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Liability and Accident Insurance for Students



Professional Liability Insurance

 

All dietetic interns should consider our liability insurance program designed to provide you with important protection from lawsuits in which you may be named for Malpractice, Bodily Injury, Property Damage and Personal Injury. Practicum students may be eligible to have their liability insurance premium waived. Click here for policy details.

Students also have access to additional liability insurance products including:

  • Cyber Security & Privacy Liability
  • Legal Services Package
  • Legal Expense Insurance
  • 24 Hour Accident Insurance

Home & Auto Insurance

 

Dietitians of Canada has negotiated a group home and auto insurance program for members through Waterloo Insurance (a division of The Economical Insurance Group) and LMS PROLINK Ltd. You are eligible to save up to 60% on your premiums in addition to our special group discount. Click here for details.

Accident Insurance for Dietetic Interns and Practicum Placement Students
 

Dietitians of Canada now offers a new and enhanced Accident Insurance product for students during their studies and practicum placements.

This policy provides coverage in the event of an accident, regardless of when or where it takes place. Members are protected 24/7 and coverage is not restricted to specific operations, such as professional placement activities.

Insurance details

The coverage is being provided by BMS Canada. Plans start at just $50/year and include the following:

  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)– limits from $25,000 to $100,000
  • Permanent Total Disability – to AD&D policy limit
  • Repatriation - $5,000
  • Rehabilitation - $5,000
  • Fracture Benefit - $2,000
  • Dental Injury - $500
  • Accidental Medical - $5,000

To learn more about the insurance coverage and the different plans, please visit www.dietitians.bmsgroup.com.

How to apply

To apply, please fill out the application below and send it to dietitians.insurance@bmsgroup.com. A certificate of insurance will be issued upon receipt of payment.

Download the insurance form (members only).

If you have questions about the form or the product, please contact a BMS Broker at 1-844-200-7210 or dietitians.insurance@bmsgroup.com. 
 
For more information, visit www.dietitians.bmsgroup.com.

 
 

 

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Liability and Accident Insurance for Students

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Each person on the board has unique strengths, which work synergistically. These combined strengths help to further enhance the work the board does, and to challenge us to think creatively and outside-of-the-box.
- Amanda Hamel, RD (current Director, Manitoba & Saskatchewan)
My problem solving, critical thinking and teamwork skills have been put into high gear. I contributed to meaningful discussions that will shape the future of dietetics. If you're thinking about putting your name forward – go for it!
- Melissa Baker MHSc, RD (past Director, Student/New Professionals)
Every step has been a learning experience and I have gained many insights, especially in terms of governance and engagement with members. On a personal level, being on the Board has enabled me to work with colleagues from across Canada and form new friendships.
- Judy Sheeshka, PhD, RD (Past Chair)
Serving as a Board Director has been a very rewarding experience. Engaging in the mission of the organization and contributing to paving its future as well as the future of the profession was the chance of a lifetime.
- Joane Routhier, PDt (Past Director, Quebec and Northeast Ontario)
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