SBC - Dietitians Board

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Dietitians Board

Relevant Legislation
The Dietitians Board is established under section 220 of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003.

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Functions
The functions of the Board are to:

prescribe the qualifications required for scopes of practice within the profession, and, for that purpose, to accredit and monitor educational institutions and degrees, courses of studies, or programmes
authorise the registration of dietitians under this Act, and to maintain registers
consider applications for annual practising certificates
review and promote the competence of dietitians
recognise, accredit and set programmes to ensure the ongoing competence of dietitians
receive and act on information from dietitians, employers, and the Health and Disability Commissioner about the competence of dietitians
notify employers, the Accident Compensation Corporation, the Director-General of Health, and the Health and Disability Commissioner that the practice of a dietitian may pose a risk to the public
consider the cases of dietitians who may be unable to perform the functions required for the practice of the profession
set standards of clinical competence, cultural competence and ethical conduct to be observed by dietitians
liaise with other authorities appointed under this Act about matters of common interest
promote education and training in the profession
promote public awareness of the responsibilities of the authority
exercise and perform any other functions, powers and duties that are conferred or imposed on it by or under this Act or any other enactment.

Composition
The Board consists of five health practitioners (four dietitians and one dietetic educator) and two laypersons. Learn more about the requirements for these positions.

Candidate Information
This file explains the terms and conditions of appointment to the Dietitians Board and provides additional information about its role.

Candidate Information on the Terms and Conditions of Appointment to the Dietitians Board (PDF, 32 KB)

Relevant Links
Dietitians Board (www.dietitiansboard.org.nz)

Contact Regarding Appointments
Statutory Bodies Appointments Team
Corporate Services Directorate
Ministry of Health
PO Box 5013
WELLINGTON

statutory_boards_committees@moh.govt.nz

Page last updated: 16 December 2008