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Handbook for Candidates

TABLEOFCONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION 1

TESTINGAGENCY 1

STATEMENTOFNONDISCRIMINATION 1

CONFIDENTIALITY 1

EXAMINATIONAPPOINTMENTS 1

HOLIDAYS 2

TESTCENTERLOCATIONS 2

SPECIALARRANGEMENTSFORCANDIDATESWITHDISABILITIES 2

RESCHEDULINGORCANCELINGANEXAMINATIONAPPOINTMENT 3

INCLEMENTWEATHER,POWERFAILUREOREMERGENCY 3

EXAMINATIONCONTENT 3

COPYRIGHTEDEXAMINATIONQUESTIONS 4

ONTHEDAYOFYOUREXAMINATION 4

SECURITY 4

PERSONALBELONGINGS 4

EXAMINATIONRESTRICTIONS 5

MISCONDUCT 5

COMPUTERLOGIN 5

PRACTICETUTORIAL 5

TIMEDEXAMINATION 5

CANDIDATECOMMENTS 6

FOLLOWINGTHEEXAMINATION 6

PASS/FAILSCOREDETERMINATION 6

INTERPRETINGYOURSCOREREPORT 6

QUALITYCONTROL/SCORING 7

TABLEOFCONTENTSCONTINUED PAGE

SCORESCANCELLEDBYTHECLIENTORAMP 7

IFYOUPASSTHEEXAMINATION 7

RE-ESTABLISHINGELIGIBILITY 7

FAILINGTOARRIVEFORANEXAMINATION 7

DUPLICATESCOREREPORT 7

APPEALSPROCESS 7

CERTIFICATIONMAINTENANCE 8

GERONTOLOGICALNUTRITIONTESTSPECIFICATIONS 9

REFERENCELIST 9

SAMPLEQUESTIONS 9

REQUESTFORSPECIALEXAMINATIONACCOMODATIONSFORM 11

DOCUMENTATIONOFDISABILTY-RELATEDNEEDS 12

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CommissiononDieteticRegistrationCandidateHandbook

INTRODUCTION

SpecialistboardcertificationforregistereddietitiansisofferedbytheCommissiononDieteticRegistration(CDR),thecredentialingagencyfortheAcademyofNutritionandDieteticsintheareasofgerontologicalnutrition, oncology nutrition, pediatric nutrition, renal nutrition, sports dietetics as well as aninterdisciplinary certification in obesity andweightmanagement. CDR specialist board certification isgrantedinrecognitionoftheapplicant’sdocumentedpracticeexperienceandsuccessfulcompletionofacomputerized examination in the specialty area. The Board Certification Specialist in GerontologicalNutritionexamisofferedyearroundbeginningJuly15,2019.Theexaminationconsistsof150multiple-choicequestions.Candidateswillhave3hourstocompletetheexam.ItisessentialthatyoukeepthisCandidate Handbook readily available for reference until you have successfully completed theexamination.Youareresponsibleforknowingitscontents.

PRACTITIONERDEFINITIONRDsdirectlyprovidingnutritioncaretopromotequalityoflifeandoptimalhealthforolderadultsacrossthecontinuumofcare,including:acutecare,post-acutecare,primarycare,long-termcare,assistedliving,home care, palliative care, community-based nutrition, food service, correctional facilities, andgovernmentprograms.RDsindirectlyworkingwithgerontologicalnutritionthroughrolesinmanagement,industry,education,andresearch.TESTINGAGENCYPSIServices iscurrently theprofessional testingagencyretainedbyCDRtoassist in thedevelopment,administration,scoring,andanalysisofthisspecialtyexamination.PSIisaresearchanddevelopmentfirmthat conducts professional competency assessment research and provides examination services for anumberofhealthpractitionercredentialingprograms.

STATEMENTOFNONDISCRIMINATIONCDRandPSIdonotdiscriminateamongcandidatesonthebasisofrace,color,creed,gender,religion,nationalorigin,disabilityormaritalstatus.

