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Certificate Renewal Basics C E R T I F I C A T E A N D M E M B E R S H I P R E N E W A L

In order to maintain your Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) or Nutritional Therapy Consultant (NTC) certification, you must keep your Graduate Membership current as well as submit 24 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) every two years. You will need to complete and return this Certificate Renewal application, which includes documentation of 24 hours of continuing education. If you have already sent the NTA documentation of your 24 hours of continuing education, please complete the Certificate Renewal page and contact us to verify that we have the correct information on file.

Y O U R G R A D U A T E M E M B E R S H I P B E N E F I T S

As a Graduate Member of the Nutritional Therapy Association, you receive the following benefits:

• Access to view and download the latest curriculum (coming soon!) • A subscription to The Live Nourished Journal, the NTA’s annual magazine (coming soon!) • Access to the Graduate Members-only area of the NTA website, including forums, downloadable

resources like white-label client forms, a Graduate Member badge and widgets to display on your website or blog, and more (coming soon!)

• Exclusive member discount for the NTA Annual Conference and other NTA events • Exclusive 10% member discount on NTA Shop items (including the Functional Evaluation poster

and Hallway of Life posters, and more) • An optional provider listing for you or your practice on the NTA website (coming soon!) • Access to Continuing Education opportunities • Eligibility to license Nutri-Q (online Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire software) at an

exclusive Graduate Members-only subscription price of $60/year (normally $150/year) • Eligibility to use the NTP or NTC credential • A $150 reward for each referral to the NTP or NTC programs

N T A R E F E R R A L P R O G R A M D E T A I L S

Most of our students come to us through word of mouth, so if you loved the program, we appreciate you letting your friends know! For each qualified referral to the NTP or NTC program, you’ll receive a $150 referral reward.

If your friends want some more information about the program, we recommend sending them our Course Catalog, which has details about our philosophy, module content, FAQs, and venues.

To get your referral reward, make sure your friend writes your name down under “Who Referred You?” when they complete the Registration Packet so we know to send the referral reward to you.

Rewards are paid after the refund date has passed, roughly halfway through the program.

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CEU Basics W H A T I S A C E U ?

CEU stands for “Continuing Education Unit”, a standard measurement many schools and certification programs use to encourage and track ongoing learning after graduation.

Continuing education is a critical part of maintaining your NTP or NTC credential, ensuring that you continue to expand your knowledge, refine your skillset, and grow your business. It reflects the integrity of you, the NTA, and the credential.

In general, the NTA awards 1 CEU for every 1 hour of education attended.

H O W M A N Y C E U S D O I N E E D ?

To maintain an active Graduate Membership (and the ability to use the NTP or NTC credential), NTA graduates are required to obtain 24 CEUs every 2 years starting from the date of graduation. If, for example, you graduated in June 2015, you will need to earn 24 CEUs by the time your membership renewal comes due on July 31, 2017.

W H A T I S T H E A C C E P T A B L E D A T E R A N G E F O R C E U S ?

To qualify, CEUs must have been earned within 30 months of one’s membership renewal date. For example, if you are renewing in July 2017, you can use CEUs you have obtained from January 2015 forward.

D O C E U S R O L L O V E R T O T H E N E X T M E M B E R S H I P P E R I O D ?

Yes, if you earn more than the minimum 24 CEUs, you can roll some over into the next 2-year membership period. However, the date range above still applies (i.e. the CEUs must still be earned no more than 30 months prior to recertification).

C A N C E U S B E S P L I T B E T W E E N C E R T I F I C A T I O N P E R I O D S ?

No, CEUs from a single course cannot be split into two certification periods. For example, if you receive a Certificate of Completion for 30 CEUs, you cannot use 24 for the next renewal, and roll over 6 to the following certification period. All 30 will be applied to the current renewal.

H O W C A N I R E N E W M Y C E R T I F I C A T E I F I ’ V E L E T I T L A P S E ?

If you are late sending in your Certificate Renewal, there will be a $25 late fee applied.

