British Dietetic Association (BDA)
United Kingdom
Description (english)
The British Dietetic Association is the professional association and trade union for dietitians in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is the nation’s largest organisation of food and nutritional professionals. The BDA’s vision is to ensure that UK dietitians are recognised as: Leaders in the development, application and translation of the dietetic and nutrition-related evidence base, who through practical guidance enable the consumer to make positive health changes. Leaders in healthcare, involved in service change, improvement and delivery. Its aims are to: advance the science and practice of dietetics and associated subjects; promote training and education in the science and practice of dietetics and associated subjects; maintain, develop and promote the interests of its members through negotiations with their employers on issues related to pay, job security and terms and conditions of employment, through the BDA Trade Union. The Association aims to inform, protect, represent, and support its members.
Official Contacts
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Contact Name :
Carole
Middleton, ICDA Representative
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Email :
camiddleton.home@gmail.com
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Number of Members:
8608
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Year Association Established:
1936
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Professional Title:
Registered Dietitian
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Title Awarded By:
Health Professions Council (national government)
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Recognized credential (e.g. RD):
RD
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Credential(s) Awarded By:
Health Professions Council
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No. of working dietitians in country:
7100
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Code of Practice/Conduct:
Yes
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Member Types:
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Type:
Full (Dietitians)
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Number:
5946
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Type:
Retired/nonpractising (Dietitians)
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Number:
149
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Type:
Associate (Assistants & Support Workers)
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Number:
87
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Type:
Affiliates & Honarary Associates
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Number:
67
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Type:
Students
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Number:
394
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- Minimum Bachelor degree is required to work as a Registered Dietitian.
- Dietetics education includes a practicum program.
- 28 weeks is the practicum programme.
- HCPC/Natioanl Dietetic Asociation set these standards.
- Students must meet cometency standards before completing thier dietetic education programme
- National Dietetic Asociation set these standards.
- 14 education institutions in United Kingdom offer a recognized dietetics education program leading to professional qualification
- 400 students complete the education requirements for professional qualification in United Kingdom each year
- Dietitians must take part in continued professional development to keep their qualification?
- Dietitian self-assess their competency Every 2 Years
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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)
- Nursing homes or long term care
- 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 Same
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All applicants applying for registration as a dietitian in the UK will be subject to verification of their identity, qualifications and employment. Acceptance may require further training, experience or a period of adaptation or the applicant may need to attend a Test of Competence based on the dietetic Standards of Proficiency. The ability to communicate effectively in English is critical to working effectively as a health professional in the UK.
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To enquire about an assessment of your credentials, contact:
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Health Professions Council
Registration Department
184 Kennington Park Road
London
United Kingdom
SE11 4BU
registration@hpc-uk.org
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- All Dietitians with a qualification from another country assessed before being allowed to work in this country
- Dietitians from another country are assessed by Comparison of qualification with national criteria
- Health and Care Professions Council are responsible for assessing these Dietitians