Specialty Program

Advanced Ketogenic Nutrition Training and Certification Program

The Advanced Ketogenic Nutrition Program (Foundational program plus Advanced modules) trains nutritionists, dietitians, and other licensed healthcare professionals who desire the in-depth knowledge to fully support clients in all aspects of assessment, implementation, and maintenance of a ketogenic diet. Completion of this course meets some of the eligibility requirements to take the Certified Ketogenic Nutrition Specialist (CKNS℠) Examination.

Advanced Ketogenic Training Program

$ 695
  • In-depth knowledge to fully support clients in all aspects of assessment, implementation, and maintenance of a ketogenic diet
  • Keytone metabolism and historical clinical evidence
  • How to Formulate a Ketogenic Nutrition Plan
  • Assessment, Implementation and Monitoring
  • The Case for a Ketogenic Diet in Disorders of Insulin Regulation, Cancer Treatment Regimens & Neurological Disorders
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Clinical Reference Sheets

Clinical Reference Sheets will help you translate this course knowledge into actionable plans for better patient outcomes.

Learn & Earn

Build the confidence of working in a collaborative healthcare environment to address and apply ketogenic nutrition in your practice.

Become a Certified Ketogenic Nutrition Specialist (CKNS)

Meet coursework requirement for the Certified Ketogenic Nutrition Specialist (CKNS) credential.

Online Learning with Multimedia Format

-A concise, actionable learning format that is self-paced and 100% online.
-Video presentations, PowerPoint presentations, articles, text + reference documents bring the field of nutritional genomics to life.

Earn up to 56 CE/CME

Earn up to 56 Continuing Education credits for Certified Nutrition Specialists or up to 52 Continuing Professional Education Units (CPEUs) for Registered Dietitians (RDs) + Registered Dietetic Technicians (DTRs)

Curriculum Overview
The course is intended for individuals who have a strong background in nutrition assessment, nutrition therapy, and biochemistry. It is designed for nutritionists and other licensed health care professionals who have nutrition in their legal scope of practice.
2 Foundational + 4 Advanced Modules
  • Module 1: Ketone Metabolism and Historical Clinical Evidence
  • Module 2: How to Formulate a Ketogenic Nutrition Plan
  • Module 3: Assessment, Implementation and Monitoring
  • Module 4: The Case for a Ketogenic Diet in Disorders of Insulin Regulation
  • Module 5: The Case for a Ketogenic Diet in Cancer Treatment Regimens
  • Module 6: The Case for a Ketogenic Diet in Neurological Disorders
 
Certification Requirements

There are three eligibility requirements to earn the CKNS: Education, Examination, and Experience.

1. Education
Degree Requirement: The candidate must hold one of the following:
Masters of Science degree in the field of nutrition or dietetics from a United States regionally accredited college or university, or it's foreign equivalent; or
Doctoral degree in the field of nutrition, dietetics, related health science or medicine, from a United States regionally accredited college or university, or its foreign equivalent; or
Bachelor's degree in the field of nutrition or dietetics with a current RD/RDN license.

Training Requirement: All candidates must have completed all six modules of the American Nutrition Association (ANA) Ketogenic Nutrition Training program. Please do not apply to sit for the exam until you have completed the training program.

2. Examination
The candidate must achieve a passing score of 75% or higher on the Certification Examination for Ketogenic Nutrition Specialists. The exam is offered online once the training is completed.

The Certification Examination for Ketogenic Nutrition Specialists is designed to test the knowledge and skills acquired by those who have successfully completed the educational requirements outlined above. The examination contains 60 multiple-choice, single answer questions. Candidates have 90 minutes to complete the exam. No exceptions. It is a closed-book exam, no study materials may be used.

The CKNS Certification Fee is $250

3. Experience
Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) credential or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential or licensed/certified as nutritionist/dietitian (LDN, CDN); or

License as a healthcare practitioner in the U.S. with nutrition in legal scope of practice, including MD/DO, DC, ND, NP, PA, RN, PharmD, Doctor of Nursing or foreign equivalent.

Recertification
Each CKNS must recertify their credential every five years. This includes obtaining 30 Continuing Education (CE) credits and documenting them in the CKNS Recertification Application. Applications should then be submitted via the recertification portal for review. There is a $125 recertification fee every five years.