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If it has been 3 or more years since you had active membership, you are required to re-sit an examination, pay the $199 for membership and the $25 late fee, and submit 24 CEUs from the last 30 months. If this is the case and you would like to renew, please email nta@nutritionaltherapy.com. As of January 2018, you are no longer required to submit backdated CEUs and membership dues for the years your certification lapsed.

H O W M A N Y C E U S M U S T B E R E L A T E D T O H E A L T H A N D B U S I N E S S ?

14+ Health-Related CEUs

Of the 24 required CEUs, at least 14 must come from health-related courses, webinars, books, etc. Some examples include:

• Nutritional therapy, functional nutrition, etc. • Cooking, food preparation, sourcing, etc. • Supplementation, herbs, detoxification, aromatherapy, etc. • Anatomy and physiology • Applied kinesiology • CEUs required to maintain licensure for other modalities (e.g. LMT, LAc, RN, DC, etc.) • Other wellness or lifestyle certifications (yoga, personal training, iridology)

≤10 Business-Related CEUs

Business-related CEUs can make up 10 or fewer of the 24 total CEUs. These CEUs are especially important for NTPs and NTCs who maintain a private practice or run their own business. If you do not maintain a practice or run your own business, you can instead get all 24 CEUs from health-related education.

Business-related CEUs can come from a variety of sources. Suggested topics include:

• Business software, website design, etc. • Counseling, psychology, motivational interviewing, habit-formation, etc. • Marketing (e.g. social media, email marketing, content marketing, etc.) • Productivity, project management, time management, etc. • Small business administration (e.g. accounting, insurance, taxes, website design, etc.)

W H A T D O C U M E N T A T I O N A M I R E Q U I R E D T O S U B M I T ?

To count as valid CEUs, you must submit one of the following for each course, webinar, etc.:

• Option 1: A “Certificate of Completion”, including the total awarded CEUs/credits (or the hours attended; 1 hour = 1 CEU), the presenter name, date, time, location, and topic.

• Option 2: If an official certificate is not provided, you must submit an “NTA CEU Report” (found at the end of this document).

Please note that the NTA does not accept any of the following as proof of CEUs:

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• Photos of Certificates of Completion or NTA CEU Reports. You must scan and email the document, fax it, or send a photocopy in the mail.

• Links to Certificates of Completion or NTA CEU Reports stored online in Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.

W H E R E D O I S E N D M Y C E U D O C U M E N T A T I O N ?

You can send your Certificates of Completion and NTA CEU Reports to NTA headquarters via email, fax, or post. Please do not send originals.

Email: Fax: Post: nta@nutritionaltherapy.com (360) 528-2564 PO Box 354, Olympia, WA 98507

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Approved Ways to Earn CEUs While there are a wide variety of ways to earn CEUs, the NTA maintains the right to determine whether or not a source is high quality and if the education received meets our standards for continuing education. By completing one of the programs the NTA has evaluated and pre-approved for CEU credits, you can rest assured that your renewal will be processed successfully and immediately as we already know the caliber of learning you received from these programs. If you want to take advantage of this guaranteed renewal opportunity, you can participate in some of these pre-approved CEU activities.

A T T E N D T H E N T A A N N U A L C O N F E R E N C E

Attending an NTA Annual Conference is a great way to earn a significant number of CEUs while reconnecting with the tribe and having a ridiculous amount of fun. While the exact number of CEUs varies from year to year depending on the number of speakers, length of presentations, etc., conference attendees typically receive a Certificate of Completion. Note that the NTA offers a discounted entrance fee to NTP/NTC students and graduates with active graduate memberships.

Find out more about the next NTA Annual Conference

A T T E N D A R E G I O N A L N T A C O N F E R E N C E

In addition to the Annual Conference, the NTA holds regional conferences around the United States. After attending, you will receive a Certificate of Completion from the NTA.

Find out more about Regional NTA Conferences

B U Y N T A C O N F E R E N C E R E C O R D I N G S

If you are unable to attend an NTA annual or regional conference in person, worry not: you can buy the recordings instead and submit an NTA CEU Report for each speaker session you watch.

Buy NTA Conference Recordings

C O M P L E T E A 3 R D P A R T Y C E R T I F I C A T I O N P R O G R A M

NTPs and NTCs can take a number of certification programs to complement their credential. Most of these courses will provide a Certificate of Completion, but if not, you must complete an NTA CEU Report to receive CEUs.

