Pakistan Nutrition and Dietetic Society (PNDS)
Pakistan
Description (english)
Pakistan Nutrition and Dietetic Society was established to represent, promote and advance the science and profession of nutrition in order to achieve better nutrition status for the population in Pakistan. It aims to : 1. promote the development of the dietetic and nutrition professions, by keeping abreast with the knowledge in the area of nutrition and dietetics and by providing a platform for collective action as a profession. 2. Participate in the formation and continuing revision of education standards for eligibility to practice as Nutritionists/Dietitians and 3. set up national and international collaboration for nutrition and dietetic research and educational activities in Pakistan and the region
Official Contacts
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Contact Name :
Dr Nilofer
Fatimi Safdar, ICDA Representative
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Email :
niloferfatimi@hotmail.com
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Second Contact Name :
Rabia Anwer
, Second Contact
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Email :
info@pnds.org
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Number of Members:
780
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Year Association Established:
2003
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Professional Title:
Dietitian/Nutritionist
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Title Awarded By:
Dietetic Association (PNDS) voluntarily
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Recognized credential (e.g. RD):
RD
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Credential(s) Awarded By:
Dietetic Association
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No. of working dietitians in country:
361
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Code of Practice/Conduct:
Yes
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Member Types:
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Type:
Life Time
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Number:
238
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Type:
Regular Members
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Number:
123
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Type:
Associate life
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Number:
21
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Type:
Associate Regular
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Number:
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Type:
student
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Number:
75
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- Minimum BSc is required to work as a Dietitian/Nutritionist.
- Minimum 4 years of study required.
- Education for Dietitian/Nutritionist includes Depends on institutions only one has at present
- 18 is the practicum programme.
- Dietetic programme includes 2
- National Dietetic Association set these standards.
- Students must meet cometency standards before completing thier dietetic education programme
- Yes but only the one program set these standards.
- Dietitian/Nutritionist complete their professional education in another country
- 5 education institutions in Pakistan offer a recognized dietetics education program leading to professional qualification
- Dietitians must complete maintenance training in order to maintain their qualification
- Dietitians must take part in continued professional development to keep their qualification?
- 30 hours of continued professional development must be completed.
- Dietitian self-assess their competency 2 yearly
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Settings where dietitians services are most commonly employed (may be employees
or consultants in private practice):
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Health Systems:
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- Community health centres
- Doctor's office or medical clinic
- Hospitals (all types including military)
- Public health agencies
- Government department (health/social services)
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Food and Agriculture:
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- Food service / hospitality or association
- Food producer, food manufacturing company or association
- Military food service
- Government departments (food / agriculture)
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Other common settings for employment of Dietitians' services:
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- Advocacy association in the health field (e.g. Diabetes Association, Celiac Association, health professional association)
- Academic or research organization (e.g. University, college, institute)
- Media
- Pharmaceutical company or association
- Recreation or sports facility or association
- School or school system
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- The total number of Dietitians are more
- The total number of people studying to become a Dietitian is more
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Qualification and training required vary according to employer but willingness and fitness to work in the area is essential
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To enquire about an assessment of your credentials, contact:
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PANAP /PNDS
Dr Salma H Badruddin
C/O Lt.cdr Rabia Anwer. Dietitian HSW OFFICE
PNS SHIFA HOSPITAL DHA, PHASE 2
KARACHI, SINDH
Pakistan
salma.badruddin@gmail.com /info@pds.org
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