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.

Once registered, please see the Dietetic Intern Welcome Letter for more information.

Please contact the Deputy 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. 

Spring 2025 CDRE important dates:
  • March 14: Deadline for accommodation requests
  • April 15: Deadline to apply to CDPEI for May 2025 CDRE 
  • May 22 & 23: CDRE exam dates 

Fall CDRE deadlines:
  • October 1st: Deadline to apply for CDPEI 
  • September 1st for November CDRE 

CDRE Fee: $600

A CDRE Preparation Guide
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:


The Alliance of Canadian Dietetic Regulatory Bodies has also made a webinar available for candidates to view.

Webinar (English) https://youtu.be/IQbGtgL4dAk
Webinar (French) https://youtu.be/TQp7y_9RrcU



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.    


Request for Nullification of Exam
Candidates who become ill during their examination, and who feel that their capacity was significantly impaired by their health status, may submit a request for nullification. Please see Preparation Guide (link above) for more information and form.