Learning Plan FAQ
Program Requirements
Can I still meet my CC requirements by taking one university course or successfully completing my CDE re-certification?
No. You will need to complete activities to meet each of your learning goals. For clarity, you will need different learning activities for each of your learning plans.
I am currently on leave. How can I complete the self-assessment and set professional learning goals?
Your professional learning should focus on your return to practice, whether you plan to return to your previous area of practice or move to a new area of practice.
I do not work in a traditional dietitian role. Does my professional learning still need to focus on topics related to nutrition care?
Your professional learning can focus on broad competencies related to dietetic practice such as communication, collaboration, and leadership.
Can I use the same goals for each of my learning plans?
No, you must have different goals for each of your learning plans.
Can I carry forward my learning goals?
No. Goals should only be carried over if not achieved. Dietitians should not have the same goals year after year.
I usually leave my goals very broad and wait to see what comes up during the year. Can I still do this?
Your goal should focus on a specific area or aspect of your practice. This will enable you to determine if you have met your learning goal, if your goal needs to be refined or if you need additional learning to achieve your goal. Keep in mind that your goals can be revised throughout the year if learning needs change.
Why do I need to understand jurisprudence?
Dietitians must understand the laws and standards that relate to their practice. Increased awareness will help dietitians to practise within the boundaries of the law and ultimately lead to greater client safety.
Learning Activities
How do I know how much learning is required for each goal?
It is up to each dietitian to determine if their learning goals has been met. The College recommends a minimum of three (3) activities for each learning plan unless a single activity involved significant learning such as preparation for the Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) examination or a university level course. For clarity, a single webinar or presentation is unlikely to meet a professional learning goal. Dietitians are encouraged to choose different types of activities to include in each learning plan.
Why doesn't the College allocate a specific number of points to each learning goal?
it is the responsibility of each dietitian to determine if their learning goal has been met. Research does not support improved outcomes with a pre-determined number of hours of learning.
Can I still claim activities such as the AGM, jurisprudence module or committee experience?
These activities would be included only if completed to meet a learning goal. It is not necessary to report all your learning activities, only those activities that relate to your learning goals.
Has the requirements for activities to be at a professional level and related to the practice of dietetics been removed?
Learning activities must be geared to a professional audience, rather than a public audience. For example, Food Handler/Safe Food Handling courses are geared to a public audience and are unlikely to involve new learning for a dietitian. Learning goals and activities must be related to dietetic practice. It is the responsibility of the dietitian to choose professional learning activity that meet their goals.
Do we have a two-year window to claim activities?
Yes, activities completed within 2 years of the CC deadline can be used towards your learning plan. Keep in mind that you will only include activities that relate to your current learning goals.
Supporting Documentation
Do I need supporting documentation for every activity?
Yes.
What do I do if I do not have supporting documentation for each learning activity?
If you do not have supporting documentation, you must remove the activity from your learning plan.
Why can't I upload my supporting documentation?
You will not be able to upload supporting documentation unless you are selected for audit. If you are selected for audit, you will be notified by email after February 1 and provided with instructions for uploading supporting documentation.
I have already uploaded supporting documentation and now I cannot see it. How can I access these documents?
Supporting documents that were previously uploaded will no longer be displayed in your learning plan. If you are selected for audit, and do not have your supporting documents saved on your computer, please contact the College.
Continuing Competence Program Online Platform
Will I receive email confirmation that my CC submission has been received by the College?
No, you will not receive email confirmation. Once your CC has been successfully submitted, a green box with the confirmation message will appear in the top right of your screen. Any errors will be displayed in a yellow box.
Can I make any changes to my CC submission, after it has been submitted?
Yes, changes can be made until the deadline date of January 31. Click “edit” at the bottom of the learning plan page, to make changes.
I have been asked to participate on a committee work. Can I use this one for my goals?
Learning goals enhance knowledge and skills (competence) in a specific aspect of your practice. Goals should not relate to fulfilling job-related tasks, rather should focus on something you plan to learn about. For example, participating on a committee and organizing files are job related tasks.