Registration for Canadian-Trained Applicants


For new graduates of an accredited dietetic practical training program in Canada who are planning on practicing in Prince Edward Island, an application for initial registration and licensure with College of Dietitians of Prince Edward Island (CDPEI) is required.  

An applicant must satisfy the registration requirements set out in Part 3 of the Regulated Health Professions Act Dietitians Regulations and apply to take the next scheduled Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination (CDRE), or must be awaiting results of this examination.  

If you are a new graduate looking to register with CDPEI please review the following documents:

Applicants who have met all of the registration requirements and paid fees in full will be granted Temporary License with CDPEI. The Temporary License entitles the individual to practice dietetics up to 8 weeks after the completion of the CDRE and use the titles Registered Dietitian Candidate, Dietitian Candidate, or R.D. Candidate.

When a Dietitian Candidate with a temporary license passes the CDRE, their Temporary License will be converted to a Full Practising License.  If a candidate with a Temporary License does not successfully pass the CDRE, the Registrar will contact the candidate to discuss options.  

A Temporary Registration carries obligations including, but not limited to, the following:
  • to adhere to the Code of Conduct approved by the College of Dietitians of Prince Edward Island;
  • to use established Professional Standards adopted by the registration College as a guide for the practice of dietetics; 
  • to notify the Registrar of any change in name, address and/or employment status; 
  • and any other obligations approved by the College.