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Regulation No. 1109 on the education, rights and obligations of dieticians and criteria for granting of licences.

Country/Territory
Iceland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, General
Keyword
Certification Authorization/permit Business/industry/corporations Nutrition Public health
Geographical area
Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Regulation entered into force on 1 January 2013.
Abstract

This Regulation concerns the education, rights and obligations of dieticians and the criteria for granting licences. It applies to dieticians licensed by the Medical Director of Health - the entity responsible for granting licences authorising the use of the professional title of dietician and to practise as such in Iceland. The Regulation consists of four sections: I. General provisions; II. Licenses; III. Rights and obligations; IV. Various provisions. According to article 5, a dieticians shall perform his/her tasks vigilantly and conscientiously and in accordance with the professional standards required of the profession at any time; must be aware of his/her duties and respect ethical rules of the profession, maintain his/her knowledge and professional skill, and master innovations in his/her field of work; shall be familiar with legislation and regulations applying to healthcare practitioners and healthcare services, and other legislation and government directives, as applicable; is responsible for the preventions and counselling he/she provides; shall recognise his/her professional limitations, and seek assistance or refer the patient seeking his/her services to another healthcare practitioner as necessary.

Full text
English
Website
www.government.is