2. •Administered by the Clinical Nutrition Certification Board (CNCB,)
the Certified Clinical Nutritionist Examination allows healthcare
providers and other professionals to demonstrate competency and
access to a range of training and continuing education within the field.
By taking an examination that represents the scope of practice within
the field of clinical nutrition, the Certified Clinical Nutritionist
Examination sets an important standard of excellence among
healthcare professionals.
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3. •Individuals seeking to gain certification must satisfy a number of
requirements, which include completing the 56-hour Post Graduate
Studies in Clinical Nutrition Program and submitting academic
credentials for review and approval.
In order to maintain high standards within the clinical nutrition field,
credentialed individuals must continue to update their skills through
scientific symposia and continuing education courses.
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4. •For more information on core requirements, certification and
recertification, study materials, and a range of other resources, visit
www.cncb.org.
Dr. Vinson DiSanto is board certified in clinical nutrition (CCN) and is
a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) based in Miami.
He gained his CCN through the International & American
Associations of Clinical Nutritionists.
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