Continuing Education programs promote continuing development of expertise and skills.

To support AASDN's commitment to dissemination of sound, scientific information to the public, maintaining the Nutrition Specialist credential includes the following continuing education policies.

• AASDN requires a total of 15 CECs every two years. CECs are based on contact hours. Contact hours are defined as the number of actual clock hours spent in direct participation in a structured education format as a learner. One (1) CEC is equivalent to one (1) contact hour. CECs will be awarded only for activities that are completed within the reporting period. CECs in excess of the amount required cannot be carried over for credit in subsequent reporting periods. CECs cannot be earned prior to certification.

• Continuing education content must fall within the following Domains:
  • Category 1: The Science of Nutrition (biochemistry; energy nutrient utilization during exercise, rest, illness; alternative medicine; nutrition and disease, etc);
  • Category 2: Incorporating nutrition programs - in conjunction with fitness programming (legal terms; adult, youth, aging, athletes, vegetarian programs; stress reduction; exercise; entrepreneurial skills)
  • Category 3: Communication/coaching skills
  • Category 4: Nutrition research (application and methods)
  • Category 5: Professional and legal practices

• AASDN also accepts documentation of work in the field of nutrition such as nutrition classes, lectures, etc. Requests can be made by completing the CEC Course Petition.

• AASDN accepts coursework from all nationally recognized continuing education providers.

• Nutrition Specialists who do not receive CECs from AASDN-BOC Approved Providers may submit a petition application for each course attended (or taught) they want considered for CECs. Simply complete the CEC Course Petition.

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