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General CEU Information

CEU Guidelines

Individuals are responsible for maintaining documentation of all CEUs earned.
Core Requirements and Key Area Hours can be used for CEUs – CEUs cannot be used for Core Requirements or Key Area Hours.
CEUs are for Certification Renewal only.
CEUs must be completed or earned within the certification renewal period.
CEUs should reflect job-related growth experiences.
CEUs for SNA-sponsored events will be maintained in the SNA database.
All CEUs must be a minimum of one hour in length.

CEUs are required annually as indicated on the chart below:

Certification Level	Annual CEUs	Member Annual Renewal Fee	Non-Member Annual Renewal Fee
Level 1	6 CEUs	$6.00	$51.00
Level 2	12 CEUs	$7.00	$61.00
Level 3	18 CEUs	$9.00	$161.00

CEU Documentation for Audits

SNA will notify individuals who are selected for an audit of the CEUs they need to submit. Below is a list of the types of CEU documentation accepted by SNA:

Certificates of Completion
Copies of Rosters
College/University Transcripts
Program Agendas
Program Books/Brochures
Registration Confirmation Letters
Badges
Payment Receipts

IMPORTANT!

You must complete the required number of CEUs during your annual certification period.

Ways to Earn CEUs

CEU SUGGESTIONS	CEUs
Participate in SNA state affiliate-approved educational programs	1 CEU for each hour of instructional time
Attend workshops and seminars	1 CEU for each hour of instructional time
Attend state and national conferences	1 CEU for each hour of instructional time
Complete home study/correspondence courses	Education provider determines CEU amount
Complete online courses on SNA’s website http://www.schoolnutrition.org	Education provider determines CEU amount
Complete Professional Development Articles (PDAs) in School Nutrition magazine or state PDA’s	1 CEU - Passing grade of 80%. Limited to 3 passing per year. Articles must be published within current renewal period.
Participate in study group meetings to review and discuss at least two foodservice/management-related articles	1 CEU - Limited to 2 per year
Participate in Personal Wellness programs	1 CEU - Limited to 1 per year (weight loss programs should be science based programs)
Participate in Webinars/Satellite Teleconferences	Education provider determines CEU amount
Teach a course – first time only	2 CEUs per hour taught - First time for each course
Publish an article in a national journal/magazine	2 CEUs
Earn a high school diploma or GED during your renewal period (before July 1, 2011)	5 CEUs
Attend Exhibits/Food Shows	1 CEU per year
Teach Classroom Nutrition Lesson	1 CEU
Participate in Back to School Workshops	1 CEU for each hour of instructional time
Participate in Point of Sale Training	1 CEU for each hour of instructional time
Attend Blood Borne Pathogens Workshops	1 CEU for each hour of instructional time
Participate in Civil Rights or Diversity Training	1 CEU for each hour of instructional time
Participate in Meal Pattern/Production Training	1 CEU for each hour of instructional time
Participate in Offer vs. Serve Training	1 CEU for each hour of instructional time
Hold State Leadership Position	1 CEU per year of service
Hold Chapter Leadership Position	1 CEU per year of service
Hold National Leadership Position	1 CEU per year of service
Planning or participating in Special Event Planning & Implementation Workshops	1 CEU per event
Participate in School Community Open House	1 CEU per event
Participate in Technology Skill Development Workshops	1 CEU for each hour of instructional time

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