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General CEU Information

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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

 Average 3.5 out of 5
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