Committees
Statutory Committees
The following committees are required according to The Registered Dietitians Act to ensure the quality of dietetic practice for all Manitobans.
Board of Assessors
- Considers applicants for registration, including Internationally Educated Dietitians, to determine if applicants are eligible to practice dietetics in the province of Manitoba
- Reviews and makes recommendations to the Council on matters pertaining to dietetic education programs
Complaints Committee
- Reviews written complaints sent to the College of Dietitians of Manitoba (the College) regarding the conduct of members and/or former members.
- Meets as often as required to determine whether to investigate the complaint and decide the most appropriate course of action.
- Refers the matter of the complaint or conduct of the member to an Inquiry Committee
Inquiry Committee
- Selects panels of Inquiry Committee members to hold hearings and make disciplinary decisions about the conduct of investigated members
Non-Statutory Committees
Council establishes these committees to help the College perform its activities. The Registered Dietitians Act does not mandate them.
Professional Standards Committee
- Reviews and makes recommendations to Council on standards of practice to enhance the quality of practice and reduce incompetent, impaired or unethical practice among Registered Dietitians
- Reviews and make recommendations on the development of practice directions
- Provides feedback on scope of practice issues
Governance Committee
- Recruits nominees for the Council and prepares a slate for the upcoming College year
- Reviews and updates Governance policies of the College
Continuing Competence Committee
- Provides support to the Continuing Competence Program for all practising Dietitians in Manitoba
- Participates in monitoring the Continuing Competence Program through audit procedures