Educated in US
- Academic Preparation from an accredited Canadian university program in foods & nutrition or equivalent
- Practical Training in an accredited practical program in Canada or equivalent
- Language Proficiency in English or French
- Record of Ethical and Competent Practice
- Good Character and Good Conduct
- Current Dietetic Knowledge and Competence
- Eligible to Work in Canada
- Knowledge and practical experience related to the Canadian health care system
- Pass the Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination (Registration Exam)
An applicant who has completed both a U.S. undergraduate degree and one of the American Dietetic Association's accredited programs is ordinarily viewed as meeting the academic and practical training requirements for a Certificate of Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario .
Applicants who did not complete a U.S. training program as above, but gained registration with the American Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) via a reciprocity route (except Canadian trained) must have their academic and practical training assessed by the Registration Committee of the College of Dietitians of Ontario . For more information, please go to the Internationally Trained Applicant section.
Application Process
For applicants who have graduated from Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) accredited undergraduate and internship/practical training programs within the past 3 years.
Step 1: Download application form
Download the application form and the appropriate checklist which will help you to determine the documents required with your application.
Step 2: Submit application form
Submit the completed application form along with all documents required to demonstrate how you have met the registration requirements (see checklist). Processing your application can take between 10-14 days.
Step 3: Fees
Pay the application fees according to the instructions on the application form.
Step 4: Write the Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination (CDRE)
The CDRE is written twice each year, in May or November. Once an applicant is deemed eligible to write the CDRE, they are also eligible for a Temporary Certificate of Registration.
For applicants whose undergraduate degree or practical training was not accredited by Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) or who have completed their practical training more than 3 years ago.
Step 1: Download application form
Download the application form and the appropriate checklist which will help you to determine the documents required with your application.
Step 2: Submit application form
Submit the completed application form along with all documents required to demonstrate how you have met the registration requirements (see checklist). Depending on the scheduling of the next Registration Committee meeting, processing your application can take up to 4-12 weeks from the time your complete application is received at the College. To minimize delays, the College will inform applicant about the submissions deadline associated with each meeting.
Step 3: Fees
Pay the application fees according to the instructions on the application form
Step 4: Assessment of registration requirements
If the College assesses your application and determines that you do not fully meet one or more of the registration requirements, you will receive directions about filling the gaps before you application can proceed further. Timelines for this step depend on applicant's ability to access and complete required courses and practical training.
The CDRE is written twice each year, in May or November. Once an applicant is deemed eligible to write the CDRE, they are also eligible for a Temporary Certificate of Registration.
