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What is the CDBC?
The college of Dietitians of BC is dedicated to public protection.
We regulate and support Registered Dietitians for the enhancement of safe, ethical and competent nutrition services in diverse practice environments. The college is not an education institution and it does not provide dietitian services.
Public
Know if your dietetic practitioner is licensed
Know the difference between Dietitian and Nutritionist
Registered Dietitians
Renew between March 1 and March 31
Submit your annual CCP before March 31
Complete your criminal record check and jurisprudence examination every 5 years
New Applicants
Apply if you have completed a Canadian
approved education program
News and Notifications
Notice of Proposed Bylaw Amendments
On November 1, 2021, the College of Dietitians of British Columbia’s (CDBC) Board of Directors approved amendments to the College's bylaws that are subject to the notice requirements described in section 19(6.2) of the Health Professions Act. The proposed amendments...
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Q&A
Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are important concepts that should be integrated in day-to-day life as a dietitian. Through the lens of dietetic practice involving clients, equity refers to a process where every client has a fair opportunity to access dietetic...
Testimonial Q&A
Use of testimonials in practice goes against the Code of Ethics, as it prioritizes the interest of the dietitian over the client’s and creates the following risks: selection bias: testimonials are not representative of all clients’ experience and opinion of services...