The Mutual Recognition Application route applies to any applicant who is currently registered in good standing with another Canadian Dietetic Regulator who is a signatory to a Mutual Recognition Agreement with the College.
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria below may be registered with the College without further assessment through Mutual Recognition as outlined in the Agreement on Internal Trade. To request an application form, please complete the Online Application Form Request.
To be eligible for registration through mutual recognition without further assessment, the applicant must:
- be currently registered in good standing in an active practice category with a provincial dietetic regulator.
- must be of good character
- have registration without conditions, restrictions, or limitations.
- provide the following documentation in the required form:
- academic transcripts
- internship verification
- verification of registration with a provincial regulator
Courtesy Register – Temporary Practice in Alberta
Courtesy registrations are to accommodate RDs who are temporarily in Alberta for employment, education, teaching or research purposes.
If you are a Registered Dietitian temporarily practicing in Alberta you must apply for a temporary practice permit with the College under our Courtesy Registration. To apply you will need to provide information to the College about the nature and duration of the dietetic work in Alberta and confirmation that you are currently registered with another Canadian Dietetic Regulator.
Courtesy registrations are issued for a minimum of 30 days to a maximum of 180 days.
Applying to other Provinces in Canada
If you would like information on registering with other Canadian Dietetic Regulators across Canada, you will need to contact them directly.