AND scope of practice

AND scope of practice and code of ethics:

                AND scope of practice is a set of rules, activities and regulations under which registered dietitians and other dietetic professionals practice. It focus on food and nutrition services provision to the community in different settings to enhance the populations wellbeing through medical nutrition therapy (MNT), performed by registered dietitian. DTRs work under RD on food and nutrition services in public/community settings to provide nutrition education within the stated scope of practice. The AND scope of practice consists of 3 building blocks;

Block 1: Foundation knowledge.

This block has 5 characteristics;

A)     Code of ethics- professionals follow set code of ethics

B)      Body of knowledge- professionals posses science and evidence-based knowledge.

C)      Education- professionals have met the criteria set for credentialing and have passed credentialing exam and required state licensure.

D)     Autonomy- professionals are independent critical thinkers and are updated on current knowledge and skills that enable them effectively perform their duties.

E)      Service- professionals provide food and nutrition services using nutrition care manual process and model

Block 2: Evaluation resources.

Evaluation resources follows the standards set in the nutrition care process and model and CADE education core competencies.

Block 3: Decision Aids.

Use of AND’s evidence library, nationally-developed AND guides for practice and practice based evidence. Use of decision analysis tree and decision analytical tool for dietetic professionals for use to determine if service requested is within their scope of practice. Also the block provide terms developed by the academy for use by RDs and DTRs.