Dietitian / Nutritionist
OCCUPATION INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW:
- Who is the licensing body responsible for Dietitians/Nutritionists in Alberta?
- What are the educational requirements for Dietitians/Nutritionists in Alberta?
- What information resources are available for Dietitians/Nutritionists in Alberta?
Who is the licensing body responsible for Dietitians/Nutritionists in Alberta?
In Alberta, you must be registered with the College of Dietitians of Alberta (CDA) to practice as a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist. Only registered members may use the protected titles Registered Dietitian, Registered Nutritionist or Dietitian, or the initials RD.
What are the registration and licensure requirements for internationally educated Dietitians/Nutritionists?
For complete information on the registration requirements for Internationally educated Dieticians/Nutritionists, visit the Internationally Trained Applicant page http://www.collegeofdietitians.ab.ca/BecomeanRD/InternationallyTrainedApplicant.aspx on the College of Dieticians of Alberta website.
What are the educational requirements for Dietitians/Nutritionists in Alberta?
(Note: Licensing bodies compare international education and experience to Canadian standards)
The minimum education requirement is a four year degree in foods and nutrition that has been approved by the
In Alberta, the University of Alberta in Edmonton offers a four year Bachelor of Science degree program in Nutrition and Food Science with specializations in dietetics, food science and technology, nutrition and food, and nutrition.
Post-secondary institutions throughout the province offer university transfer programs that allow students to apply up to two years of study toward university bachelor's degree programs. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that the courses they choose to take will be accepted for credit at the institution to which they wish to transfer.
In addition to the minimum education requirements, an approved internship is required in order to meet the requirements to register with the
Additional Occupational Information
For more information on occupational duties and wages, visit the Alberta Learning Information Service at www.alis.gov.ab.ca and search for Dietitian under occupational information.What information resources are available for Dietitians/Nutritionists in Alberta?
EDinfo website: www.alis.alberta.ca/edinfo
College of Dietitians of Alberta website: www.collegeofdietitians.ab.ca
Canadian Healthcare Association website: www.cha.ca
Dietitians of Canada website: www.dietitians.ca
Health Sciences Association of Alberta website: www.hsaa.ca
