The portal is now open for your SDA 2023/24 licence renewals.  If you need to do changes to your learning plan, change your name or will be resigning as of March 31, 2023, please contact the Registrar at registrar@saskdietitians.org.

2023/24 SDA Licence Renewal instructions here.

2023/24 SDA Continuing Competence Program Workbook here.

The supply of infant formula in Canada is currently limited. An important infant formula manufacturing facility in the United States closed for several months following a product recall in February 2022. This facility produced several popular products that accounted for a significant portion of the Canadian infant formula market. Although the facility reopened in July 2022, it has not yet returned to its normal production capacity. This has increased the demand for infant formulas produced by other manufacturers.

The situation was critical during the summer of 2022 for specialized infant formula, including formula for babies with allergies. Health Canada mitigated the shortage by facilitating the importation of formula from other countries and recommending that specialized formulas be ordered through a pharmacist to make sure they were available for babies who needed them for medical reasons. The shortage of hypoallergenic formulas has now largely subsided and is replaced by a limited, but stable supply.

Similac® Advance® in 352-g can is now temporarily being imported in Canada with its U.S. label under the Interim policy to mitigate shortages.  This product is intended to be stocked on shelves for ease of accessibility for the families, with no need for special order through a pharmacist.  More info on importation of US Similac Advance here.

For regular infant formulas, the total supply remains sufficient to feed all Canadian babies. There are however fewer products and formats available, as manufacturers work to compensate for an increased demand for their products. In particular, the lower cost options, such as store brand powdered formulas, have often been out of stock since the fall of 2022. Although comparable products from other brands continue to be available, these may be more expensive, and this can be challenging for families who are also facing other pressures.

Access Health Canada Fact Sheet here and resources for families about formulas for infants with food allergies here.  The Saskatchewan government has also issued a statement about the specialized infant formula shortage.  Access their statement here.

The above mentioned resources and support material for professionals can also be accessed at Med Sask (filed under F for formula) and the Canadian Pharmacist Association.

Dietitian expertise is available to help navigate feeding challenges and formula selection. If you are unsure how to refer to or connect with a dietitian in your area please contact Jacqui Hodge at 306-766-8637 or Jacqui.hodge@saskhealthauthority.ca

 

Speak to a Registered Dietitian at Eat Well Saskatchewan for free about your nutrition related questions.  Call 1-833-966-5541 or email: eatwell@usask.ca

Are you a school looking for nutrition resources? Check out the curriculum support materials  (Health Grades 1-8, Phys Ed 6-7, Phys Ed 20-30, Health Sciences 20)  developed by the Public Health Nutritionists of Saskatchewan Working Group resources here.  French translations in progress.

 

Looking for inspiration for your learning goals?  Check out the SMART goal video below. Don’t forget to use a learning log to track your CCP activities.  Two examples- here and here.

In 2018 SDA celebrates 60 years as a regulated profession in Saskatchewan.  Read about our history and the history of dietetics in Saskatchewan here.

Use our directory to  find a dietitian in your area.  The list is organized by the former regional health authority names and identifies if you can self-refer or need a referral from a physician or other health care provider.  The list also includes contact information for dietitians in private practice who offer fee for service.

For more information on accessing private practice dietitians, including their specific areas of interest and links to their websites, click here.

Looking for a dietitian as a guest speaker for your conference or event?  Check out our speakers bureau here.

There are usually two testing windows per year for the Canadian Dietetic Registration Exam:

May 2022 testing window: May 17/18                        Nov 2022 testing window: Nov. 3/4

To apply for the CDRE or to obtain more information, please contact the Registrar.  CDRE Prep Guide can be found here and Computer Based Testing (CBT) Demo Guide here.

The regulatory bodies for the health professions in Saskatchewan have developed a resource for the public to help guide them when raising a concern about a regulated health professional in Saskatchewan.  Click here to view a pdf version of this resource.

If you have a concern about a registered dietitian, please contact the Registrar or click here to find more information on how to raise your conern.