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34-34A-10
Section 34-34A-10 Exceptions. This chapter does not prevent or restrict the practice, services,
or activities of: (1) A dietetic technician, from engaging in the practice of dietetics/nutrition
under the supervision of a licensed dietitian/nutritionist provided such activities are related
to employment. (2) A student enrolled in an approved educational program in dietetics/nutrition
from engaging in the practice of dietetics/nutrition under the supervision of a licensed dietitian/nutritionist
provided the activities are part of such program. (3) A dietitian/nutritionist who is serving
in the armed forces or the public health services of the United States or is employed by the
Veterans Administration or other federal government agencies or the cooperative extension
system from engaging in the practice of dietetics/nutrition provided such practice is related
to such service or employment. (4) A duly licensed health professional from engaging in the
practice of dietetics/nutrition when...
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34-34A-3
Section 34-34A-3 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have
the meanings herein ascribed to them unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) BOARD.
Board of Examiners for Dietetics/Nutrition Practice. (2) COMMISSION ON DIETETIC REGISTRATION
(CDR). Commission on Dietetic Registration that is a member of the National Commission for
Health Certifying Agencies. (3) DEGREE. A baccalaureate or higher degree from a college or
university accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges or other regional
accreditation agency recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and the United
States Department of Education. (4) REGISTERED DIETITIAN. A person registered by the Commission
on Dietetic Registration (also defined under Section 34-34-1). (5) LICENSED DIETITIAN/NUTRITIONIST.
A person licensed under this chapter. (6) TEMPORARILY LICENSED DIETITIAN/NUTRITIONIST. A person
temporarily licensed under this chapter. (7) DIETETICS/...
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34-34A-6
Section 34-34A-6 Creation of board of examiners; members; qualifications of members; term of
membership; duties of board. (a) The State Board of Examiners for Dietetics/Nutrition Practice
is hereby created. (b) The board shall consist of three members. Two members of the board
shall be dietitians/nutritionists licensed under this chapter. One member of the board shall
be a lay person. The Governor shall appoint board members. At least two names shall be submitted
for each place on the board. No elected officer of the Alabama Dietetic Association, Inc.,
shall be eligible to serve on the board. (c) Each dietitian/nutritionist on the board shall
have been engaged in the practice of dietetics/nutrition for not less than seven years, with
at least the last two years in the State of Alabama. The dietitians/nutritionists on the board
shall be in different areas of practice, namely: Clinical dietetics and research, community
dietetics, management, consultation and private practice, and...
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22-8B-3
employee, researcher, medical or nursing school faculty member, student, or employee, counselor,
social worker, or any professional, paraprofessional, or any other person who furnishes or
assists in the furnishing of health care services. (5) LIFE-SUSTAINING TREATMENT. Any medical
treatment, procedure, or intervention that, in the judgment of the attending physician, when
applied to the patient, would serve only to prolong the dying process where the patient has
a terminal illness or injury, or would serve only to maintain the patient in a condition
of permanent unconsciousness. These procedures include, but are not limited to, assisted ventilation,
cardiopulmonary resuscitation, renal dialysis, surgical procedures, blood transfusions, and
the administration of drugs and antibiotics. Life-sustaining treatment does not include the
administration of medication or the performance of any medical treatment where, in the opinion
of the attending physician, the medication or treatment...
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34-34A-5
authorized to practice under this chapter shall practice dietetics/nutrition or provide nutrition
care services or use the title "dietitian/nutritionist" or the words "dietitian"
or "nutritionist" alone or in combination, or use the letters L.D., L.N., or any
facsimile thereof, except as allowed by Chapter 34, Title 34. Nothing in this chapter shall
apply to a physician licensed to practice medicine. Dietitians/nutritionists may offer advice
and counsel on dietetics and nutrition as adjunct medical therapy when advice and counsel
is given upon referral or directive of a licensed physician. Notwithstanding any other provision
of this chapter to the contrary a person licensed to practice dietetics/nutrition or to provide
nutritional care services shall not diagnose, treat, or prescribe for any human illness, injury,
disease, impairment, or infirmity, or otherwise engage in the practice of medicine as that
term is defined in Section 34-24-50. (Acts 1989, No. 89-866, p. 1733, ยง5.)...
