programs preparing students for careers in Food and Nutrition. The DPD program curriculum, which you will follow, is based on CADE’s 2008 Eligibility Requirements and Accreditation Standards (ERAS) defined Foundation Knowledge, Skills, and Competency Requirements for Entry-Level Dietitians. The DPD curriculum does not include a supervised practice component so if you would like to complete supervised practice, you have two major options for achieving this:

1. When you complete all DPD program requirements, you will be issued a Verification Statement which certifies that you have met the academic requirements needed to apply to a CADEaccredited Dietetic Internship Program. A Dietetic Internship will provide the supervised practice element of dietetic education which will make you eligible to take the Registration Examination for dietitians administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). 2. At the end of your sophomore year in the DPD program, you may apply for admission into the Coordinated Program in Dietetics (CPD) which is also available at YSU in the Department of Human Ecology. Supervised practice is part of the CPD curriculum which also makes you eligible to take the Registration Examination for dietitians when you successfully complete the CDP requirements. This handbook is meant as a resource to help you navigate through the DPD program. It addresses program requirements as well as some basic information about the program faculty, guidelines for progressing through the program, and University Services which may prove useful. Thank you for choosing the DPD Program at YSU and Welcome.

Zara C. Rowlands, Ph.D., R.D. DPD Director

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MISSION The mission of the Didactic Program in Dietetics is to prepare students for supervised practice through an accredited Dietetic Internship and/or graduate studies. Further the DPD seeks to initiate students into the culture of our profession and foster competence in dealing with diverse populations, conducting scientific investigation about food and health, and collaborating with other health professions in the provision of quality care for clients.

GOALS The DPD goals are consistent with the mission of the College. Goal #1: Over a 5-year period, DPD will prepare graduates for supervised practice in an accredited Dietetic Internship program (DI) and/or advanced studies in a graduate program.

Goal #2: Over a 5-year period, The DPD will prepare culturally-competent graduates who are capable of serving diverse populations with sensitivity and respect.

Goal #3: Over a 5-year period, The DPD will prepare graduates who are technologically capable in their profession.

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O-1:Over a 5-year period, 80% of students enrolled in the professional courses in the third year of a bachelor level DPD are expected to complete program/degree requirements within 150% of the time planned for completion. O-2: Over a 5-year period, 60% of DPD graduates will apply to supervised practice programs in the year they complete the program. O-3: Over a 5-year period, 80% of graduates accepted into Supervised Practice programs will receive a satisfactory evaluation from the program director. O-4: 80% of applicants will be accepted to Graduate School in the specified 5 year period O-5: Over a 5-year period, 80% of first-time takers will pass the RD Exam O-1: 80% of DPD students will get Final Course grades of “B” or better for the Food and Culture Assignment – Cultural Profile and Assimilation of Selected Immigrant Population O-2: 80% of DPD students will get a “B” or better grades on Case Study assignments for FNUT 3760 & 4860 - MNT 2 & 3 courses. O-3: 70% of DPD graduates who practice in dietetics will report providing interventions for diverse populations O-1: 80% of DPD students will get a Final Grade of “B” or better FNUT 4802 – Research Methods course – Proposal development (literature review, reference manager, statistical analyses, presentation media). O-2: 80% of DPD students will get a Final Grade of “B” or better FNUT 1552L Nutritional Assessment course labs O-3:100% of DPD students will create an Electronic portfolio of educational progression. O-4: 80% of DPD graduates who practice in dietetics will report successful use of technology in the performance of their assigned duties. O-5: 70% of employers of DPD graduates will report on employees successful use of technology in assigned duties

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Admission Requirements Youngstown State University offers broad access to education though open admission for all Ohio high school graduates. Undergraduate admission is handled by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions (OUA), located in Sweeney Welcome Center at the corner of University Plaza and Bryson Street. You may contact the admissions office in any of the following ways: Phone: Toll free 877-GO-TO-YSU (877-468-6978) or 330-941-2000 or TDD: 330941-1564 Fax: 330-941-3674 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.ysu.edu The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is open on weekdays and selected Saturdays. Please call the numbers above or visit the website for times. The DPD degree is a baccalaureate or 4-year degree. The admission requirements for the DPD program at YSU are as follows: College Preparatory SAT GED Units English 4 Composite Passed all GED Score ≥ 17 requirements Mathematics 3 or Science 3 Combined Social Studies 3 Verbal and Math Foreign 2 Score Languages ≥ 820 Arts 1 TOTAL 16 Although not a requirement, it is recommended that College Preparatory units include English Composition, Algebra 1 & 2 and Geometry. High school Chemistry and Biology, although not necessary, are also helpful to those entering the health professions such as Dietetics. Developmental courses are available to assist in satisfying scholastic deficiencies. Those students who lack high school subjects required may be admitted with the understanding that these courses will be completed as soon as possible and not later than the end of the college sophomore year. Conditional Admission Students will be admitted to YSU with conditions if their high school grade point average is below 2.00 and their composite ACT is 17 or below (or SAT verbal and math composite is 820 or below). For more information about conditional admission, please see the Undergraduate Bulletin p. 13.

Academic Standing Four categories of academic standing are established: Good Standing, Warning, Probation and Suspension. These are intended to signify a student’s progress toward graduation or to provide an opportunity for making improvements and achieving academic success. “Warning” and “Probation” indicate that grade standards consistent DPD Student Handbook

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with graduation requirements are not being met. An advisor’s approval of course load is required prior to continuing studies at the University. “Suspension” means that a student is separated from the University for a period of time. Recognizing that the transition from high school to college may be a difficult one, the University has set the minimum levels of academic achievement during the student's first year below the level required for graduation. Academic standing is based on the total earned hours (TEH) completed, including accepted transfer hours. The point averages (PA) required for good standing are as follows: Total Earned Hours 1-31 32+

Point Average 1.75 2.00

A student whose point average falls below the specified average for the number of credit hours achieved will be given a warning. A student who has been on warning and who fails to bring the average up to the minimum by the end of the following term will be placed on probation for the next term. A probationary student who has failed to bring the average up to the minimum by the end of the probationary term will be suspended; however, a student who makes substantial improvement during a probationary term and averages at least 2.00 for that term will be continued on probation even though the student's cumulative average does not reach the desirable minimum. A student on warning is permitted to participate in University activities. A second suspension will have a duration of at least one full year before reinstatement on probation. Students should not expect to be reinstated after two suspensions unless the dean agrees that extraordinary conditions or circumstances have occurred. Additional suspensions will have durations of at least two years. Reinstatement after any suspension is determined by the dean (or designee) of the college from which the student was suspended, or, if the student wishes to change colleges, by the dean of the new college. Exceptions to the suspension policy may be granted by the dean. Transfer students admitted in good standing or on probation must meet those point-average requirements indicated for their total hours, including transfer hours accepted by Youngstown State University.

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DPD Program Grade Requirements A grade of “C” or better is required in all Core Dietetics Curriculum courses (defined on Program Curriculum sheet) and while a “C” or better is preferred in the General Education Requirements and Elective courses, the minimum of a “D” is acceptable in accordance with the Ohio Board of Regents transfer credit guidelines. The YSU standards of grading are as follows: Score ≥ 90 % 80 – 89 % 70 – 79 % 60 – 69 % < 60 %

Letter Grade A B C D F

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Applying for Graduation Candidacy for a Degree To be eligible for candidacy for any degree, the following three requirements must be fulfilled: Application. You must file a Request for Graduation Evaluation form with the dean of your college after the completion of 40 semester hours for the associate and 100 semester hours for the baccalaureate degree. An Application for Graduation form must be filed with the Office of Student Accounts by the deadline indicated in the University Academic Calendar published on the inside front cover of the Undergraduate Bulletin. The application form is available from the Bitonte College of Health and Human Services dean's office in Cushwa Hall. If the student does not graduate at the commencement exercise for which the application has been filed, the application must be reactivated for the appropriate commencement. It is the student’s responsibility to make certain all degree requirements are complete. The student must fulfill the: 1) University-wide, 2) college, and 3) departmental requirements as well as the minimum credit hours. Residency. The last 30 semester hours leading to the DPD baccalaureate degree must be completed at Youngstown State University. A minimum of 16 hours of credits comprising the major in the baccalaureate degree must be earned in residence. A minimum of 21 semester hours of upper-division credit for the baccalaureate degree must be earned in residence. Exceptions must be approved by the Office of the Provost. Grades. The cumulative point average must be at least 2.00 at the time candidacy is approved and at the time the degree is granted. The DPD Baccalaureate Degree. A minimum of 124 semester hours must be successfully completed in order to earn a bachelor's degree. In addition to requirements stated under Candidacy for a Degree, the following requirements must also be fulfilled for a baccalaureate degree: Course Levels. At least 60 semester hours must be completed in courses numbered 2600 or higher; at least 48 of these 60 hours must be in courses numbered 3700 or higher. Majors. Each student must complete a major. A department major consists of at least 30 semester hours of an approved set of courses. A combined major, in which courses are given by more than one department, consists of at least 48 semester hours. All grades in the major must be “C” or better. Responsibility for certifying that a student has completed a major rests with the DPD program coordinator and chairperson of the major department. The DPD major must be declared by the time a student has completed 63 semester hours. Early consultation with the DPD Program Coordinator is strongly recommended, and freshmen and sophomores may not register for courses without advisement by the DPD program coordinator or other Food and Nutrition fulltime faculty. Minors. A minor is an intellectual venture that broadens and deepens the student's intellectual growth. An intellectual framework and coherence are evident in the scope and sequence of the minor course of study. A minor is intended to contrast with or deepen the major or General Education and is to be taken in a discipline other than that of the major. In approved interdisciplinary minors, courses from the student's major discipline can be counted in the minor provided that the same courses are not counted DPD Student Handbook

