Dietitians and Nutritionists
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Certification Description The Certified Clinical Nutritionist assesses a person's nutritional needs to achieve normal physiological function. Assessment includes the use of appropriate test and observations such as case history, anthropomorphic measurements, physical signs, laboratory tests, and nutrition/lifestyle analysis to determine an educational nutrition program. Assessment also provides the basis for referral to a licensed physician, or other health care professional.
The educational protocol may include, among other information, nutrition / lifestyle modification, nutritive supplementation, understanding of physiological/biochemical pathways, and evoking of regenerative processes.
Certifying Organization
Clinical Nutrition Certification Board
http://www.cncb.org/
Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
Certified Clinical Nutritionist
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Certification Description The Certification Examination for Diabetes Educators ("Examination") is designed and intended solely for health care professionals who have defined roles as diabetes educators, not for those who may perform some diabetes related functions as part of or in the course of other usual and customary duties.
Certifying Organization
National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators
https://www.ncbde.org
Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
Certified Diabetes Educator
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Certification Description The Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) program is one of the most popular benefits of membership in ANFP. By earning your CDM certification, you will join the top levels of nutrition and foodservice managers in the field. It can advance your career and open many new opportunities for employment!
Certifying Organization
Association of Nutrition and Food Service Professionals
http://www.anfponline.org/
Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Certified Dietary Manager
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Certification Description A certified dietary manager, certified food protection professional (CDM, CFPP) has the education, training, and experience to competently perform the responsibilities of a dietary manager and has proven this by passing a nationally-recognized credentialing exam and fulfilling the requirements needed to maintain certified status.
Certifying Organization
Association of Nutrition and Food Service Professionals
http://www.anfponline.org/
Certification Details
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
Certified Dietary Manager-Certified Food Protection Professional
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Certifying Organization
International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals
http://www.iaedp.com/
Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
Certified Eating Disorders Registered Dietitian (CEDRD)
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Certification Description The purpose of certification is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public by encouraging high standards and professional competence of persons practicing in the profession of nutritional counseling. It provides a designation which serves to inform the practitioner's clients and potential clients that the practitioner has met professional requirements in addition to, and beyond, normal academic studies and/or professional experience.
Certifying Organization
American Association of Nutritional Consultants
http://www.aanc.net/index.php
Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Certified Nutrional Consultant
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Certification Description Certified Nutrition Specialist professionals are on the front lines battling the epidemic of obesity and chronic disease, and the BCNS supports these efforts and certifies nutrition professionals who maintain the highest standard of nutrition competence.
Certifying Organization
Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists
https://nutritionspecialists.org/
Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
Certified Nutrition Specialist
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Certification Description Certified Nutrition Specialist professionals are on the front lines battling the epidemic of obesity and chronic disease, and the BCNS supports these efforts and certifies nutrition professionals who maintain the highest standard of nutrition competence.
Certifying Organization
Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists
https://nutritionspecialists.org/
Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
Certified Nutrition Specialist-Scholar
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Certification Description NBNSC certification provides an avenue to demonstrate that you have attained the skills and knowledge necessary to provide quality nutrition support care. We have determined the body of knowledge needed to have a basic understanding of nutrition support and developed a fair and valid means to test care providers including physicians, dietitians, and nurses.
Certifying Organization
National Board of Nutrition Support Certification, Inc.
https://www.nutritioncare.org/nbnsc/
Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
Certified Nutrition Support Clinician
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Certification Description The Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) offers Board Certification as a Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition. Board Certification is granted in recognition of an applicant's documented practice experience and successful completion of an examination in the specialty area.
Certifying Organization
Commission on Dietetic Registration
https://www.cdrnet.org/
Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition
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Certification Description The Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) offers Board Certification as a Specialist in Oncology Nutrition. Board certification is granted in recognition of an applicant's documented practice experience and successful completion of an examination in the specialty area.
Certifying Organization
Commission on Dietetic Registration
https://www.cdrnet.org/
Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition
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Certification Description The Commission on Dietetic Registration offers Board Certification as a Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition for registered dietitians. Board Certification is granted in recognition of an applicant's documented practice experience and successful completion of a clinical problem simulation examination in the specialty area.
Certifying Organization
Commission on Dietetic Registration
https://www.cdrnet.org/
Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition
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Certifying Organization
Commission on Dietetic Registration
https://www.cdrnet.org/
Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition
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Certifying Organization
Commission on Dietetic Registration
https://www.cdrnet.org/
Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics
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Certification Description The ACBN examination is given to protect and assure the public that providers who hold a diplomate certificate in nutrition and certified by the ACBN, have attained a superior level of knowledge, skill, and professionalism in the practice of clinical nutrition.
Certifying Organization
American Clinical Board of Nutrition
http://www.acbn.org/
Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
Diplomate of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition
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Certifying Organization
Commission on Dietetic Registration
https://www.cdrnet.org/
Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
Registered Dietitian
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Certification Description The Credentialing Program of the School Nutrition Association was created to enhance the professional image of school nutrition professionals. A key purpose of the Association is to develop and encourage the highest standards and provide education programs for professional development of school food and nutrition personnel. The Credentialing Program includes Academic Experience, Key Area Hours and knowledge and skills.
Certifying Organization
School Nutrition Association
https://schoolnutrition.org/
Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
School Nutrition Specialist
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