Dietitians Association of New Brunswick

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.

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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:

November 7-8, 2024
May 22-23, 2025
November 6-7, 2025

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 CDRE Preparation Guide is the only guide that has been approved for the Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination.

It is important to note that no other CDRE preparation guide or courses have been authorized, endorsed nor approved by the NBAD or the Alliance of the Canadian Dietetic Regulatory Bodies. Completion of a preparation course is at your own discretion and examination outcomes cannot be assured.

The exam CDRE 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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Personal Information

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.

Name*

First Last

As indicated on your government issued ID.

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

As indicated on your government issued ID.

Home Phone Number

Cell Phone Number

Preferred Email Address Correspondence with Exam Company*

Please provide an email address that is different than your institutional email.

Date of Birth

CDRE Candidate Declaration to Maintain Confidentiality

The Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination is protected by copyright. All questions are confidential and the property of the Alliance of Canadian Dietetic Regulatory Bodies.

Candidates taking the Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination are prohibited from divulging the content and must not, under any circumstances, share examination information with any person at any time.

Any disclosure or discussion of examination content is prohibited. Candidates who disclose examination content prior to, or at any time following the examination, will be subject to penalty.

Candidates will be observed throughout the examination and contravention of examination protocol (cheating) will result in immediate disqualification and removal from the examination. Each candidate is responsible for protecting the integrity of his or her answers.

If cheating is detected at any time before, during, or after the examination, those involved will be disqualified.

My signature on the application form constitutes my acknowledgement that I have read and understood the above regarding disclosure of examination content and cheating, and that I agree to abide with the provisions contained in it.

Electronic Signature*

Date

Please note: In compliance with Canadian Standards Association’s Model Code for the Protection of Personal Information, NBAD wishes to advise candidates of the CDRE that your name and contact information will be sent to Assessment Strategies Inc., the exam developer and to Pearson VUE the company that provides exam writing centers for the CDRE. This information will be collected, used and disclosed according to their privacy policies. Your personal information is subject to U.S. laws, including the USA Patriot Act.

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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.

Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination