The terms ‘marketing’ and ‘advertisement’ are in bylaw and are not new. These terms are not flexible in their definition without requiring consultation with the Ministry of Health and a change in bylaw. The definitions apply to marketing of dietetic services and...
You are encouraged to review the policy on Conflict of Interest and Sales for details and definitions that might provide clarity on your situation. As well, have a look at the Ethical Problem Solving framework at the end of the CDBC Code of Ethics. Reach out any time...
From Government of Canada – Legislation and Guidelines, “Guidelines are… documents that are used to interpret legislation and/or regulation. Although they may be derived from legislation and are often used to advise how one might comply with a regulation, guidelines...
On July 27, the CDBC and 10 other BC Health Regulatory Colleges gathered with an Indigenous leader, knowledge carrier and witnesses for an intimate traditional ceremony to mark their commitment, action and sincerity in being better allies to Indigenous people who have...
There are some key aspects of starting a private practice to consider. They are listed below, and you are encouraged to review the CDBC Private Practice Resource for details for each aspect, so you can ensure that you have covered all important areas needed to...
This response is a summary of a legal opinion provided by CDBC legal counsel during the time this question was submitted. Audio recordings in the context of a healthcare relationship have not been squarely addressed by the courts. However, there is enough information...
Cultural safety is an outcome based on respectful engagement that recognizes and strives to address power imbalances inherent to health care relationships. It results in an environment free of racism and discrimination, where people feel safe and supported to access,...
Over the past year, CDBC engaged HRx Technology Inc., an EDI consulting firm, to conduct an audit of CDBC practices. CDBC reached out to registrants through a survey during the Fall 2020, conducted focus groups with dietitians from various backgrounds and individual...
Please note, the application for registration is meant to be filled and completed in order of the tabs presented. Do not jump or skip parts of the application as you may not be able to go back to the previous page. For example, if you jump to the payment page, you...
The Competencies for Dysphagia Assessment and Management in Dietetic Practice were first published in 2017 by the Alliance of Canadian Dietetic Regulatory Bodies. The 2019 version has been reviewed to add new performance indicators and practice illustrations to the...
A: Providing specific, individualized nutrition advice without assessing the client is in...
Please note, this post is an update to the COVID-19 blog post posted on May 27, 2020. Phase 2...