Practice Competence

The Scope and Standards of Practice are a comprehensive framework describing both the competent level of practice as well as the depth and breadth of practice in nutrition and dietetics for RDNs or NDTRs.

The Definition of Terms List is a resource that houses terms, definitions, and key considerations to support the profession of nutrition and dietetics.

Focus Area Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance are tools used by RDNs for self-assessment, professional development and advancement of practice.

The Scope and Standards of Practice for the RDN and NDTR guides the practitioner to resources that evaluate whether they can safely and effectively provide an expanded practice skill and advance individual practice.