Please remember that you may only use up to 10 CEUs for business and up to 24 CEUs for nutrition per cycle, and that the remainder does not carry over to the next renewal cycle.

If you do go over 24 CEUs, we acknowledge your high achiever status, and we give you a virtual gold star and a high five!

Some pre-approved certification programs are listed below.

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Health-Related (≤24 CEUs)

• Restorative Wellness Solutions Program (21-42 CEUs per level) • Certified GAPS™ Practitioner Training (16 CEUs) • Balanced Bites Master Class (36 CEUs) • AIP Certified Coach Practitioner Training Program (24 CEUs) • Holistic Mineral Balancing (22 CEUs) • Reframe Nutrition Workshop* from Holistic Nutrition Lab (4 CEUs) • The Green Umbrella Professional Training Course • BioIndividual Nutrition Training (24 CEUs) • Holistic Nutrition Lab Digestive Intensive • Holistic Nutrition Lab Full Body Systems • Certified Food and Spirit Practitioner Program • Gut Pathogens & Dysbiosis MasterClass from Microbiome Mastery (15 CEUs) • SIBO Intensive MasterClass from Microbiome Mastery (8 CEUs) • Certified Microbiome Practitioner™ Program from Microbiome Mastery (25 CEUs)

Business-Related (≤10 CEUs):

• 21-Day Sugar Detox Coaches Program (30 CEUs) • Feed Your Fertile Body!™ Instructor Program (5 CEUs) • Feed Your Pregnant Body!™ Instructor Program (6 CEUs) • Weekend Web Design* from the Holistic Entrepreneur Association (12 CEUs) • RESTART® Program* (7 CEUs) • Cooking for Well-Being Teacher Training Program (24 CEUs per level) • The Fortis Program from Fortis Wellness (5-28 CEUs) • The Online Practitioner: From Idea to Income (15 CEUs)

*These programs open for registration at certain times of the year; you may contact them to find information on upcoming classes.

V O L U N T E E R A S A G R O U P L E A D E R

Group Leaders who meet the attendance requirements (attending all days of all the workshops) can earn 24 CEUs (NTP classes) or 10 CEUs (NTC classes) for each class cycle. You must submit your Certificate of Completion to get CEUs.

Apply to be a Group Leader

W R I T E A B O O K R E V I E W ( R E C O M M E N D E D B O O K S )

For those who love reading, book reviews are a great way to earn CEUs. You may earn CEUs if you read one of the books included in the Recommended Resources section of the Required Reading, Recommended Resources & Course Assignments document. Each book review is eligible for 4 CEUs. You must send us a 500-750 word book review for each book discussing the following:

• Please summarize key takeaways from this book. • How will you apply what you learned in your practice, business, or life?

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An NTA CEU Report is not required for book reviews.

See the list of Recommended Resources

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Other Ways to Earn CEUs The NTA does not guarantee that CEUs will be awarded for programs outside of our pre-approved methods; however, we will evaluate all applications that are submitted. Applications submitted with CEUs from non-approved activities will take longer to process as we will examine the quality and applicability of each item to ensure it upholds the integrity of the NTA’s certification standards. The NTA will exercise the right to deny any applications if the CEUs are not deemed appropriate for the renewal requirements and you will be asked to resubmit your application with other continuing education experiences. Possible CEU activities that fall outside of the pre-approved programs are listed below.

A T T E N D O T H E R C O N F E R E N C E S

Conferences that are nutrition-related or business-related may be eligible for CEUs. Please fill out a separate NTA CEU Report for each speaker; you cannot fill out one report for the whole conference. Some examples of nutrition and business conferences are listed below.

• Weston A. Price Foundation Wise Traditions Annual Conference • National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP) Annual Conference • Paleo f(x) • World Domination Summit [Business] • SXSW Conference [Business]

A T T E N D O N L I N E S U M M I T S & W E B I N A R S

Many nutrition experts, supplement companies, etc. regularly offer online conferences, summits, and webinars that can be a great free way to earn CEUs from the comfort of your own home. Beware that such education is usually provided in an effort to sell you a product or paid course, however, so you will likely have to endure some promotions. Better companies and speakers will keep this to a minimum.

