Become an NCI Certified
Clinical Nutritionist
NCI-certified clinical nutritionist typically involves a combination of education, practical experience, and certification. Below are general steps you can take to become a Nutrition Council of India certified clinical nutritionist specialist.
About the NCI-IFNH- Certified Clinical Nutrition Specialist Examination- NCI-CNS
The discipline of Human Clinical Nutrition applies principles derived from current biochemical and physiological scientific knowledge to promote optimal health while recognizing biochemical individuality. The Certified Clinical Nutritionist assesses a person’s nutritional needs to achieve normal physiological function. Assessment includes the use of appropriate tests and observations such as case history, anthropomorphic measurements, physical signs, laboratory tests, and nutrition/lifestyle analysis to determine an educational nutrition program. The assessment also provides the basis for referral to a licensed physician or other health care professional.
The educational protocol may include, among other information, nutrition/lifestyle modification, nutritive supplementation, understanding of physiological/biochemical pathways, and evoking of regenerative processes.
The Purpose of Certification
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The Certified Clinical Nutritionist (CCNS) Examination establishes reputable standards of excellence.
The creation of a quality examination that is based on a validated scope of practice that appropriately represents the field of clinical nutrition.
Candidate access to the broad scope of clinical nutrition training and a mechanism for recertification every five years, recognizing continued competency in the field.
The NCICNS Examination Candidate must:
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Satisfy the CORE Requirements, Post Graduate Degree in Food Sciences & Nutrition, Home Science
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Completed ACCCN offered by NCI-IFNH
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Completed 1 year of Internship in reputed Hospital
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Submit Credential Review Application and College Transcripts
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Obtain Credential Review Approval
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Achieve a passing score on the online CNS Examination
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Important Dates
Date of Notification: TBA
last date to apply: TBA
Date of Exams : TBA
Exam centers : TBA
