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The CBDM certification program is where you begin your journey to become a Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM, CFPP) . Comprised mainly of CDM, CFPPs, CBDM is the credentialing agency of ANFP that is responsible for establishing and upholding policies for and administration of the CBDM Certification Program and the CDM Credentialing Exam. Accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), the CBDM Certification Program demonstrates compliance with the NCCA Standards that are designed to ensure that certification programs adhere to modern standards of practice for the certification industry. This level of excellence helps ensures your CDM, CFPP credential has meaning and value that will follow you throughout your career!  \nBy earning the CDM, CFPP credential, you will join the top levels of nutrition and foodservice managers in the field. It can advance your career and open many new opportunities for employment! In addition, credential holders who are ANFP members have an added benefit of CE opportunities at reduced rates among many other benefits.  \nCDM, CFPPs are nationally recognized experts at managing foodservice operations and ensuring food safety. Many work in health care—nursing facilities, rehab centers, senior living communities, or hospitals. Some work in correctional facilities, schools, and the military. Others work for corporations.  \nCDM, CFPPs have the education and experience required to to manage menus, food purchasing, and food preparation; and to apply nutrition principles, document nutrition information, ensure food safety, manage work teams, and much more. In the latest regulations issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the CDM, CFPP credential is now listed as the primary qualification for the Director of Food and Nutrition Services in long-term care facilities, in the absence of a full-time Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) .  \nWorking conditions may include varied hours, long days, and juggling multiple demands. CDM, CFPPs work with both people and paperwork. They tend to be energetic, results-oriented problem-solvers who thrive on challenge and enjoy teamwork. Employment in foodservice is not dependent on economic conditions, and is growing steadily. The fastest-growing segment of the market is senior living, an area where the skills of CDM, CFPPs are just what the doctor ordered!  \nHow to Become a CDM, CFPP  \nA CDM, CFPP has the education and work experience to competently perform the responsibilities of a dietary manager and has proven this by passing the nationally-recognized CDM Credentialing Exam and fulfilling the requirements needed to maintain certified status. The CDM, CFPP also demonstrates specific competency in the area of food protection and sanitation.  \nSome managers ask: If I’ve completed a foodservice manager training program, am I already a CDM, CFPP? The answer is no. Keep going! To earn the credential, you need to follow three steps:  \n1. Qualify to take the CDM Credentialing Exam.  \nThere are many different pathways to qualify! You may start by completing an ANFP-approved dietary manager training program. Or, you may already have a two-year or four-year degree in foodservice management, nutrition, or culinary arts. Or, you may qualify under other pathways that require a military foodservice manager program.  \nDetails about how to qualify are on the CBDM website:   \n[www.CBDMonline.org/eligibility](www.CBDMonline.org/eligibility).  \n®  \nDISCOVER THE POWER OF THE CD M, CF PP CREDENTIAL  \n2. 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