Most dietitians need to have completed the Dietetic Skills Recognition (DSR) to be eligible for membership with the Dietitian Association of Australia (DAA) program and the Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) program.
The APD program is a means of self-regulation ensuring high standards of professional practice. Dietitians who have graduated from accredited Australian university dietetic courses and those from overseas who have completed the Dietetic Skills Recognition examination process are eligible to join the APD Program. This status is required for Medicare and Department of Veteran Affairs provider numbers and for most private health insurance companies.
The DSR has three stages and its purpose is to assess the overall competence of overseas trained dietitians and are based on the National Competency Standards for Entry Level Dietitians in Australia.
Stage 1 – Desktop Review
Stage 2 – Written MCQ Examination
Stage 3 – Oral counselling interview examination
The DAA has also been authorised by the Australian Government Australian, Department of Home Affairs to assess and issue skills assessments Dietitian – ANZSCO Code: 251111.
The DSR process will be different for countries with mutual recognition. Mutual recognition is a means of simplifying the assessment process. At this time, Australia has mutual recognition with New Zealand.
Correct working rights for Australia:
If you are intending to work in Australia, you will need to obtain correct visa to support your intended stay. You can find more information here:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia