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?
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 College of Dietitians of Alberta.
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.
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?
College of Dietitians of Albertawebsite: 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
