College of Dietitians of Ontario
The College of Dietitians of Ontario (CDO) is the governing body for dieticians in Ontario.
The Office of the Fairness Commissioner (OFC) oversees the registration practices of the college to ensure that they are transparent, objective, impartial and fair for anyone who wants to practise as a dietitian in this province.
In 2009, the CDO submitted its first-ever Fair Registrations Practices (FRP) Report, covering 2008, to the OFC. Since then, it has also submitted an FRP Report covering 2009 and its first audit of registration practices.
During 2009 - 2010, the OFC monitored developments related to the registration practices of the CDO:
Classes of Certificate: The CDO is considering the addition of four new classes of certificate, which include a “provisional class” that would allow applicants to practise in areas of demonstrated competence while completing further training.
Applications to Practise Processed by the CDO in 2009
| Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 |
Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training |
Total |
| Ontario |
Other Canadian Provinces |
USA |
Other International |
Unknown |
| New applications received | 109 | 77 | 7 | 48 | 0 | 241 |
| Applicants who became members | 131 | 89 | 8 | 25 | 0 | 253 |
Applications to Practise Processed by the CDO in 2008
| Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 |
Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training |
Total |
| Ontario |
Other Canadian Provinces |
USA |
Other International |
Unknown |
| New applications received | 89 | 69 | 7 | 31 | n/a | 196 |
| Applicants who became members | 79 | 38 | 7 | 25 | n/a | 149 |
The CDO uses the following outside organization/s to assess the qualifications of its applicants:
The College of Dietitians of Ontario falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
The OFC does not assess credentials, handle complaints or intervene in particular cases. Our mandate is one of systemic change.
Please contact the CDO for further information about your ability to practise as a dietitian in Ontario.
