How To Become A Dietitian Ontario
College of dietitians of ontario.
How to become a dietitian ontario. In ontario call telehealth ontario toll free at 1 866 797 0000. How to work with a dietitian. You will need to complete a degree in human nutrition and dietetics from a university program that has been accredited by the partnership for dietetic education and practice pdep. We set and enforce practice standards so that people in ontario receive safe ethical and competent nutrition services from qualified dietitians.
Dietitians of canada maintains a list of accredited dietetic education programs at a complete list of programs in canada accredited by dietitians of canada offering degree programs in ontario provide qualifications to become a dietitian. Check the dietitians of canada list of provincial regulatory bodies under become a member to find information on registering in your province. About your university degree. Learn about the internationally educated dietitians pre registration program idpp if you have received an undergraduate degree outside of canada.
Steps to becoming a dietitian complete a bachelor s degree and receive a verification statement from an acend accredited program didactic program in dietetics coordinated program future graduate program foreign or international dietitian education program. In newfoundland labrador call 8 1 1 in saskatchwan contact eat well saskatchewan. Only individuals who meet our standards for certification are registered to practice dietetics in ontario. To become a registered dietitian rd a student must earn a bachelor s degree in dietetics and complete an internship program approved by the accreditation council for education in nutrition and.
Feb 4 2014 becoming a dietitian in canada consists of three steps. Although individual program focuses will vary the majority will include a selection of courses that fall into these three categories. We set the requirements for becoming a registered dietitian in ontario. 5775 yonge street suite 1810 box 30 toronto on m2m 4j1 416 598 1725 or 1 800 668 4990.
To practice as a dietitian in ontario internationally educated dietitians must hold a certificate of registration with the college of dietitians of ontario cdo. Internationally trained dietitians who have completed academic and practical training from a non accredited program must complete an assessment. Nutrition programs focus on the health and business perspectives of the nutrition industry giving students the skills they need to design maintain and manage nutrition programs for diverse clientele.