The American College of Culinary Medicine is proud to have partnered with the North American Center for Continuing Medical Education to offer a certification in Culinary Medicine!
The Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist (CCMS) designation identifies clinicians with a unique foundation for incorporating healthy eating into patients’ diets: comprehensive knowledge of nutrition and the culinary techniques to prepare food consistent with real-world budgets, time constraints, and nutritional ideals. Physicians, Physician Assistants, Pharmacists, Registered Dietitians, Nurses, and Nurse Practitioners are eligible for certification. There is also a newly launched certification for food service professionals!
The hybrid 60-credit curriculum combines online nutrition education courses, live conferences, and in-person attendance at hands-on teaching kitchen modules.
By completing the program, clinicians will enhance their confidence and quality of care by learning how to:
- Integrate nutritional counseling to supplement pharmacological treatment
- Educate patients about weight loss and weight management
- Develop practical examination-room dialogues that inspire behavioral change
- Implement new strategies in even the busiest primary care offices
Learn more at culinarymedicine.org