CONFIDENTIALITYInformationaboutcandidatesfortestingandtheirexaminationresultsareconsideredconfidential.Testquestiondraftsandothermaterialsusedtocreateexaminationquestions(exceptfortestcontentoutlinesorreferencelists)aresecureandconfidential.Allsuchmaterialsshallbekeptinsecure,lockedstorage,accessibleonlybyauthorizedpersonnel,andnotdisclosedtoorsharedwithothers.Allquestionswrittenandmaterialsdevelopedforquestionsareconsidereda“workforhire,”andremainthepropertyofCDR.Questionwritersarenotallowedtoconduct“reviewcourses”orotherprogramsdesignedtopreparecandidatestotakeaCDRSpecialtyexamination.Studiesandreportsconcerningcandidateswillcontainnoinformationidentifiablewithanycandidate,unlessauthorizedbythecandidate.

CDRasksthateachpractitionerworktomaintaintheintegrityoftheCSGexaminationsothatwemaycontinuetoprovideaqualitycertification—onethathighlightstheCSGastheboardcertifiedexpertingerontologicalnutrition.Thus,itimportanttonotdiscusstheexaminationcontent,questionsandstudy

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resources.Eachtimeexaminationcontentisdiscussedtheexamiscompromisedandthereissignificantloss, not only in fiscal terms (cost of test development), but also in themany hours spent creating,reviewing,editingandcompilingstatisticsforexaminationquestions.Discussingtheexaminationcontentisunethicalandprovidesexamcandidatesanunfairadvantagewhentakingtheexamination.

EXAMINATIONAPPOINTMENTSAfter you have received notification of your eligibility from CDR, you may schedule an examinationappointmentbyoneofthefollowingmethods.Bepreparedtoconfirmadateandlocationfortestingandtoprovideyouruniqueidentificationnumber(beginningwithaY),whichwassentinyoureligibilityemail.1. ScheduleOnline:

Followthesesteps:• Gotohttp://online.goamp.com• Select“Category”-“Healthcare”• Select“Program”-“CommissiononDieteticRegistration”• Select“Examination”–“SpecialistinRenalNutritionExamination”• ClickOn“RegisterforthisExam”• IfyouhaveneverusedPSI’sonlinesystembeforeyouwillhavetoregisterasanewuserby

clickingon“Newuser?”• Afterschedulingyourexaminationappointmentonlineyouwillreceiveanemailconfirmation.

2. TelephoneScheduling:

CallPSI/AMPat888-519-9901toscheduleanexaminationappointment.Thistoll-freenumberisansweredfrom7:00a.m.to9:00p.m.(CentralTime)MondaythroughThursday,7:00a.m.to7:00p.m.onFridayand8:30a.m.to5:00p.m.onSaturday.

Ifspecialaccommodationsarerequested,pleasesubmitthetwo-pageRequestforSpecialExaminationAccommodationsformincludedattheendoftheHandbook,priortocontactingPSI.The examinations are administered by appointment onlyMonday through Saturday at various timesbasedonlocation.Individualsarescheduledonafirst-come,first-servedbasis.

Whentheappointmentismade,theapplicantwillbesentanemailprovidingthetimetoreporttotheTestCenter.Theapplicantwillonlybeallowedtotaketheexaminationforwhichtheappointmenthasbeenmade.NochangesinexaminationtypewillbemadeattheTestCenter.UNSCHEDULEDCANDIDATES(WALK-INS)WILLNOTBEADMITTEDtotheTestCenter.

HOLIDAYSTheexaminationsarenotofferedonthefollowingholidays:

• NewYear’sDay• MartinLutherKingJr.Day• MemorialDay• IndependenceDay(July4)• LaborDay• ThanksgivingDay(andthefollowingFriday)• ChristmasEveDay• ChristmasDay

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TESTCENTERLOCATIONSExaminationsareadministeredbycomputeratapproximately300TestCentersgeographicallydistributedthroughouttheUnitedStates.TestCenterlocationsanddetailedmapsareavailableonthePSIwebsite:http://online.goamp.com. Specificaddressinformationwillbeprovidedonceanappointmenthasbeenscheduled.

