Continuing Education Credits
AFNLM Modules 1-8

CE Credit Access for CFN Modules 1–8

The Certified Functional Nutritionist (CFN) credential is approved for continuing education (CE) credits for healthcare practitioners through the National University of Health Sciences (NUHS). NUHS is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education and the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists℠ (BCNS), which ensures that the coursework meets rigorous academic and professional standards. While the program does not offer CME credits for physicians, it does provide pathways for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) through internationally recognized frameworks accepted by healthcare professionals in more than 50 countries. Some U.S. practitioners may also be able to apply their CFN training toward CPD recognition, depending on their professional board and jurisdiction.

Starting October 27, 2025, online attendance for CFN Modules 1–8 will be eligible for state CE credits.

  • • To earn 36 hours of CE credit, you must complete all 8 quizzes (one per module) on or after October 27, 2025.
  • • If you finished the quizzes earlier, you can simply retake them after October 27 to qualify.
  1. • CE approvals are tied to Modules 1–8 only.

State CE Expiration Rules

For most states, CE credit from online video attendance does not expire.

A few states have specific expiration dates:

  • • Georgia – expires 12/31/2025
  • • Missouri – expires 12/31/2025
  • • Nevada – expires 12/31/2026

States with Pending Approval

  • • Arizona, Arkansas, Hawaii, Kentucky, NCCAOM, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Texas

States with Active Approval (starting October 27, 2025)

Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming

Important Notes

  • • Quizzes are required: Passing all 8 quizzes is necessary to receive CE credit or your AFNLM Certificate of Completion (CFN and CFN-S).
  • • Transcripts: If you need CE credit for your state license, you must order transcripts from NUHS after completing the course and receiving your certificate.
  • • Responsibility: Please confirm your state’s CE rules regarding online programs before enrolling.

Last updated: August 8, 2025


Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists℠

This activity is approved by the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists℠ (BCNS℠) to provide Continuing Education (CE) credits for Certified Nutrition Specialists® (CNS®) for a maximum of 36 CE Credits.

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The AFNLM provider approval code is 787825 and the 36 CPD credits are pending.

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