What KSAND Can Do For Kansians?
The Kansas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (KSAND) is the professional association for dietetic and nutrition professionals in Kansas who strive to optimize the nutrition, health and well-being of Kansans.
The organization has been around since 1937, and continues to assist lift the nutrition profession within Kansas.
Why Registered Dietitians Are True Nutrition Experts…
To become a registered dietitian one must first complete a 4-year Bachelor’s degree through an accredited university, as well as complete a master’s program.
Following that, there is a rigorous application process to match with a dietetic internship (DI). The DI is comparable to residency for physicians, but our version consists of a minimum of 1200 supervised hours under the guidance of a preceptor. Most take 6 to 12 months to complete, at which point interns are eligible to sit for the registration exam through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
The CDR also oversees the continuing education requirements for dietitians (minimum is 75 CPEUs or continuing professional education units during each 5 year period). Continuing education may be completed by attending conferences, participating in webinars or seminars, or specialized programming designed to offer additional education and training in a specific area of dietetics.
Licensure –> Consumer Protection
Many states require a license to legally practice dietetics and use the “Registered Dietitian” credential. There are many nutritionists who have completed some or part of these requirements, but the term “registered” or “licensed” dietitian is an indicator that someone has met these strict standards and agrees to follow ethical guidelines. The goal of regulating these terms is all about consumer protection.
The purpose of dietetic licensure is to ensure that consumers are able to identify and access qualified professionals who demonstrate the knowledge, skill and competency necessary to provide safe and ethical nutrition therapy.
Additionally, licensure often provides health insurance companies and state and federal governments with the assurance that these practitioners meet standards of professional competence in order to be reimbursed for providing nutrition care services.
KSAND is an affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the United States’ largest organization of food and nutrition professionals.
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