How to Become a Dietitian in Newfoundland and Labrador
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You must be registered with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dietitians to work as a dietitian in Newfoundland and Labrador or to use a protected title.
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“You must be registered with the regulatory body in the province in which you work. Therefore, if you work in Newfoundland and Labrador as a dietitian you must be registered with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dietitians.”
From nlcd.ca/registration-for-dietitians-transferring-within-canada, checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Licence required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 3 steps
- Licensed in another province: 4 steps
- Trained outside Canada: 2 steps
- Annual fees
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- Registration renewal fee: $450 (Current NLCD registration fee)
- Late renewal fee: $100 (applied to renewals received after January 31)
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
0 of 3 done
- 3 steps without a listed fee
- Annual fees: $450 (Current NLCD registration fee), $100 (applied to renewals received after January 31)
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The applicant contacts the Registrar to start the application for registration with the College.
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“For new graduates of a dietetic practical training program who have completed their training in Canada and are planning on practicing in Newfoundland and Labrador, an application for registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dietitians (NLCD) is required. Please contact the Registrar.”
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The applicant applies to take the next scheduled Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination or is awaiting the results of it.
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“An applicant must satisfy the requirements set out in the Dietitians Act and apply to take the next scheduled Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination, or must be awaiting results of this examination.”
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Once the applicant passes the exam, their temporary licence is converted to an active registration.
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“When a Registered Dietitian candidate with a temporary license passes the CDRE, their Temporary License will be converted to an Active.”
nlcd.ca/registration-for-canadian-trained-applicants
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dietitians
3 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Annual fees Paid every year, so not part of the one-time total.
- Registration renewal fee: $450 (Current NLCD registration fee)
- Late renewal fee: $100 (applied to renewals received after January 31)
Licensed in another province
0 of 4 done
- 4 steps without a listed fee
- Annual fees: $450 (Current NLCD registration fee), $100 (applied to renewals received after January 31)
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The applicant contacts the College before resigning from their current regulatory body.
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“Contact NLCD before resigning from your current regulatory body,”
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The applicant completes and submits the application package with required documents and the fee, and the College verifies their registration status with current and possibly prior regulatory bodies.
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“Complete NLCD application package and submit, along with any required documentation and fee (NLCD will verify your registration/membership status with the current, and possibly prior, regulatory bodies),”
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After meeting the registration requirements and providing a completed Labour Mobility Registration Verification Form from their current regulatory body, the applicant is issued active registration.
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“Upon meeting the NLCD registration requirements and receiving a completed Labour Mobility Registration Verification Form from your current Regulatory Body, you will be issued active registration with NLCD,”
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The applicant receives an orientation package along with proof of registration and an official tax receipt.
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“An orientation package will be forwarded to you, along with your proof or registration and official tax receipt.”
nlcd.ca/hrf_faq/what-if-i-am-a-dietitian-from-another-province-movi...
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dietitians
4 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Annual fees Paid every year, so not part of the one-time total.
- Registration renewal fee: $450 (Current NLCD registration fee)
- Late renewal fee: $100 (applied to renewals received after January 31)
Trained outside Canada
0 of 2 done
- 2 steps without a listed fee
- Annual fees: $450 (Current NLCD registration fee), $100 (applied to renewals received after January 31)
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The applicant contacts the registrar to learn more about the assessment process.
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“There are several steps in the process for registering with the NLCD if you are from another country. Please contact the registrar to learn more about the assessment process.”
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The College assesses the applicant's academic and practical training as part of the registration process.
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“If you have been trained as a dietitian outside of Canada, the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dietitians (NLCD) will require an assessment of your academic and practical training.”
nlcd.ca/registration-for-internationally-educated-dietitians
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dietitians
2 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Annual fees Paid every year, so not part of the one-time total.
- Registration renewal fee: $450 (Current NLCD registration fee)
- Late renewal fee: $100 (applied to renewals received after January 31)
Other listed fees
The regulator lists these without tying them to one step, so they are not in the route totals above. Check which apply to you.
- CDRE fee: $49,990
Requirements
Education
Applicants must prove they have a bachelor's or equivalent degree from an approved institution, or such a degree plus additional post-secondary courses satisfactory to the College.
