CPN Certification - for non-AARPN members
Access to the Certified Practicing Nutritionist (CPN) program is available to non-AARPN members who can fulfil (1) the same eligibility criteria that is set for full AARPN membership, and (2) the following concurrent conditions:
- The CPN certification recipient must,
- (1) maintain active membership with one or more of the multi-modality associations that can facilitate TGA Schedule 1 exemption, and require the continual provision of valid – industry standard practice insurance, first-aid certification, and working-with-children check.
- (2) engage the AARPN Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program.
- (3) adhere to the code of conduct/ethics of both AARPN and their chosen non-AARPN association.
- (4) provide and maintain AARPN with photographic evidence of one or more compliant physically-located-base-of-operation (see the application FAQ page for more information)
The Online CPN Application Form requires login credentials, which can be created via the below link – where you can then further access the form.
A dummy version of the form can be accessed below without credentials – to allow for easy review for prospective members and industry stakeholders
Certification Fees
The AARPN CPN Certification annual fee – $250.00 made prior to provision of certification documents. This price includes access to the AARPN Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portal, wherein the entirety of annual CPD requirements can be accessed for no additional cost.