ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND PRACTICES WPPM #130-50 Subject: Local Agency Staff Requirements Item: Degreed Nutritionist (DN): Requirements and Responsibilities

PURPOSE: To define the roles and responsibilities for a Degreed Nutritionist (DN) in a local agency (LA) setting. POLICY: I. The DN must possess a bachelor’s degree in a nutrition-related field. The degree may have been earned from institutions within or outside the United States. A DN does not require WNA certification to perform the tasks described in this policy. The DN must work under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian (RD). PROCEDURE(S): I. Requirements A. If the degree is not listed, consult your Regional Nutritionist for approval. Degrees related the Nutrition Fields are as follows: 1. Public Health Nutrition. 2. Nutrition. 3. Dietetics. 4. Nutrition Science. 5. Food and Nutrition. 6. Food Science. 7. Nutrition and Health. 8. Community Nutrition. 9. Home Economics with nutrition emphasis. B. The LA must complete and maintain the DN Standards for Competency worksheet and review college transcripts. A RD must then review and approve the worksheet. Upon request, the LA shall provide CDPH/WIC with verification of the DN’s qualifications. C. If an employee has previous WIC experience, the LA must request and retain copies of these forms and documents from the previous agency or from the employee. D. A LA must retain the verification forms and documents for a minimum of three years following the termination of an employee. Revised California WIC Policy and Procedure Manual Page 1 of 4 November 24, 2008

ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND PRACTICES WPPM #130-50 Subject: Local Agency Staff Requirements Item: Degreed Nutritionist (DN): Requirements and Responsibilities

Revised California WIC Policy and Procedure Manual Page 2 of 4 November 24, 2008

E. Every five years a DN must complete 50 continuing education units that are equivalent to those allowable for a RD or Dietetic Technician, Registered. II. Responsibilities A. DNs with bachelor’s degrees may provide services to participants with any nutrition need. AUTHORITY: 7 CFR §246.2 7 CFR §246.6(b)(2)

Degreed Nutritionist (DN) & Masters Degreed Nutritionist (MDN) Standards for Competency Candidate name: _____________________DN MDN Local Agency____________ Instructions: Use this worksheet to evaluate your candidate: • Part A - Hold at least one of the 5 “Credentials”. Indicate all credentials that apply. • Part B - Under “Nutrition Knowledge”, a minimum number of core courses (# 6, 7, 8, 13, 16 and 17 – bolded below) are required. • Part C - Must have experience or meet the competencies listed. Interpretation of Part C is up to the discretion of the RD doing the evaluation. (WNA certification is encouraged). A. CREDENTIALS/VERIFICATION YES NO MTH/YR AWARDED 1) Certified Nutrition Specialist with the American College of Nutrition**. Attach copy of certification.

2) Master’s Degree, Nutrition Related Field. Attach transcript.

3) Bachelor’s Degree, Nutrition Related Field. Attach transcript

4) Verification Statement: Completion of academic requirements (Didactic Program in Dietetics or DPD) approved by the AND. Attach copy.

5) Verification Statement: Verification of eligibility to take the RD exam. Attach copy.

B. NUTRITION KNOWLEDGE-indicate coursework completed.(If the answer to #1,- #5 is yes – skip#6-20). YES NO COMMENTS 6) Basic Human Nutrition or

Life Cycle Nutrition

7) Maternal, Child, & Infant Nutrition or

Pediatric Nutrition

8) Diet Therapy, Clinical Nutrition or

Disease and Medical Nutrition Therapy

9) Nutritional Care

10) Preventative Nutrition/Wellness

11) Introduction to Dietetics

B. NUTRITION KNOWLEDGE-indicate YES NO COMMENTS coursework completed.(If the answer to #1,- is yes – skip#6-20). #5 12) Nutrition Education Methods

13) Community Nutrition

14) Healthcare Management

15) Nutrition and Metabolism

16) Food Selection/Preparation

17) Psychology/Comparable Course

18) Biochemistry

19) Human Anatomy/Lab

20) Physiology/Lab

C. COMPETENCIES/EXPERIENCE YES NO LENGTH OF TIME 21) Public Health Program(s)

22) Community Program – Direct Public Service

23) Cultural Diversity

24) Counseling Skills

25) Nutrition & Health Assessment

26) Nutrition Education Planning

27) Communication Skills

28) Referrals and Outreach

29) WNA Certification

Candidate Approved by (Local Agency RD) ____________________________ Date_________