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“a bachelor’s or equivalent degree from an education institution whose course content is approved by the College (NLCD accepts dietetic programs accredited by Dietitians of Canada(DC)), or”
nlcd.ca/registration-requirements
Experience
Applicants must prove they completed a College-approved dietetic internship, or hold a master's degree in foods, nutrition or institution administration plus one year of acceptable experience in the study or practice of nutrition or dietetics or allied subjects.
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“a master’s degree in the study of foods or nutrition or institution administration and one year’s experience in the study or practice of nutrition or dietetics or allied subjects which is acceptable to the College”
nlcd.ca/registration-requirements
Police check
Applicants must provide a certificate of conduct and vulnerable sector check dated no more than three months before the application.
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“certificate of conduct and vulnerable sector check (dated no more than three months prior to application)”
nlcd.ca/registration-requirements
Insurance
Applicants must prove they have obtained professional liability insurance coverage in a form and amount satisfactory to the College.
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“proof that he or she has obtained professional liability insurance coverage in a form and amount satisfactory to the College; and”
nlcd.ca/registration-requirements
Good character
Applicants must provide evidence satisfactory to the College of good character and professional reputation.
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“evidence satisfactory to the College as to good character and professional reputation;”
nlcd.ca/registration-requirements
Other
Applicants must prove they have successfully completed a registration examination based on the College's professional competency requirements.
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“proof that he or she has successfully completed a registration examination based upon the professional competency requirements that the College may establish (NLCD administers the Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination).”
nlcd.ca/registration-requirementsApplicants must pay the fee set by the College with their application.
Already licensed in another province?
Direct transfer
A dietitian registered in another Canadian province is issued active registration with NLCD once they meet the registration requirements and the College receives a completed Labour Mobility Registration Verification Form from their current regulatory body, with no retake of the entry-to-practice exam or competence assessment mentioned. Source
“Upon meeting the NLCD registration requirements and receiving a completed Labour Mobility Registration Verification Form from your current Regulatory Body, you will be issued active registration with NLCD,”
nlcd.ca/hrf_faq/what-if-i-am-a-dietitian-from-another-province-movi...
Contact NLCD first
Source
“Contact NLCD before resigning from your current regulatory body,”
nlcd.ca/hrf_faq/what-if-i-am-a-dietitian-from-another-province-movi...Submit application package
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“Complete NLCD application package and submit, along with any required documentation and fee (NLCD will verify your registration/membership status with the current, and possibly prior, regulatory bodies),”
nlcd.ca/hrf_faq/what-if-i-am-a-dietitian-from-another-province-movi...Receive active registration
Source
“Upon meeting the NLCD registration requirements and receiving a completed Labour Mobility Registration Verification Form from your current Regulatory Body, you will be issued active registration with NLCD,”
nlcd.ca/hrf_faq/what-if-i-am-a-dietitian-from-another-province-movi...
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dietitians
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dietitians
Exams
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Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination (CDRE)
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dietitians
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dietitians
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dietitians
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $25.00 | $40.00 | $46.00 | Undetermined |
| Canada | $22.53 | $41.63 | $50.00 | — |
Wages by region and job outlook in Newfoundland and Labrador
Dietitians in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Licence required
- Alberta Licence required
- Saskatchewan Licence required
- Manitoba Licence required
- Ontario Licence required
- Quebec Licence required
- New Brunswick Licence required
- Nova Scotia Licence required
- Prince Edward Island Licence required
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Sources checked
- Registration for Dietitians Moving Within Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dietitians nlcd.ca/registration-for-dietitians-transferring-within-canada · fetched October 10, 2026
- Registration for Canadian-Trained Applicants – Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dietitians nlcd.ca/registration-for-canadian-trained-applicants · fetched October 10, 2026
- What if I am a Dietitian from another province moving to Newfoundland and Labrador? – Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dietitians nlcd.ca/hrf_faq/what-if-i-am-a-dietitian-from-another-province-movi... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Registration for Internationally Educated Dietitians – Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dietitians nlcd.ca/registration-for-internationally-educated-dietitians · fetched October 10, 2026
- Registration Information – Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dietitians nlcd.ca/registration-requirements · fetched October 10, 2026
- Registration Requirements – Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dietitians nlcd.ca/registration · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a dietitian in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Yes. Registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dietitians is required to practise in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Which exams are required?
Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination (CDRE).
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