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Dietary Manager Training - Credentialing Exam

The CDM, CFPP Credentialing Exam is part of the competency assurance program for dietary managers.

Exam Eligibility: one pathway is through successful completion of the UF DMA-approved Dietary Manager Training program. See CDM, CFPP Credential for other pathways.

Exam Steps:

  1. Select a test date and complete application. See http://www.cdmcareer.info/CDM_Certification_Exam.html for test dates.
  2. Mail application with payment and documents to DMA.
  3. DMA will confirm your eligibility and mail you a confirmation letter.
  4. Three weeks before the test, the testing firm ACT, Inc, will send you an admission letter.
  5. Take the exam (bring your admission letter, picture I.D., and pencils.
  6. Receive results from ACT, Inc., by mail in about 6 weeks.
  7. After you pass, receive a letter from DMA activating your certification.


For more information, see CDM, CFPP Credential information http://www.cdmcareer.info/CDM_Certification_Exam.html

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Scholarships Available
Students who enroll in our course now have an opportunity to receive a $1000 scholarship. Hormel Health Labs in partnership with the Dietary Managers Association is providing ten, $1,000 awards to be used toward the Certified Dietary Manager process. Recipients will be announced at the annual DMA Convention. For more information, please visit the Hormel Labs website.

An application for this scholarship program is enclosed with the materials students receive upon enrollment in the Dietary Manager Training course. This is a great opportunity for the University of Florida, Dietary Manager Training students to pursue.
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DMA School Code for UF
The DMA School Code for the University of Florida is 090401. This code is used on your application for the Dietary Manager Credentialing Exam.