About application for registration

The Hong Kong Academy of Accredited Dietitians (HKAAD) is administering the register of Accredited Dietitians to protect the public through quality assurance and provision of information, to facilitate informed decision on obtaining dietetic services, and to protect the safety and well-being of service users, as only Accredited Dietitians with appropriate skill level, body of knowledge and behaviours are registered.

Any person can apply for HKAAD membership if one of the following current valid professional qualifications and requirements are met.



Applicants are required to complete the application form online with declarations including but not limited to the followings:  
  1. No criminal conviction record in all jurisdictions; and
  2. No deregistration record or rejection by any medical professional associations in any country; and
  3. To undertake full compliance to the Code of Ethics and Competencies Standards of the HKAAD.
Applicants must obtain individual professional indemnity insurance coverage and complete payment of registration fee.

 Membership Year  Annual Membership Fee  Application Fee
(non-refundable)
 Total
 1 April 2025 - 31 March 2026  HKD $1,500  HKD $500  HKD $2,000

Points to Note:

1. The annual membership fee is subject to change without prior notice.
2. Applications for current membership renewal or expired membership return must included 15 CPD points recorded from the previous year for re-entry. Returning member is also required to pay the returning membership as per the lastest fee schedule, which includes:
  - The annual membership subscription fee.
  - A non-refunable application fee.
3. Additionally, all applicants must obtain valid individual professional idemnity insurance coverage that includes Hong Kong SAR.

Please refer to "the Quick Guide to Application to be Member of Register of Dietitians accredited by Department of Health" for more information.