concerns and complaints
need help finding a dietitian?
check out the public
register of dietitians
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
You Asked About… returning to in-person work versus maintaining virtual practice amid phases 2 and 3 of BC’s Restart Plan
Please note, this post is an update to the COVID-19 blog post posted on May 27, 2020. Phase 2 COVID-19 measures were in place from May 19 to June 23. On June 24, the Provincial Health Officer declared Phase 2 over and implemented Phase 3. This has allowed some...
FAQ: Modernization of BC’s Health Regulatory System
Q: What are the upcoming changes for BC’s health profession regulatory system? A: The BC Ministry of Health has announced a number of proposed changes to modernize and strengthen BC’s health regulatory system. Briefly, these include: a commitment to cultural safety...
You Asked About… Scope of Practice and Verbal Orders
Q: Can I take a verbal/telephone order? What are some considerations? You may be aware that the CDBC recommends limiting verbal orders to emergency or life-threatening situations only. This is because use of verbal orders increases the risk of misinterpretation and...