SPECIALARRANGEMENTSFORCANDIDATESWITHDISABILITIESPSI complieswith the Americanswith Disabilities Act and strives to ensure that no individual with adisabilityisdeprivedoftheopportunitytotaketheexaminationsolelybyreasonofthatdisability.PSIwillprovide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. Candidates requesting specialaccommodationsmustcallPSIat1-888-519-9901toscheduletheirexamination.

WheelchairaccessisavailableatallestablishedAssessmentCenters.CandidatesmustadvisePSIatthetimeofschedulingthatwheelchairaccessisnecessary.

Candidates with visual, sensory or physical disabilities that would prevent them from taking theexaminationunderstandardconditionsmayrequestspecialaccommodationsandarrangements.

VerificationofthedisabilityandastatementofthespecifictypeofassistanceneededmustbemadeinwritingtoCDRusingtheformattheendoftheCandidateHandbookatleast45calendardayspriortoyour desired examination date. Please inform PSI of your need for special accommodations whenschedulingyourexaminationtime.

RESCHEDULINGORCANCELINGANEXAMINATIONAPPOINTMENTAcandidatemayrescheduleanappointmentforexaminationatnochargeoncebycallingPSIat1-888-519-9901atleasttwobusinessdayspriortothescheduledtestingsession.*

Ifyourexaminationisscheduledon...YoumustcallPSIby3:00p.m.CentralTimetochange

yourappointmentbytheprevious...

Monday Wednesday

Tuesday Thursday

Wednesday Friday

Thursday Monday

Friday/Saturday Tuesday

*Ifasubsequentrescheduleisnecessary,therewillbean$85feeforeachinstanceduringtheeligibilitywindow.Acandidatewhodoesnotschedulehis/herexaminationappointmentafterconfirmationofeligibilitymayrequestafullrefundiftheydonotwishtotestduringtheireligibilitywindow.Requestsforrefundsmustbe made before their eligibility expires. Requests for refunds should be made in writing tospecialists@eatright.org. A new application and examination fee would need to be submitted if acandidatewouldliketotaketheexaminationatafuturedate.

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Acandidatewhowishestoreschedulehis/herexaminationappointmentwithintheireligibilitywindowbutfailstocontactPSIatleasttwobusinessdayspriortothescheduledtestingsessionwillberequiredtopaya$85feetorescheduletheexamination.Inthiscase,torescheduleyourappointment,youwillneedtocontactCDRfirstat800-877-1600,ext.5500orspecialists@eatright.org.

INCLEMENTWEATHER,POWERFAILUREOREMERGENCYIn theeventof inclementweatherorunforeseenemergencieson thedayof anexamination, PSIwilldetermine whether circumstances warrant the cancellation, and subsequent rescheduling, of anexamination.Theexaminationwillusuallynotbe rescheduled if theAssessmentCenterpersonnelareabletoopentheAssessmentCenter.

CandidatesmayvisitPSI’swebsiteathttp://online.goamp.compriortotheexaminationtodetermineifPSI has been advised that any Test Centers are closed. Every attempt is made to administer theexaminationasscheduled;however,shouldanexaminationbecanceledataTestCenter,allscheduledcandidateswillreceivenotificationfollowingtheexaminationregardingreschedulingprocedures.

IfpowertoaTestCenteristemporarilyinterruptedduringanadministration,yourexaminationwillberestarted.Theresponsesprovideduptothepointofinterruptionwillbeintact.

EXAMINATIONCONTENTTheexaminationconsistsof150multiple-choicequestions(125questionsscoredquestionsand25pretestquestions),andisconstructedusingapproximatelythenumberofitemsindicatedintheContentOutline.Pretesting is done to see howwell items perform before they are used in the scored portion of theexamination. The pretest questions cannot be distinguished from those that will be scored, so it isimportantthatallquestionsareansweredtothebestofyourability.Candidateswillhavetochoosethebestanswerfromthefouroptionsprovided.Candidateswillhave3hourstocompletetheexamination.

