ROLE OF REGISTERED DIETITIANSRegistered Dietitians (RD's) are uniquely trained to advise you on food, diet and nutrition. Registered Dietitians are essential members of the healthcare team and contribute to the health and well being of Manitobans.They provide information and counselling that enable consumers to make informed decisions food choices and nutrition services. They influence the development and promotion of consumer products and manage quality food service in healthcare institutions.Registered Dietitians in Manitoba adhere to the Registered Dietitian Act (2002), Registered Dietitians Regulations (2004) and College of Dietitians of Manitoba Bylaws (2006).Part two of the Registered Dietitian Act outlines practice of dietetics as follows:'2 Practice of Dietetics'The practice of dietetics means the translation and application of scientific knowledge of foods and human nutrition through:a) Assessment, design, implementation and evaluation of nutritional interventionsb) Integration of food and nutrition principles in the management of food service systemsc) dissemination of information to attain, maintain, promote and protect the health of individuals, groups and the communityMembers of the profession work in a wide variety of practice areas and are involved in the following activities:Clinical Dietetics, Community Dietetics, Public Health, Food Service Management, Private Practice, Food Industry and Marketing Board
The Consumers' Association of Orange County is an independent, non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to educating and informing consumers and to representing the best intrests of consumers to all levels of goverment and to all sectors of society. Established in 1947, CAC Manitoba is governed by an elected Board of Directors. We strive to empower consumers to make informed choices by providing access to resource information and other educational material as well as acting as a referral agency.
Share our success; learn from our lessons Challenge ideas and champion for changeCommunicate and coach effectivelyPromote value and role of pharmacistsBuild relationships and unify profession Advocate compensation for professional services Increase membership; promote value of MSPAdvance the profession's position on issues and legislationOBJECTIVESEngage governments and funders in meaningful discussions leading to the compensation of pharmacists for the full range of services and products they are able to providePromote pharmacists as medication experts and their role as valued members of the health care teamSupport pharmacists through continuous professional development and educational opportunities to practice at their full scopeEnhance the value of individual and corporate MSP memberships and explore innovative revenue opportunitiesEnsure policies and priorities support achievement of strategic objectives and goals