ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Nutritionists and Dieticians Act
13. Functions of the Accreditation Committee
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
13. Functions of the Accreditation Committee
The Accreditation Committee shall generally, in the conduct of examinations—(a)provide proper training of persons to be registered and licensed;(b)prepare syllabuses of instruction and training courses for persons seeking registration under the Act;(c)prepare and conduct examinations for persons seeking registration under the Act;(d)charge the appropriate examination fees in consultation with the Council of the Institute;(e)prepare regulations to be made by the Institute regarding the standard of proficiency to be gained in each examination for a diploma, degree or other award;(f)develop regulations for internship programmes for students of nutrition and dietetics during pre-service training;(g)set up quality assurance units to generally carry out broad perspectives of quality management systems;(h)develop standards for training institutions for purposes of accreditation and licensing;(i)engage inspectors for various functions of the Committee who shall serve on such terms and conditions as the Council may determine from time to time;(j)participate actively in the committees of food and drugs authority within the Health Act (Cap. 241);(k)review the authenticity and appropriateness of documents to be presented for purposes of examination, internship, registration and licensing;(l)spearhead systems audits and certification of processes of the Institute;(m)register and license persons qualified to be registered under this Act;(n)prepare a list of professionals to be deregistered by the Institute in accordance with this Act;(o)keep a register of all registered members;(p)keep a register of all licensed and retained professionals; and(q)carry out the indexing of students enrolled in various institutions and monitor their progression.