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toward the major. Each student must complete a minor, unless the student has a combined major or is enrolled in a professional or technical curriculum that does not require a delineated minor. Check with an academic advisor for specific information. A minor consists of at least 18 hours of an approved set of courses. All grades in the minor must be "C" or better. Courses taken under the Credit/No Credit option may not be counted toward the minor. Upper-division courses must comprise at least 1/3 of the credit hours in the minor. An individualized minor may be developed and approved through the Individualized Curriculum Process (ICP). Transfer students may also use the ICP process for approval of a minor course of study. A minor is designated on the student's transcript at the time the degree is awarded. Each department develops the sequence of courses for any minor(s) it offers. However, the department in which the student receives the major is responsible for certifying that a student has completed a minor. Certification will be guided by the description of minors published in the Undergraduate Bulletin. For a list of minors and their requirements see Minor Areas of Study, p. 234.

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High School Diploma

Apply for Admission to YSU and get accepted.

Enroll in the CADE-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics DPD – Baccalaureate Option

Complete the DPD curriculum Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

YOUR PATH TO THE RD CREDENTIAL

Join the American Dietetic Association as a Student Member

At the end of Year 2, you may apply for admission to the Coordinated Program in Dietetics (CPD).

Graduate from DPD Program and receive a Verification Statement

Apply to a CADE-accredited Dietetic Internship

Complete the Dietetic Internship receive a Verification Statement

Complete the CPD Program

Apply for Registration Eligibility with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (via Program Director)

Take the RD Exam and Pass it. Obtain State Licensure if required in your state.

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High School Diploma

YOUR PATH TO THE DTR CREDENTIAL Apply for Admission to YSU and get accepted.

Enroll in the CADE-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics DPD – Baccalaureate Option

Enroll in the Dietetic Technician Program - Associate Degree

Join the American Dietetic Association as a Student Member

Complete the DPD curriculum Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

Graduate from DPD Program and receive a Verification Statement

Complete the DT curriculum Year 1 Year 2

Graduate from DT Program and receive a Verification Statement

Apply for Registration Eligibility with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (via Program Director)

Take the DTR Exam and Pass it.

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PROGRAM FACULTY AND CONTACT INFORMATION Zara Rowlands, PhD, RD Didactic Program Director Phone: 330-941-2021

Email: [email protected]

Education & Qualifications: Howard University: BS, Food and Nutrition, 1991. Howard University: MS, Nutritional Sciences, 1995. Dietetic Registration – October 1995. Florida International University, PhD, Dietetics and Nutrition, 2003. Course Responsibilities FNUT 1551 – Normal Nutrition Lecture – Online Course FNUT 3759 – Advanced Nutrition FNUT 3760 – Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 Lecture FNUT 3763/L – Food and Culture Lecture and Lab CHFM 3770 – Health and Wellness in Early Childhood – Online Course FNUT 4860 – Medical Nutrition Therapy 3 Lecture FNUT 4802 – Research Methods in Dietetics Lecture FNUT 4802L – Research Methods in Dietetics Lab HMEC 4865 – Directed Individual Study

Other Full-time Food and Nutrition Faculty Sue Leson, PhD, RD, LD Coordinated Program Director Phone: 330-941-1823 Email: [email protected] Course Responsibilities FNUT 1512 – Food Safety and Sanitation FNUT 2612/L – Food Systems : Operations, Production and Service FNUT 3720 – Nutrition, Health and Aging FNUT 4858 – Food Service Systems Management FNUT 4885 Practicum in Dietetics Jeanine Mincher PhD, RD, LD Dietetic Technician Program Director Phone: 330-941-3346 Email: [email protected] Course Responsibilities FNUT 1543 – Personal Nutrition FNUT 1553/L – Food Science and Management FNUT 2650 – Seminar in Dietetic Technology FNUT 4810/L – Experimental Nutrition & Lab FNUT 4874/L – Community Nutrition and Wellness & Lab FNUT 4895 – DPD Capstone

Rachael Pohle-Krauza, PhD, RD, LD DPD Student Handbook

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Phone: 330-941-2310 Email: [email protected] Course Responsibilities FNUT 1551 – Normal Nutrition Lecture – Course Coordinator FNUT 3760L – Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 Lab FNUT 3761 – Science of Nutrition in Exercise – Course Consultant FNUT 4860L – Medical Nutrition Therapy 3 Lab HMEC 4865 – Directed Individual Study

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PROGRAM OF STUDY The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) provides classroom instruction to meet the CADE required Foundation knowledge and skills for entry-level dietitians and leads to the Bachelor of Applied Science (BSAS) degree. When students have completed the DPD they will have partially fulfilled requirements needed to establish eligibility to sit for the examination to become a Registered Dietitian (RD). Establishing eligibility to sit for the RD exam consists of two parts: o first, the didactic or classroom work that leads to the Bachelor of Applied Science (BS in AS) degree with a major in Food and Nutrition; and o secondly, the supervised practice component where practical experience is gained in areas such as clinical nutrition; foodservice management; the community setting; and in business/entrepreneurial areas. By completing the first requirement, students prepare themselves to apply for a postgraduate Dietetic Internship (DI) that provides opportunities to gain the supervised practice experience needed to finalize eligibility to sit for the RD exam. The YSU DPD curriculum is structured to include course work that will provide students the opportunity to acquire foundation knowledge and skills upon which to build the supervised component. See the YSU DPD Curriculum sheet, course sequencing schedule, and CADE’s Foundation Knowledge and Skills for Didactic Component of EntryLevel Dietitian Education Programs (attached). After completion of the BSAS degree, students may apply to a Dietetic Internship. o YSU also offers a Coordinated Program in Dietetics (the CPD) where upper division Food and Nutrition classes, as well as supervised practice courses are presented. Students may apply for admission and, if selected, enter the CPD after completing the first two years in the DPD. To complete the DPD, students are required to follow the prescribed curriculum with a minimum GPA of 2.0 and earn no less than a “C” in core curriculum courses. By completing the four years of the DPD, graduates will: meet the requirements for issuance of a verification statement for the DPD; be prepared to complete a Dietetic Internship (DI); apply to a DI, a graduate program, or the YSU CPD. For more information contact the DPD Program Director in the Department of Human Ecology at 330-941-2021.

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Estimated Program Costs Tuition, which includes Instructional, general and informational fees, averages $3599 per semester for full-time students (12-16 credit hours), plus a College fee of $78 per semester, as published by the university for the 2010-11 academic year. Additional program associated costs are detailed below. JUNIOR YEAR Books ADA membership -Annual

$$$ 400 50

Mahoning Valley Dietetic Association Membership - Annual Uniform & shoes – Food Service/Safety apparel for food labs Software – Microsoft Office Suite Student Package (Optional)

10 80 63

SENIOR YEAR Books ADA membership -Annual Mahoning Valley Dietetic Association Membership - Annual

125 50 10

Ohio Dietetic Association Annual Conference Registration Transportation, lodging, meals

50
 100

POST-GRADUATE Dietetic Internship Application Fee – Initial Application Each additional application

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Graduate School Application Fee – varies by Institution

YSU - 30

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Course Planning - BSAS FOOD & NUTRITION – DIDACTIC PROGRAM IN DIETETICS (124 S.H.) Year 1 Spring – 15 s.h. ENGL 1551 Writing 2 (3) PSYC 1560 General Psychology (3) BIOL 1552/L Anatomy & Physiology/Lab (4) FNUT 2612 Food Systems (3) (F, S) FNUT 2612 /L (2) Food Systems Lab (2) (F, S)

Fall - 16 s.h. ENGL 1550 Writing 1 (3) HMEC 1550 Human Ecology Professions (1) (F,S,X) FNUT 1551 Normal Nutrition (3) (F,S,X) FNUT 1552/L Nutrition Assessment Lab (1) (F, S) BIOL 1551/L Anatomy & Physiology/Lab (4) FNUT 1553 Food Science & Mgt. Principles (3) (F, S) FNUT 1553 Food Science & Mgt. Principles Lab (1) (F, S)

Year 2 Fall- 16 s.h.

Spring- 16 s.h.

CHEM 1505/L Allied Health Chemistry w/Lab (3) COUN 2651 Foundations of Helping Skills (2) SOC 1500 Introduction to Sociology (3) BIOL 1560/L Microbiology/Lab (3) FNUT 2603 Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 (3) (F) FNUT 2603/L Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 Lab (1) (F)

CSIS 1514 Business Computer Systems (3) CMST 1545 Communication Foundations (3) ACCT 2602 Financial Accounting (3) MATH 2623 Survey of Math (3) CHEM 3706/L Fundamentals of Organic & Biochemistry/Lab (4) (S)

Year 3 Fall– 15 s.h.

