645—82.3 (152A,272C) Standards.
	 82.3(1) General criteria. A continuing education activity which meets all of the following criteria is appropriate for continuing education credit if the continuing education activity:
	  a.   	 Constitutes an organized program of learning which contributes directly to the professional competency of the licensee;
	  b.   	 Pertains to subject matters which integrally relate to the practice of the profession;
	  c.   	 Is conducted by individuals who have specialized education, training and experience by reason of which said individuals should be considered qualified concerning the subject matter of the program. At the time of audit, the board may request the qualifications of the presenters;
	  d.   	 Fulfills stated program goals, objectives, or both; and
	  e.   	 Provides proof of attendance to licensees in attendance including:
	 (1) 	 Date(s), location, course title, presenter(s);
	 (2) 	 Number of program contact hours; and
	 (3) 	 Certificate of completion or evidence of successful completion of the course provided by the course sponsor.
	 82.3(2) Specific criteria.
	  a.   	 Continuing education hours of credit may be obtained by completing programs/activities that reflect the educational needs of the dietitian and the nutritional needs of the consumer. Continuing education programs/activities that are scientifically founded and offered at a level beyond entry-level dietetics for professional growth shall be accepted for continuing education.
	  b.   	 The licensee shall participate in other types of activities identified in the individual licensee’s professional development portfolio for Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) certification. Programs or activities shall be subject to approval in the event of an audit.
	  c.   	 The following areas are appropriate for continuing education credit:
	 (1) 	 Sciences related to dietetic practice, education, or research including biological sciences, food and resource management and behavioral and social sciences to achieve and maintain people’s health.
	 (2) 	 Dietetic practice related to assessment, counseling, teaching, or care of clients in any setting.
	 (3) 	 Management or quality assurance of nutritional care delivery systems.
	 (4) 	 Dietetic practice related to community health needs.
	  d.   	 Criteria for hours of credit are as follows:
	 (1) 	 Academic coursework. Coursework for credit must be completed at a regionally accredited U.S. college or university. In order for the licensee to receive continuing education credit, the coursework must be beyond entry-level dietetics.
1 academic semester hour = 15 continuing education hours
1 academic quarter hour = 10 continuing education hours
	 (2) 	 Scholarly publications. Publication may be approved if submitted in published form in the continuing education documentation file of the licensee. All publications must appear in refereed professional journals. Material related to work responsibilities, such as diet and staff manuals, and publications for the lay public are unacceptable. Continuing education credit hours may be reported using the following guidelines:

1. Senior author: first of two or more authors listed.	
2. Coauthor: second of two authors listed.	
3. Contributing author: all but senior of the three or more authors.	
4. Research papers:	
● Single author	10 hours	
● Senior author	8 hours	
● Coauthor	5 hours	
● Contributing author	3 hours	
5. Technical articles:	
● Single author	5 hours	
● Senior author	4 hours	
● Coauthor	3 hours	
● Contributing author	2 hours	
6. Information-sharing articles:	1 hour	
7. Abstracts:	
● Senior author	2 hours	
● Coauthor	1 hour	
	 (3) 	 Poster sessions. Continuing education credit may be obtained for attending juried poster sessions at national meetings that meet the criteria for appropriate subject matter as required in these rules. One hour of continuing education credit is allowed for each 12 posters reviewed not to exceed six hours in a continuing education biennium.
	 (4) 	 Presenters. Presenters may receive continuing education credit. Presentations to the lay public shall not receive credit for continuing education. For each 50-minute hour of presentation, two hours of credit for continuing education shall be earned. Presenters of poster sessions at national professional meetings shall receive a maximum of two hours of credit per topic. A copy of the abstract or manuscript and documentation of the peer review process must be included in the licensee’s documentation list.
	 (5) 	 Staff development training. Staff development training that meets the criteria in this subrule shall be credited on the basis of the defined hour of continuing education stated in these rules.