Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination

The Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination (CDRE) is a national examination developed and administered by the Alliance of Canadian Dietetic Regulatory Bodies (Alliance). The CDRE is a requirement for registration in all provinces except Quebec. 

The CDRE is not an exit exam from an internship or practical training program. It is designed to confirm competence to practice dietetics. This means that your practice-based knowledge and your ability to employ critical thinking by analyzing, interpreting and applying knowledge are at the level of minimal competence and that you are safe to practice. 

You must have Temporary Membership with the NBAD as a Registered Dietitian (Candidate) to write the CDRE. 

The exam is bilingual so all candidates will be able to toggle (navigate) between the French and English versions of the exam. The duration of the exam is four hours.

Number of Attempts of the CDRE

Please be advised that normally, a candidate must successfully complete the examination within four years of being eligible to write the examination. The candidate may attempt the exam no more than three times. Mandatory upgrading is required after the second failure. 

Exam Dates and Fees

The CDRE is administered twice a year in November and May. The exam is an online proctored exam.  

Upcoming dates: 

  • May 16-17, 2024 
  • November 7-8, 2024 

CDRE fees: $600.00  

Pay your fees: You will pay your CDRE fees with credit card through the NBAD online platform. Once your online application is submitted and the NBAD has received all required documents, you will receive an email with payment information. 

Your CDRE application is not complete until payment is made.   All fees paid to the NBAD are nonrefundable.  

Preparation Guide and Accommodations

The exam preparation guide includes applications for testing accommodations. If you require accommodations, you must include the related forms with your application.

  • Appendix D: Candidate Application for Testing Accommodations
  • Appendix E: Candidate Application for Testing Accommodations Mental or Physical Disability-Related Needs Form
  • Appendix F: Candidate Application for Religious Accommodations.

Review the CDRE Preparation Guide

Apply for the CDRE

Please complete the following form to submit your online CDRE application. Your application will not be finalized until all documents are received and payment is made. 

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Proof of ID is required at the time of your exam. The name and address on this application form must correspond to your government issued ID.
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Questions about the CDRE?

Contact us at registrar@adnb-nbad.com or (506) 386-5903. If required, please contact us via phone or email to arrange a meeting.