Spring– 15 s.h.

CHFM 3731 Individual & Family Development (3) (F,S,X) FNUT 3759 Advanced Nutrition (3) (F) FNUT 3760 Med Nutrition Therapy 2 (3) (F) Artistic & Literary Perspective (3) Societies & Institutions (3)

MGT 3725 Fundamentals of Management (3) FNUT 4810 Experimental Foods (2) (S) FNUT 4810L Experimental Foods Lab (1) (S) FNUT 4860 Medical Nutrition Therapy 3 (3) (S) Artistic & Literary Perspective (3) Selected topics (3)

Year 4 Fall– 15 s.h. FNUT 4858 Foodservice System Management (4) (F) FNUT 4874 Community Nutrition & Wellness (3) (F) FNUT 4802 Research Methods (2) (F) Societies & Institutions (3) Other Electives (3)

Spring– 16 s.h. FNUT 3761 Sci of Nutr in Exercise(3) (S) FNUT 3763/L Food and Culture (3) (S) HMEC 4890 Communication of Contemp. Issues (3) (F,S) FNUT 4895 DPD Capstone (3) (S) FNUT 5872 Maternal & Child Nutr. (P) (2) (S) FNUT 5873 Nutrition & Aging. (P) (2) (S)

F – Offered in the fall semester S – Offered in the spring semester X – Offered in the summer semester

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Dietetics Courses & Pre-requisites Food and Nutrition Programs 2010-11 Courses highlighted are required in the DPD curriculum. Sem F,S,X F, S F, S F, S F, S F, S F, S F, S F, S S F F S S F S S F F S S F F F, S S S S S S X

Course Catalog FNUT 1551 FNUT 1552L FNUT 1553 FNUT1553L FNUT 2603 FNUT 2603L FNUT 2612 FNUT 2612L FNUT 3720 CHFM 3731 FNUT 3735 FNUT 3759 FNUT 3760 FNUT 3761 FNUT 3763/L FNUT 4802 FNUT 4810 FNUT 4810L FNUT 4858 FNUT 4858L FNUT 4860 FNUT 4860L FNUT 4874 FNUT 4874L HMEC 4890 FNUT 4895 FNUT 4872 FNUT 4872L FNUT 4873 FNUT 4873L FNUT 4885

Course Name Normal Nutrition Nutr Assessmt. Lab (P) Food Science & Mgmt. Prin. Food Science & Mgmt. Prin. Lab (P) Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 (P) Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 Lab (P) Food Systems (P) Food Systems Lab (P) Nutrition, Health & Aging Individual & Family Develop. (P, W) Nutritional Biochemistry Advanced Nutrition (P) Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 (P) Sci. of Nutr. In Exercise Food and Culture & Lab Research Methods in Dietetics (P) Experimental Foods (P) Experimental Foods Lab (P) (T) Foodservice Systems Mgt. (P) (T) Foodservice Systems Mgt. Lab Medical Nutrition Therapy 3 (P) Medical Nutrition Therapy 3 Lab Community Nutrition & Wellness (P) Community Nutrition & Wellness Lab Comm. Contemporary Issues (O, P) DPD Capstone (CA) Maternal & Child Nutr. (P) Maternal & Child Nutrition Lab Nutrition & Aging. (P) Nutrition & Aging Lab Practicum in Dietetics (P) (CA)

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FNUT 1551 or concurrent FNUT 1553 or concurrent FNUT 1551L , BIOL 1552L or concurrent Concurrent with 2603 FNUT 1553 and 1553L concurrent w/FNUT 2612 SOC 1500 PSYC 1560, FNUT 1551 CHEM 1506/L, FNUT 1551, BIOL 1552/L FNUT 1551, BIOL 1552/L, FNUT 3735 FNUT2603, FNUT 3759 or concurrent FNUT 1551, CHEM 1516 or 3706 SOC 1500 MATH 2623 or 2625, CHFM 3731 FNUT 1553, CHEM 1505/L Concurrent with FNUT 4810 FNUT 2612, 20 hrs. of Human Ecol. credit Restricted to CPD program FNUT 3760 Restricted to CPD program FNUT 3760 or concurrent Restricted to CPD program CMST 1545, HMEC 1550, junior standing FNUT 4858, 4860, 4874, HMEC 4890 or concurrent CHFM 3731 or special approval Concurrent with FNUT 4872, Permit req. FNUT 3760 Restricted to CPD program FNUT 4858L, 4860L Permit required

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Preparing for Advisement You will be expected to participate fully in and manage your progression through the Didactic Program in Dietetics in which you are currently enrolled, please do the following before scheduling your advisement appointment for each semester. Although only Freshmen are required to be advised prior to registration for their semester course loads, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors should feel free to seek approval for their slate of courses. Please note that although you may transfer into the DPD program from other programs of study in which you have earned a significant number of credits, you may still be considered a Freshman or Sophomore in the DPD program if few of your previously taken credits count towards the DPD degree. 1. Select the courses you would like to take in the semester for which you are planning to register. a. The back side of the DPD Curriculum sheet provides a guide for when courses should be taken by semester and year in the program. b. Students who transfer into the DPD program from other universities or other majors may already have completed courses that count toward the DPD degree and at times this makes selecting courses a little more challenging. Please have your transcripts evaluated by the advisors in the BCHHS Dean’s Office so that you will know what credits transfer. 2. Check the semester schedule on Banner to see what courses are being offered in the semester for which you plan to register. a. Bear in mind that all courses are not offered every semester, so for courses that have specific pre-requisites, you must pay attention to when those pre-requisite courses are offered. b. You are not allowed to take a course and its Pre-requisite in the same semester. c. Make sure that you have not only taken the pre-requisites, but also that you received satisfactory grades for them. 3. Check the days and times that each course you plan to take will be offered and plot them out on a weekly schedule to make sure that there are no day/time conflicts. As some courses may be offered in several sections, please check all sections to see if there are alternative days and times that would also fit your schedule in case one of the sections you prefer is closed. a. Please note that while overrides may be offered for some lecture courses, that may not also be true for labs or supervised practice courses where facilities are limited. b. For some lecture courses, overrides may not be available because of the Fire Marshall coding regarding the number of bodies that may safely be evacuated from a room in an emergency. c. Since some students add and drop between the advisement period and the start of classes, you may want to periodically check for openings in courses previously listed as filled.

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If you require assistance in finding information about course offerings and pre-requisites or need help using Banner for registering, there are peer counselors available at the Center for Student Progress, Kilcawley Center to assist you. You may reach them at (330) 941-3538 to schedule an appointment. While we are happy to meet parents and significant others who may accompany you, please be advised that Federal Regulations are specific about what information may be shared with them, even in your presence. Without written authorization from you that allows them to sit in on and contribute to meetings and advisement sessions between you and your instructors or advisors, those who accompany you will need to remain in a separate waiting area. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 (next page) is meant to protect your right to privacy and confidentiality.

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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records. These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level. Students to whom the rights have transferred are "eligible students." Parents or eligible students have the right to inspect and review the student's education records maintained by the school. Schools are not required to provide copies of records unless, for reasons such as great distance, it is impossible for parents or eligible students to review the records. Schools may charge a fee for copies. Parents or eligible students have the right to request that a school correct records which they believe to be inaccurate or misleading. If the school decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student then has the right to a formal hearing. After the hearing, if the school still decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student has the right to place a statement with the record setting forth his or her view about the contested information. Generally, schools must have written permission from the parent or eligible student in order to release any information from a student's education record. However, FERPA allows schools to disclose those records, without consent, to the following parties or under the following conditions (34 CFR § 99.31): o School officials with legitimate educational interest; o Other schools to which a student is transferring; o Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes; o Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student; o Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the school; o Accrediting organizations; o To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena; o Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies; and o State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant to specific State law. Schools may disclose, without consent, "directory" information such as a student's name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, honors and awards, and dates of attendance. However, schools must tell parents and eligible students about directory information and allow parents and eligible students a reasonable amount of time to request that the school not disclose directory information about them. Schools must notify parents and eligible students annually of their rights under FERPA. The actual means of notification (special letter, inclusion in a PTA bulletin, student handbook, or newspaper article) is left to the discretion of each school. For additional information or technical assistance, you may call (202) 260-3887 (voice). Individuals who use TDD may call the Federal Information Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339. You may also contact the Family Policy Compliance Office at the following address: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-5920

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A sample of the Waiver which must be given to allow any individual (other than the student) access to student information and records. Student Name and Contact Information Address Telephone Email FERPA Waiver to Grant Access to my Confidential Student Information I, _____________________, Banner ID #__Y00_____________ , enrolled in the PRINT NAME _____________________________________Program in the Department of Human Ecology grant the following individual(s)

1) ________________________________ ,(relationship to me)______________________ 2) ________________________________,(relationship to me)______________________ 3) ________________________________,(relationship to me)______________________ access to:

