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DIETITIAN
Initial License
Provisional License
Temporary License
APPLICATION AND
CHECKLIST
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Division of Public and Behavioral Health
727 Fairview Drive, Suite E
Carson City, Nevada 89701
Phone: (775) 684-1030 Fax: (775) 684-1073
http:
//dpbh.nv.gov/Reg/Dietitian/Dietitian_-_Home/
Email: individuallicensing@health.nv.gov
COMPLETE THIS FORM. PLEASE FILL IN THIS FORM ELECTRONICALLY, PRINT, SIGN, DATE AND SUBMIT. (If unable to
complete electronically type or print in black or blue ink and submit) Please check one of the boxes above indicating
what type of license you are applying for.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
First Name
Middle Initial
Last Name
Social Security Number
Physical Address
Mailing Address
(if different from above)
County
Date of Birth
Phone Number
E-mail Address or other method of
communication
Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Number/Enter the State you Provided to the CDR.
If out of USA, enter country.
CDR Number
State Applied for CDR
Previous name(s) used
Gender (check one)
Female
Male
Prefer Not to Answer
Other
Military Veteran (check one)
No, I am not a military veteran; or
Yes -Army/Army Reserve
Yes - Air Force/Air Force Reserve
Yes - Coast Guard/Coast Guard Reserve
Yes - Marine Corps/Marine Corps Reserve
Yes - National Guard,
Yes- Navy/Navy Reserve; or
Prefer not to answer
Are you an active member of, or the spouse of an
active member of one of the armed forces noted
above, or the surviving spouse of a veteran?
Check one:
Yes Prefer not to answer
No
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SECTIONS TO BE COMPLETED FOR ALL APPLICATION TYPES (Go to the
Nevada Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code
link (Click on Link) to find links to the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS’s) listed in this application.)
Application Attestations (Must check first 2 boxes, check last 2 boxes only if they apply)
I certify that I am of good moral character.
I am aware of the mandatory abuse reporting requirements pursuant to NRS 200.5093, NRS 200.50935, and
NRS 432B.220.
I certify that I am at least 21 years of age. (If you are not 21 see Provisional License Applicants section)
If you do not provide a method of electronic communication, such as an e-mail address or any other method by which
to communicate with you other than by telephone or U.S. mail, you must check this box attesting that this is not
feasible and acknowledging that the U.S. mail is the only means which to communicate with you.
Child Support Information: (Must check one box)
I am not subject to a court order for the support of a child.
I am subject to a court order for the support of one or more children and am in compliance with the order or with a
plan approved by the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for repayment of the amount owed
pursuant to the order.
I am subject to a court order for the support of one or more children and I am not in compliance with the order or a
plan approved by the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the amount
owed pursuant to the order. You are required to contact the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the
order to determine the actions that you may take to satisfy the arrearage.
In accordance with NRS 425.520, your application will be denied if you do not indicate which of the provisions above
applies to you.
Disciplinary Action (Must check one box)
Are you now, or have you ever been, the subject of any disciplinary action by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of
the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics?
Yes No N/A (only check N/A if you are not or have never been registered with the CDR) If yes, please explain:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Criminal History (Both boxes must be checked if true)
I attest that I have never been convicted of any of the following crimes:
Murder, voluntary manslaughter or mayhem;
Assault with intent to kill or to commit sexual assault or mayhem;
Sexual assault, statutory sexual seduction, incest, lewdness or indecent exposure, or any other sexually related
crime that is punished as a felony;
A crime involving domestic violence that is punished as a felony;
Abuse or neglect of a child or contributory delinquency
Abuse, neglect, exploitation or isolation of older persons or vulnerable persons, including, without limitation, a
violation of any provision of NRS 200.5091 to NRS 200.50995, inclusive, or a law of any other jurisdiction that
prohibits the same or similar conduct;
A violation of any provision of NRS 422.450 to NRS 422.590, inclusive; or
Any other felony involving the use or threatened use of force or violence against the victim or the use of a
firearm or other deadly weapon.
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I attest that I have not been convicted of any of the following crimes within the immediately preceding 7 years:
Prostitution, solicitation, lewdness or indecent exposure, or any other sexually related crime that is punished as
a misdemeanor;
A crime involving domestic violence that is punished as a misdemeanor;
A violation of any federal or state law regulating the possession, distribution or use of any controlled substance
or any dangerous drug as defined in chapter 454 of NRS;
A violation of any provision of law relating to the State Plan for Medicaid or a law of any other jurisdiction that
prohibits the same or similar conduct;
A criminal offense under the laws governing Medicaid or Medicare; or
Any offense involving fraud, theft, embezzlement, burglary, robbery, fraudulent conversion or misappropriation
of property.
An attempt or conspiracy to commit any of the offenses listed in this Criminal History section.
SECTIONS TO BE COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION TYPE
Initial License Applicants complete this section (Must Check Box)
I am a registered dietitian in good standing.
License issued is valid for two (2) years after the date on which it is issued.
$200 Application Fee.
Up to thirty day processing time.
Temporary License Applicants complete this section (Must Check Both Boxes)
I am a registered dietitian in good standing.