COPYRIGHTEDEXAMINATIONQUESTIONSAllexaminationquestionsarethecopyrightedpropertyofCDR.Itisforbiddenunderfederalcopyrightlawtocopy,reproduce,record,distributeordisplaytheseexaminationquestionsbyanymeans,inwholeorinpart.Doingsomaysubjectyoutoseverecivilandcriminalpenalties.

ONTHEDAYOFYOUREXAMINATIONOnthedayofyourexaminationappointment, report to theTestCenterno later thanyourscheduledtesting time.ACANDIDATEWHOARRIVESMORETHAN15MINUTESAFTERTHESCHEDULEDTESTINGTIMEWILLNOTBEADMITTED.

TogainadmissiontotheTestCenter,acandidateneedstopresenttwoformsofidentification;onemustbeavalidgovernmentissuedidentificationwithphotograph.Bothformsofidentificationmustbecurrentand includethecandidate’scurrentnameandsignature.Thecandidatewillalsoberequiredtosignarosterforverificationofidentity.

Acceptableformsofidentificationincludeacurrent:

1. StateIssuedDriver’sLicensewithphotograph2. StateIssuedIdentificationcardwithphotograph3. USGovernmentIssuedPassport4. USGovernmentIssuedMilitaryIdentificationcardwithphotograph

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5. USGovernmentIssuedAlienRegistrationCard6. SocialSecurityCard(secondaryform)7. CDRRegistrationIdentificationCard(secondaryform)8. CreditCard(secondaryform)

EmploymentIDcards,studentIDcardsandanytypeoftemporaryidentificationareNOTacceptableasprimary identification. Candidates are prohibited from misrepresenting their identities or falsifyinginformationtoobtainadmissiontotheTestCenter.

SECURITYCDRandPSImaintainexaminationadministrationandsecuritystandardsthataredesignedtoensureallcandidates are provided the same opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. The Test Center iscontinuouslymonitoredbyaudioandvideosurveillanceequipmentforsecuritypurposes.

Thefollowingsecurityproceduresapplyduringtheexamination:

• Examinationsareproprietary.Nocameras,notes,taperecorders,computers,pagersorcellularphonesareallowedinthetestingroom.Possessionofacellularphoneorotherelectronicdevices isstrictlyprohibitedandwillresultindismissalfromtheexamination.

• Only silent, non-programmable calculators without alphabetic keypads or printing capabilities areallowedinthetestingroom.

• Noguests,visitorsorfamilymembersareallowedinthetestingroomorreceptionareas.

PERSONALBELONGINGSNopersonalitems,valuables,orweaponsshouldbebroughttotheTestCenter.Coatsmustbeleftoutsidethetestingroom.Youwillbeprovidedalockerorsecurefolderstostoreyourbelongingsduringtesting.Youwillnothaveaccesstotheseitemsuntilaftertheexaminationiscompleted.

Youwillbeaskedtopulloutyourpocketstoensuretheyareempty.Ifanypersonalitemsareobservedinthetestingroomaftertheexaminationisstarted,youwillbedismissedandtheexaminationforfeited.

EXAMINATIONRESTRICTIONS• Pencilswillbeprovidedduringcheck-in.

• Youwillbeprovidedwithonepieceofscratchpaperatatimetouseduringtheexamination.Youmustreturnthescratchpapertothesupervisoratthecompletionoftesting,oryouwillnotreceiveyourparticipationreport.

• NodocumentsornotesofanykindmayberemovedfromtheTestCenter.

• Noquestionsconcerningthecontentoftheexaminationmaybeaskedduringtheexamination.

• Eating,drinkingorsmokingwillnotbepermittedintheTestCenter.

• Youmaytakeabreakwheneveryouwish,butyouwillnotbeallowedadditionaltimetomakeupfortimelostduringbreaks.Youmaynotleavethetestingbuildingduringyourbreak.