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Retention and Remediation Policies DPD Retention and Remediation Procedures In order to remain in “Good Standing” in the DPD program, students must obtain a grade of “C” or above in all courses which constitute the core or major courses. These courses are listed as major courses on DPD-BSAS curriculum sheet. Students must follow the established curriculum for the year they first enrolled in the program. If the student fails to achieve at least a “C” in a major course, the student must repeat the course and may not take more advanced courses in the curriculum for which the course in question is a pre-requisite, until the desired grade requirement is met. Upon satisfactory completion of the required coursework for the DPD program and completion of required documentation of graduation, students will receive a Verification statement that certifies program completion with appropriate instructions for its usage. Academic misconduct - Academic Honesty The DPD program adheres to the following guidelines published in the YSU Undergraduate Bulletin 2010-11: “Academic honesty is essential to the educational process and serves to protect the integrity of the University community. Therefore, all members of the University community have a responsibility of maintaining high standards of honesty and ethical practice. Cheating, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty constitute a serious violation of University conduct regulations. Though instructors are responsible for taking all reasonable precautions to prevent cheating and plagiarizing, students share a joint responsibility and should report any act of academic dishonesty to the instructor. In cases involving academic dishonesty, the faculty member may take one or more of the following actions: • warn a student; no further action • submit an “F” grade on the exam or paper • submit an “F” grade for the course • and/or request additional sanctions from the Student Academic Grievance Subcommittee. The faculty member shall obtain from the Office of Student Life an Academic Dishonesty Report to be completed and returned to the Office of Student Life. The faculty member should discuss the circumstances of the incident with the student prior to taking any action. The student may appeal any actions affecting the grade. The Student Academic Grievance Subcommittee will handle such appeals. A report requesting additional action will be forwarded to the Office of the Provost. Repeated incidents of academic dishonesty or flagrant single offenses may warrant action beyond a failing grade in the course. Procedures for reporting, investigating, and considering student conduct are found in The Code. The Code is available online at the YSU homepage or may be obtained in the Office of Student Life.”

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Disciplinary/Termination Procedures The YSU Student Code of Conduct and Disciplinary procedures found in the undergraduate bulletin and university web site at http://www.ysu.edu/studentlife/studentconduct.shtml. When academic violations are reported, the involved student will be required to meet with the DPD director, the panel of Dietetics Program directors, and or the Chairperson of the Department of Human Ecology to determine the best course of action. If charges are filed with the Student Conduct Office, the case will be heard by a Student Conduct Panel assigned by Student Life. Students found responsible for violation of the YSU Student Code of Conduct may expect consequences ranging from required counseling and reflective exercises to suspension or expulsion from the university on a temporary or permanent basis depending on the severity of the violation, and/or repetition of violations. Student who are found not responsible of violations will have no further consequences as a result of the Student Conduct process.

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Reduction/Refund of Fees and Charges Upon Withdrawal To withdraw from a single course, or from all courses (complete withdrawal), it is necessary to access the registration functions online via the MyYSU Portal – Registration. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm that the withdrawal was correctly processed, and the course(s) is (are) deleted. Nonattendance of class, or notification to the instructor or department, does not constitute official withdrawal. Effective Summer 2009, if a student is permitted to withdraw from the University or if a student reduces his or her academic load, a refund of the tuition charge, and the nonresident tuition surcharge, where applicable, shall be made in conformity with the following schedule for regularly scheduled courses: Length of Course 6 weeks or more

100% refund/reduction thru the 14th day*

No reduction of charges 15th day and later*

*Since access to registration/change of registration is now available online 24/7, every day of the week is counted (including weekends and holidays) when calculating tuition refunds. Be advised that University offices are not open most weekends and/or on holidays. Therefore, online withdrawal may be required. Note: For a complete withdrawal from any term, all applicable fees, fines, and penalties will be deducted from any refunds. If fees were paid by scholarship, loan or grant-in-aid, the appropriate credit will be issued to the fund from which the initial payment was made. Student accounts paid with financial aid may be subject to a financial aid repayment. No refunds will be issued until after the 15th day of the term. If the student withdraws after the prescribed time limits (as indicated above), all tuition and other applicable fees and charges are forfeited.

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International Student Health Insurance Enrollment in YSU’s student health insurance plan is mandatory for all international students (F and J status) and for their nonimmigrant dependents. An exception to this requirement is granted only to: 1. Students who have comprehensive group health insurance coverage through a parent or spouse’s U.S. employer OR 2. Students whose sponsorship by the U.S. government, the student’s home government, or a U.S.- recognized international organization includes comprehensive health insurance. To request a waiver from enrollment in the YSU international student insurance plan, students must, by the end of the first week of classes each semester: Submit a completed YSU International Student Health Insurance Waiver Request Form to the Center for International Studies and Programs with proof of insurance (including confirmation of coverage dates and a description of covered expenses and exclusions) through a qualifying relative’s employer or qualified sponsor.

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Academic Grievances The Undergraduate Student Academic Grievance Procedure provides students with a formal channel through which complaints concerning academic matters may be heard. A student must attempt to resolve the complaint by first discussing the issue with the faculty member. If not resolved at that level, the student should direct his or her complaint to the department chair and, if the complaint is still not resolved, then to the dean of the college. Complaints not resolved following a discussion with the dean will be considered by the associate provost for Academic Administration. Upon his or her review, the associate provost determines whether the complaint is grievable. If so it is presented to the Student Academic Grievance Subcommittee. This committee may mandate a grade change only in cases of academic dishonesty or when the faculty member materially deviates from the course syllabus. Students wishing to file a grievance should contact the secretary in the provost’s office for an appropriate referral. Further information may be found in Article IX, Section B of The Code, which is available online at the YSU homepage or may be obtained in the Office of Student Life.

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Access to Personal Files (Academic Record) A DPD student may have access to view their personal file, which is kept in a locked filing system in the Human Ecology Department front office. The student may not remove items from the file, but may request copies of documentation therein. A student, who has concerns about the contents of his/her file, should make an appointment with the DPD Program Director to discuss the matter and seek resolution/clarification.

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Scheduling and program calendar The university posts the academic calendar, which includes deadlines for advisement, registration, fee payments, withdrawal from courses, examination periods, and filing of graduation intent. All official university holidays are also posted. As this material varies from semester to semester, please visit myYSU Portal using your student Userid and password or http://cfweb.cc.ysu.edu/calendar/intro.cfm to view the current year’s Fall, Spring and Summer semester calendars. The DPD program also observes the following annual events. 1. Sophomores i. CP Applications available – Last week of November, annually ii. CP Applications due – February 15th, Annually iii. ASAP – complete a Repetition Form (Human Ecology office) to replace any unsatisfactory grades for courses repeated. This will ensure they are not calculated in your program GPA and influence your eligibility for CP. 2. Juniors i. Last semester of Junior year - Schedule an appointment with the Program Director or academic advisor to discuss your post-grad options. 3. Seniors i. View DI internships & graduate school announcements in Director’s office. They are available year round and updated as programs release their recruitment materials. ii. Attend workshop to discuss Application process – Fall of Senior year or at least two semesters before you graduate. 4. All Students - Apply for Scholarships – see the Human Ecology Website for scholarships available to dietetics majors only or all majors. Deadlines vary. 5. Advisement - sign up for advisement on your assigned advisor’s door in: i. April for the Fall semester ii. November for the Spring Semester iii. Make an appointment anytime to discuss your progression through the curriculum and how well you are meeting program competencies. 6. Graduation Planning A year before you plan to graduate: i. Make an appointment with an academic advisor in the Dean’s office to obtain clearance to graduate ii. File your intent to graduate with the registrar’s office Semester you will graduate iii. Arrange to obtain your cap and gown from Alumni & Events Planning before the day of commencement.

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CREDIT FOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING (CEL) Youngstown State University THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN ECOLOGY CREDIT FOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING (CEL) POLICY: Students enrolled in the Department of Human Ecology may apply for Credit for Experiential Learning (CEL). Credit/hours may be awarded to students who can demonstrate prior competence in specific aspects of the curriculum. No credit will be awarded for courses already attempted (passed or fail) under standard enrollment. No more than12 semester hours of credit can be granted for courses in the Department of Human Ecology. Guidelines and criteria developed for the individual programs in the department will take precedence over general departmental policy and procedures. PROCEDURES: Applicants with three or more years of full-time experience in the area for which credit is being requested may apply for such credit in courses approved by the Program Coordinator. The work performed during this experience must have been directly related to the content of the course(s) where credit is being requested, and applicants must be able to demonstrate that this content has actually been covered and mastered. Program Coordinators will provide applicants with a list of courses for which experiential learning may be credited (see Program Coordinator Instructions). Applicants must complete the following: o Cover Letter (to the Department of Human Ecology requesting credit and a summary of the reasons it should be granted) o Authorization and Waiver for Release of Information Form o Request for Evaluation Form o Register for HMEC XXXX Portfolio Development for 1sh. o The applicant must prepare a portfolio which contains, at the minimum, a personal mission statement; professional mission a statement and goals; resume; employment verification; completed checklist of knowledge, skills and competencies that applicants believe they possess and for which they are seeking credit; essay/narrative explaining how specific prior learning relates to the requested credit and how it was acquired. o Obtain any additional documents requested by the Program Coordinator. o Discuss with the Program Coordinator to waive or receive credit on the transcript for course(s). The completed application will be assessed by a committee of two full-time department faculty members (or when necessary, part-time faculty preceptors); one member to include the Program Coordinator. The committee will determine the amount of credit to be awarded (0-12sh). The applicant will be notified in writing of the results. If the applicant requires credit on the transcript, the applicant should complete the Credit by Exam form from Records. The process from application submission to the final decision on awarding of CEL credit may take from several weeks to a full semester depending on faculty availability and other extenuating circumstances. The department Chair will approve the request.

