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Explore our diverse membership options designed to suit every stage of your career in dietetics. Whether you are a student just starting out, a seasoned professional, or transitioning into retirement, Dietitians of Canada has a membership option tailored to your needs.

Belonging to the DC community provides you with countless benefits including discounted professional liability insurance (free for practicum students), access to discounted courses and learning on demand, and opportunities to join member networks, community groups devoted to specialized areas of interest and practice. 

These fees (plus provincial taxes) are in effect for the July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 membership year. 

Please note: There are no prorated fees for purchases throughout the year. 

 Choose your Membership Category

 Annual fee

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 Full-time member (one time payment; annual term)

 $395
  • For dietitians registered with a Canadian dietetics regulatory body
  • Must have an undergraduate baccalaureate or graduate degree in food and nutrition, food science or nutrition science from a Canadian University (Masters or PhD)
  • Or, dietitians who have received training and licensing outside of Canada- NDA requiring completion of a 4-year University degree in dietetics, eligible to write the Canadian dietetics regulatory exam, pursuing additional Canadian education/experience to become eligible to write the exam
 Part-Time member

 $228
  •  For dietitians currently employed less than 20 hours per week
 Parental/Sick/Caregiving Leave

 $228
  • For Full-Time members who will be or plans to be, on maternity/paternity/caregiving leave for at least 4 consecutive months of the current/upcoming membership year. 
 New Graduate  $200
  • For newly licensed dietitians with a Canadian dietetics regulatory body (eligible in the first year of practice or portion thereof)
 Retired  $160
  • Permanently retired from work and aged 55 years or over; or permanently retired from work and no longer able to work due to a medical condition
 Student  $50
  • Enrolled in a 4-year undergraduate program in dietetics, food science, or nutrition science in a Canadian university
  • Enrolled in a full-time post-graduate degree program in food and at a Canadian University (not yet eligible to be an dietitian)
  • Completing a dietetic internship or practicum program

Payment Options

Members can pay in full on an annual basis (July 1- June 30) at any time beginning on June 9, 2025. Please review our Payment Policy here.

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