Professional Issues
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The issue of delayed license issuance has recently been brought to our attention. The GDA State Licensure Liaison attended the Licensure Board Meeting on October 1, 2010 and learned the following:
Provisional Licenses: Delays in issuance of Provisional Licenses may be due to heavy submission of applicants in May, June and July, due to recent graduates. Delays may also be caused when the application is incomplete or disciplinary actions are being investigated. Additionally, there have recently been problems with Provisional Licenses not being displayed as complete on the website and with printing the physical licenses. The board continues to work on these issues.
Regular Licenses: There is a 7 day turnaround from the day the application fee is processed until issuance of the license. Although multiple state licensure boards are now combined, this should not affect licensure processing.
Be aware of the licensure law that exists in this state. You must be a Licensed Registered Dietitian to practice Dietetics in the state of Georgia.
All licenses to practice Dietetics in Georgia will be up for renewal in 2012. In the meantime, keep your name and address up to date with the Licensure Board and be sure to accumulate and document the required 30 hours of CE hours.
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Continuing Professional Education (CPE) |
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The Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) is the credentialing agency for the American Dietetic Association. The current continuing professional education (CPE) guidelines for RDs are as follows:
CPE hours are accumulated annually from June 1 to May 31.
To maintain registration status, 75 hours of approved CPE must be reported to CDR within each five –year registration period.
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Practice Management Presentations are a great new online resource available to ADA members.
These new flash presentations are now available for viewing 24/7 at http://www.eatright.org/mnt (scroll down below the Medicare MNT section).
In these three presentations, RDs will learn how payer mix impacts their revenue flow. RDs will learn how to complete a superbill for self-pay clients or clients who submit claims to health plans for reimbursement of out of pocket expenses.
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Reminders
Register today! 2012 Annual Conference & Exhibition (ACE), "Food For Thought – Dig In! 21st Century Issues For Nutrition Professionals" at The Classic Center, Athens, GA. March 22-23, 2012. Click here for more details. |
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Apply to be an Academy Spokesperson!
The deadline for applying to become a spokesperson of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is just one week away (Feb. 1). If you actively work in the media and are interested in joining this elite group of registered dietitians who serve as the voice of the Academy and the profession, please apply today. Learn more and download the application at www.eatright.org/members/spokespersonapplication. |
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