To be eligible to offer CNS continuing education credits, activities must meet the following criteria:

• The nutrition content of Continuing Education activities must be equal to or greater than 50%. Activities that are not 50% nutrition content may otherwise include content such as behavioral and motivational counseling, professional development and JEDI (justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion)
• Planning and content must be free of the influence or control of a commercial entity or its products.

Credit is calculated based on the length of time of the activity. It is designated in 30 minute increments (.50 credits) rounded to the nearest half hour. The minimum number of credits is .50, and there is no maximum.

Requests must be submitted at least 3 months prior to the activity date. Allow for up to 1 month for approval.

Activities may be used for up to 3 years from approval date either online or at various locations.

Instructors must provide a resume or CV with the application.

Marketing materials must include language provided by BCNS for designated CEUs and may include the BCNS logo.

Please Note: Beginning March 1, 2024 - Application for CE Activity Approval will require a fee as follows:
If the activity is between 1-10 CEs = $50 application fee
If the activity is 11 CEs or more = $100 application fee