Dietitians plan, organize, conduct and supervise programs in nutrition, diet and food service. Hospitals, nursing homes, government, industry and educational institutions employ dietitians. They may also be self-employed such as working in private practice.
Licensing process in Manitoba
This profession is regulated in Manitoba by the College of Dietitians of Manitoba.
Note: The college conducts the licensing process in English only. Thus, all requested documents must be translated into English.
To work as a dietitian in Manitoba you must:
- have a degree in human nutritional sciences or a master's degree in nutrition from an accredited program OR you must complete university upgrade courses as directed
- have completed a 35 to 40-week internship with an accredited program
- be licensed by the College of Dietitians of Manitoba
You must complete the following steps:
STEP 1: Contact the College of Dietitians of Manitoba and tell them you are an internationally educated dietitian and would like information on how to become licensed to practise in Manitoba.
You can also visit manitobadietitians.ca > Internationally Educated Dietitians.
College of Dietitians of Manitoba
36 - 1313 Border Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0X4
Phone: 204-694-0532
Fax: 204-889-1755
E-mail: office.cdm@mts.net
Website: manitobadietitians.ca
STEP 2: Ask the College of Dietitians of Manitoba what service they want you to use to have your education assessed.
STEP 3: Complete the College of Dietitians of Manitoba application form.
You must submit the following:
- statement of equivalency from an approved comparative education service
- original university degree*
- official transcript (i.e., statement of marks)*
- syllabus (i.e., a detailed description of all courses studied)*
- copy of your foreign licence or membership*
- proof of English proficiency
- proof of continuing education
- copy of criminal record search
- initial application fee: C$80
- assessment fee: C$400
- registration fee: C$525
Applications will be assessed by the college. Applicants may be required to upgrade university courses and/or complete a practicum assessment.
STEP 4: You must complete the Canadian dietetic registration examination.
STEP 5: When all requirements have been met and fees paid, the college will license you to practise as a dietitian in Manitoba.
Additional information
Annual membership fee is C$525.
The Canadian dietetic registration examination can be written twice yearly in Winnipeg. The fee is C$400.
Membership with the Dietitians of Canada is optional.
Dietitians of Canada
604 - 480 University Crescent
Toronto, Ontario M5G 1V2
Phone: 416-596-0857
Fax: 416-596-0603
Website: dietitians.ca
Language: As part of your work, you are required to have intermediate or advanced English language skills in the four basic language areas - listening, speaking and reading and writing comprehension. Therefore, you should be able to:
- participate in discussions of a complex nature
- share your thoughts clearly
- understand technical documents
- write reports in English with confidence
Revised October 2011
Assistance for newcomers in Manitoba
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