APPLYING WITH INTERNATIONAL TRAINING
The College of Dietitians of Manitoba (CDM) will review all internationally trained applicants to determine if the candidate's academic preparation and practical experience are equivalent to those obtained through accredited Canadian programs.
Documentation provided must be the original documentation or notarized copies. If the documents are in a language other than English or French, notarized translations must be provided.
Dietitians eligible to practice in Manitoba must meet several non-exemptible requirements:
1. ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
Internationally trained applicants must have their nutrition-based degree assessed for equilvalency by a comparative education service. Please contact the College for approved education service agencies. Note: This process is done by an outside agency and may take several weeks.
Applicants must provide the College with University calendar course descriptions for detailed course review. Courses completed are compared with course standards for Canadian accredited undergraduate programs to verify course equivalency.
Candidates must provide offical transcripts or notarized copies to the College.
2. INTERNSHIP/PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
Applicants must provide a detailed summary of their internship/practical training program. A letter must be provided from the program director including proof that the program:
i) contains experience in: clinical/therapeutic nutrition, food service administration, community health
ii) was supervised by a registered dietitian
Candidates must also provide notarized copy of their certificates of graduation from a dietetic internship or practicum program, sent directly from the facility to CDM.
3. CURRENT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
If applicable, applicants must also provide proof of current registration in good standing from their country/state licensing body.
4. CANADIAN WORK EXPERIENCE
A period of Canadian work experience may be required to familiarize the applicant with dietetic practice in Canada.
5. LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Applicants whose language of instruction in their degree program was neither English nor French, may be required to supply proof of language fluency as per CDM policy. Please contact the College for further information.
6. CONTINUING COMPETENCE
All applicants must provide evidence of professional development/continuing education in dietetics within the past year or since they submitted last to their outgoing regulator. Please use the CONTINUING EDUCATION SUMMARY FORM.
7. CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK
An original copy of a criminal record search is required. It can be obtained from the Winnipeg Police Service.
8. EXAMINATION
Applicants who have met all requirements of registration are eligible to write the Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination (CDRE) offered two times per year.
9. LIABILITY INSURANCE
Practicing dietitians must have liability insurance coverage to a minimum of $5,000,000. Insurance may be obtained through your employer or Dietitians of Canada.
Your application will be assessed by the College Board of Assessors. Upon approval of your application, you may seek employment using the designation of Graduate Dietitian, while you are waiting to write the CDRE. Further information will be provided about the examination after your application has been approved.
The titles Registered Dietitian, Dietitian, Graduate Dietitian, the designation RD and the ability to work in the capacity of a dietitian are all protected in Manitoba. Unless you are an approved member of CDM, it is unlawful to use any of these titles until you have heard from the College regarding your application. All other requirements for new applicants as approved by the College must be met.
If you require further information, please contact the College of Dietitians of Manitoba at office.cdm@mts.net or 1-866-283-2823
To obtain a registration package, please click on the link below:
INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION
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