A person may engage in the activities set forth in subdivision (d) of Section 2586 for six months from the date he or she completed the supervised practice program for dietetic technicians, or until the person receives notice that he or she has failed the examination specified in subdivision (d), whichever occurs first, if all of the following conditions apply:
(a) The person performs under the direct and immediate supervision of a registered dietitian.
(b) The person has completed the supervised practice program requirements under subdivision (b) of Section 2585.
(c) The person has written verification, including the program director’s original signature, that the person has completed the required supervised practice.
(d) The person has applied to take the dietetic technician examination specified in paragraph (4) of subdivision (b) of Section 2585 and is waiting for an examination date.