Dietetics Act, 1991, S.O. 1991, c. 26

• Jurisdiction: Ontario

Dietetics Act, 1991

S.O. 1991, CHAPTER 26

Consolidation Period: From June 3, 2021 to the e-Laws currency date.

Last amendment: 2021, c. 25, Sched. 25, s. 13.

Definitions

1 In this Act,

“College” means the College of Dietitians of Ontario; (“Ordre”)

“Health Professions Procedural Code” means the Health Professions Procedural Code set out in Schedule 2 to the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991; (“Code des professions de la santé”)

“member” means a member of the College; (“membre”)

“profession” means the profession of dietetics; (“profession”)

“this Act” includes the Health Professions Procedural Code. (“la présente loi”) 1991, c. 26, s. 1.

Health Professions Procedural Code

2 (1) The Health Professions Procedural Code shall be deemed to be part of this Act. 1991, c. 26, s. 2 (1).

Terms in Code

(2) In the Health Professions Procedural Code as it applies in respect of this Act,

“College” means the College of Dietitians of Ontario; (“Ordre”)

“health profession Act” means this Act; (“loi sur une profession de la santé”)

“profession” means the profession of dietetics; (“profession”)

“regulations” means the regulations under this Act. (“règlements”) 1991, c. 26, s. 2 (2).

Definitions in Code

(3) Definitions in the Health Professions Procedural Code apply with necessary modifications to terms in this Act. 1991, c. 26, s. 2 (3).

Scope of practice

3 The practice of dietetics is the assessment of nutrition and nutritional conditions and the treatment and prevention of nutrition related disorders by nutritional means. 1991, c. 26, s. 3.

Authorized act

3.1 In the course of engaging in the practice of dietetics, a member is authorized, subject to the terms, conditions and limitations imposed on his or her certificate of registration, to take blood samples by skin pricking for the purpose of monitoring capillary blood readings. 2009, c. 26, s. 7.

Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y)

2009, c. 26, s. 7 - 15/12/2009

College established

4 The College is established under the name College of Dietitians of Ontario in English and Ordre des diététistes de l’Ontario in French. 1991, c. 26, s. 4.

Council

5 (1) The Council shall be composed of,

(a) at least six and no more than nine persons who are members elected in accordance with the by-laws;

(b) at least five and no more than eight persons appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council who are not,

(i) members,

(ii) members of a College as defined in the Regulated...