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
MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) Q&A
MAiD stands for Medical Assistance in Dying and is enforced by federal legislation for eligible Canadians.“Not all health care providers are comfortable with medical assistance in dying. Participating in MAID may not be consistent with a provider's beliefs and values....
First Nation Blanketing Ceremony marks adoption of the Indigenous Cultural Safety, Humility, and Anti-Racism Practice Standard
On September 30th, the CDBC and 10 other BC Health Regulatory Colleges gathered with an Indigenous leader, Knowledge Keeper, witnesses and guests for a traditional First Nation blanketing ceremony to mark the adoption of the Indigenous Cultural Safety, Humility, and...
Weight Stigma Q&A
The inherent association of this term with obesity is illustrated by the World Obesity Federation’s definition: “Weight stigma refers to the discriminatory acts and ideologies targeted towards individuals because of their weight and size. Weight stigma is a result of...