For Dietitians
Renewal
Licence renewal for 2026/2027
The CHCPBC Bylaws were amended to align renewal cycles for licensing, certification, and health profession corporations to a deadline of March 31, across all nine professions regulated by the College, starting in 2026. The amendments were approved by the CHCPBC Board following public consultation.
Licence renewal for 2026/2027 will open February 18, 2026 in the Licensee Portal for dietetics. March 31, 2026 is the renewal deadline.
Information on fees can be found in the Fee Schedule (PDF) of the CHCPBC Bylaws.
More information about licence renewal for 2026/2027 will be posted on the CHCPBC website.
Non-Practising Registration Class to be Discontinued in 2026
Why?
The CHCPBC Bylaws that have been drafted to comply with the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) and will come into effect on April 1, 2026 remove the Non-Practising registration class. CHCPBC has just under 400 registrants in this class across eight of the nine professions we regulate.
This change is not required by the HPOA, but the Non-Practising class no longer serves its intended purpose. For many colleges this class allowed registrants to stay in touch with their college while they were temporarily away from practice: they could receive newsletters, which were sent by mail in those days, and other communications. The pathway back to full registration may also have been simpler in those days. Newsletters, and much more information, are now available on the College website. For many years, the pathway to return to full registration from Non-Practising has been virtually the same as returning from “Former” (cancelled). In addition, removing the Non-Practising registration class provides a clearer message to the public that an individual is either licensed to practice or they are not.
When?
The class will be discontinued when the HPOA comes into effect on April 1, 2026. Because this coincides with the first day of the new registration year, Non-Practising registrants will not be able to renew as non-practising licensees during renewal in February/March 2026.
What are my options?
If you are currently a Non-Practising registrant, you have 3 options:
Option 1: Do nothing, and your registration will expire automatically on April 1, 2026. You may return to practice in BC at a later date by meeting the requirements in place at that time. Please refer to the draft HPOA Bylaws for Licensure, section 6-31 (PDF).
Option 2: Cancel your registration during renewal. You may return to practice in BC at a later date by meeting the requirements in place at that time. Please refer to the draft HPOA Bylaws for Licensure, section 6-31 (PDF).
- During the renewal period you will have the option to cancel your registration in the registrant portal.
Option 3: Apply for reinstatement to full/practising registration.
For option 3, there are three possible scenarios depending on how long you have been away from practice.
a. If you have been away from practice for less than 3 years
Steps and requirements to apply for reinstatement to full registration
- Submit a reinstatement application via your online portal.
- Pay the reinstatement application fee and registration fees.
- Authorize and pay for a Criminal Record Check (CRC).
- Complete the Jurisprudence Exam.
- Submit a notarized Statutory Declaration.
- Verification of Registration (if applicable).
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Timeline
Once all documentation is received: 7-10 Business days
Cost
Reinstatement fee: $112.00
Registration fee pro-rated after October 1: $400.00
CRC fee: $28 (if applicable)
b. If you have been away from practice for between 3 and 6 years
Steps and requirements to apply for reinstatement to full registration
- Submit reinstatement application via your online portal and pay fees.
- Write and successfully complete the Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination (CDRE).
- Complete the Jurisprudence Exam.
- Authorize and pay for a Criminal Record Check (CRC).
- Submit a notarized Statutory Declaration.
- Verification of Registration (if applicable).
Timeline
The timeline for reinstatement depends on the date the applicant submits their application. Sufficient time should be allowed to register and prepare for the CDRE. The exam is held twice a year, in May and November. For more information, please refer to the CDRE Activity/Timeline/Important Dates.
Cost
Reinstatement fee: $112
Registration fee pro-rated after October 1: $400
CDRE exam: $600 per attempt
CRC fee: $28
c. If you have been away from practice for more than 6 years
Steps and requirements
- Undergo assessment by the Registration Committee for currency in dietetic skills, knowledge, abilities, and judgment. This may include:
- Online case studies.
- Practical interview.
- Academic and/or practical training upgrading.
- Write and successfully complete the CDRE.
- Submit reinstatement application via your online portal and pay fees.
- Authorize and pay for a Criminal Record Check (CRC).
- Complete the Jurisprudence Exam.
- Submit a notarized Statutory Declaration.
- Verification of Registration (if applicable).
Timeline
6 months – 1 year. The timeline for reinstatement depends on the date the applicant submits their application. Applications must be reviewed by the registration committee as academic and/or practical training upgrading may be required. Sufficient time should be allowed to register and prepare for the CDRE. For more information, please refer to the CDRE Activity/Timeline/Important Dates.
Cost
Reinstatement fee: $112
Registration fee pro-rated after October 1: $400
CDRE exam: $600 per attempt
CRC fee: $28
In addition, there are costs for assessment/upgrading/training. These costs may vary.
Reinstatement
Non-practising registrants and former registrants looking to return to practice (reinstate) are able to do so. Requirements, as listed below, vary depending on the number of years since Full Registration with CHCPBC/CDBC was last held.
Within 3 years
- Create an online application and pay reinstatement application fee.
- Within your online application, authorize and pay for a criminal record check (CRC). This check will be done through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
- Provide evidence of successfully meeting the Continuing Competence Program (CCP) requirement for reinstatement. Refer to Q16 of the Registration Q&A and to the CCP Reinstatement Video.
- Complete the Jurisprudence exam.
- Submit a notarized Statutory Declaration.
- Apply for Restricted Activities (if required).
- Pay Registration Fees.
Between 3 and 6 years
- Create an online application and pay reinstatement application fee.
- Write and successfully complete the CDRE.
- Complete the Jurisprudence exam.
- Within your online application, authorize and pay for a criminal record check (CRC). This check will be done through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
- Submit a notarized Statutory Declaration.
- Apply for Restricted Activities (if required).
- Pay Registration Fees.
After 6 years
- Be assessed by the Registration Committee for currency in dietetic skills, knowledge, abilities and judgement. Including online case studies, practical interview, academic and/or practical training upgrading determined by the Registration Committee.
- Write and successfully complete the CDRE.
- Create an online application and pay reinstatement application fee.
- Within your online application, authorize and pay for a criminal record check (CRC). This check will be done through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
- Complete the Jurisprudence exam.
- Submit a notarized Statutory Declaration.
- Apply for Restricted Activities (if required).
Pay registration fees.
Restricted Activities
Restricted Activities are elements of the Dietitians’ scope of practice that present a significant risk of harm and are reserved to those professionals specifically qualified to perform them.
The Restricted Activities are:
- RA-A Design, compound or dispense therapeutic diets where nutrition is administered through enteral means.
- RA-B Design therapeutic diets where nutrition is administered through parenteral means.
- RA-C Administer a substance to a person by instillation through enteral means.