Applying for Registration

Ready to apply for registration? Please complete the form and follow the steps on this page.
 

Before you apply

Before applying to join the Register of Nutritionists, please read the information below, as well as the benefits of registration and frequently asked questions.

Please note: You must become a member of the NSA before your registration can be confirmed.

Registration is for a period of three years fo $200.00, after which you must renew your registration. Registration does not qualify you to obtain a provider number with Medicare or any other health care provider.

 

Associate Nutritionist (ANutr)

Recent graduates.

Associate registration confers the award of the letters ANutr and the title Associate Nutritionist.

Associate registration applies to qualified graduates with a BSc or other suitable qualification majoring in nutrition and at least one other related subject area (for example biosciences)

Registered Nutritionist (RNutr)

A person who has achieved a tertiary qualification in nutrition and/or at least three years of relevant work experience or further study.

Registration confers the award of the letters RNutr and the title Registered Nutritionist.

Registered Nutritionist is open to graduates with a:

  • Bachelor degree including a major in nutrition, plus a minimum of three years work experience in a nutrition field (typically not self-employment)
  • or graduates with a Bachelor degree including a major in nutrition with post graduate studies in nutrition and work experience, the total equivalent to be not less than three years.
  • alternative qualifications that develop competencies in nutrition (such as a science degree with post doctoral experience and publications in nutrition sciences) will be assessed on a case by case basis by the Registration committee.

Registered Public Health Nutritionist (RPHNutr)

A person with specialised qualification and experience in public health nutrition.

Registration confers the award of the letters RPHNutr and the title Registered Public Health Nutritionist.

Registered Animal Nutritionist (RAnNutr)

A person with specialised qualifications and experience in animal nutrition.

Registration confers the award of the letters RAnNutr and the title Registered Animal Nutritionist.

If you have overseas qualifications, you will need to contact your state based Overseas Qualification Unit (OQU) and have your qualification assessed. This service is usually free but there may be eligibility criteria. There is no OQU in New South Wales (NSW). If you live in NSW, see the Qualification Assessment page for information on Australian Education International (AII) assessment services and how to apply.

 

How to apply

Follow the steps below to apply for registration:

Check our application deadlines.

The Registration Committee meets four times per year to review applications:

  • March – deadline 1 February
  • June – deadline 1 May
  • September – deadline 1 August
  • November – deadline 1 October

Option 1: For online applications (Recommended)

Complete the online registration application form and make payment.

Option 2: For offline applications

Complete the paper registration application form [.pdf - 124KB] and provide supporting documentation.

For online applications

Once your application form is reviewed, you will receive an email notification to submit supporting documentations to the Registration portal (Ezidox). 

For offline PDF applications

Scan and save all documents as a single PDF file.

Supporting documents required include:

  • Full CV
  • Three references (professional and academic ideally)
  • Certified copies of all academic transcripts (by Justice of the Peace or at police station)
  • If applicable:
    • Overseas academic transcripts with English translations and evidence of equivalency to Australian qualification
    • Certified marriage certificate if name has changed
    • Statement of competency if applying for RPHNutr or RAnNutr
    • 100 CPD points if their degree was over 12 months ago
    • Optional: Certified degree certificate

For online applications

Follow the instructions on Ezidox email received to submit your documents. 

For offline applications

Please email your application as a single document titled ‘SURNAME First Name’ followed in the order as listed in the checklist to info@nsa.asn.au.

Send your application (including completed form, supporting documentation and payment) to: info@nsa.asn.au

Or post to:

Registration Committee
Nutrition Society of Australia
PO Box 576
Crows Nest NSW 1585

 

CPD Points

If your most recent nutrition degree is more than 12 months old, you will be required to provide 100 CPD points. We recommend that you read the following Guide to Continuing Professional Development [.pdf - 71KB]

 

Complete Your CPD Log

 

CPD Points Calculation

Note: This table is a guide only and does not include all possible activities that can contribute to CPD. Where a range of points is given, the Registration Committee will need to evaluate the detailed information provided concerning that activity to give a specific assessment of the suitability of the CPD. Study/training courses will be averaged over three years where applicable.

ACTIVITY POINTS VALUE
  NSA Event Other Event

Conferences, seminars & workshops

 -  

Attendance at half day event

 20 10

Participation in webinar

 20 10

Attendance at 1-2 day event

 30 15

Attendance at 3-4 day event

 50 25

Presentation at conference/NSA webinar

 50 50

Presentation at local meeting

 30 30

Publications (using DEST)

 -  

Book - nutrition/health

 100  

Book Chapter

 50  

Peer reviewed journal article

 50  

Peer reviewed letter to the Editor

 20  

Media Commentary (based on level & size of input) 

 10  

Teaching and Training in Nutrition (points by per annum)

 -  

Sessional tutor / marker / demonstrator

30

 

Full subject coordination

 50  
Professional Education and training (points by per subject/unit) -  

Postgraduate university studies (AQF 8 or above)

40

  

Non University course / training 3-4 day equivalent

25

  

Service to Nutrition Society of Australia

(eg: elected office bearer, member of Council or Regional Group Committee, members of ASM Local Organising Committe, volunteer at ASM, etc)

 20  

Note: This table is a guide only and does not include all possible activities that can contribute to CPD. Where a range of points is given, the Registration Committee will need to evaluate the detailed information provided concerning that activity to give a specific assessment of the suitability of the CPD. Study/training courses will be averaged over three years where applicable.