This Board Certification Scheme of Professional Competency Certification Services applied to those Dietician & Nutritionist who are rigorously assessed for and found competent to work with patients and clients in hospitals, clinical settings and Beauty and fitness clubs and clinics in Public and private sectors. Prescribe nutritional programs to assist the promotion of health and control of disease. Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide age specific nutritional counseling, conduct nutritional research. Consult with physicians and other health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient or client. Advice patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, and food selection and preparation, assist in health promotion and disease control. Inspect meals served for conformance to prescribed diets and standards of palatability and appearance, Organize, develop, analyze, test, and prepare special meals such as low-fat, low-cholesterol and chemical-free meals or as required under medical or surgical conditions or other health-conditions.
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Dietician & Nutritionist Board Examination
Dietician & Nutritionist Board Exam shall comprises of an online computer-based Test CBT .
CBT of 100 MCQs, A candidate may avail a pause of 30 minutes after attempting 100 MCQs with in allotted total time of 100 minutes. Passing criteria set as 70% to qualify for Board certification.
Certification Period
Validity tenure of initial certification is ten-year, renewable for next ten years which require practice as prescribed in an approved Certification Scheme. A Board Certified Dietician & Nutritionist will be required to complete minimum 100 Credit of CME / CPD as one hour CME is equal to one hour of face to face interaction, shall remain in Good Standing of national registration authority and follow PCCS Code of Conduct to maintain “Board Certified” status. These are general requirements for recertification in the same status.
Prerequisites
1. Candidacy Criteria
2. Application Process
3. Board Certification Test
1. Candidacy Criteria
Applicants who completed following:
Level – I
– Minimum 16 year education, terminal degree with Major in Human Nutrition, Dietetics and/or Clinical Nutrition.
– A Good Standing Certificate of CAHSP or AHPC
Experience : Min 2 Years job experience leading across wide range of clients & patients
Level – II
Minimum 18 year education, terminal degree MS/MPhil with Major in Human Nutrition, Dietetics and/or Clinical Nutrition. – A Good Standing Certificate of CAHSP or AHPC
– Experience : Min 2 Years Post MS/MPhil job experience leading across wide range of clients & patients
Level – III
Level III is only for candidates holding Level 1 or Level 2 Board Certification and A Good Standing Certificate of CAHSP or AHPC
Experience: For Certified Level -I – Post Certification 5 years of experience
Experience: For Certified Level -II – Post Certification 3 years of experience
2. Application Process
Complete Online application with fee transfer proof.
3. Board Certification Test
Candidate appears in person with a valid ID , Login and Password at assigned online testing center and complete the test.
THIS PART IS APPLICABLE IN ONLY APPROVED TESTING CENTER
Agreement:
I certify that the given examination material/ questions/ or any other related information will remain confidential. I understand and agree that, In case of sharing/ releasing information to a third party, my certification can be canceled and I may face legal action. Further, I will act in accordance with the details mentioned in the relevant certification scheme. If PCCS found any of my given information wrong or found any legal or industry conviction against me PCCS is authorized to cancel/ban the certificate, with or without informing the candidates and can demand to provide the justification, within the timeline. This submersion shall be considered my signed statement of the AGREEMENT.