The College of Dietitians of Alberta regulates the practice of over 900 Registered Dietitians/Registered Nutritionists in Alberta by setting entry requirements and standards of practice for the profession and ensuring that members meet those standards. The College is dedicated to the public receiving ethical, competent care from highly qualified nutrition professionals.

The protected titles that each regulated health profession is given in legislation indicate to consumers that the health care provider who uses them is regulated by, and accountable to a College to practice in accordance with the codes and standards established by the College.

The College is accountable to both the government and the public to ensure its members practice safely. Consumers have recourse to the College if they encounter incompetent or unethical practice from a regulated member of the College.

To ensure public transparency and accountability, twenty-five percent of the Council, a Hearing Tribunal, and a Complaint Review Committee are public members appointed by Government.

This accountability of the College and its regulated members differentiate regulated and non-regulated sources of health information. The Mission and Vision of the College of Dietitians of Alberta reflect the organization’s commitment to that purpose.