The mandatory recertification process provides the opportunity to demonstrate the retention, reinforcement, and expansion of knowledge and skills pertaining to new advances over the full spectrum of ketogenic nutrition science and nutrition care.

ANA Specialty Training Program Disclaimer

The American Nutrition Association and the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists, and each of its respective affiliates, directors, officers, and/or agents (collectively, “ANA”) provide this program (the “Program”) solely for the purpose of providing information to participants. The material presented in the Program has been prepared in good faith with the goal of providing accurate and authoritative information regarding the subject matter covered. ANA will endeavor to provide updates and additions to the Program as needed.

The information presented in this Program is not meant to take the place of medical training or intervention. Completion of the Program or any section of it does not confer any practice rights or privileges. Practice rights are based on state licensure laws which vary from state to state and by profession. Participants should familiarize themselves with and abide by the scope of practice regulations as set forth in applicable licensure laws, regulations, and other rules.

ANA makes no representation or warranty of any kind regarding any information, apparatus, product, or process discussed in the Program, and ANA assumes no liability therefore.

WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, THE INFORMATION AND MATERIALS PROVIDED IN THE PROGRAM ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS-IS” BASIS AND MAY INCLUDE ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR OTHER INACCURACIES. THE PARTICIPANT ASSUMES THE SOLE RISK OF MAKING USE AND/OR RELYING ON THE INFORMATION AND MATERIALS PROVIDED IN THE PROGRAM. ANA MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES ABOUT THE SUITABILITY, COMPLETENESS, TIMELINESS, RELIABILITY, LEGALITY, UTILITY, OR ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION AND MATERIALS PROVIDED IN THE PROGRAM. ALL SUCH INFORMATION AND MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

This material is the confidential and proprietary information of the American Nutrition Association and may not be shared with any parties other than those who have registered in the Program. Any reproduction or transmission of all or part of the Program materials, whether by electronic, mechanical, recorded, other means, without prior written consent of the American Nutrition Association shall be an infringement.

ANA hereby grants permission to registrants to share the Client Handouts with their clients, but only in the format provided, you may not add any logos, names, or customization and you must maintain on the Handouts the ANA copyright information and branding.

Access to each self-study Program is designated with a specified duration. Participants must complete the Program and view and download materials before the expiration of use. No access to course materials will be available after expiration of the Program. Once a Program is purchased, ANA is unable to issue refunds, credits, or transfers for any Program.

The learner is responsible for meeting all Program prerequisites. Completion of any Program does not entitle the learner to a certification, which involves a separate application process and credential awarded with the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists.

Faculty
  • Program Development

    Senior Scientific Editor

    • Jeff Volek, PhD, RD Ohio State University

    Contributing Authors

    • Miriam Kalamian, MS, CNS Dietary Therapies LLC Author: Keto for Cancer
    • Romilly Hodges, MS, CNS Dr. Kara Fitzgerald Functional Medicine Co-Author: Methylation Diet and Lifestyle
    • Amy Berger, MS, CNS Tuit Nutrition, LLC Author: The Alzheimer’s Antidote

    Scientific Editor

    • Parker Hyde, PhD Ohio State University

    Contributing Reviewers

    • Angela Poff, PhD University of South Florida
    • David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, ABIHN Perlmutter Health Center Author: The Grain Brain, Brain Maker, and Power Up Your Brain
    • Ted Naiman, MD Virginia Mason Medical Center Author: Burn Fat Not Sugar
Not Sure Which Ketogenic Course to Take?

The Foundational Ketogenic Program guides health coaches, nutritionists, and dietitians who seek a basic foundation in the ketogenic diet. These key concepts enable health coaches to adequately counsel clients already prescribed a ketogenic diet by a Licensed Healthcare Provider.

The Advanced Ketogenic Nutrition Program (Foundational program plus Advanced modules) trains nutritionists, dietitians, and other licensed healthcare professionals who desire the in-depth knowledge to fully support clients in all aspects of assessment, implementation, and maintenance of a ketogenic diet. Completion of this course meets some of the eligibility requirements to take the Certified Ketogenic Nutrition Specialist (CKNS℠) Examination