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About the Hong Kong Academy of Accredited Dietitians

The Hong Kong Academy of Accredited Dietitians (HKAAD) was established in April 2018. The HKAAD has been accredited under the Accredited Registers Scheme for Healthcare Professions ("AR Scheme"), Department of Health, HKSAR Government as the accreditation body responsible for maintaining a register of Accredited Dietitians. HKAAD aims to maintain the professional standards of dietitian services under a framework of policies, code and guidelines and safeguard public interest in accessing qualified dietitians in Hong Kong.

Vision and Mission

The vision of the Hong Kong Academy of Accredited Dietitians (HKAAD) is to:

Promote the nutritional health and safety of the public through excellence in dietetic practice.


The mission of the Hong Kong Academy of Accredited Dietitians (HKAAD) is to:
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The Council

The Council of HKAAD represents the governance memberships of the organization. The Council sets in place policies, procedures, values and long-term planning to meet the mission and vision of the organization. 
Dr. Ma Wendy Lynn
Dr. Ma Wendy Lynn
Chairperson
Ms. Shing Yuk Yin Sandra
Ms. Shing Yuk Yin Sandra
Vice Chairperson
Ms. Lam See Way Sylvia
Ms. Lam See Way Sylvia
Secretary
Ms. Yip Shum Yee Stephanie
Ms. Yip Shum Yee Stephanie
Treasurer
Ms. Lau Pik Shan Doris
Ms. Lau Pik Shan Doris
Registration Committee
Ms. Yip Pui Sze Peggy
Ms. Yip Pui Sze Peggy
Education & Training Committee
Dr. Cheung Tsui Fun Lorena
Dr. Cheung Tsui Fun Lorena
Preliminary Investigation Committee
Dr. Ng Hoi Yee Iris
Dr. Ng Hoi Yee Iris
Council Member
Dr. Louie Hung Tak Lobo
Dr. Louie Hung Tak Lobo
Council Member
Prof. Enders Kwok Wai Ng
Prof. Enders Kwok Wai Ng
Council Member

The HKAAD Policy, Code and Guidelines

The HKAAD will adhere to the following policy, code and guidelines, which guide the practice of all decision-making bodies and personnel, staff and stakeholders.

Scope of Practice of the HKAAD (June 2021)
Code of Ethics & Conduct of the HKAAD (June 2021)
Code of Conduct for Council Members & Committee Members of the HKAAD (April 2019)
Competency Standards of the HKAAD (June 2021)
Patients' Charter of the HKAAD (April 2019)

News

 

 

On 31 October 2019, the Hong Kong Academy of Accredited Dietitians (HKAAD) were granted full accreditation under the Accredited Registers Scheme for Health Professionals and is now responsible for administering registers for dietitians in Hong Kong.

HKAAD Chairperson Dr Wendy Ma, Vice Chairperson Ms Sandra Shing, Secretary Ms Sylvia Lam and Chairman of the PIC Dr Lorena Cheung recently represented HKAAD at a reception hosted by the Director of Health, the HKSAR Government and were presented with an official certificate. 

A momentous step towards regulation of the dietetics profession in Hong Kong!