SNS Credentialing SNA established the School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) Credentialing Program in 1997 to enhance the professional image of school nutrition professionals, elevate professional standards and enhance individual performance. The SNS Credential is a mark of excellence and achievement that reflects what it takes to manage school nutrition programs in today’s challenging climate. The SNS Credentialing Exam evaluates candidates’ knowledge and skills required to perform specific job activities related to managing or directing school nutrition programs. SNA’s School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) Credentialing program is governed by the Certificate and Credentialing Governing Council, an autonomous arm of the School Nutrition Association. The Governing Council members and SNA Credentialing Program Staff are solely responsible for the policies and administration of SNA’s Credentialing program. COVID-19 Travel Advisory Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, some states have issued travel advisories, enacting quarantine requirements for travelers arriving from high-risk locations. If you are taking the SNS Exam out of state, please check the travel requirements for the state in which you are traveling before applying to take the exam. SNS Exam Site COVID-19 Protocols SNA is also implementing COVID-19 exam site protocols to ensure the utmost safety of the candidates and proctors at the exam site. This includes wearing face coverings, social distancing and completing a SNS Credentialing Exam COVID-19 Wellness Pre-Screening Form before sitting the exam. Please note the protocols are subject to change and more information is included in a confirmation email. If you have specific questions about these safety protocols, please feel free to call 703-824-3000 or email certsns@schoolnutrition.org. How to Apply: Download and use the Handbook & Application to register for the exam. SNS Credentialing Handbook & Application Read the SNS Exam Preparation Tips Purchase the SNS Study Guide(optional) Location Host/Meeting RegistrationDeadline Exam Date Endicott, NY NY SNA Canceled Canceled Peoria, AZ AZ SNA 10/24/2020 11/14/2020 Orlando, FL FL SNA 02/18/2021 03/11/2021 St. Cloud, MN MN SNA 07/11/2021 08/01/2021 Now Available: SNS Study Guide & School Food and Nutrition Service Management Bundle As a special introductory offer, SNA is offering a SNS Preparation Resources Bundle which includes: School Nutrition Specialist Credentialing Exam Study Guide – 2019 Edition School Food and Nutrition Service Management for the 21st Century – 6th Edition, authored by Dot Pannell-Martin & Julie A Boettger Note: the preparation resources are also available separately in the SNA Bookstore. SNS Exam Recognized by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) The SNS Exam is listed in the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Professional Development Portfolio (PDP) Guide under Certification for Alternate Recertification Periods, Activity Type 545: SNA, School Nutrition Specialist. Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and Nutrition and Dietetic Technicians, Registered (RDNs/NDTRs) who successfully pass the SNS exam after June 1, 2017 can earn CPEUs. The SNS exam has been approved for 75 CPEUs for CDR cycles ending through 2024 and 40 CPEUs thereafter. Instructions on how RDNs/NDTRs can receive a CPEU certificate for passing the SNS exam are included in the pass notification letter. School Nutrition Specialists 2019 SNS Credential Recipients (pdf) All SNS Credential Recipients (pdf)