Dietitians of Canada

Dietitians of Canada

Dietitians of Canada (DC) is the professional organization and "nation-wide voice of dietitians in Canada"[1]. They claim to be the most trusted source of information on food and nutrition for Canadians. DC brings brings the knowledge and skills of its members together to inform decisions that affect food, nutrition and health. As an organization DC is active at the local, provincial, national and international levels and has 5000 members which meet their academic and experience standards. DC is the accrediting body for all university and training programs that credential dietitians to practice in Canada.

There are approximately 3200 registered dietitians in Ontario whose knowledge and expertise support people in health and illness to make healthy food choices. Dietitians' evidence-based education in food and nutrition, as well as their many skills, position them to practice in widely diverse settings. You will find dietitians working in community health centers, healthcare institutions, government at all levels, sports and recreation facilities, private practice, public health, health related non-governmental organizations, food service and the food industry, academic and research settings.


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How to Become a Dietitian In Canada

Becoming a dietitian requires 3 steps: two preparatory phases - education and practicum experience - followed by registration with a provincial dietetic regulatory body in order to practice.

  • Accredited Undergraduate Programs

The first step to becoming a dietitian is a Bachelor's degree with major credits in Foods and Nutrition from a university offering a Dietitians of Canada accredited dietetic education program.

  • Internships & Practicum Programs

Step 2 is successful completion of a program of supervised practical experience accredited by Dietitians of Canada. These programs can take the form of post-degree internships, integrated/stage/co-ordinated undergraduate programs or Combined Masters Practicum programs.

  • Registration to Practice

The final step in becoming a Registered Dietitian (RD) is registration with the regulatory body (College or Association) in the province in which you intend to practice. Most provinces require successful completion of the Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination (CDRE) for applicants to gain registration status. Click here for the contact information for the regulatory body in your province.

Find a Dietitian

You can use the customized database on the Dietitians of Canada website to find a Registered Dietitian in your neighbourhood. Coverage and fees for dietitian services will vary depending on province and area of practice. Three provinces also have provincial call centres that are free of charge:

  • In Ontario, call EatRight Ontario toll free 1-877-510-5102 Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Evening hours are Tuesday and Thursday to 9:00 p.m. ET. You can also send an email and receive a personalized response from a dietitian within three business days. The website has articles, recipes, videos and a customizable menu planning tool.
  • In British Columbia, call toll free 8-1-1, Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time (PT)
  • In Manitoba, call toll free 1-877-830-2890 or 788-8248 in Winnipeg, Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Central Time (CT)

References

  1. ^ Dietitians of Canada


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