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Changes to Canadian Dietetic Education Models 1993-2021.
Louise S Mulsant1, Marlene Wyatt2, Janis Randall Simpson3
1University of Toronto, Toronto, ON.
Summary
Canadian dietetic education has evolved significantly over 30 years, enhancing capacity and sustainability. These changes improve access to dietitians for diverse populations, preparing the profession for the future.
Area of Science:
- Dietetic Education
- Health Professions Education
- Curriculum Development
Background:
- Dietetic education in Canada has undergone substantial transformations since 1993.
- The traditional model faced challenges necessitating adaptation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document and explore the major changes in Canadian dietetic education over the past three decades.
- To understand the drivers and outcomes of these educational shifts.
Main Methods:
- Semi-structured interviews with 22 key informants identified through purposeful sampling.
- Thematic analysis of transcribed interviews using a social ecologic framework.
Main Results:
- Five key themes emerged: challenges to the traditional model, emergence of change agents, barriers and facilitators, a shift towards integration, and increased access for diverse populations.
- Changes were driven by the need to enhance dietitian accessibility and improve educational capacity and sustainability.
Conclusions:
- Canadian dietetic education has evolved through collaborations between universities, health systems, and community partners.
- Programs have increased capacity and sustainability, improving access and readiness to serve diverse populations.
- Findings offer context for future development in the dietetics profession.
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