Prior Approval Form
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Use the Prior Approval form if you are a program coordinator seeking approval for CE credit. You should submit this form three to four weeks before the event takes place.
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DMA must have a hard copy to process these forms. E-mailed forms are not accepted.
If you prefer to receive a copy of this form by mail or fax, please contact DMA Member Services: info@dmaonline.org or 800.323.1908.
Sample Meeting Evaluation
A sample meeting evaluation form is now available as an MS Word file.
About Programs with Prior Approval
Programs with prior approval have been submitted to DMA headquarters for review and approval before an event takes place, through a Prior Approval form for a group. All educational activities are evaluated for CE value based on program content and timeframe. Requests for prior approval should be submitted 3 - 4 weeks before the event takes place. Sign-up sheets are provided to the program coordinator, who is responsible for returning the sign-up sheets to DMA within 30 days after the event. People who forget to sign the sheet can request that the program coordinator submit a letter verifying the dietary manager’s attendance, or the dietary manager may submit a Subsequent Approval Form. Only the program coordinator can request prior approval for a group.