MISCONDUCTIfyouengageinanyofthefollowingconductduringtheexaminationyoumaybedismissed,yourscoreswillnotbereportedandexaminationfeeswillnotberefunded.Examplesofmisconductarewhenyou:

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• createadisturbance,areabusive,orotherwiseuncooperative;

• displayand/oruseelectroniccommunicationsequipmentsuchaspagers,cellularphones;

• talkorparticipateinconversationwithotherexaminationcandidates;

• giveorreceivehelporaresuspectedofdoingso;

• leavetheTestCenterduringtheadministration;

• attempttorecordexaminationquestionsormakenotes;

• attempttotaketheexaminationforsomeoneelse;

• areobservedwithpersonalbelongings,or

• areobservedwithnotes,booksorotheraids.

COMPUTERLOGINAfteryouridentificationhasbeenconfirmed,yourphotographwillbetaken.Thisphotographwillalsoprintonyourscorereports.Youwillbedirectedtoaworkstationwhereyouwillbeinstructedon-screentoenteryouruniqueidentificationnumber(thatstartswithaY).

PRACTICETUTORIALPriortoattemptingtheexamination,youwillbegiventheopportunitytotakeapracticetutorialonthecomputer.

ThetimeyouuseforthispracticetutorialisNOTcountedaspartofyourexaminationtimeorscore.Whenyouarecomfortablewiththecomputertestingprocess,youmayquitthepracticesessionandbeginthetimed examination. Please note that this practice tutorial is to help you become familiar with thecomputerizedexaminationformat;itispossiblethattheproblemswillnotbenutritionrelated.

TIMEDEXAMINATIONFollowing the practice tutorial, you will begin the 3-hour timed examination. Before beginning,instructionsfortakingtheexaminationareprovidedon-screen.

Thecomputermonitorsthetimeyouspendontheexamination.Theexaminationwillterminateifyouexceed the timeallowed.Adigital clock located at the topof the screenupdates as you record youranswersandindicatesthetimeremainingforyoutocompletetheexamination.

Onlyoneexaminationquestionispresentedatatime.ChoicesofanswertotheexaminationquestionsareidentifiedasA,B,C,orD.Youmustindicateyourchoicebyeithertypingintheletterintheresponseboxinthelowerlefthandofthecomputerscreenorclickingtheoptionusingthemouse.Thequestionnumberappearsinthelowerrighthandcornerofthescreen.Tochangeyouranswer,enteradifferentoptionbytypingA,B,C,orDorbyclickingontheoptionusingthemouse.Youmaychangeyouranswerasmanytimesasyouwishduringtheexaminationtimelimit.

Tomovetothenextquestion,clickontheforwardarrow(>)inthelowerrightportionofthescreen.Thisactionwillmoveyouforwardthroughtheexaminationquestionbyquestion.Ifyouwishtoreviewanyquestionorquestions,clickthebackwardarrow(<)orusetheleftarrowkeytomovebackwardthroughtheexamination.

Anexaminationquestionmaybeleftunansweredforreturnlaterintheexaminationsession.QuestionsmayalsobebookmarkedforlaterreviewbyclickingintheblanksquaretotherightoftheTimebutton.Click on the double arrows (>>) to advance to the next unanswered or bookmarked question on the

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examination. To identify all unanswered and bookmarked questions, repeatedly click on the doublearrows (>>).When the examination is completed, the number of examination questions answered isreported.Ifnotallquestionshavebeenansweredandthereistimeremaining,returntotheexaminationandanswerthosequestions.Besuretoprovideananswerforeachexaminationquestionbeforeendingtheexamination.Thereisnopenaltyforguessing.

CANDIDATECOMMENTSDuringtheexamination,commentsmaybeprovidedforanyquestionbyclickingontheCommentbuttontotheleftoftheTimebutton.Thisopensadialogueboxwherecommentsmaybeentered.Commentswillbereviewed,butindividualresponseswillnotbeprovided.OnceyouleavetheTestCenter,ifyoustillhavecomments,youmayforwardwrittencommentstoCDRatspecialists@eatright.org.AllcommentssenttoCDRshouldbetotheattentionofSpecialistCertificationnolaterthan7businessdaysaftertheexaminationappointment.Pleasenotethattheappealprocessisdifferent.

