SS 062-16

Statement of Scope

Dietitians Affiliated Credentialing Board

Rule No.:

Chapter DI 2

Relating to:

Credentials for certification

Rule Type:

Permanent

1. Finding/nature of emergency (Emergency Rule only):

N/A

2. Detailed description of the objective of the proposed rule:

The objective of the proposed rule is to reflect the provisions of 2015 Wisconsin Act 276, which adds the Dietetic Internship Program under s. 253.065, Stats., as a means by which an individual may complete the 900 hours of supervised dietetics practice required for certification as a dietitian.

3. Description of the existing policies relevant to the rule, new policies proposed to be included in the rule, and an analysis of policy alternatives:

Current rules list the categories of practice under which an individual may complete the 900 supervised hours required under s. 448.78 (4), Stats., for certification as a dietitian. The proposed rule would amend the list to reflect the provisions of 2015 Wisconsin Act 276, which added the Dietetic Internship Program under s. 253.065, Stats., to the categories of practice under s. 448.78 (4), Stats.

If the rules are not updated, they will not reflect the provisions of 2015 Wisconsin Act 276.

4. Detailed explanation of statutory authority for the rule (including the statutory citation and language):

Section 15.08 (5) (b), Stats., provides examining boards, “shall promulgate rules for its own guidance and for the guidance of the trade or profession to which it pertains. . .”

Section 448.74 (1), Stats., provides the Dietitians Affiliated Credentialing Board shall promulgate rules that “[e]stablish criteria for the approval of educational programs and training under s. 448.78 (3) and (4).”

5. Estimate of amount of time that state employees will spend developing the rule and of other resources necessary to develop the rule:

30 hours

6. List with description of all entities that may be affected by the proposed rule:

Individuals seeking Wisconsin certification as a dietitian.

7. Summary and preliminary comparison with any existing or proposed federal regulation that is intended to address the activities to be regulated by the proposed rule:

None.

8. Anticipated economic impact of implementing the rule (note if the rule is likely to have a significant economic impact on small businesses):

The proposed rule will have minimal to no economic impact on small businesses and the state’s economy as a whole.

Contact Person: Dale Kleven, [phone], [e-mail]