College of DIETITIANS of Ontario

College of Dietitians of Ontario

The College of Dietitians of Ontario (CDO) is the governing body for dietitians 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.

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Registration Practices Assessment Report — Summary (Dietitians)

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2010

Applications to Practise Processed by the CDO in 2010
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	114	81	12	33	0	240
Applicants who became members	67	68	1	13	0	149

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2009
Audit Report

Classes of Certificate: The CDO is considering the addition of new classes of certificate, which include a “provisional class” that would allow applicants to practise in areas of demonstrated competence while completing further training.

For a description of all OFC-monitored developments for this profession for 2009, see the 2009-2010 Annual Report.

Applications to Practise Processed by the CDO in 2009
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	109	77	7	48	0	241
Applicants who became members	131	89	8	25	0	253

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2008

Applications to Practise Processed by the CDO in 2008
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	89	69	7	31	n/a	196
Applicants who became members	79	38	7	25	n/a	149

n/a = not available

During the fall and winter of 2007-2008, the OFC undertook a study of the CDO to understand its 2007 registration practices and establish baseline data and information. PDF

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.

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