In this episode, we chat about professional licensure regulations and other efforts to protect consumers. Our guest is registered and licensed dietitian Cynthia Blocksom, MED, MCHES, RD, LD, FAND. Cynthia is an advocate for licensure, public policy, and advocacy and, in June of 2021, began service as the chair of the Academy’s Consumer Protection and Licensure Subcommittee, also known as CPLS. Listen in as we talk about why licensure is so important to patient safety and how it impacts the bedside nutrition support dietitian.

Recorded 6/29/21, Length 32 minutes.