Dietetics
Last updated on January 26, 2024The College of Dietitians of British Columbia is the regulatory body established for the health profession of dietetics.
Dietetics has been a designated health profession under the Health Professions Act since November 8, 2002, and is regulated by the College in accordance with the Act, the Dietitians Regulation and the bylaws of the College.
Before designation under the Health Professions Act, the profession was unregulated in British Columbia.
Amendments to the Dietitians Regulation
Amendments to the Dietitians Regulation and to most College bylaws are subject to a three-month notice period, unless the Minister specifies a shorter period.
The College is responsible for giving notice of proposed bylaw amendments, including posting them on the College website, and all bylaw amendments must be filed with the Minister to be effective. Filed bylaws come into force 60 days after the date of filing, unless the Minister either disallows the change or specifies an earlier date, or the College withdraws the change.
The full text of the current bylaws and information about any proposed bylaw amendments may be obtained by contacting the College. Comments on proposed bylaw amendments should be submitted to both the College and the Ministry
Proposed Regulation Amendments
| Proposed Regulation Amendments | Notice Date |
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Proposed amendments to Dietitians Regulation (PDF, 112KB) to better align it to the Health Professions Act model (shared scope of practice and restricted activities). Additionally, minor amendments are proposed to clarify that unregulated persons cannot perform dietitian restricted activities (unless authorized). |
January 23, 2024 |
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Propose amendments to the Dietitians Regulation (PDF, 783KB) to reflect the proposed name of the amalgamated college: College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia |
December 1, 2023 |
Approved Regulation Amendments
| Approved Regulation Amendments | Date |
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| Makes the Dietitians Regulation, effective October 17, 2008. | October 15, 2008 MO 239/2008 BC Reg 279/2008 |
| Repeals the Dietitians Regulation (BC Reg 296/2002), effective October 17, 2008. Continues the designation of dietetics under the Health Professions Designation Regulation, effective October 17, 2008. |
October 10, 2008 OIC 737/2008 BC Reg 270/2008 |
| Enacts the Dietitians Regulation. | November 8, 2002 OIC 965/2002 BC Reg 296/2002 |
Filed Bylaw Amendments
| Filed Bylaw Amendments | Date |
|---|---|
| Amends the bylaws by amending Schedule D – Fees. | Filed June 14, 2021 In force, June 29, 2021 MO 247/2021 |
| Amends the bylaws by refining the Emergency Registration section. | Filed September 29, 2020 In force October 29, 2020 MO 388/2020 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule D: fees. | Filed January 30, 2020 In force March 30, 2020 |
| Amends numerous sections of the bylaws and forms relating to improved clarity and consistency. | File January 30, 2020 In force March 30, 2020 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule D: fees. | Filed January 29, 2019 In force April 1, 2019 |
| Amends the bylaws by amending various sections relating to registration. | Filed January 31, 2018 In force April 1, 2018 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule D: fees. | Filed January 15, 2018 In force March 16, 2018 |
| Amends the bylaws by amending sections 41, 43 and 47 regarding examination requirements for registrants. | Filed March 10, 2017 In force May 10, 2017 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule B (Standards of Practice). | Filed August 19, 2016 In force August 31, 2016 MO 330/2016 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing sections throughout the entire set of bylaws. | Filed March 8, 2016 In force May 7, 2016 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule D (fees). | Filed February 4, 2014 In force February 6, 2014 MO 032/2014 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule E (recognized education programs). | Filed March 23, 2012 In force March 26, 2012 MO 075/2012 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule A (standards of practice) and Schedule B (code of ethics). | Filed March 8, 2012 In force March 12, 2012 MO 063/2012 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule D (fees). | Filed January 29, 2010 In force February 1, 2010 MO 029/2010 |
| Amends section 44 of the bylaws regarding emergency registration. | Filed December 22, 2009 In force January 1, 2010 MO 298/2009 |
| Amends Schedule D of the bylaws regarding fees. | January 24, 2005 Deposited |
| Amends the bylaws regarding election procedures and Form 1 (Statutory Declaration). | June 17, 2004 Deposited |
| Amends the bylaws to stagger the terms of office of the first elected board members. | June 17, 2004 OIC 620/2004 |
| Approves the bylaws of the College except sections 5.1, 66 and Part VI. | December 11, 2003 OIC 1226/2003 |
Other
| Other | Date |
|---|---|
| Orders that the date by which the first election must be held is changed to September 30, 2004. | May 12, 2004 MO 207/2004 |
| Orders that the date by which the first election must be held is changed to June 30, 2004. | June 25, 2003 MO 301/2003 |
| Appoints the first board of the College and orders that the first election of professional members to the board must be held on or before December 1, 2003. | November 8, 2002 MO 332/2002 |
Contact information
College of Dietitians of British Columbia