Taking Your Career to the Next Level
Becoming board certified is a proud accomplishment for every profession within the healthcare paradigm. For your clients, it assures the depth and quality of your knowledge, ensuring trust in your expertise and your commitment to staying on the cutting-edge of evidence-informed nutritional science through continuing education requirements.
The educational standards, code of ethics, and scope of practice set by the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP) and the Holistic Nutrition Credentialing Board (HNCB) are essential to the integrity, credibility, and protection of the holistic nutrition profession; they are also demanded by the sophisticated health consumer of today.
National board certification is a responsible first step toward building consumer confidence and gaining wider acceptance among other credentialed health professionals.
Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition®
Becoming Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition® (BCHN®) demonstrates that you have achieved the highest level of professional recognition and validation of your knowledge and experience in the holistic nutrition industry.
Application Fees & Required Materials:
Board Exam Application Requirements:
-Professional membership (find Professional member qualifications here)
-Application fee $129 (non-refundable)
-Examination fee $300
Prepare for the BCHN® Exam
We recommend starting by downloading your FREE Board Exam Study Guide and preparing for the exam at least 6 months in advance.
Getting Started
5 steps to get started
#1- Read through the FAQs
#2- Be a Professional Member of the NANP in good standing
#3- Submit your application and pay for your exam
#4- Download your FREE copy of the Study Guide & join the Board Exam Study Group Circle
#5- Start working on your Contact Hours, Internships & Supervised Practice Hours
Certified Nutrition Professional™
Certified Nutrition Professional™ (CNP™) – Eligibility is extended to NANP Professional members with a bachelor’s degree or higher in nutrition or a nutrition-related field of study from a NANP-approved holistic nutrition program, OR a college or university regionally or nationally accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (i.e. nursing degrees, registered dietitians, naturopathic doctors, etc.).
NOTE: CNP™ applicants must pass the BCHN® board exam to qualify.
Application Fees & Required Materials:
-Professional membership (find Professional member qualifications here)
-Application fee $75 (non-refundable)
-All requirements of BCHN® Board Certification
-A bachelor’s degree or higher in nutrition or a nutrition-related field of study from a NANP approved holistic nutrition program, OR a college or university regionally or nationally accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
-1,200 Supervised Practice Hours
Certified Dietary Supplement Professional™
A unique credential, Certified Dietary Supplement Professional™ (CDSP™), raises the bar and delivers a new and authoritative standard in the supplement industry.
Application Fees & Required Materials:
-$50 exam application fee (non-refundable)
-$100 examination fee
-Membership in the NANP:
-New members who pass the CDSP™ exam will be eligible for Associate Membership.
Prepare for the CDSP™ Exam
Download the CDSP™ Exam Study Guide.
Education
The CDSP™ exam is designed to assess entry-level knowledge and skills in dietary supplements.
Educational Requirements
As a Professional Member of the NANP, you already meet the education requirements needed to take the CDSP™ exam.
Not an NANP member? If you’ve graduated from one of our approved programs, you already qualify.
If you have graduated from a program that is not listed as NANP-approved, or you are currently enrolled in a program but believe you’ve already completed all the requirements for this exam, you may request an Independent Educational Review (IER) to determine your eligibility.
