The Purpose of Certification

The Certified Clinical Nutritionist (CCN) Examination establishes reputable standards of excellence.

The creation of a quality examination that is based on a validated scope of practice that appropriately represents the field of clinical nutrition.

Candidate access to the broad scope of clinical nutrition training and a mechanism for recertification every five years, recognizing continued competency in the field.

The CCN Examination Candidate must:

  1. Satisfy the CORE Requirements
  2. Submit Credential Review Application and College Transcripts
  3. Obtain Credential Review Approval
  4. Complete the Post Graduate Studies in Clinical Nutrition Program (PGSCN)™
  5. Achieve a passing score on the online CCN Examination