Please note that you must either submit a Certificate of Completion or complete an NTA CEU Report. Please fill out a separate NTA CEU Report for each speaker; you cannot fill out one report for the whole event.

A T T E N D A N I N - P E R S O N T R A I N I N G O R S E M I N A R

In-person trainings, seminars, or workshops related to nutrition or business may be eligible for CEUs. As with online conferences, summits, or webinars, you will likely have to endure some promotions. Better companies and speakers will keep this to a minimum.

Please note that you must either submit a Certificate of Completion or complete an NTA CEU Report. Please fill out a separate NTA CEU Report for each speaker; you cannot fill out one report for the whole event.

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A T T E N D C O L L E G E C L A S S E S

The NTA awards 1 CEU for each 1 seat hour of class. For example, if you take a 5-credit class that meets for 1 hour a day, 5 days a week, for 10 weeks, you would earn 50 CEUs (1 x 5 x 10 = 50). To receive CEUs for college classes, you must attach a copy of your transcript. We may request a course syllabus or further information from you if we require it.

T E A C H A W O R K S H O P

Teaching is one of the best ways to learn. If you teach a workshop or present on material that aligns with our paradigm and is above and beyond the NTA curriculum, you may be able to earn 4 CEUs per unique presentation. You must submit an outline or slide deck from the event as well as an NTA CEU Report as proof, listing the resources that you consulted to research content. Please note that for NTA instructors, the time spent teaching NTP and NTC classes is not eligible for CEUs.

W R I T E A B O O K R E V I E W ( O T H E R B O O K S )

Any health or business-related book may be eligible for CEUs. Each book review is eligible for 4 CEUs. You must send us a 500-750 word book review for each book discussing the following:

• Please summarize key takeaways from this book. • How will you apply what you learned in your practice, business, or life?

An NTA CEU Report is not required for book reviews.

W R I T E A B O O K

NTPs and NTCs can earn CEUs by writing a book on a health or business-related topic. The book can be a physical print book or ebook, but regardless of format, the book must be available for sale to the public to qualify for CEUs. You must fill out an NTA CEU Report, listing resources you consulted while researching.

CEUs are awarded as follows:

• 12 CEUs: books of 100-200 pages in length • 24 CEUs: books longer than 200 pages in length

Note that no CEUs are awarded for books shorter than 100 pages. You must send proof of the book (e.g. a link to the book on your website or Amazon, the PDF or a hard copy of the book, etc.) to get CEUs.

P U B L I S H A N A R T I C L E

If you write an article that is printed in a published magazine or academic journal, you may receive 2 CEUs for each article. You must fill out an NTA CEU Report, listing at least 3 resources you consulted while researching, and show proof of the article (a scan of the article page(s) of the magazine, a link to the abstract online, etc.). Blog posts do not qualify for CEUs.

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Certificate Renewal Checklist In order to renew your certificate and membership and receive credit for your CEU submission, please submit all of the following (incomplete applications will not be accepted):

A completed Renewal Application (see next page)

A completed CEU Breakdown listing the number of CEUs applied for in each category

A Certificate of Completion for each CEU opportunity (preferred), OR

An NTA CEU Report plus proof of attendance or completion for each CEU activity, in order

Please return the above documents to the NTA via email, fax, or post:

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Renewal Application Please complete the following forms to renew your certificate and Graduate Membership for two years ($199), attaching Certificates of Completion or NTA CEU Reports for proof of continuing education completed.

24 CEUs must be submitted to the NTA every two years for your NTA Graduate Membership renewal and in order to be able to use the NTP or NTC credential. Please specify the circumstances of your renewal:

I am a graduate. I am submitting $199 and 24 CEUs.

I have completed my Group Leading year. I am submitting $99 and 24 CEUs.

I am an NTA Instructor. I am submitting 24 CEUs.

I had a lapsed membership. I am submitting $199 + $25 late fee and 24 CEUs.