FOLLOWINGTHEEXAMINATIONAfter completing the examination, candidates are asked to complete a short evaluation of theirexaminationexperience.CandidatesaretheninstructedtoreporttotheTestCenterSupervisortoreceivetheirscorereport.Scoresarereportedinwrittenformonly.Scoresarenotreportedoverthetelephone,byelectronicmail,orbyfacsimile.

PASS/FAILSCOREDETERMINATIONThemethodologyusedtosettheminimumpassingscoreistheAngoffmethod,basedupondatagatheredduringtheperformanceofaPassingPointStudybyapanelofexpertsinthefield.Theexpertsevaluatedeachquestionontheexaminationtodeterminehowmanycorrectanswersarenecessarytodemonstratetheknowledgeandskillsrequiredtopassthisexaminationportion.Yourabilitytopasstheexaminationdependsontheknowledgeandskillyoudisplay,notontheperformanceofothercandidates.

Passingscoresmayvaryslightly foreachversionof theexamination toaccommodate forvariances inexaminationdifficulty.Toensurefairnesstoallcandidates,aprocessofstatisticalequatingisused.Slightvariationsindifficultylevelareaddressedbyadjustingthepassingscoreupordown,dependingontheoveralldifficultylevelstatisticsforthegroupofscoredquestionsthatappearonaparticularversionoftheexamination.

INTEPRETINGYOURSCOREREPORT

Thecontentareascoresonthescorereportarenotusedtodeterminepass-faildecisionoutcomes.Theyareonlyprovidedtoofferageneralindicationregardingcandidateperformanceineachcontentarea.Theexamination is designed to provide a consistent and precise determination of a candidate’s overallperformanceandisnotdesignedtoprovidecompleteinformationregardingacandidate’sperformanceineachcontentarea.Candidatesshouldrememberthatareaswithalargernumberofitemswillaffecttheoverallscoremorethanareaswithafewernumberofitems.Theprecisionandconsistencyofscoresdiminisheswith fewer items, and therefore, sub-scores shouldbe interpretedwith caution, especiallythosethatcorrespondtocontentareaswithveryfewitems.

QUALITYCONTROL/SCORINGBeforetheexamination isadministered,eachformundergoesqualitycontrolchecks.Athorough itemanalysisiscompletedandisusedaspartofthestatisticalreviewoftheperformanceoftheexamination.

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SCORESCANCELLEDBYTHECLIENTORPSICDR and PSI are responsible for the validity and integrity of the scores they report. On occasion,occurrences, such as computer malfunction or misconduct by a candidate, may cause a score to besuspect. CDR andPSI reserve the right to void orwithhold examination results if, upon investigation,violationofitsregulationsisdiscovered.

IFYOUPASSTHEEXAMINATIONAllcandidateswhopasstheexaminationwillreceiveanonlineorientationemailfollowedbyamailedwallcertificateapproximatelyfourweeksaftertesting.

RE-ESTABLISHINGELIGIBILITYTo take the examination again following a failed attempt, a candidate must contact CDR at specialists@eatright.org.CDRrequiresa60-daywaitingperiodbetweenexaminationattempts.Anewexamination fee will need to be submitted; however, completing a new eligibility application is notnecessary if thecandidate iswithintheone-yeareligibilityperiod. If theone-yearcandidateeligibilityperiodhasended,thenthefeeandnewapplicationwouldhavetobesubmitted.

FAILINGTOARRIVEFORANEXAMINATIONAcandidatewhofailstoreportforanexaminationforfeitstheregistrationandallfeespaidtotaketheexamination. A new examination fee will need to be submitted, however, completing a neweligibilityapplicationisnotnecessaryifthecandidateiswithintheoneyeareligibilityperiod.Iftheoneyearcandidateeligibilityperiodhasendedthenthefeeandnewapplicationwouldhavetobesubmitted.

