The Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate is considered a self-study program according to the guidelines of the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR). In accordance with these guidelines, students must complete the following to earn credits.

• Complete all course requirements for the certificate program
• Claim credits on the CDR website
• Maintain a record of your participation. We suggest you keep a copy of your letters of completion and certificate
• A pretest and posttest is not required

Students must maintain a record of their participation in this continuing education activity for a minimum of 2 years after the completion.

The NSCA Certification Department does not automatically record your participation. To receive credit you must:

• Complete all course requirements for the certificate program
• Send an email to helpdesk@nutritionstudies.org when you have finished the program. To claim your credits, the email must include your name and date of completion. For proof of participation you must attach a copy of your certificate which will become available after you have completed CNS603
• Maintain a record of your participation in this NSCA accredited activity—CNS suggests you keep a copy of your certificate

The Center for Nutrition Studies provider number with the NSCA is: H1068

Students can purchase these credits at the beginning of the first course (CNS601: Nutrition and Society) in the Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate series.

Please note: registration for these credits requires creating a continuing education user account in an external system (accessed from within the CNS601 course) using your email address and a password. We strongly suggest that you use the same email address and password that you use to log into the eCornell website!

Students must complete the following to earn credits:

• Register and pay for CE credits
• Complete a Pre-test prior to beginning coursework in CNS601:Nutrition and Society
• Complete all course requirements for CNS601, CNS602 and CNS603
• Complete a Post-test & evaluation upon completion of CNS603

Additional Information:

• Each test takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete, and must be completed in one sitting.
• A passing score of 70% or better is required for the post-test. The test may be retaken if necessary.
• Your test scores do not affect the number of hours you are able to earn

No. Partial credits for completing a single course within the program are not available for any continuing education credits that are offered. Credits can only be earned by completing all three courses.

Please visit the following page in the eCornell knowledge base for additional information. You can also email us at helpdesk@nutritionstudies.org. We are available M-F, 9-5 EST.

Please visit the following page in the eCornell knowledge base for additional information. You can also email us at helpdesk@nutritionstudies.org. We are available M-F, 9-5 EST.