Diploma in Dietetic Education & Practical Training
The is a one-year professional, post-graduate program for those with an honors degree in Nutrition & Dietetics from a university program accredited by in Canada (or the U.S. equivalent, an ACEND® – accredited program).
The Diploma is accredited under and will prepare you to write the and if successful, become a dietitian in Canada. For more information on becoming a Registered Dietitian in Canada, please visit these websites: , and .
This innovative program combines the rich learning experiences of academic courses with extensive hands-on practical training to prepare you for a potential career as a Registered Dietitian.
Placements are located throughout Ontario or you can select or to complete a majority of your practical training. A description of LHSC’s Dietetic Practicum can be found on the LHSC’s Clinical Nutrition .
澳门六合彩开奖预测 DDEPT & MScFN Program Information & Application Process Webinar
Monday November 4, 2024
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
The recording of this webinar can be accessed here:
澳门六合彩开奖预测 Dietetic Practicum Graduates Panel
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
7pm-8pm
Drop-in Q&A Sessions with Dietetic Education Coordinators – All Are Welcome!
| Dates/Times | Location On Campus | Zoom Option |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024 12 – 1 pm |
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| Friday Nov 29, 2024 12 – 1 pm |
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| Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024 4pm – 5 pm |
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Program Structure
The DDEPT is an intensive full-time one-year program that begins annually in September.
Students complete three online courses and 40 weeks of practicum.
The practicum involves hands-on experiential learning for 35-40 hours per week in a variety of dietetic practice settings (population health promotion, food provision and nutrition care). Students may indicate their preferred geographical region for the practicum during the application.
Accredited Practicum
You will participate in shaping your practicum schedule through regular meetings with your Dietetic Education Coordinator, who ensures the placement schedule will meet dietetic competencies (which are required for professional registration). Through the practical training placements, you will develop competencies in the following areas:
- Nutrition Care
- Population Health Promotion
- Management & Leadership
- Research
- Professionalism & Ethics
- Communication & Collaboration
In this program, you will experience rich and dynamic practicum placements in settings such as community health centres, family health teams, food industry, hospitals, long-term care homes and public health units.
Courses
- Dietetic Simulation and Regulatory, Legal & Ethical Issues in Dietetics: Foods and Nutrition 4901Y/4902Y
- Course Outline 4901/4902Y (coming soon)
- Practice-Based Dietetic Research: Foods and Nutrition 4903Y
- Course Outline 4903Y (coming soon)
- Practicum: Foods and Nutrition 4904Y
- Course Outline 4904Y (coming soon)
Research
Based on interest areas, you will be matched with a Registered Dietitian for a practice-based project or with a Faculty Research Supervisor to contribute to ongoing research projects. You will contribute to improving dietetic practice, adding to the body of knowledge in dietetics, while also strengthening your research skills.
You will have the opportunity to contribute research findings to the profession and strengthen your research skills.
Tuition, Fees and Funding
Please note these fees are representative of the 2023 - 2024 year.
Fees are subject to change each year.
| Summer Tuition | Summer Ancillary Fees | Placement Fees | Fall/Winter Tuition | Fall/Winter Ancillary Fees | Total | |
| Ontario Students | $1,815.00 | $55.95 | $4,000.00 | $6,050.00 | $934.95 | $12,855.90 |
| Out-of-Province Students | $2,000.70 | $55.95 | $4,000.00 | $6,669.00 | $934.95 | $13,660.60 |
| International Students | $11,313.60 | $55.95 | $4,000.00 | $37,712.00 | $934.95 | $54,016.50 |
ID Card in the amount of $35.00 is billed to new students.
UHIP in the amount of $756.00 is billed to international students.
Students are also advised to consider other costs such as accommodations/moving, food, parking, gas, car maintenance, immunizations, accident and liability insurance, phone, and professional attire.
Additional Funding:
OSAP: For more information about OSAP eligibility, visit .
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