Accreditation policies

Definition of a Dietitian

  • Defines the key purpose of the profession of nutrition and dietetics and the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist.
  • Last revised or adopted Jul 2010

Accreditation and Re-Accreditation of Dietetic Programs

  • Overview of types of accreditation available for dietetic tertiary programs. Includes information on withdrawal and suspension of accreditation
  • Last revised or adopted May 2010

Education for Dietitians

  • Outlines DAA’s role and responsibilities in tertiary dietetic education in Australia.
  • Last revised or adopted May 2010

Australian Dietetics Council (ADC) Terms of Reference and Selection Criteria

  • Describes function, responsibility and reporting of the ADC – the governance structure for DAA accreditation and recognition services.
  • Outlines selection criteria for dietetic and external members of the ADC
  • Last revised or adopted May 2010

Accreditation Reviewers TOR

  • Describes function, responsibility and reporting, and selection critieria of reviewers who assist with the accreditation of university dietetic programs
  • Last revised or adopted May 2010

Accreditation Review Team TOR

  • Describes role and composition of a team that makes recommendations to the ADC regarding the accreditation of specific dietetic programs.
  • Last revised or adopted May 2010