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APPENDICES DPD Accreditation Foundation Knowledge and Skills Verifications Statements Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics Dietetic Internships Student Memberships and Activities o Food and Nutrition Students (FANS) o Kappa Omicron Nu National Honor Society o Mahoning Valley Dietetic Association o American Dietetic Association/Ohio Dietetic Association Links to Resources

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ACCREDITATION The DPD at YSU is currently accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE), a branch of the American Dietetic Association. CADE may be contacted as follows: 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000 Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995 Phone: (312)899-0040 Web Address: http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/CADE.html

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Foundation Knowledge and Learning Outcomes for the Didactic Program in Dietetics The Commission on Accreditation of Dietetic Education (CADE) published new Foundation Knowledge and Learning Outcomes for the Didactic Program in Dietetics in 2008. They are as follows: Foundation Knowledge Requirements and Learning Outcomes for DPDs

1. Scientific and Evidence Base of Practice: integration of scientific information and research into Practice Knowledge Requirement KR 1.1 The curriculum must reflect the scientific basis of the dietetics profession and must include research methodology, interpretation of research literature and integration of research principles into evidence-based practice. KR 1.1.a Learning Outcome: Students are able to demonstrate how to locate, interpret, evaluate and use professional literature to make ethical evidence-based practice decisions. KR 1.1.b Learning Outcome: Students are able to use current information technologies to locate and apply evidence-based guidelines and protocols, such as the ADA Evidence Analysis Library, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, National Guideline Clearinghouse Web sites. 2. Professional Practice Expectations: beliefs, values, attitudes and behaviors for the professional dietitian level of practice. Knowledge Requirement KR 2.1 The curriculum must include opportunities to develop a variety of communication skills sufficient for entry into pre-professional practice. KR 2.1.a Learning Outcome: Students are able to demonstrate effective and professional oral and written communication and documentation and use of current information technologies when communicating with individuals, groups and the public. KR 2.1.b Learning Outcome: Students are able to demonstrate assertiveness, advocacy and negotiation skills appropriate to the situation. KR 2.2 The curriculum must provide principles and techniques of effective counseling methods. KR 2.2.a Learning Outcome: Students are able to demonstrate counseling techniques to facilitate behavior change. KR 2.3 The curriculum must include opportunities to understand governance of dietetics practice, such as the ADA Scope of Dietetics Practice Framework, the Standards of Professional Performance and the Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics; and interdisciplinary relationships in various practice settings. KR 2.3.a Learning Outcome: Students are able to locate, understand and apply established guidelines to a professional practice scenario. KR 2.3.b Learning Outcome: Students are able to identify and describe the roles of others with whom the Registered Dietitian collaborates in the delivery of food and nutrition services. 3. Clinical and Customer Services: development and delivery of information, products and services to individuals, groups and populations Knowledge Requirement KR 3.1 The curriculum must reflect the nutrition care process and include the principles and methods of assessment, diagnosis, identification and implementation of interventions and strategies for monitoring and evaluation.

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KR 3.1.a Learning Outcome: Students are able to use the nutrition care process to make decisions, to identify nutrition-related problems and determine and evaluate nutrition interventions, including medical nutrition therapy, disease prevention and health promotion. KR 3.2 The curriculum must include the role of environment, food, nutrition and lifestyle choices in health promotion and disease prevention. KR 3.2.a Learning Outcome: Students are able to apply knowledge of the role of environment, food and lifestyle choices to develop interventions to affect change and enhance wellness in diverse individuals and groups KR 3.3 The curriculum must include education and behavior change theories and techniques. KR 3.3.a Learning Outcome: Students are able to develop an educational session or program/educational strategy for a target population. 4. Practice Management and Use of Resources: strategic application of principles of management and systems in the provision of services to individuals and organizations Knowledge Requirement KR 4.1 The curriculum must include management and business theories and principles required to deliver programs and services. KR 4.1.a Learning Outcome: Students are able to apply management and business theories and principles to the development, marketing and delivery of programs or services. KR 4.1.b Learning Outcome: Students are able to determine costs of services or operations, prepare a budget and interpret financial data. KR 4.1.c Learning Outcome: Students are able to apply the principles of human resource management to different situations KR 4.2 The curriculum must include content related to quality management of food and nutrition services. KR 4.2.a Learning Outcome: Students are able to apply safety principles related to food, personnel and consumers. KR 4.2.b Learning Outcome: Students are able to develop outcome measures, use informatics principles and technology to collect and analyze data for assessment and evaluate data to use in decision-making KR 4.3 The curriculum must include the fundamentals of public policy, including the legislative and regulatory basis of dietetics practice. KR 4.3.a Learning Outcome: Students are able to explain the impact of a public policy position on dietetics practice. KR 4.4 The curriculum must include content related to health care systems. KR 4.4.a Learning Outcome: Students are able to explain the impact of health care policy and administration, different health care delivery systems and current reimbursement issues, policies and regulations on food and nutrition services 5. Support Knowledge: knowledge underlying the requirements specified above. Knowledge Requirement SK 5.1 The food and food systems foundation of the dietetics profession must be evident in the curriculum. Course content must include the principles of food science and food systems, techniques of food preparation and application to the development, modification and evaluation of recipes, menus and food products acceptable to diverse groups. SK 5.2 The physical and biological science foundation of the dietetics profession must be evident in the curriculum. Course content must include organic chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, genetics, microbiology, pharmacology, statistics, nutrient metabolism, and nutrition across the lifespan. SK 5.3 The behavioral and social science foundation of the dietetics profession must be evident in the curriculum. Course content must include concepts of human behavior and diversity, such as psychology, sociology or anthropology.

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VERFICATION STATEMENTS Upon completion of the Didactic Program in Dietetics BSAS and successfully filing all requirements for graduation from Youngstown State University you will be issued a Verification Statement by the DPD Program Director. You will receive 4 original copies of the statement, one for your records, and three for use in applying for supervised practice, the dietetic registration examination, and licensure. An original copy will be kept in DPD program records in the Department of Human Ecology, Additional copies maybe requested if in the future by contacting the Program Director if you are unable to locate or have used your initially issued statements.

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Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics American Dietetic Association/Commission on Dietetic Registration Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics and Process for Consideration of Ethics Issues. (ADA, 2009) PREAMBLE The American Dietetic Association (ADA) and its credentialing agency, the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), believe it is in the best interest of the profession and the public it serves to have a Code of Ethics in place that provides guidance to dietetics practitioners in their professional practice and conduct. Dietetics practitioners have voluntarily adopted this Code of Ethics to reflect the values (Figure) and ethical principles guiding the dietetics profession and to set forth commitments and obligations of the dietetics practitioner to the public, clients, the profession, colleagues, and other professionals. The current Code of Ethics was approved on June 2, 2009, by the ADA Board of Directors, House of Delegates, and the Commission on Dietetic Registration. APPLICATION The Code of Ethics applies to the following practitioners: (a) In its entirety to members of ADA who are Registered Dietitians (RDs) or Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTRs); (b) Except for sections dealing solely with the credential, to all members of ADA who are not RDs or DTRs; and (c) Except for aspects dealing solely with membership, to all RDs and DTRs who are not members of ADA. All individuals to whom the Code applies are referred to as “dietetics practitioners,” and all such individuals who are RDs and DTRs shall be known as “credentialed practitioners.” By accepting membership in ADA and/or accepting and maintaining CDR credentials, all members of ADA and credentialed dietetics practitioners agree to abide by the Code. PRINCIPLES Fundamental Principles 1. The dietetics practitioner conducts himself/herself with honesty, integrity, and fairness. 2. The dietetics practitioner supports and promotes high standards of professional practice. The dietetics practitioner accepts the obligation to protect clients, the public, and the profession by upholding the Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics and by reporting perceived violations of the Code through the processes established by ADA and its credentialing agency, CDR. Responsibilities to the Public 3. The dietetics practitioner considers the health, safety, and welfare of the public at all times. The dietetics practitioner will report inappropriate behavior or treatment of a client by another dietetics practitioner or other professionals. 4. The dietetics practitioner complies with all laws and regulations applicable or related to the profession or to the practitioner’s ethical obligations as described in this Code. a. The dietetics practitioner must not be convicted of a crime under the laws of the United States, whether a felony or a misdemeanor, an essential element of which is dishonesty. b. The dietetics practitioner must not be disciplined by a state for conduct that would violate one or more of these principles. c. The dietetics practitioner must not commit an act of misfeasance or malfeasance that is directly related to the practice of the profession as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, a licensing board, or an agency of a governmental body. 5. The dietetics practitioner provides professional services with objectivity and with respect for the unique needs and values of individuals. a. The dietetics practitioner does not, in professional practice, discriminate against others on the basis of race, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, economic status, or any other legally protected category. b. The dietetics practitioner provides services in a manner that is sensitive to cultural differences. c. The dietetics practitioner does not engage in sexual harassment in connection with professional practice. 6. The dietetics practitioner does not engage in false or misleading practices or communications. a. The dietetics practitioner does not engage in false or deceptive advertising of his or her services. b. The dietetics practitioner promotes or endorses specific goods or products only in a manner that is not false and misleading. c. The dietetics practitioner provides accurate and truthful information in communicating with the public. 7. The dietetics practitioner withdraws from professional practice when unable to fulfill his or her professional duties and responsibilities to clients and others.

