INTEGRATED COMPETENCIES FOR DIETETIC EDUCATION AND PRACTICE (ICDEP) - Version 3.0 - Revised 2020

Sep 18, 2026

Integrated Competencies for Dietetic Education and Practice (ICDEP) defines and supports the dietetic entry-to-practice framework in Canada. It explains the Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice’s role in aligning education, practice, and regulatory priorities through ongoing maintenance of integrated competencies and dietetic accreditation standards. The publication records copyright and usage permissions, provides versioning and revision dates, and includes acknowledgements to ICDEP working group members and expert consultants who contributed to the development and revision work. It also notes that content remains applicable for Canadian dietetic entry to practice.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages38

Reading Time1 h 36 min

AccessFree to download

Foreword

Core purpose and vision

Key activities

Acknowledgements

Volunteers

Expert consultant

INTEGRATED COMPETENCIES FOR DIETETIC EDUCATION AND PRACTICE (ICDEP) The Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP) ceased operations on October 31, 2024. Materials previously copyrighted to PDEP are owned by the Alliance of Canadian Dietetic Regulatory Bodies, Canadian Academic and Practicum Programs in Human Nutrition and Dietitians of Canada. Requests to use PDEP material should be directed to the Canadian Dietetic Intellectual Property Records Council (CDIPRC) [at CDIPRC.dietetics@gmail.com](at CDIPRC.dietetics@gmail.com) Content of this document is unchanged and remains applicable to dietetic entry to practice in Canada. Version 3.0 (2020) July 15, 2020 (Revised August 4, 2020) INTEGRATED COMPETENCIES FOR DIETETIC EDUCATION AND PRACTICE (ICDEP) © 2020 Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP), a joint venture of the Alliance of Canadian Regulatory Bodies, Dietitians of Canada and Canadian academic and practicum dietetic education programs. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of PDEP or as permitted by copyright law. For permission requests, contact: [secretariat@pdep.ca](secretariat@pdep.ca). i INTEGRATED COMPETENCIES FOR DIETETIC EDUCATION AND PRACTICE (ICDEP)– VERSION 3.0 (2020) I FOREWORD The Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP) is an unincorporated, collaborative interorganizational network formed to create opportunities where the Partners’ goals and achievements intersect. It undertakes projects in areas of common interest to benefit the safety and quality of dietetic services and the advancement of the dietetic profession in Canada. The partners represent three sectors: Dietitians of Canada (DC) representing the profession; The Alliance of Canadian Dietetic Regulatory Bodies (the Alliance) representing the 10 provincial dietetic regulatory bodies; and the dietetic academic and practical education programs in Canada. PDEP’s core purpose is to bring the dietetics profession, education and regulatory sectors together to work on priority issues to advance education and practice where their mandates intersect. PDEP’s vision is synergy that enables excellence in dietetic education and practice. In carrying out its Core Purpose in pursuit of its Vision, PDEP: a. Creates a Common Vision for the education and the practice of dietitians to inform future joint initiatives; b. Develops, monitors and maintains the currency of the Integrated Competencies for Dietetic Education and Practice; c. Develops, monitors and implements the Accreditation Standards of dietetic education (academic and practical training programs) through collaborative structures and processes; and d. Maintains effective and efficient Partnership operations. For further information about PDEP’s [activities visit](activities visit www.pdep.ca)[ ](activities visit www.pdep.ca)[www.pdep.ca](activities visit www.pdep.ca). ii INTEGRATED COMPETENCIES FOR DIETETIC EDUCATION AND PRACTICE (ICDEP)– VERSION 3.0 (2020) II ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The PDEP Steering Committee would like to extend their gratitude to the members of the ICDEP Working Group for undertaking this extensive and important project over the past three years. Volunteers • Doris E. Gillis, PhD, PDt, Senior Research Professor, Department of Human Nutrition, St. Francis Xavier University (Nova Scotia) • Bryna Shatenstein, PhD, PDt, Retired Full Professor, Département de nutrition, Université de Montréal, and Researcher, Centre de recherche, Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal (Québec) • Jaki Thornhill, MHA, RD, Professional Practice Leader, Providence Health Care (British Columbia) • Helen Toews, MSc, RD, Dietetic Education Coordinator Hamilton Health Sciences in collaboration with the School of

FAQs

What does ICDEP cover for Canada’s dietetic entry-to-practice process?

ICDEP addresses integrated competencies used to guide dietetic entry to practice in Canada and how they are maintained over time. It focuses on the intersection of dietetics education, practice, and regulation.

Who owns and manages the materials previously copyrighted to PDEP?

Materials previously copyrighted to PDEP are owned by the Alliance of Canadian Dietetic Regulatory Bodies, Canadian Academic and Practicum Programs in Human Nutrition, and Dietitians of Canada. Requests to use PDEP material are directed to the Canadian Dietetic Intellectual Property Records Council (CDIPRC).

What is included in the acknowledgements section?

The acknowledgements recognize ICDEP Working Group members, listed volunteers and an expert consultant, and thank additional contributors to the revision process including councils, regulatory bodies, and dietitians and educators from across Canada.

Sep 18, 2026

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