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RIA Inc. has released its first number of position statements for the Australasia region.
The purpose of the position statements are to publicise RIA Inc.’s position regarding issues and matters pertaining to the restoration industry. These statements are for all stakeholders of the restoration industry.
After reviewing and understanding the statements, stakeholders can, if they choose to, share these documents with relevant entities to provide our views concerning issues and matters that have arisen. They can also be used to promote ethical and professional restoration practices for all stakeholders of the industry.
If you choose to share or use a position statement, please read and understand the disclaimer present on a position statement before doing so. Some employers may also need to grant approval to their employees to share or use these statements on behalf of their business.
NSA Membership and the NSA Registration Scheme are two separate and different accreditations offered by NSA. You MUST first apply and be approved for NSA Membership before you are able to apply for NSA Registration.
Please note that NSA Membership and the NSA Registration Scheme each have their own different eligibility requirements, benefits, fees & costs, renewal periods & processes, and categories.
For more information and clarification on the differences between the two types of accreditations with NSA, please visit the Membership pages and the NSA Registration Scheme pages available on our NSA website.
Nutritionists may design, coordinate, implement and evaluate a range of population health interventions to improve the wellbeing of individuals, communities and the population as a whole, through better food and nutrition.
Dietitians provide expert nutrition advice for people of all ages and prescribe dietary treatments for many conditions such as diabetes, food allergies, cancers, gastro-intestinal diseases and obesity.
For more information visit the Nutrition Australia website.
To learn about becoming an Accredited Practicing Dietitian, please visit the Dietitians Association of Australia website.
No, NSA is a scientific society and is unable to offer advice in relation to running a nutrition practice.
Read about the benefits of membership here.
Please find and contact a registered nutritionist on our website.
If you are unable to find a referee, please put “None” and we will send your application to your regional Chair. Please make sure you have selected the Regional Group you wish to join.
Please select ‘Corresponding’ as your Regional Group.
No, NSA is a scientific society and is unable to offer advice in relation to running a nutrition practice.
NSA does not offer Membership Certificates for NSA Members. The Membership Certificate that NSA Members may be able to access from their account in the Member Area is an autogenerated certificate created by the system but it is NOT an official certificate granted by NSA.
Only those who have been approved for NSA Registration are awarded certificates by NSA.
No, nutrition is unregulated in Australia. The NSA Registration Scheme is a voluntary scheme and is not a license to work.
Read about the benefits of the NSA Registration Scheme.
A professional title, letters after your name and a certificate that shows recognition of your professional competency in nutrition from a scientific society.
No, you must first apply and be approved for NSA Membership. Once you are an active NSA member, you can use your Member login details to log into the NSA website which will allow you to access and complete the NSA Registration Scheme application form.
We do not recommend any specific courses or institutions nor does NSA accredit courses. However, we have a minimum eligibility for Registration. Find out more about applying for the NSA Registration Scheme.
NSA course requirements are:
An appropriate qualification in science at Bachelor level or equivalent which includes studies in human nutrition and at least one other related subject area (including physiology, biochemistry, public health, consumer affairs, physical education/human movement, food science or other as determined on an individual basis by the NSA Registration Committee). Plus interaction with peers, continuing professional development (see below) and commitment to the NSA Code of Professional Conduct.
If the course offered by your college/university meets the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7 Bachelor’s degree and has been verified through the AQF Register then it is considered a Bachelor’s degree.
To check if your institution and course is registered with TEQSA, please visit the TEQSA website.
If you are still unsure we recommend you contact the institution you recieved your course from to verify.
See the Eligibility Criteria section on the Registration Scheme page.
You will need to achieve a combination of postgraduate studies in nutrition science and relevant work experience to be eligible.
Yes, you will need to apply again for voluntary Registration with NSA.
If you have completed your studies overseas, you will need to submit English-translated certified copies of your supporting documents as part of your application which will be reviewed by the NSA Board on an individual case-by-case basis. Please note that the outcome of your application will be determined by the discretion of members of the NSA Board so please submit relevant documents showing clear evidence of completion of the relevant qualification when you apply.
Relevant work experience includes roles where duties include relevant nutritional science.
Health retail, self employment and personal fitness will not be considered.
NSA is unable to validate the quality and hours of work performed in self-employment and therefore it is not considered when reviewing work experience.
Incomplete or unclear information about the type and duration of work experience is a major cause of delays in assessing applications.
Usually full-time work is five days per week, approximately 8 hours per day. Part-time work should be expressed as a fraction of full time equivalents (FTE). Work experience should be clearly expressed in your application.
For example:
A placement for three months should be clearly stated as such, giving dates when you started and finished and FTE.
A Justice of the Peace or staff at a police station.
You will need to provide us with three (3) written referral letters from professional or academic reference.
The letter is to include information of your qualification or job description, length of employment and/or achievements.
No, registration does not give you a provider number. The NSA Register is not intended to qualify you to practice clinical nutrition.
You must log in to your member portal and edit/add details of your work address. The directory only pulls information from your work address to protect the privacy of the information you provided when applying to be a part of our registered program.
We recommend that you enter your continual professional development (CPD) points as you gain them on the online CPD form on the NSA website. At the end of the initial three year period, you will need to demonstrate that you have accrued 300 CPD points.
NSA holds a number of events in each region throughout the year, including the Annual Scientific Meeting. NSA webinars are also frequently held throughout the year. Keep an eye on the website and newsletter for upcoming webinars and events. There are also pre-recorded webinars on the website.
Other non-NSA nutrition related events, seminars and webinars can qualify for CPD points.
See the CPD Points sections on the Apply or Renew Registration page for further information.
No, the NSA Registration Scheme does not give you a provider number nor will it assist with sourcing public liability insurance. The NSA Registration Scheme is not intended to qualify you to practice clinical nutrition.
NSA provide opportunities for students to present their research in nutrition science at the Annual Scientific Meeting. Specific mentoring events are also offered for students at the Annual Scientific Meeting. Various prizes and awards are also offered for students. For more information, please contact the student.mentoring@nsa.asn.au.