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? DMA offers a variety of options!

1. Articles

Food Protection Connection
Read the column in Dietary Manager magazine or online >>
Cost: $10
1 hour CE - SANITATION

Food for Thought Articles
Articles only available online >>
Cost: $10
1 hour CE - GENERAL

2. DMA 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 clock hours. Order in the DMA Marketplace for immediate download or mail delivery. Or, use the order form in the DMA Publications catalog >>
Cost: $20 (member price)
3 hours CE

3. DMA Resource Books

DMA currently offers a number of books approved for continuing education for CDM, CFPPs. Order in the DMA Marketplace or use the order form in the DMA Publications catalog >>
Cost: $20 - $40 each (member prices)
2-5 hours CE, some general and some sanitation

4. DMA Online Courses

DMA offers online courses on a variety of topics. Some topics count towards sanitation hours. Register in the DMA Marketplace.
Cost: $50-150 each (member prices)
5- 18 hours CE, some general and some sanitation

5. DMA Annual Meeting CDs

More information >>
Cost: $15 per session
1.5 hours CE per session

6. DMA Meetings

State, regional, and national DMA meetings are also an excellent source for continuing education. Enjoy the added bonus of great member networking! Look up:

Special program from the 2008 Annual Meeting: Nutrition Care Process Simplified >>
Chapter meeting information >>
Regional meeting >>
Annual meeting >>

For further information, contact Dietary Managers Association at 800.323.1908, or send an e-mail to: info@dmaonline.org.