To maintain the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM, CFPP) credential, you must earn 45 continuing education hours every three years. Five of these continuing education hours must be in sanitation and food safety. Since continuing education is only awarded to programs related to the industry, this requirement guarantees that you will continue updating your professional skills throughout your career. Read more about maintaining your credential >>

6 Ways to Earn Continuing Education

How can you earn continuing education hours? ANFP offers a variety of options!

1. Articles

Food Protection Connection
Read the column in Nutrition & Foodservice Edge magazine or online >>
Cost: $12
1 hour CE - SANITATION

Nutrition Connection
Read the column in Nutrition & Foodservice Edge magazine or online >>
Cost: $12
1 hour CE - GENERAL

Leadership Connection
Read the column in Nutrition & Foodservice Edge magazine or online >>
Cost: $12
1 hour CE - GENERAL

Professional Practice Standards
Read the column in Nutrition & Foodservice Edge magazine or online >>
Cost: $12
1 hour CE - GENERAL

2. ANFP Master Track Series

Each title is approved for 3 hours of continuing education. Plus, each Food Safety and Sanitation title counts as sanitation continuing education hours. Order in the ANFP Marketplace for immediate download or mail delivery. Or, use the order form in the ANFP Publications catalog >>
Cost: $25 (member price) PDF version
3 hours CE

3. ANFP Resource Books

ANFP currently offers a number of books approved for continuing education for CDM, CFPPs. Order in the ANFP Marketplace or use the order form in the ANFP Publications catalog >>
Cost: $30 - $50 each (member prices)
3-5 hours CE, some general and some sanitation

4. ANFP Online Courses

ANFP offers online courses on a variety of topics. Some topics count towards sanitation hours. Register in the ANFP Marketplace.
Cost: $50-199 each (member prices)
5- 25 hours CE, some general and some sanitation

5. ANFP Webinars

ANFP offers recently recorded webinars on a variety of regulatory topics. Order in the ANFP Marketplace.
Cost: $25
2 hours CE

Free ANFP archived webinar - Managing Dysphagia

6. ANFP Meetings

State, regional, and national ANFP meetings are also an excellent source for continuing education. Enjoy the added bonus of great member networking! Look up:
Chapter meeting information >>
Regional meeting >>
Annual meeting >>

For further information, contact Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals at 800.323.1908, or send an email to: info@anfponline.org.