Clinical Nutrition – Health Fund Recognition & Educational Standards
CMA recognises Clinical Nutrition qualifications that meet the Association's educational and professional standards. These standards support CMA membership eligibility and assist members seeking recognition with participating health funds.
Educational standards are reviewed periodically and may be updated in response to changes in professional, educational or health fund requirements.
Education Requirements
Applicants seeking Full Membership as a Clinical Nutritionist are generally expected to hold:
• A Bachelor degree or higher qualification in Clinical Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine or equivalent.
• A qualification that includes supervised clinical training and practical skills development.
• A qualification that satisfies CMA membership entry standards.
• Qualifications completed prior to current educational standards may be assessed under CMA's legacy qualification provisions.
Clinical Training
CMA considers supervised clinical practicum to be an important component of clinical nutrition education.
When assessing qualifications, CMA may consider:
• Supervised clinical practicum hours.
• Direct patient contact.
• Clinical assessment activities.
• Case management experience.
• Practical competency assessments.
• Clinical supervision arrangements.
Continuing Professional Development
Full Members are required to complete a minimum of 20 hours Continuing Professional Development (CPD) during each membership year.
Members are responsible for maintaining evidence of completed CPD activities and may be selected for audit.
Ongoing Professional Requirements
Current CMA Membership
Professional Indemnity Insurance
Compliance with CMA Code of Conduct
Compliance with CMA CPD Requirements
Compliance with any applicable health fund requirements
Current Recognised Qualifications
Questions About Qualification Recognition?
Members and prospective members with questions regarding qualification assessment or recognition of educational programs should contact the CMA office before lodging an application.