Fact Sheet – Dietitian

Regulated profession (NOC 2021)	31121 – Dietitians and nutritionists
Regulatory body	College of Dietitians of Manitoba (CDM) Internationally Educated Dietitians Contact information
Regulated titles	Dietitian Registered Dietitian (R.D.) Graduate Dietitian (G.D.) Dietetic Intern (D.I.)
National bodies	Dietitians of Canada (DC) is the national organization dedicated to the promotion and advancement of the profession. DC develops professional standards and resources, as well as accredits education and training programs.
Membership associations	Dietitians of Canada (DC) offers membership to various individuals, including students and dietitians who have received training and licensing outside of Canada.
Registration process	See CDM – Internationally Educated Dietitians – Registration Process.
Credential assessment	See CDM – Internationally Educated Dietitians – Registration Process – Credential Assessment.
Language proficiency	See CDM – Internationally Educated Dietitians – Registration Process – Requirements – Language.
Professional competency profiles	See Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP) – Integrated Competencies for Dietetic Education and Practice (ICDEP).
Tools/resources	CDM – Application Guide for Internationally Educated Dietitians Canadian Dietetic Practice Orientation and Self Assessment Tool (OSAT) CDM – Resources DC – Learn About Dietitians
Essential skills profile	Go to Job Bank – Explore careers by essential skills, search for the occupation via name or NOC code, and view the essential skills profile.
Employment outlook	Go to Job Bank – Explore job outlooks, search the occupation name or NOC code, and view employment outlook by provinces and regions across Canada.
Job search tools	To search job postings in any occupation, visit Job Bank or Work in Manitoba.
Related occupations/alternate careers (NOC 2021)	Below are examples of occupations in the broader field of dietetics, health and safety, and food services: 32129 – Other medical technologists and technicians 94143 – Testers and graders, food and beverage processing 21120 – Public and environmental health and safety professionals 22232 – Occupational health and safety specialists 62020 – Food service supervisors 60030 – Restaurant and food service managers While each occupation will have its own set of employment requirements, none are regulated occupations in Manitoba and therefore do not have certification/registration requirements with a professional regulatory body. Employers often, however, require applicants to have job-specific experience, training, and/or certification. Always check the hiring criteria carefully. Hiring criteria is set by the employer and will vary from employer to employer.

Notes

1. This fact sheet serves as a guide and will be updated periodically. When researching information on professional registration processes, always refer to the regulator to ensure accurate, up-to-date information.
2. The Government of Canada updates the National Occupational Classification (NOC) every five years. At present, users can access four versions of NOC (2021, 2016, 2011, and 2006) on the NOC website. When searching an occupation on the NOC website, always use the most recent version (NOC 2021).
3. The regulatory body is the only organization that can grant entry into a regulated occupation via registration and the issuing of a licence or certificate. Other organizations (e.g., national bodies, regional bodies, membership associations, etc.) are not regulatory bodies.