What is an Accredited Practising Dietitian?
An Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) is a trademark protected title developed by the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) as a way of recognising professionals who have the qualifications and expertise to provide expert nutrition and dietary advice. APD’s need to meet detailed criteria developed by the Dietitions Association of Australia. These include completion of an accredited dietetics degree, ongoing education to keep up to date with advances in health and food sciences, and a commitment to a Code of Professional Conduct. All APDs can be identified by the APD title and logo, and are listed on a national APD register. As a general rule, hospitals seek to employ dietitians with APD status. Many dietitians choose to work in non-clinical areas where it is often not essential to have APD status, however maintaining APD status indicates a commitment to participating in ongoing professional development and keeping up to date with current nutrition and health evidence.