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34-34A-15
Section 34-34A-15 Violations. (a) It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to: (1) Sell or
fraudulently obtain or furnish any license or aid or abet therein. (2) Practice dietetics/nutrition
or use the title dietitian/nutritionist under cover of any license illegally or fraudulently
obtained or unlawfully issued. (3) Practice dietetics/nutrition or use the title dietitian/nutritionist
or use in connection with his/her name any designation tending to imply that he/she is a dietitian/nutritionist
unless duly licensed so to practice under the provisions of this chapter. (4) Practice dietetics/nutrition
or use the title dietitian/nutritionist or use in connection with his/her name any designation
tending to imply that he/she is a dietitian/nutritionist during the time his/her license issued
under provisions of this chapter shall be expired, suspended, or revoked. (5) Otherwise violate
any provisions of this chapter. (b) Such misdemeanor shall be punishable by a fine of not
more than $500...
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34-34A-14
Section 34-34A-14 License denial, revocation, etc.; hearing procedures, reinstatement. (a)
The board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license, suspend a license, or revoke a license,
or it may reprimand, censure, or otherwise discipline a person practicing dietetics/nutrition
or offering to practice dietetics/nutrition in accordance with the provisions of this section
upon decision and after due hearing in any one of the following cases: (1) Upon proof that
such person has willfully or repeatedly violated any of the provisions of this chapter or
the rules enacted in accordance therewith; or willfully or repeatedly acted in a manner inconsistent
with the health, welfare, and safety of the public, (2) Upon proof that such person's conduct
is immoral, unprofessional, or dishonorable, (3) Upon proof that such person is guilty of
fraud or deceit in the practice of dietetics/nutrition or in his/her admission to such practice,
or (4) Upon proof that such person has been convicted in a...
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34-34A-7
Section 34-34A-7 Qualification for license. To qualify as a licensed dietitian or nutritionist,
an applicant must: (1) Be 19 years of age or older. (2) Submit evidence of good moral character
and respectability. (3) File a written application on a form provided by the board. (4) Have
satisfactorily completed appropriate academic requirements with a major course of study in
human nutrition, foods and nutrition, dietetics, or food systems management, and have received
a baccalaureate or higher degree from a college or university accredited by the Southern Association
of Schools and Colleges or other regional accreditation agency. An applicant who has received
his/her education outside the United States or its territories must have the academic degree(s)
validated as equivalent to the baccalaureate or master's degree conferred by a college or
university in the United States that is accredited by the Southern Association of Schools
and Colleges or other regional accreditation agency. (5)...
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22-8A-3
by the law of this state to administer or provide health care in the ordinary course of business
or in the practice of a profession. (9) HEALTH CARE PROXY. Any person designated to act on
behalf of an individual pursuant to Section 22-8A-4. (10) LIFE-SUSTAINING TREATMENT. Any medical
treatment, procedure, or intervention that, in the judgment of the attending physician, when
applied to the patient, would serve only to prolong the dying process where the patient has
a terminal illness or injury, or would serve only to maintain the patient in a condition
of permanent unconsciousness. These procedures shall include, but are not limited to, assisted
ventilation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, renal dialysis, surgical procedures, blood transfusions,
and the administration of drugs and antibiotics. Life-sustaining treatment shall not include
the administration of medication or the performance of any medical treatment where, in the
opinion of the attending physician, the medication or...
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34-25A-5
pedorthist with an entity accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies. (d)
In order to obtain registration as an orthotic supplier, an applicant shall be a citizen of
the United States or, if not a citizen of the United States, a person who is legally present
in the United States with appropriate documentation from the federal government, and shall
do the following: (1) File a written application on forms to be developed and approved by
the board. Such forms shall require personal information such as full name, current
address, educational status and history, and work history for the last five years of employment.
(2) The application forms shall be accompanied, when submitted, by attestation of employment
by or contractual relationship with a manufacturer of orthoses or orthosis components whether
registered with the United States Food and Drug Administration or not. Attestation shall be
by notarized statement signed by the president, chief operating officer, or...
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