Each applicant for certification under this chapter shall provide proof satisfactory to the division that the applicant:

(1)  holds a baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate degree conferred by a college or university approved by the division at the time the degree was conferred with a major course of study in the sciences of food, dietetics, food systems management, or an equivalent major course of study;

Terms Used In Utah Code 58-49-4

  • Certified dietitian: means a person who is certified by the division as meeting the certification requirements provided in this chapter. See Utah Code 58-49-2
  • Dietetics: includes :
(a) the evaluation of a person's dietary status;
(b) the advising and education of persons on dietary needs; and
(c) the evaluation of needs, implementation of systems to support needs, and maintenance of appropriate standards of quality in food and dietary service for individuals, groups, or patients in licensed institutional facilities or in private office settings. See Utah Code 58-49-2
  • United States: includes each state, district, and territory of the United States of America. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • (2)  has completed an internship or preplanned professional baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate experience in a dietetic program under the supervision of a certified dietitian who is certified under this chapter or certified, registered, or licensed under the laws of another state or territory of the United States;

    (3)  has satisfactorily passed a competency examination, approved by or given at the direction of the division; and

    (4)  has paid the appropriate fees determined by the Department of Commerce. The fee assessed by the Department of Commerce shall be fair and reasonable and shall reflect the cost of services provided.

    Amended by Chapter 249, 2023 General Session