CERTIFICATION LEVELS
- Level 1 Certification
- Level 2 Certification
- Level 3 Certification
- Trainer Certification
The SNA Board approved the following changes to the certification program based on recommendations from the SNA Education Committee.
LEVEL 1:
High School diploma/GED will be required beginning July 1, 2012
1 college credit course in Nutrition may be used as a core course requirement.
1 college credit course in Food Safety/Sanitation/HACCP/Microbiology may be
used as a core course requirement
LEVEL 2:
1 college credit course in Nutrition may be used as a core course requirement.
1 college credit course in Food Safety/Sanitation/HACCP/Microbiology may be
used as a core course requirement
College credits can be used for Key Area Hours
LEVEL 3:
1 college credit course in Nutrition may be used as a core course requirement.
1 college credit course in Food Safety/Sanitation/HACCP/Microbiology may be used as a core course requirement
Using Table A: High School Diploma/GED and College Credits
Using Table B: High School Diploma/GED or College Credits (College credits are
not required to meet Level 3 using Table B, but can be combined with
workshop hours to meet the 150 hours required
Trainer:
Submit 2 letters of recommendation from current employer, former employer, or customers indication a minimum of 2 years experience as a trainer teaching adults
10 hour Train the Trainer Workshop or 1 college credit course in Adult Education Training
New Trainers will select the SNA developed course they want to teach and submit the certificate of completion for that course to SNA in order to gain access to the instructor manual for the course
Certification Reinstatement- Individuals with lapsed certifications can reinstate their certification within 90 days of expiring. SNA will mail a reinstatement notice after the expiration date with instructions. Those with lapsed certifications, must pay the certification reinstatement fee: Level 1 - $14; Level 2 - $17; Level 3 - $27. Lapsed certificants will also pay any previously owed renewal fees and submit CEU documentation (mandatory audit).
Level One |
Level Two |
Level Three |
*10 hour Core Course – Nutrition |
*20 hrs Core Courses(see Level1) |
*20 hrs Core Courses(see Level1) |
10 hour Core Course - Sanitation |
20 hrs Key Area 1 (Operations) |
35 hrs Key Area 1 (Operations) |
|
15 hrs Key Area 2 (Nutrition) |
35 hrs Key Area 2 (Nutrition) |
Nutrition Core Courses: Healthy Edge or The Kentucky Obligation (home study) |
20 hrs Key Area 3 (Administration) |
45 hours in Key Area 3 (Administration) & Key Area 4 (Communications/Marketing) |
|
15 hrs Key Area 4 (Communication/Marketing) |
15 hours General Electives |
Total 20 hours |
Total 90 hours |
Total 150 hours |
Education Requirement: |
Education Requirement: |
Education Requirement: |
Renewal: 6 CEUs per year |
Renewal: 12 CEUs per year |
Renewal: 18 CEUs per year |
Core Requirements - (Must be 10 hour classes each in Nutrition & Sanitation) * College credits may now be used for core requirements – see certification changes information in this issue of The Challenger.
Key Area Hours (must be presented in 2 hour sessions) are for those individuals working to obtain certification or move to a higher level of certification.
LEVEL 1: Once the two core courses are completed, documentation of completion (certificates), certification application and certification fee should be sent to SNA for processing.
LEVEL 2 & 3: Once the two core courses and other requirements are completed, documentation of completion, certification application and certification fee should be sent to SNA for processing. Applications and other information can be found at:
www.schoolnutrition.org
Continuing Education Units – Must be at least one hour in length and are for those individuals who have already become certified and are working on certification renewal. Core Requirements and Key Area Hours can be used for CEUs but CEU approved courses may not be used for Core Requirement and Key Area Hours.
SNA no longer tracks CEUs for members. Individuals are responsible for maintaining documentation of all CEUs earned. SNA will audit a percentage of members each month which will require them to provide proof of CEUS to SNA. (Certificates, copies of rosters, transcripts, program agendas, program books, registration confirmation letters, badges, & payment receipts may be used as documentation.)
Contact: Marty Flynn, KSNA Education & Certification Chair, (marty.flynn@fayette.kyschools.us) or visit: www.schoolnutrition.org for additional information.
NEW! - Certification Reinstatement Notices
Individuals with lapsed certifications can reinstate their certification within 90 days of expiring. SNA has mailed the reinstatement forms! Those with lapsed certifications must pay the certification reinstatement fee: Level 1 - $14, Levels 2 - $17 and Level 3 - $27 AND also pay the annual renewal fee that is owed. They must also submit CEU documentation (mandatory audit): Level 1 – 6 CEUs, Level 2 – 12 CEUs, and Level 3 – 18 CEUs.
Certification Guide
The New Certification Guide is available for download on SNA’s website at www.schoolnutrition.org/certification, click on Certification Documents.
Professional Development Article (PDA) Tests Online
SNA’s To Your Credit Professional Development Articles (DPAs) offered in the School Nutrition magazine are available online. To access instructions for paying by credit card and taking the tests online, go to wwwschoolnutrition.org/PDAContent
SNA’s Learning Center
Are you in need of online CEUs for certification or SNS renewal? Interested in participating in a webinar or listening to a podcast? Want to view a recorded presentation from one of SNS’s conferences? Do you need Core Courses or additional Key Area Hours for certification? If so, visit the one-stop shop for professional development … SNA’s NEW Learning Center at www.schoolnutrition.ort/learningcenter.
Printing Certificates & Certification Letters From MySNA
SNA certified members can easily access and print out their own Certification certificate, certification verification letter, and a letter for the School District Director at any time by visiting MySNA. This feature is not available to non-members. Note that SNA is no longer mailing certificates and cards for certification.
- Visit SNA’s website at www.schoolnutrition.organd login to MySNA. If they do not already have a username and password, they will need to create one.
- Click on “Member Service” and select “Member Certification Record.”
- Look on the top right-hand corner of the page to view a listing of documents that can be printed.
When certified members renew their SNA membership, their membership card will include their certification expiration date.
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