BCNS Forms & Resources Overview

Candidates

We recommend that candidates begin their supervised practice experience prior to sitting for the exam. Our data shows that candidates who have begun their practice experience score higher on their exam.

• Submit Supervisor Approval Application – New supervisors* must complete this application and email with their resume/CV to [email protected]
• Submit Supervisor Approval Application Addendum – Pre-approved supervisors must complete this one page addendum for each new candidate and email to [email protected]

  ^{*All supervisors must be approved by the BCNS} 

Use the Personalized Nutrition PN Case Data Collection report with all clients and review them regularly with the Supervisor. These forms do not need to be submitted to the BCNS. Use ONE as a final project to discuss with the Supervisor.

Upon completion of the Supervised Practice Experience, the following forms must be submitted:

• Candidate’s Report – for Candidates ALREADY tracking hours (before Sept 2022) – they may continue using this document
• Candidate’s SPE Report
  • CNS Candidate SPE Report Tutorial – Part 1
  • CNS Candidate SPE Report Tutorial – Part 2
• Supervisor’s Report – Supervisors can send reports directly to the BCNS at [email protected]
• Supervisors in an academic institution where SPE hours have been approved by BCNS may use: Supervisor’s Report for Academic Institutions 

For RDs

• Submit documentation of completion of dietetic internship (RD registration will fulfill this requirement)
• Submit one PN Case Data Collection
• Submit CE Report – 75 continuing education credits (CE) in personalized nutrition obtained in the last 5 years

For MDs or DOs

• Submit proof of licensure 
• Submit one PN Case Data Collection

2. Examination

Once you have completed your Eligibility Requirements (Degree and Coursework) Complete the Exam Application

For Nutritionists & Healthcare Pros

• Exam Application for Nutrition Professionals
  • CNS Exam Application Examples
  • CNS Exam Example Questions
  • CNS Candidate Portal Tutorial 
• Re-exam Application

For RDs

• Exam Application for Nutrition Professionals

For MDs or DOs

• Exam Application for MD and DO

All Candidates

If applicable: To request accommodations for testing, you must submit these forms with your application:

• Disability Related Needs Form
• Special Accommodations Request Form

Current Certificants

Current CNSs

• Recertification Application within CNS Portal
• Continued Education Tracker
• Become a CNS Emeritus (Retired)
• Intent to Reinstate
• Request for CNS Verification (for State Licensure)
• CNS Portal Tutorial

Current CKNSs

• CKNS Recertification Application (not available)

Resources

CNS Exam Resources

• Application Instructions
• Curriculum Overview
• Exam Content Outline
• How to Prepare for the Exam
• Regionally Accredited Graduate Programs & Courses in Nutrition (partial list)
• Eligible Nutrition Courses for MDs and DOs

CNS Supervised Practice Experience (SPE) Resources

• Supervisor FAQs
• PN Case Data Collection
• PN Case Review Form (for Supervisors)

CKNS Exam Resources

• CKNS Exam Content Outline
• CKNS Exam Registration 
• CKNS Re-Examination Registration 

CNGS Exam Resources

• CNGS Exam Content Outline
• CNGS Exam Registration
• CNGS Re-Examination Registration 

CPN-P Resources

• CPNP Exam Registration
• CPNP Re-Examination Registration 

CNS Resources

• Recertification Policy
• Code of Ethics
• BCNS Certifications Handbook – Updated August 2024