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Vaccination Status Disclosure Guidance for CDO Members

Created On: 9/22/2021
Registered Dietitians across Ontario have continued to deliver safe, ethical and competent dietetic services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently, questions have been raised regarding the disclosure of vaccination status by both clients and health professionals, and unde...

Cultural Competence Scenario (2016)

Created On: 10/23/2019
Cultural Competence Scenario Scenario: Three Components Of Cultural Competence And Informed Consent A newcomer to Canada speaks English as a second language. A private practice RD speaks with the client over the phone to arrange the appointment for dietetic services. From...

Use of the Dietitian Title

Created On: 9/21/2022
Use of the Dietitian Title Under the Registration Regulation, all members, including temporary members, must be clearly identified when practicing dietetics by using their professional title of “Registered Dietitian” or “RD”, or the French equivalent, “diététiste profess...

What to Expect from an RD

Created On: 2/6/2023
What to expect from a dietitian RESPECTFUL  RELATIONSHIPS There is zero tolerance for abuse of clients by dietitians in Ontario. The College of Dietitians of Ontario works with members to prevent sexual abuse and maintain respectful, professional relationships between ...

Dietetic Practice & Social Media

Created On: 4/8/2024
Dietetic Practice &   Social Media Introduction Social media is a broad term used to define forms of electronic communication (e.g., websites for social networking and web-based applications) through which users create and share information, ideas and other cont...

Keeping Up Quality Practice in Demanding Times

Created On: 4/25/2022
Dietitians' challenges in this pandemic unfolded over time, in unique circumstances, in different practice environments, and with diverse client populations. While individual circumstances vary depending on the practice setting and type, dietitians have a professional obligati...