S T U D E N T I N F O R M A T I O N

First / Given Name Last / Family Name

Address

City State Zip / Postal Code Country

Email Cell Phone Home Phone

NTP Graduate NTC Graduate

February Renewal July Renewal Graduate Year Certificate Number

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P A Y M E N T I N F O R M A T I O N

Credit or Debit Card Check (Write check # below) Bank Transfer (Contact the NTA for details)

Card Number Name on Card

Expiration (MM/YYYY) CVV (3-digit code on back) Signature of Card Holder

Billing Address

City State Zip / Postal Code Country

Check Number

Note that a $15 NSF (Nonsufficient Funds) fee will be charged for bounced checks.

C E R T I F I C A T E A N D M E M B E R S H I P D I S C L A I M E R

Membership in the NTA does not entitle members to use NTA materials to teach or conduct courses in the area of nutrition or nutritional therapy. These materials, including but not limited to manuals, slide decks, illustrations, charts, handouts, posters, and checklists, are the sole property of the NTA and cannot be used by anyone other than the NTA without written permission. Materials may be used for client educational purposes only and with permission from the NTA. Additionally, membership in the NTA does not entitle the enrollee to hold him/herself out as a Nutritional Therapy Practititioner (NTP) or a Nutritional Therapy Consultant (NTC) unless the certification course conducted by the NTA has been completed, the enrollee has received certification from the NTA, and continuing education requirements have been met. NTPs and NTCs may not use their designation unless all membership fees and CEU requirements are current. By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and fully understand the Certificate and Membership Disclaimer, am in complete agreement thereto, and do freely and without duress sign and consent to all terms contained herein. Applicant Signature Date

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CEU Breakdown N T A C E U R E P O R T E X P E C T A T I O N S

On the following pages, you will find the NTA CEU Report forms. To ensure a timely approval of your CEUs, please be as detailed as possible in the NTA CEU Report when filling out the paragraph sections about key takeaways and how you will apply it in your business. We may request more information from you if the NTA CEU Report is sparse or incomplete, which can delay the approval of your CEUs and the recertification process.

C E U C A T E G O R I E S

Please list the number of CEUs that you are applying for in each category and the total CEUs you are applying for, sending us the required documentation for each. A Certificate of Completion is preferred, but if you do not have one, you may complete an NTA CEU Report. Please attach proof of completion in the same order.

CEU Categories Required Proof of Completion CEUs Per Category

NTA Conferences Certificate of Completion

NTA Conference Recordings NTA CEU Report*

Other Conferences Certificate of Completion OR NTA CEU Report*

Online Summits/Webinars Certificate of Completion OR NTA CEU Report*

In Person Training Certificate of Completion OR NTA CEU Report*

College Classes Transcript

3rd Party Certifications Certificate of Completion OR NTA CEU Report

Group Leading Certificate of Completion

Teaching a Workshop NTA CEU Report + Outline or Slides + Resource List

Book Reviews 500-750 Word Review (Each)

Book Authorship NTA CEU Report + List Resources + Proof of Book for Sale

Article Authorship NTA CEU Report + List 3 Resources + Proof of Article

TOTAL CEUS APPLIED FOR:

*If you attended or watched an event with multiple speakers, you must fill out an NTA CEU Report for each speaker session; you cannot fill out one report for the whole event (see next page).

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NTA CEU Report Please complete the below fields in full and in as much detail as possible to apply to receive CEUs. You must complete an NTA CEU Report for each continuing education opportunity you complete (simply print additional pages or duplicate the PDF form). If you attended or watched an event with multiple speakers, please fill out a report for each speaker session; you cannot fill out one report for the whole event. For each CEU activity, please attach copies of proof of attendance or completion (certificates, letter of attendance, receipts, slide decks, photos, etc.), keeping original documents for your records.

Title of Presentation, Course, Etc. Date of Attendance

Name of Presenter Location of Event OR Website Link

Hours Attended Number of CEUs Awarded (If Known)

Please select the type of Continuing Education you completed:

Conference Recordings Online Event Class or Certification Teaching Authorship

Please summarize key takeaways from this continuing education.

How will you apply what you learned in your practice, business, or life?

Applicant Signature Date