Strategies for Prevention of Childhood Obesity - Series 1 - Free
As a USDA / Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion community partner, AASDN is committed to establishing programs that promote physical fitness and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. In furtherance of the AASDN mission the following programs are free of charge to the public (does not include continuing education contact hours). To obtain course details simply click on the link in the table below.
To obtain contact hours simply click on the “Quiz” link in the table below. Contact hours are free for all AASDN members. Members please follow the process above to obtain a CEC discount code. Non members simply click on the link in the table to purcahse the CEC quiz.
Upon successful completion of the post course assessment quiz you will receive a completion certificate along with a completion letter via email. Completion letters include all relevant information necessary to petition other health and fitness organizations for continuing education units/credits. See below for petition details. |
CEC Petition Letter
AASDN completion certificates along with completion letters are awarded to all individuals who successfully complete the post course assessments (see individual programs for details). Completion letters include all information required to petition for contact hours from the following professional organizations:
Petition Forms:
Continuing Education Policies
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.
Recertification Policies
The purpose of recertification is to ensure that qualified professionals maintain and enhance levels of proficiency in their related fields through continuing education requirements. CEC 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 certification includes the following policies.
•AASDN requires recertification of the Nutrition Specialist certification every two years. All Nutrition Specialists are expected to obtain the required 15 contact hours every two years. The current reporting period begins January 1st, 2010 and ends December 31st, 2012.
•AASDN-BOC has instituted a random audit whereby only 10% of all Nutrition Specialists will be asked to provide documentation of contact hours. No fees are associated with this process. Certificants that are chosen will be notified via USPS and must show proof of contact hours within 60 days of notification.
•All other Nutrition Specialists will NOT be required to submit documentation of contact hours, but are required to complete the AASDN-BOC Recertification Documentation Form and maintain a copy for their records.
•All Nutrition Specialists are required to renew their Nutrition Specialist Certification annually
•All Nutrition Specialists have the option to upgrade to the Nutrition Manager Membership at any time. This option includes the ability to work with more diversified populations and provide more specialized services. Your AASDN sports dietitian not only answers all your questions, but also provides monitoring of client programs. For more details on this membership see Nutrition Manager.
Continuing Education Provider Program
The AASDN-BOC Continuing Education Provider Program is designed to provide continuing education opportunities to those certified by the AASDN-BOC certification program through a variety of sources, which support AASDN’s superior standards. The CEC Provider Program also offers promotional assistance to those who provide the educational event or resource.
Through participation in the AASDN-BOC CEC Provider Program, providers can separate their programs from the countless choices available in the nutrition and fitness industry.
Demand for CECs
AASDN Nutrition Specialists are required to obtain 15 contact hours every two years. One contact hour is equivalent to 1 CEC. CECs are based on the number of actual contack hours undertaken to complete an activity (not included are breaks, lunch breaks, social times, registration, etc.).
Provider Benefits
The AASDN-BOC CEC Provider Program is a powerful marketing tool for reaching a wide range of professionals. As a CEC provider you will receive several important benefits that can contribute to the success of your event/activity. First, receiving CEC approval from AASDN-BOC increases the stature of your organization because it signifies that your organization meets the stringent standards for continuing education. Second, Nutrition Specialist credential holders seek CEC approved events/activities during each two-year period. Third, AASDN-BOC assists with the promotion of your organization in the listing of all approved CEC Providers that appear in the CEC Calendar on the AASDN.org website. Fourth, once your organization is approved by the AASDN-BOC, providers are eligible to use the CEC Provider Logo to promote your organization.
The AASDN-BOC approves providers of continuing education activities, not individual courses. Approval is granted annually and covers attendance courses offered by the provider that meet AASDN-BOC continuing education guidelines, the Professional Code of Conduct and Scope of Practice. Approval requires that there be at least one pending program for the upcoming term. Home study courses are approved on an individual basis under a separate application.
For more details dowload the AASDN-BOC Provider Guidebook
Continuing Education Providers
The following organizations are Approved for Continuing Education by AASDN.
Click on the links below to view coursework by these organizations.
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.
Promote Your Nutriton Specialist Certification
As an AASDN Nutrition Specialist you will want to:
- Display your certificate
- Note your credential(s) on your business cards
- Request to have a letter sent to your supervisor
- Market and provide nutrition information.
- Promote the program as an effective way to alter body composition.
- Call yourself an AASDN Nutrition Specialist.
- Form a network of doctors, dietitians and psychologists that specialize in eating disorders that you can turn to or refer clients to for help.
- Obtain medical clearance from the physician of all moderate and high-risk clients before they participate in the program.
- Use before and after pictures, assessments and/or testimonials to keep track of member results. As permitted make these success stories visible to other clients.
- Provide clients with all the tools that the AASDN Nutrition Program has to offer i.e. scripted programs, educational materials, follow-up procedures, etc.
- Contact your licensed dietitian with any questions, comments or concerns when dealing with moderate or high-risk clients (Not included with Basic Membership Option).
- Contact AASDN for help when designing marketing materials for your programs.
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