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a. The dietetics practitioner withdraws from practice when he/ she has engaged in abuse of a substance such that it could affect his or her practice. b. The dietetics practitioner ceases practice when he or she has been adjudged by a court to be mentally incompetent. c. The dietetics practitioner will not engage in practice when he or she has a condition that substantially impairs his or her ability to provide effective service to others. ADA values Principles Alignment of American Dietetic Association (ADA) Values to the Principles of the Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics. Customer Focus: Meets the needs and exceeds expectations of internal and external customers Integrity: Acts ethically with accountability for life-long learning and commitment to excellence Innovation: Embraces change with creativity and strategic thinking

#5, #9

Social Responsibility: Makes decisions with consideration for inclusivity as well as environmental, economic, and social implications

#3, #8, #9, #11, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19

#1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #7, #10, #11, #12, #13, #17, #18

Responsibilities to Clients 8. The dietetics practitioner recognizes and exercises professional judgment within the limits of his or her qualifications and collaborates with others, seeks counsel, or makes referrals as appropriate. 9. The dietetics practitioner treats clients and patients with respect and consideration. a. The dietetics practitioner provides sufficient information to enable clients and others to make their own informed decisions. b. The dietetics practitioner respects the client’s right to make decisions regarding the recommended plan of care, including consent, modification, or refusal. 10. The dietetics practitioner protects confidential information and makes full disclosure about any limitations on his or her ability to guarantee full confidentiality. 11. The dietetics practitioner, in dealing with and providing services to clients and others, complies with the same principles set forth above in “Responsibilities to the Public” (Principles #3-7). Responsibilities to the Profession 12. The dietetics practitioner practices dietetics based on evidence-based principles and current information. 13. The dietetics practitioner presents reliable and substantiated information and interprets controversial information without personal bias, recognizing that legitimate differences of opinion exist. 14. The dietetics practitioner assumes a life-long responsibility and accountability for personal competence in practice, consistent with accepted professional standards, continually striving to increase professional knowledge and skills and to apply them in practice. 15. The dietetics practitioner is alert to the occurrence of a real or potential conflict of interest and takes appropriate action whenever a conflict arises. a. The dietetics practitioner makes full disclosure of any real or perceived conflict of interest. b. When a conflict of interest cannot be resolved by disclosure, the dietetics practitioner takes such other action as may be necessary to eliminate the conflict, including recusal from an office, position, or practice situation. 16. The dietetics practitioner permits the use of his or her name for the purpose of certifying that dietetics services have been rendered only if he or she has provided or supervised the provision of those services. 17. The dietetics practitioner accurately presents professional qualifications and credentials. a. The dietetics practitioner, in seeking, maintaining, and using credentials provided by CDR, provides accurate information and complies with all requirements imposed by CDR. The dietetics practitioner uses CDR-awarded credentials (“RD” or “Registered Dietitian”; “DTR” or “Dietetic Technician, Registered”; “CS” or “Certified Specialist”; and “FADA” or “Fellow of the American Dietetic Association”) only when the credential is current and authorized by CDR. b. The dietetics practitioner does not aid any other person in violating any CDR requirements, or in representing himself or herself as CDR-credentialed when he or she is not. 18. The dietetics practitioner does not invite, accept, or offer gifts, monetary incentives, or other considerations that affect or reasonably give an appearance of affecting his/her professional judgment. Clarification of Principle: a. Whether a gift, incentive, or other item of consideration shall be viewed to affect, or give the appearance of affecting, a dietetics practitioner’s professional judgment is dependent on all factors relating to the transaction, including the amount or value of the consideration, the likelihood that the practitioner’s judgment will or is intended to be affected, the position

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held by the practitioner, and whether the consideration is offered or generally available to persons other than the practitioner. b. It shall not be a violation of this principle for a dietetics practitioner to accept compensation as a consultant or employee or as part of a research grant or corporate sponsorship program, provided the relationship is openly disclosed and the practitioner acts with integrity in performing the services or responsibilities. c. This principle shall not preclude a dietetics practitioner from accepting gifts of nominal value, attendance at educational programs, meals in connection with educational exchanges of information, free samples of products, or similar items, as long as such items are not offered in exchange for or with the expectation of, and do not result in, conduct or services that are contrary to the practitioner’s professional judgment. d. The test for appearance of impropriety is whether the conduct would create in reasonable minds a perception that the dietetics practitioner’s ability to carry out professional responsibilities with integrity, impartiality, and competence is impaired. Responsibilities to Colleagues and Other Professionals 19. The dietetics practitioner demonstrates respect for the values, rights, knowledge, and skills of colleagues and other professionals. a. The dietetics practitioner does not engage in dishonest, misleading, or inappropriate business practices that demonstrate a disregard for the rights or interests of others. b. The dietetics practitioner provides objective evaluations of performance for employees and coworkers, candidates for employment, students, professional association memberships, awards, or scholarships, making all reasonable efforts to avoid bias in the professional evaluation of others. PROCESS FOR CONSIDERATION OF ETHICS ISSUES In accordance with ADA’s Code of Ethics, a process has been established for consideration of ethics issues. This process defines the procedure for review of and response to ethics complaints, including hearings, disciplinary action, and appeals. The process was approved on June 2, 2009, by the ADA Board of Directors, the House of Delegates, and the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Committee A three (3)-person committee, comprised of members of ADA and/or CDR credentialed practitioners, will be appointed to handle all ethics matters. One person will be appointed each year by the president-elect of ADA, the chairperson of CDR, or the speakerelect of the House of Delegates (based on the expired term). Terms of office will be for three (3) years. Terms will be staggered to allow for continuity. The chairship will rotate among the three (3) committee members. The chairship will be awarded to the person moving into the third year of the three (3)-year term of office. The Committee will have authority to consult with subject experts as necessary to conduct its business. The Committee may perform such othereducational activities as might be necessary to assist members and credentialed practitioners to understand the Code of Ethics. Ethics Opinions The Committee may issue opinions on ethics issues under the Code of Ethics on its own initiative or in response to a member’s or credentialed practitioner’s request. These opinions will be available to members and credentialed practitioners to guide their conduct, and will also be available to the public. Situations may be factual or hypothetical, but no names will be disclosed. Ethics Cases Preamble. The enforcement procedures are intended to permit a fair resolution of disputes on ethical practices in a manner that protects the rights of individuals while promoting understanding and ethical practice. The Ethics Committee has the authority and flexibility to determine the best way to resolve a dispute, including educational means where appropriate. 1. Complaint A complaint that a member or credentialed practitioner has allegedly violated the Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics must be submitted in writing on the appropriate form to the Ethics Committee. The complaint must be made within one (1) year of the date that the complainant (person making complaint) first became aware of the alleged violation or within one (1) year from the issuance of a final decision in an administrative, licensure board, or judicial action involving the facts asserted in the complaint. The complainant need not be a member of ADA nor a practitioner credentialed by CDR. The complaint must contain details on the activities complained of; the basis for complainant’s knowledge of these activities; names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all persons involved or who might have knowledge of the activities; and whether the complaint has been submitted to a court, an administrative body, or a state licensure board. The complaint must also cite the section(s) of the Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics allegedly violated.

