SCD Standards for Safe, Competent, Ethical Conduct

The Saskatchewan College of Dietitian’s expectations for safe, competent and ethical dietetic practice by its members are summarized in the SCD Jurisprudence Workbook and established in the following:

The Integrated Competencies for Dietetic Education and Practice (v3.0) (English/French) define the knowledge and skills of Dietitians at entry to practice  and the Dietetic Competencies for Dysphagia Assessment and Treatment  articulate the competencies for work in this specific area of practice. The SCD Continuing Competence Workbook outlines the ongoing expectations and commitment of members to lifelong learning.

The Standards of Practice describe the expected behaviour of members of the dietetic profession in Saskatchewan.  SCD has developed guidelines on the following topics provide further guidance for members: consent, documentation, MAID, self-employed Dietitians, marketing and advertising, social media, virtual dietetic practice.

The Joint Statement from the Saskatchewan Dietitians Association (predecessor to the Saskatchewan College of Dietitians), Dietitians of Canada and the College of Pharmacy Professionals deals specific with Retail Nutrition Products (foods, dietary supplements, natural health products) .

The Code of Ethics reflects the professional conduct Registered Dietitians are expected to uphold in their practice of dietetics. The Where’s the Line?  resource discusses professional boundaries.

The Scope of Practice Statement describes the activities that dietitians are educated and competent to perform at entry to practice.  The Decision Tool for New Aspects of Dietetic Practice is intended as a framework to help guide decision making on whether or not it is appropriate for dietitians to take on new aspects of practice (ie. tasks, roles).