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Credentialing
Take Your Profession to the Highest
Level
SNA’s credentialing program was created to enhance the
professional image of school foodservice and nutrition
professionals. To become credentialed, you must take an exam
that assesses personal competency against established
standards for directors/supervisors. Personnel who meet all
eligibility requirements and pass the exam are awarded the
prestigious designation of School Foodservice and Nutrition
Specialist (SFNS).
Benefits
• Demonstration of your commitment to your chosen profession
• Formal recognition of professional achievement at the
national level
• Professional recognition from your subordinates, peers and
supervisors
• Increased self esteem and pride in your work
• More credibility with school administrators, school
committees and the general public
• Enhanced career opportunities
Requirements
• You must have a minimum of an associates degree or
equivalent (60 college semester hours)
• One year of experience in school foodservice and nutrition
within the past five years
• 30 college credit hours of specialized training specific
to school foodservice and nutrition OR you may substitute an
additional year of work experience at the
director/supervisor level. Each additional year of
experience is equal and may be substituted for 10 college
credits of specialized training.
Application Process
The credentialing exam handbook contains the application
required to apply for the exam, as well as the verification
form. The handbook may be requested from SNA’s service
center at 1-800-877-8822.
The Exam
The credentialing exam tests candidates on knowledge and
skills directly related to job functions and activities. The
exam covers eight broad areas of knowledge, skills and
practices relevant to effective school foodservice and
nutrition management. Your credentialing is good for a three
year period. Once you’ve become credentialed, you will be
required to obtain 45 CEU’s during the three year period
prior to your renewal date.
In addition to reviewing the credentialing handbook, you may
also purchase a study guide from the emporium for $25.00.
There are also currently 2 study groups on either end of the
state formed to review the content of the exam. There isn’t
anything on the exam that we don’t do every day in our jobs,
so if you think you don’t have time to study, that shouldn’t
matter. If you have the qualifications outlined above,
you’re prepared!
SNA of Mass will be offering the credentialing exam at our
Spring Conference in Newport, RI as a pre-conference
workshop on March 30, 2005. Your application must be
received by SNA by February 28, 2005 to be processed. It is
recommend that you apply sooner in case there are any
adjustments that need to be made to your application. . Late
applications will not be able to sit for the exam.
To offer the exam, a state must pay for an SNA trained staff
member to come and administer the test. We don’t know when
the exam will be returning to Massachusetts, so please take
advantage and start the process now.
For more information, contact Sheila Parisien at (978)
526-2049 or
parisiens@mersd.org.
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