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Dietitians of Canada [DC] is the professional organization and nation-wide voice of dietitians in Canada^[1]. It is 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 our 5000 members meet our 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 2400 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.

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.

References

1. ^ Dietitians of Canada

External links

• Dietitians of Canada
• DC Accredited Programs
• Provincial Regulatory Bodies