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...
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...
Q: What are the College’s record keeping requirements? CDBC Bylaws section 70 outlines a registrant’s obligations for record keeping. Maintaining records is addressed in greater detail in the CDBC Standards of Practice, Standard 15: A Dietitian maintains clear and...
On Tuesday, May 19, the Provincial Health Officer declared Phase 2 COVID restrictions. This allows some businesses and places of work to re-open with restrictions in place. On May 15, the CDBC circulated a message to all registrants including important documents from...
The College has had an increased frequency of questions related specifically to provision of virtual dietetic practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please refer to the blog post Virtual Dietetic Practice in the age of COVID-19 and reach out to the College for any...
During this pandemic outbreak, the Health Professions Act and the Dietitians Regulation and other laws governing health care delivery continue to be in place. The College expects dietitians to fulfill their commitment to their patients and the profession during the...
There are no longer fees for renewing restricted activities. Proof of competency for restricted activities is no longer required. During registration renewal you will need to select the restricted activities options available to you to confirm continuation of your...
The online portal for registration renewal will be open from March 1, 2020, 9:00 am to March 31, 11:59 pm. Once the portal is open, you may access registration renewal by signing into your CDBC online account. This year, the fee for registration renewal for “full” and...
Q: What are the upcoming changes for BC’s health profession regulatory system? A: The BC Ministry...
Q: What are the College’s record keeping requirements? CDBC Bylaws section 70 outlines a...