College Responsibilities
Supporting Professional Dietetic Practice
Members Education
The College of Dietitians of Ontario provides information and guidance to members in many ways:
- Practice Advisory Program. The College supports Registered Dietitians in their practice by offering a Practice Advisory Program. When RDs need help with ethical or professional issues, they are encouraged to call, fax or email the College's Practice Advisor & Policy Analyst.
- Standards, Guidelines and Policies are developed to support dietetic practice, such as the Code of Ethics Interpretive Guide;
- The CDO Web site and résumé newsletter inform members about topical practice issues and developments in laws that affect their practice;
- Teleconference meetings are planned to help members connect with each other and to the College to discuss professional practice issues;
- Workshops and face-to-face meetings are planned annually where the Registrar & Executive Director, Practice Advisor & Policy Analyst and the Quality Assurance Manager are available to meet with Dietitians to discuss College programs and standards, ethical, legal, and professional practice issues. The College both organizes events and responds to invitations by local groups. Contact Us for more information;
- Speakers for conferences and special events. The Registrar & Executive Director, Practice Advisor & Policy Analyst and the Quality Assurance Manager and other staff are available to speak to conference and special events related to College business, jurisprudence and dietetics in Ontario. Contact Us for more information.
The Registration Program sets the requirements for entry to practice and ensures that only qualified people become registered. Members can maintain their membership if they comply with College requirements and continue to demonstrate their competence, good character and conduct.
Quality Assurance and Continuing Competence
Through the Quality Assurance Program, all members are guided to reflect on their practice and competence and to develop and execute professional development plans. The Quality Assurance Program also conducts Practice Assessments to assess members' competence on a random basis. Member remediation is supported as needed.
