Dietitians of Canada (DC)

Description

Dietitians of Canada (DC) is the national professional association for dietitians, representing almost 6,000 members at the local, provincial, and national levels. DC accredits Canadian baccalaureate and practicumtraining programs that prepare dietitians for registration to practice in Canada.

As the recognized leaders of dietetic practice, we advance health through food and nutrition, providing trusted information to Canadians and advising governments at the federal and provincial/territorial levels onbest practices in nutrition.

Dietitians of Canada is also one of the largest organizations of dietetics professionals in the world, and actively facilitates the global advancement of dietetics.

Our organization has its roots in the Canadian Dietetic Association (CDA), established in 1935. In 1997, the provincial dietetic associations merged with CDA to form Dietitians of Canada.

Member benefits

Working together with members, Dietitians of Canada (DC) raises the profile of the profession, supports members in their practice and creates new opportunities for dietitians.

Connect with your peers as a member of one or more of our 20+ Networks. Access exclusive member services on our private (Members Only) web site. Post messages to other members, search for colleagues through the Find a Member database, check out the latest job opportunities.

DC offers our members unbeatable rates for professional liability insurance - a must for dietitians in private practice and interns, and should be considered by all RDs as employers' malpractice insurance may not fully cover you.

Mission / Aims

Dietitians of Canada is the voice of the profession. We support and advance:
- ethical, evidence-based best practice in dietetics
- the profession's unique body of knowledge of food and nutrition
- our members to be prepared for diverse and rewarding roles as leaders in promoting health and wellness, as life-long learners, and as mentors.

Principal activities

We educate Canadians - We provide trusted nutrition information to Canadian consumers and professionals.

We provide thought leadership - Dietitians of Canada and our members act in an advisory capacity to other health organizations and governmental and regulatory bodies, sharing our respected expertise.

We develop evidence-based standards and resources.

We promote dietitians as valuablemembers of the health team - Our reviews and analyses have shown the work of registered dietitians to be a cost-effective service for health promotion, disease prevention, treatment and rehabilitative/supportive care. For this reason, we strive to improve access to dietitians as an important and valuable contribution to Canadian health services.

Training / Licensing / Certification

DC accredits Canadian baccalaureate and practicumtraining programs that prepare dietitians for registration to practice in Canada.

Additional information

DC serves on the Board of Directors of the International Confederation of Dietetic Associations (ICDA), an organization
of 38 national dietetic associations representing more than 160,000 dietitians worldwide. As the Secretariat for ICDA, DC hosts the ICDA website, which links dietitians from around the globe.