The Diploma in Nutritional Therapy is a flexible, home study course, which will give you all the tools you need to set up as a qualified Nutritional Therapist and consult with members of the public. You will develop the skills necessary to evaluate the health status of your client and construct safe, effective nutritional and lifestyle programmes, including supplementation and clinical testing where appropriate.
The first year will lay the foundations with Premier’s Integrated Systems Approach. This enables you to view the body as a series of interdependent systems which you will support with your dietary and lifestyle programme. You will also learn about the major disease states and how they are managed with medical drugs in order that you can confidently interact with primary medical care practitioners. In your second year, you will hone your skills with our Specialist Disciplines, which reflect some of the most significant areas of public demand. Amongst these areas is ‘Weight Management’, which includes the Certificate in Gym Instruction (Cert GI) DVD-ROM box set, providing you with a unique opportunity to upgrade to the full Cert GI qualification.
Both years benefit from an excellent Clinical Practice programme. The clinical programme is constructed to progress you from base level consultation techniques through to advanced nutrition programme design using case studies and client simulation. The Business Skills programme also spans both years and teaches you from the very beginning of the course, to think in terms of how you will market and sell your practice, from the way you talk on the phone to developing referral business and setting up a website. The whole programme is supported by fully referenced manuals, CD business presentations, DVD consultations, online quizzes, live workshops and DVD-ROM video lectures to bring your study to life.
Premier has written the course to National Occupational Standards (NOS) and has achieved Stage One accreditation with the Nutritional Therapy Council. Students of this course will be eligible for membership of the British Association for Nutritional Therapy (BANT). Insurance to practise can be obtained after completion of the course.
Qualifications and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Points
- Diploma in Nutritional Therapy
- 16 REPs CPD points
Diploma Information
Course Content
Year 1
Integrated Systems Approach
Digestive, hepatic, urinary, immune, endocrine, cardiovascular and respiratory systems are all studied under the following titles:
- Anatomy, function and integration
- Early signs of dysfunction
- Disease states (pathophysiology)
- Medicinal management (pharmacology)
- Nutritional support (including diet and supplementation)
- Lifestyle and exercise solutions
Clinical Practice
- 3 DVD case studies
- 3 live workshop weekends
Business Skills
- ‘Successful Private Practice’ CD box set which evaluates the challenges of setting up in business, overcoming the inevitable barriers and building a successful and rewarding practice. Parts 1-3.
Year 2
Specialist Disciplines
- Weight management (including Certificate in Gym Instruction DVD box set)
- Performance nutrition
- Nutrition for children and older adults
- Cancer care
- Mental health care
- Pregnancy and conceptual care
- Skin care
- Allergy management
- Clinical and anthropometric testing
- Herbs and superfoods
Clinical Practice
- 3 DVD case studies
- 3 live workshop weekends
Business Skills
- Research and Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Business set up
- Practice management
- Marketing and sales (including website optimisation guidance)
Entry Requirements
All necessary scientific content is contained within the course. In addition, nutritional biochemistry pre-course reading is provided. A basic level of numeracy and literacy skills is required. Minimum age, 18.
Length and Format of the Course
2 years based on 15-20 hours study per week (past students have treated it like a part time job). 4 annual start dates. Format: paper manuals, DVD consultations, DVD-ROM video lectures, live workshops and CD audio business presentations.
Assessment
- Continuous assessment throughout the course with tutor feedback
Next Steps
On successful completion of this course, you may wish to strengthen your nutrition portfolio by combining it with a fitness qualification such as the Certificate in Gym Instruction and Certificate in Advanced Personal Training.
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