November 2020 CDRE Update
This is an update about the November 2020 sitting of the CDRE. This email is being sent to all CDRE candidates with paid exam fees. Please read carefully.
 
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The November 2020 Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination (CDRE) session will be held virtually from November 23-24, 2020.
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If you have already submitted payment ($525) for the CDRE, you will receive an email from Yardstick Assessment Strategies the week of September 14. This email will provide you with instructions on how to schedule your appointment to take the exam on either November 23 or 24, 2020. You will be able to schedule your exam up until November 13.  
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Please schedule your exam and test your ability to access the online proctor system at your earliest convenience. Once scheduled to take the exam, you will be able to log-on to an account where you will be able to test your technology's ability to connect with the online remote proctor system. If you plan on taking the exam at your place of employment, there may be firewalls that prevent you from accessing the remote proctor. It is important to test your technology well in advance.
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Please review technology requirements HERE. At this time, you can test your internet speed. Contact info@collegeofdietitiansbc.org as soon as possible if you can not access a computer and writing location with the required internet speed. 
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Test internet connection at the testing station to ensure a speed of at least 5 Mbps or higher is available. Anything lower than 5 Mbps will not ensure optimal performance during the examination. You are recommended to find a better internet connection prior to the beginning of your examination. You can test your connection speed using one of the following 3 sites:
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An online FAQ and updated CDRE Preparation Guide will be published on the CDBC website mid-September. An email will also be sent to you to notify you that these documents are available. 
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Candidates who require special accommodations for the CDRE must submit completed CDRE 
Candidates Requiring Special Accommodations Forms to info@collegeofdietitiansbc.org by September 14 in order to allow adequate time to review and facilitate requests.
Please contact the College staff if you have questions.