The College encourages people to ask questions when choosing their health care professionals. Be sure to ask the following:
Are you getting sound advice?
- Are you working with a regulated, registered health professional?
- Are the recommendations being made sound and based on well accepted standards and scientific research such as Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide or Dietary Reference Intakes for example?
- Is the person providing advice also selling a product? Do they have your interest or their business interest at heart?
A regulated health care professional is required to provide the following information on request:
- Name, business phone number and business address
- Professional designation/professional regulatory body and registration number
- Practice Permit issued by the regulatory body
- Information about education/training/experience
Quality Care
Registered Dietitians are experts in the areas of food and human nutrition. The College of Dietitians of Alberta ensures that members practice according to the Code of Ethics and the Professional Standards established for the profession. The Continuing Competence Program provides the public assurance that members of the College continue to meet high standards of professional competence in their practice. You can expect quality care from members of the College.