DUPLICATESCOREREPORTCandidatesmaypurchaseadditionalcopiesoftheirresultsatacostof$25percopy.Requestsmustbesubmitted to CDR, in writing. The request must include the candidate’s name, registration number,mailingaddress,telephonenumber,dateofexaminationandexaminationtaken.SubmitthisinformationwiththerequiredfeepayabletoCDRintheformofacheck,moneyorderorcashier’scheck.Duplicatescorereportswillbemailedwithinapproximatelytwoweeksafterreceiptoftherequestandfee.

APPEALSPROCESSAn individual may appeal decisions regarding Commission policy/procedures (certification eligibility,certificationmaintenance, and recertification) by filing a written appeal. The following exam-specificappealswillnotbeaccepted:

• thereceiptofafailingscoreonaCDRexamination,• theexaminationorothermeasurementtoolorindividualtestitems,or• testcontentvalidity.

AppealsmustbesenttoCDR(cdrappeals@eatright.org)within30calendardaysafternotificationofanadversedecisionandwillbeconsideredbytheCDRAppealsPanelatitsnextscheduledmeeting.A$20.00AppealReviewFeewillberequiredwitheveryappealsubmitted.Appealssubmittedwithoutthe$20.00fee,willnotbeconsideredbytheCDRAppealsPanel.AcomprehensivecopyoftheappealsprocedurescanbefoundontheCDRwebsitehere.

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CERTIFICATIONMAINTENANCEAt the end of the specialist five-year certification period, specialistswhowish to recertifymust be acurrentRegisteredDietitianwithCDRand:

1. Successfully complete an eligibility application – including the required minimum number ofspecialtypracticehours

2. Submitanexaminationfee3. Passthespecialistexamination

The reason for requiring recertification testing is that specialist board certification is a practicecredential—acredentialrepresentingtothepublicthatthecertificantpossessestheknowledge,skillsandexperiencetofunctioneffectivelyasaspecialistinthatarea.Thenatureoftheknowledgeandskillstopractice at a specialist level is subject to change due to technological and scientific advances.Recertification testing helps to provide continuing assurance that the certified specialist has indeedmaintainedtheirknowledgeinthespecialtyarea.

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EXAMSTUDYRESOURCESPleaseclickontheCDRwebsitelinksbelowtoviewthefollowingdocuments:

CONTENTOUTLINEREFERENCELISTSAMPLEQUESTIONS*1. Inafacilitythatemphasizesresident-centeredcarerestaurant-styleservice,whatwouldbetheflowoffood?

A.Procurement,production,mealreheating,servicetothecustomerB.Procurement,production,hotholding,mealassembly,servicetothecustomerC.Procurement,production,mealassembly,servicetothecustomerD.Procurement,production,hotholding,servicetothecustomer

2. WhatserviceissponsoredbytheOlderAmericansAct,nationwide,tohelpolderadultsfindcommunity-basedservices?A.SupplementalNutritionAssistanceProgramB.EldercareLocatorC.HomeandCommunityBasedMedicaidWaiverD.SeniorFarmers’MarketNutritionProgram

3. An88-year-oldwomanwithahistoryofParkinson’sdiseaseisadmittedtotheemergencyroomfromhomewith

confusionandsignsofdeliriumandnorecentchangeinmuscularfunction.Hercaregiverassurestheadmittingnursethatsheiscompliantwithallhermedicationsandsawherphysician10daysearlier.Whatisthemostlikelycauseofherconfusion?A.MalnutritionB.TIAC.Multi-infarctdementiaD.Dehydration

4. Whichofthefollowingfactorsdefinespolymericnutritionsupportformulasusedwitholderadults?A.Nutritionallycomplete,tendstohaveahigherosmolalityB.Nutrientsareinanelementalform,tendstohaveahigherosmolalityC.Nutritionallycomplete,predominantlycasein-basedD.Nutrientsareinanelementalform,predominantlycasein-based

