(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of part 161, the department, in consultation with the board, shall by rule prescribe continuing education requirements as a condition of license renewal. At a minimum, the board shall accept continuing education approved by and continuing education provided by entities approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration or its successor organization and any other organization approved by the board. The department, in consultation with the board, may adopt any updates or amendments to the standards described in this subsection by rule.

    (2) As required under section 16204, the department, in consultation with the board, shall promulgate rules requiring each applicant for license renewal to complete as part of the continuing education required under subsection (1) an appropriate number of hours or courses in pain and symptom management.

    (3) The department, in consultation with the board, may promulgate rules under section 16145 to supplement the requirements for licensure as a dietitian nutritionist under this part, including adopting updated standards of the Commission on Dietetic Registration or the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics or standards of any successor organizations of the organizations described in this subsection.

    (4) The department in consultation with the board shall do both of the following:

    (a) Promulgate rules to establish a code of ethics for licensees.

    (b) Promulgate initial rules to implement this part for individuals seeking licensure as a dietitian nutritionist.