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The complaint must be signed and sworn to by the complainant(s). 2. Preliminary Review of Complaint The chair of the Ethics Committee, legal counsel for ADA, and appropriate staff will review the complaint to determine whether all the required information has been submitted by the complainant and whether an ethics question is involved. If a complaint is made regarding an alleged violation of the Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics and a similar complaint is already under consideration regarding the same individual by a state licensure board of examiners, an administrative body, or a court of law, the Ethics Committee will not process the complaint until a final decision has been issued. 3. Response If the preliminary review determines that the process should proceed, the ADA staff or chair ofthe Ethics Committee will notify the respondent (person against whom the complaint is made) that a complaint has been made. The notice will be sent from the staff via certified mail, return-receipt requested. The respondent will be sent a copy of the complaint, the Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics, the Review Process, and the Response to Complaint form. The respondent will have thirty (30) days from receipt of the notification in which to submit a response. The response must be signed and sworn to by the respondent(s). If the Ethics Committee does not receive a response, the chair of the Ethics Committee or his or her designee will contact the respondent by telephone. If contact with the respondent is still not made, a written notice will be sent. Failure to reach the respondent will not prevent the Committee from proceeding with the investigation. The response submitted to the Ethics Committee by the respondent, may, upon request by the complainant, be provided to the complainant following the decision of the Committee. 4. Ethics Committee Review The chair of the Ethics Committee will add the complaint and response to the Committee’s agenda, after consultation with legal counsel and appropriate staff. The complaint and the response will be reviewed by the Ethics Committee. The Committee has broad discretion to determine how to proceed, including, but not limited to, dismissing the complaint, requesting further information from the parties, resolving the case through educational activities, holding a hearing as specified hereafter, or in any other way deemed advisable. The Committee may use experts to assist it in reviewing the complaint and response and determining further action. At the appropriate time, the Ethics Committee will notify the complainant and the respondent of its decision, which may include the Committee’s preliminary opinion with a request that the respondent take certain actions, including, but not limited to, successful completion of continuing professional education in designated areas, or supervised practice based on the terms to be set forth by the Committee. The Ethics Committee may also recommend appropriate remedial action to the parties, which if undertaken, would resolve the matter. The Ethics Committee may recommend, in its discretion, that a hearing be held subject to the other provisions of these procedures. 5. Licensure Board Action or Final Judicial or Administrative Action When the Ethics Committee is informed by a state licensure body that a person subject to the Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics has had his or her license suspended or revoked for reasons covered by the Code, the Committee may take appropriate disciplinary action without a formal hearing. When a person has been finally adjudged or has admitted to committing a misdemeanor or felony as specified in Principle 4 of the Code, the Committee may take appropriate disciplinary action without a formal hearing. 6. Hearings A. General Hearings shall be held as determined by the Ethics Committee under the following guidelines. Hearing dates will be established by the chairman of the Ethics Committee. All hearings will be held in Chicago, IL. The Ethics Committee will notify the respondent and the complainant by certified mail, return-receipt requested, of the date, time, and place of the hearing. The respondent may request a copy of the file on the case and will be allowed at least one postponement, provided the request for postponement is received by ADA at least fourteen (14) days before the hearing date. B. Conduct of Hearings The chair of the Ethics Committee will conduct a hearing with appropriate staff and legal counsel present. Individuals who have no conflict of interest will be appointed. In the event that any Ethics Committee member cannot serve on the hearing panel for any reason, a replacement will be appointed by the representative of the original body that made the appointment, either the ADA president, the CDR chairperson, or the speaker of the House of Delegates as appropriate. The parties shall have the right to appear, to present witnesses and evidence, to cross-examine the opposing party and adverse witnesses, and to have legal counsel present. Legal counsel for the parties may advise their clients, but may only participate in the hearings with the permission of the chair. The hearing is the sole opportunity for the participants to present their positions. Three members of the Ethics Committee shall constitute a quorum. Affirmative vote of two thirds (2/3) of the members voting will be required to reach a decision. A transcript will be prepared and will be available to the parties at cost. C. Costs

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ADA will bear the costs for the Ethics Committee, legal counsel, staff, and any other parties called by ADA. ADA will bear the travel costs and one (1) night’s hotel expenses for the complainant and respondent and one person that each chooses to bring, provided that such person is necessary to the conduct of the hearing as determined by the chair of the Ethics Committee. The Ethics Committee shall issue regulations to govern the payment of these expenses, which shall be incorporated and made part of these procedures. The respondent and the complainant will be responsible for all costs and fees incurred in their preparation for and attendance at the hearing, except expenses for travel and hotel as stated above. D. Decision The Ethics Committee will render a written decision specifying the reasons therefore and citing the provision(s) of the Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics that may have been violated. The Committee will decide that: 1) the respondent is acquitted; 2) educational opportunities are pursued; 3) the respondent is censured, placed on probation, suspended, or expelled from ADA; and/or 4) the credential of the respondent is suspended or revoked by the CDR of the ADA. The decision of the Ethics Committee will be sent to the respondent and the complainant as soon as practicable after the hearing. 7. Request by Complainant for Review of Respondent’s Response The Ethics Committee will, except where the response contains information that the Committee determines for good reasons should not be shared, grant the request of a complainant to review the response received from the respondent in an ethics case, provided the request is made within thirty (30) days of notification of the final action of the Ethics Committee. The complainant will be required to maintain confidentiality of the documentation and to refrain from sharing it with any other third parties or individuals. The complainant will have twenty (20) days to advise the Ethics Committee as to any comments, concerns, or issues with regard to the respondent’s response, but the Committee shall have no obligation to take further action. The respondent will be notified of the Committee’s action to release the response to the complainant. A. The materials describing the ethics complaint process, including those materials provided to the complainants and respondents, shall be amended to disclose the fact that a respondent’s response may be made available to the complainant. B. Any request to review the respondent’s response must be submitted in writing (electronic or mail) no later than thirty (30) days after final action by the Committee. C. ADA staff will notify the Ethics Committee of the request and will provide a timeline for addressing it. D. Within five (5) business days of the request being received, the Committee will advise the respondent that the complainant has made the request and is being given access to the response. The requested documentation will be sent to the complainant via express mail to ensure delivery. E. The complainant will be required to commit in writing to maintain the confidentiality of the documentation by signing a statement to this effect. F. Any comments, concerns, or issues with the respondent’s response must be communicated to ADA staff within twenty (20) days in writing (electronic or mail). ADA staff will add the complainant’s comments, concerns, or issues onto the agenda of the next Ethics Committee conference call or meeting. The Committee will determine whether further action is necessary and shall communicate its determination to the complainant. G. The complainant will return the documents after review via UPS at the expense of ADA within twenty-five (25) days. 8. Definitions of Disciplinary Action Censure: A written reprimand expressing disapproval of conduct. It carries no loss of membership or registration status, but may result in removal from office at the national, state, and district levels and from committee membership. Time frame: Not applicable to the disciplinary action. Probation: A directive to allow for correction of behavior specified in Principle 7 of the Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics. It may include mandatory participation in remedial programs (eg, education, professional counseling, and peer assistance). Failure to successfully complete these programs may result in other disciplinary action being taken. It carries no loss of membership or registration status, but may result in removal from office at the national, state, and district levels and from committee membership. Time frame: Specified time to be decided on a case-by-case basis. Suspension: Temporary loss of membership and all membership benefits and privileges for a specified time with the exception of retention of coverage under health and disability insurance. ADA group malpractice insurance will not be available and will not be renewed during the suspension period. Time frame: Specified time to be decided on a case-by-case basis. Suspension of Registration: Temporary loss of credential and all benefits and privileges for a specified period of time. It may include mandatory participation in remedial programs (eg, education, professional counseling, and peer assistance). At the end of the specified suspension period, membership and registration benefits and privileges are automatically restored.

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Time frame: Specified time to be decided on a case-by-case basis. Expulsion: Removal from membership and a loss of all benefits and privileges. Time frame: May apply for reinstatement after a five (5)-year period has elapsed or sooner if the basis for the expulsion has been removed, with payment of a reinstatement fee. The individual must meet membership requirements in effect at the time of the application for reinstatement. Revocation of Credential: Loss of registration status and removal from registry; loss of all benefits and privileges. Upon revocation, the former credentialed practitioner shall return the registration identification card to CDR. Time frame: Specified time for reapplication to be decided on a case-by-case basis, but, at minimum, current recertification requirements would need to be met. A credential will not be issued until CDR determines that the reasons for revocation have been removed. 9. Appeals A. General Only the respondent may appeal an adverse decision to ADA. During the appeals process, the membership and registration status of the respondent remains unchanged. The ADA president, the chairperson of CDR, and the speaker of the House of Delegates shall each appoint one person to hear the appeal. These individuals shall constitute the Appeals Committee for that particular case. Individuals who have no conflict of interest will be appointed. B. Recourse to the Appeals Committee To request a hearing before the Appeals Committee, the respondent/appellant shall notify the appropriate staff at ADA headquarters, by certified mail, return-receipt requested, that the respondent wishes to appeal the decision. This notification must be received within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of the letter advising the respondent/ appellant of the Ethics Committee’s decision. C. Contents The appeal must be in writing and contain, at a minimum, the following information: 1. The decision being appealed. 2. The date of the decision. 3. Why the individual feels the decision is wrong or as improperly rendered (See E, “Scope of Review”). 4. The redress sought by the individual. 5. The appeal will be signed and sworn to. If the appeal does not contain the information listed above, it will be returned to the individual who will be given ten (10) calendar days to resubmit. Failure to furnish the required information within ten (10) calendar days will result in the appeal being waived. D. Procedures Upon receipt of this notification, appropriate staff shall promptly notify the chair of the Appeals Committee that the respondent/appellant is appealing a decision made by the Ethics Committee. The Appeals Committee chair shall acknowledge the appeal and request a copy of the relevant written information on the case from appropriate staff. 1. Location and participants a. All appeals hearings will be held in Chicago, IL. b. The complainant/appellee, the respondent/appellant, and the chair of the Ethics Committee will have the opportunity to participate in the appeals hearing. c. The parties may have legal counsel present, who may advise their clients, but may only participate in the hearings with the permission of the chair. d. Attendance at the hearing will be limited to persons determined by the chair to have a direct connection with the appeal and appropriate staff and legal counsel. 2. Conduct of the hearing The three (3) parties involved in the appeal will be given the opportunity to state why the decision and/or disciplinary action of the Ethics Committee should be upheld, modified, or reversed. E. Scope of Review The Appeals Committee will only determine whether the Ethics Committee committed procedural error that affected its decision, whether the Ethics Committee’s decision was contrary to the weight of the evidence presented to it, or whether there is new and substantial evidence that would likely have affected the Ethics Committee’s decision that was unavailable to the parties at the time of the Ethics Committee’s hearing for reasons beyond their control. In reviewing the decision of the Ethics Committee, the Appeals Committee shall consider only the transcript of the hearing and the evidence presented to the Ethics Committee. F. Record of Hearing A transcript will be prepared and will be maintained in the case file. G. Decision of Appeals Committee 1. The Appeals Committee shall prepare a written decision stating the reasons therefore. The decision shall be to affirm, modify, or reject the decision and/or disciplinary action of the Ethics Committee or to remand the case to the Ethics Committee with instructions for further proceedings. 2. Decisions of the Appeals Committee will be final.