5. Whichofthefollowinghealthbehaviorshavebeenshowntolowermortalityratesinolderadultsby50percent?

A.Mediterraneandiet,physicalactivityandnotsmokingB.Highfiberdiet,physicalactivityandnotsmokingC.DASHdiet,weighttraining,stressreductionD.Lowcarbohydratediet,weighttraining,prayer

6. Whichofthefollowinginterventionswouldbeusedforolderadultswithsensoryimpairments?A.UsingmedicaltreatmenttoenhanceintakeandprovidingdenturestoedentulouspersonsB.Offeringfoodoncontrastingcoloredplatesandhavingawell-litdiningarea

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C.OfferingfoodoncontrastingcoloredplatesandusingmedicaltreatmenttoenhanceintakeD.Havingawell-litdiningareaandprovidingdenturestoedentulouspersons

7. Whichofthefollowingprogramscanprovideadultcare,choreservice,transportation,assistivedevices,emergencyresponse,nursing,andhome-deliveredmeals?A.HomeHealthCareProgramsB.MedicaidHomeandCommunity-basedServiceWaiversC.OlderAmericansActProgramsD.ChildandAdultCareFoodPrograms

8. Whatisafrequentlyoverlookedcauseofhypokalemiaintheolderadult?

A.ExcessiveuseoffiberB.ExcessiveuseofantidepressentsC.ExcessiveuseoflaxativesD.Excessiveuseofstatins

*Note:Samplequestionsdonotappearforallareasoftheexamination.Examinationsamplequestionsdonotnecessarilyreflectthedifficultyoftheexamination.

Answers:

1. C2. B 3. D 4. C 5. A 6. B 7. B 8. C

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REQUESTFORSPECIALEXAMINATIONACCOMMODATIONS

IfyouhaveadisabilitycoveredbytheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct,pleasecompletethisformandtheDocumentationofDisability-RelatedNeedssoyouraccommodationsfortestingcanbeprocessedefficiently.Theinformationyouprovideandanydocumentationregardingyourdisabilityandyourneedforaccommodationintestingwillbetreatedwithstrictconfidentiality.PleasereturnthisformtoCDRwithin45daysofthedesiredtestingdate.

CANDIDATEINFORMATION

_______________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

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SPECIAL ACCOMODATIONS I request special accommodations for the ______________________________________________________________ examination. Please provide (check all that apply): ______ Reader ______ Extended examination time (time and a half) ______ Reduced distraction environment ______ Other special accommodations (please specify) __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Description of disability:_______________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signed: ________________________________________________________ Date: __________________________

Returnthisformto:Attn:SpecialtyCertification,CommissiononDieteticRegistration,

120SRiversidePlaza,Ste2190,Chicago,IL60606-6995specialists@eatright.org

CDRRegistrationNumber

LastName FirstName MiddleInitial

Address

City State/Province ZipCode/PostalCodeandCountry

DaytimePhoneNumber FaxNumber E-mailAddress

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DOCUMENTATIONOFDISABILITY-RELATEDNEEDS

Pleasehavethissectioncompletedbyanappropriateprofessional(educationprofessional,physician,psychologist,psychiatrist)toensurethatAMPisabletoprovidetherequiredexaminationaccommodations.

PROFESSIONAL DOCUMENTATION I have known ___________________________________________________ since ____ /____ /____ in my capacity as a _____________________________________________. The applicant discussed with me the nature of the examination administered. It is my opinion that because of this applicant’s disability described below, he/she should be accommodates by providing the special arrangements listed on the previous page. Description of disability:_______________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signed: _____________________________________________________ Title:________________________________ Date: _________________________________________License # (if applicable): ___________________________

Returnthisformto:Attn:SpecialtyCertification

CommissiononDieteticRegistration,120SRiversidePlaza,Ste2190,Chicago,IL60606-6995

specialists@eatright.org

ExaminationApplicantName

ProfessionalTitle

CommissiononDieteticRegistration120SRiversidePlaza,Ste2190

Chicago,IL60606-6995specialists@eatright.org