What are the competency standards used for
The National Competency Standards for Entry Level Dietitians in Australia are used in the following ways:
By DAA for:
- Accrediting university programs;
- Developing Competency Standards for Advanced Practitioner and Fellow of DAA credentials;
- Assessing dietitians not educated in Australia and wishing to practise in Australia;
- Communicating with other professions and occupations with a nutrition and food work environment;
- Informing international benchmarking.
By universities for:
- Designing dietetic programs;
- Assessing dietetic students on their practical placements.
By dietitians for:
- Determining the need for continuing professional development to meet the requirements for APD status.