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H. Costs ADA will bear the costs for the Appeals Committee, staff, and legal counsel, and any parties called by ADA. ADA will bear the travel and one night’s hotel expenses for the respondent/ appellant, the complainant/ appellee, and the chair of the Ethics Committee. The Ethics Committee shall issue regulations to govern the payment of these expenses, which shall be incorporated and made part of this procedure. The respondent/appellant and the complainant/appellee will be responsible for all costs and fees incurred in their preparation for and attendance at the hearing, except expenses for travel and hotel as stated above. 10. Notification of Adverse Action If the respondent is disciplined by the Ethics Committee and does not appeal the decision, the chair of the Ethics Committee will notify the appropriate ADA organizational units, CDR, the affiliate dietetic association, appropriate licensure boards, and governmental and private bodies within thirty (30) days after notification of the final decision. In the event the respondent ap-peals a decision to discipline him or her and the Ethics Committee decision is affirmed or modified, similar notification will be made by the chair of the Ethics Committee. In response to an inquiry about registration status, the Office on Dietetic Credentialing will state only whether a person is currently registered. 11. Record Keeping A. Records will be kept for a period of time after the disposition of the case in accordance with ADA’s record retention policy. B. Information will be provided only upon written request and affirmative response from ADA’s legal counsel. 12. Confidentiality Procedures The following procedures have been developed to protect the confidentiality of both the complainant and the respondent in the investigation of a complaint of an alleged violation of the Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics: A. The need for confidentiality will be stressed in initial communications with all parties. B. Committee members will refrain from discussing the complaint and hearing outside of official committee business pertaining to the complaint and hearing. C. If the hearing on a complaint carries over to the next Committee, the complaint will be heard by the original Committee to hear the complaint. D. Communication with ADA witnesses will be the responsibility of the Committee chair or staff liaison. E. Witnesses who testify on behalf of ADA will be informed of the confidentiality requirements and agree to abide by them. F. The Committee chair will stress the importance of confidentiality at the time of the hearing. G. To ensure confidentiality, the only record of the hearing will be the official transcript and accompanying materials, which will be kept at ADA offices. All other materials that were mailed or distributed to committee members should be returned to ADA staff, along with any notes taken by Committee members. H. The transcript will be available if there is an appeal of the Ethics Committee’s decision and only to the parties, Ethics Committee members, Appeals Committee members, ADA legal counsel, and staff directly involved with the appeal.

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Student Memberships in Affiliate Organizations Please get involved. Affiliate organizations are your gateway to networking and gaining a greater appreciation of your chosen future profession and colleagues. They can provide you with resources and opportunities at every point in your education and beyond. Students who get engaged and involved in their professional community and activities while in school generally become practitioners who do the same in their work environments and make our profession stronger. Food and Nutrition Students (FANS) FANS is a volunteer student organization made up of students enrolled in the three Food and Nutrition programs at YSU: Dietetic Technician, and the Didactic and Coordinated Programs in Dietetics. You may join this organization at any time during your tenure in our programs. They generally plan activities around Nutrition and Health related events such as National Nutrition Month, the American Heart Association’s and Cancer Society’s Fundraisers, etc., and raise funds to support student enrichment such as Professional Conference attendance. Mrs. Jeanine Mincher and Dr. Rachael PohleKrauza are the current Faculty Advisors to FANS and may be contacted for further information on joining the organization. Kappa Omicron Nu National Honor Society – The Nu Xi Chapter Kappa Omicron Nu (KON) is a national honor society that recognizes scholars in the fields of study considered to be among the Family and Consumer Sciences. The tenets of KON include the promotion of scholarship, leadership and service. The Nu Xi Chapter of KON was established at YSU in the Spring of 2004. Students must be invited to membership with the criteria being a GPA that places them in the top 25% of their class and completion of at least 45 semester hours. Annually, new member initiations take place at the end of the Spring semester. Initiates receive a Certificate of membership at the ceremony and may later purchase honor cords, insignia pins and other memorabilia bearing the honor society’s colors and logo. The Nu Xi Chapter often cooperates with FANS on community service projects and fundraisers. Dr. Rowlands is the current Faculty Advisor for KON-Nu Xi and would be happy to share the benefits of membership with you.

The American Dietetic Association and Ohio Dietetic Association Students in the Food and Nutrition programs may seek a student membership ($49.00 per year, carries a 6-year limit) in the American Dietetic Association. The following link will take you to the membership application form on the ADA website: http://www.eatright.org/ada/files/ADA_Student_Application_08-09FINAL.pdf ADA Student Membership Benefits: Network with other dietetics students via the Web-based Student Council Community of Interest (CoI), which connects ADA student members nationwide, provides a communication vehicle for your student representatives, allows you to access cutting-edge information about the profession, read useful Web sites and articles, share ideas and more. Become eligible for leadership opportunities on the Student Council Advisory Committee. Obtain free membership in your state dietetic association and become eligible for state and national Outstanding Dietetics Student Awards. Access ADA's Student Center Web site and the student online newsletter, the ADA Student Scoop. DPD Student Handbook

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Access the monthly Journal of the American Dietetic Association online, the award-winning ADA Times, subscribe to the Daily News and more. Apply for American Dietetic Association Foundation scholarships (for U.S. citizens or permanent residents). Access to ADACareerlink.org for the latest information on the profession's hottest job opportunities. Obtain student liability insurance and special member rates on credit cards, car rental and hotel accommodations. Obtain reduced student rates at ADA's Annual Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (October 25 to 28, Chicago, Illinois).

The Mahoning Valley Dietetic Association (MVDA) The MVDA is the local dietetic affiliate organization. Students may join the MVDA for a membership fee of $10.00. YSU dietetics students are invited to serve on the MVDA Board of Directors in the position of YSU Student Liaison and to update their fellow students on activities and opportunities afforded through the organization. Students may also volunteer for other board positions. Membership in the MVDA provides an invaluable benefit of networking with practicing local RDs and DTRs as well as free access to 4 quarterly educational lectures on a variety of cutting edge dietetics/health topics. Benefits of membership included access to monetary scholarships. Scholarships of $250.00 are awarded to students from each of the YSU Dietetic Tech, the Coordinated and the Didactic Programs in Dietetics annually. The YSU Student Liaison’s attendance at the Annual Ohio Dietetic Association Conference in fully funded and conference registration scholarships are offered to other YSU dietetics students planning to attend the conference.

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Dietetic Internships To apply to a DI, individuals must complete at least a bachelor's degree and CADE-accredited coursework requirements (Didactic Program in Dietetics). Currently all DIs must provide at least 900 hours of supervised practice and will need to provide a minimum of 1200 hours of supervised practice by the time of their next accreditation review. This is usually completed in 624 months depending on the availability of a part-time schedule or requirement of graduate credit. Individuals completing the program who are verified by the program director are eligible to write the CDR registration examination for dietitians.
 
 Appointments to DIs are awarded on a competitive basis and most use a national computer matching process. Programs not participating in computer matching accept applications only from individuals employed by the sponsoring organization. Prospective applicants must contact program directors for current information, including application deadline dates. Programs will provide application forms and detailed information on program requirements, tuition, and financial aid upon request.

Dietetic Internship Centralized Application System (DICAS) All dietetic internships that participate in computer match will be using the online dietetic internship centralized application process (DICAS). If you plan to apply to a program that uses DICAS, you will need to submit the application through DICAS at https://portal.dicas.org between Wednesday, December 8, 2010 and Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. (Central). As part of the application process, you will also need to mail a copy of the official transcript from each college and university you have attended to the following address:

DICAS Transcript Department
 PO Box 9118
 Watertown, Massachusetts 02472

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Please refer to the dietetic internship's website for any additional instructions regarding the application. In addition to completing the application online, you must also submit your computer matching preferences to D&D Digital by February 15, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. (Central).

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DIETETIC INTERNSHIP SHORTAGE The following statement was issued by Debra Hollingsworth, PhD, RD, LDN, Chair of the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) in 2008 to address an issue, which has yet to be resolved. “There is a serious shortage of internship sites, which may prevent even qualified students from

getting into dietetic internship and consequently access into the profession. Is all hope lost???? No, but like the U.S. economy, our community may have to make some difficult choices to turn things around. Currently the CADE Board is in the process of developing a strategic plan...Strategic planning will determine where CADE is going over the next year or more and how it's going to get there. A strong strategic planning process is a powerful management technique that CADE can use to establish and move towards improved outcomes for dietetics education.“ The YSU DPD Director advises students to continue to apply for Dietetic Internships, but prepare a “Plan B” such as: Applying to a Graduate Program with or without built in Supervised Practice or a Coordinated Program (CP) in Dietetics, which has not filled its quota. Although entry into the CP is not the intent for DPD graduates, until the DI internship shortage is resolved, this may provide an expedient route for obtaining supervised practice. Or take the opportunity to obtain the DTR credential and gain experience in that area of practice until their goals can be met.

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