Internationally Educated Applicants

Step 1 – Apply to CDO

Apply through the College of Dietitians of Ontario (CDO) and complete the screening questions. Your answers will direct you to the appropriate application process.

Applicants educated in the United States who have completed accredited dietetic education and practical training may be eligible for CDO’s expedited application process.

Learn more about CDO’s PLAR process.

The Canadian Dietetic Practice Orientation and Self-Assessment Tool (OSAT) can help you reflect on your knowledge and skills in relation to Canadian entry-to-practice standards.

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Step 2 – Complete the required assessment

Follow CDO’s instructions and complete the assessment requirements for your application pathway. The PLAR process includes the Knowledge and Competency Assessment Tool (KCAT) and Performance-Based Assessment (PBA).

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Step 3 – Apply to NSRD

Once you have successfully completed the required assessment and meet CDO’s eligibility requirements, you can apply to NSRD for a conditional licence.

Submit your application through the NSRD Registrant Portal. You are responsible for arranging for CDO to send the required confirmation of eligibility and supporting documents directly to NSRD.

Review the conditional licence application requirements before applying.

You must receive written confirmation from NSRD that your licence has been approved before practising dietetics, including participating in workplace orientation or shadowing.

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Step 4 – Complete the CDRE requirement

If you receive a conditional licence, you must write the next available sitting of the Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination (CDRE), as required by your licence conditions.

The CDRE is offered in May and November. See the CDRE page for more information.