I am currently licensed by another state and I am in good standing. Please provide the following information:
State you are licensed in: ____________________License #: ________________ Expiration date: ___________
Requested start date of temporary license: _______________ (enter date)
Provide the name and address of the entity in which you will be providing services:
Name: ________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________City:_________________ State: _____ Zip Code: _______
To qualify for a temporary license you must be a registered dietitian, be licensed as a dietitian in another state
and be in good standing with both the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR) and the state in which you are
licensed. If you don’t qualify for a temporary license you must apply for an initial license.
A temporary license may be issued for the limited purpose of authorizing the licensee to treat patients in
Nevada.
A temporary license is valid for the 10-day period designated on the license.
$25 Application Fee.
Please allow for 15 working days processing time when entering requested start date.
Provisional License Applicants complete this section (Check both boxes)
I meet the educational licensing requirements. I do not meet the age, training and experience, and/or the
examination requirements. Please complete the Provisional License Supplemental Form:
http://dpbh.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/dpbhnvgov/content/Reg/Dietitian/Docs/Applications/ProvisionalSupplementalForm_
RD2.pdf and include it with your
application.
I understand that I will not be able to call myself or hold myself out as a dietitian, licensed dietitian, or registered
dietitian in accordance with NRS 439.537. Failure to comply with NRS 439.537 is a misdemeanor offense.
Provisional license issued is valid for one (1) year after the date of issuance.
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Provisional license may be renewed for not more than 6 months if you submit satisfactory evidence for the
failure to obtain an initial license during the time you hold a provisional license.
You may engage in the practice of dietetics only under the supervision of a licensed dietitian. Submit form
Dietitian Supervision Form for Provisional Licensed Dietitian:
http://dpbh.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/dpbhnvgov/content/Reg/Dietitian/Docs/Applications/SupervisionForm_Provi
sionalLicensedDietition.pdf (Click on Link) with application.
$200 Application Fee.
Thirty working day processing time.
I understand that knowingly making a false statement on this application will be cause for denial, suspension, or
revocation of licensure. I have examined this application and it is complete.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on:
Applicant’s Signature: _________________________________ Date: ____________________________
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Ensure all of the following have been completed, applicable boxes are checked and all applicable documents and fees
have been submitted with your application to the Division of Public and Behavioral Health:
Complete, sign, date application and submit it to the Division at the address provided below.
Include $200 initial or provisional license application fee OR include $25 temporary license application fee with your
application, as applicable, via personal check, cashier’s check or money order. Pay to the order of Nevada State
Treasurer.
If you are a registered dietitian, include a copy of Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR) Credential Verification by
going to: http://www.cdrnet.org/
. Select the verification, print the results and include it with the application.
Background Investigation (Does not apply to temporary license):
Complete the Dietitian Background Investigation Instructions:
http://dpbh.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/dpbhnvgov/content/Reg/Dietitian/Docs/Applications/Dietitians_InstructionsCompleti
onSubmissionFingerprints.pdf (Click on Link)
Include the completed and signed Civil Applicant Waiver:
http://dpbh.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/dpbhnvgov/content/Reg/MusicTherapist/Docs/NewUpdatedCivilApplicantWaiver.pdf
with your application. (Click on Link)
Include proof that your fingerprints have been completed, such as receipts and/or
proof of electronic fingerprint submission with your application.
Provisional License Applicants (Does not apply to temporary license):
Include Provisional License Supplemental Form:
http://dpbh.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/dpbhnvgov/content/Reg/Dietitian/Docs/Applications/ProvisionalSupplementalForm_
RD2.pdf ( Click on Link) and all of the required documents with your
application.
Include Dietitian Supervision Form for Provisional Licensed Dietitian:
http://dpbh.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/dpbhnvgov/content/Reg/Dietitian/Docs/Applications/SupervisionForm_ProvisionalLic
ensedDietition.pdf with your application. (Required for Provisional License applicants only)
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Submit completed application, including all requested documentation and fee to:
Division of Public and Behavioral Health
Dietitian Licensing Unit
727 Fairview Drive, Suite E
Carson City, NV 89701
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE RETURNED
If you have any questions please contact 775-684-1030 and request the Dietitian Licensing Unit.
Renewal Note
Once licensed, if you fail to submit an application for renewal of your license within 2 years after the date of the
expiration of the license you will be required to reapply for a new license including background check. Renew on Time:
There is NO grace period for late renewals. You must be currently registered with the CDR as a registered dietitian in
order to renew your license.
Change of Information
You must notify the Division of any change to the information contained in your application within 15 days after the
change by completing and submitting the Change of Information Form:
http://dpbh.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/dpbhnvgov/content/Reg/Dietitian/Docs/Applications/Change_InformationForm.pdf
(Click on Link). Failure to comply with this requirement is grounds for denial of your application or the suspension or
revocation of your license, as applicable.
Once licensed, what designation do I use?
Licensed Dietitians: Licensed Dietitians that are registered dietitians may designate themselves as Licensed Dietitian,
Registered Dietitian, Dietitian, L.D. or R.D. or any combination of these. To designate that you are both a registered and
a licensed dietitian you may use something that looks like this: Jane Doe, R.D., L.D.
Provisionally Licensed Dietitians: If you are not a registered dietitian you cannot call yourself or hold yourself out as a
dietitian, licensed dietitian, or registered dietitian in accordance with NRS 439.537.
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