Dietetic Intern & CDRE


Registration for Dietetic Interns
 
As per Section 19 of Regulated Health Professions Act Dietitian Regulations, Dietetic Interns completing practicum on Prince Edward Island are required to be registered with CDPEI. To register as a ‘dietetic intern’, submit the following:

  • Completed Dietetic Intern Application Form
  • Confirmed enrollment or completion of an accredited bachelor's degree specializing in dietetics or human nutrition or equivalent.

Please contact the Registrar for more information.


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Canadian Dietetic Registration Exam

The Canadian Dietetic Registration Exam (CDRE) is a national examination developed and administered by the Alliance of Canadian Dietetic Regulatory Bodies. The CDRE is a requirement for registration in all provinces except Quebec.

The CDRE is a one day multiple choice examination designed to test practice-based knowledge, application, and critical thinking skills required to competently and safely practice dietetics. The CDRE is administered in May and November each year at designated sites across Canada.

Candidates must apply to write the exam by completing the College of Dietitians of Prince Edward Island registration for temporary membership. See Canadian-Trained Applicants for more information. 

Registration Deadlines
The deadlines for applying to write the exam are May 1st for the May exam and September 1 for the November exam. 

CDRE Accomodations 
 A candidate who has a disability, a temporary disability or special condition that warrants accommodation may request accommodations to take the examination. The candidate is responsible for submitting a written request for accommodation to the provincial dietetic regulatory body for consideration by the Alliance of Canadian Dietetic Regulatory Bodies (the Alliance), no later than the deadline.
The written request must include the information contained within the required forms:
i) Completion of Form A: Candidate Application for Testing Accommodation (Appendix F) by the candidate;
AND
ii) Completion of Form B: Candidate Application for Testing Accommodation-Mental of Physical Disability Related Needs Form (Appendix G) by the candidate’s health care provider;
OR
iii) Completion of Form C: Candidate Application for religious Accommodation (Appendix H) by the candidate. The decision to approve or deny an accommodation request will be made by the Alliance. For more information on the accommodation policy and the required information and forms for the request, please review the CDRE Preparation Guide or contact the Registrar.    

A CDRE Preparation Guide is provided to all exam candidates. The Guide includes policies regarding the exam, sample exam questions, and a reference list To view the Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination (CDRE) Preparation Guide select your desired language: