If you are an Instructor or Personal Trainer wishing to expand your knowledge in the field of Clinical Nutrition or want to specialise in supporting a client to choose a more balanced diet, then this short course could be exactly what you are looking for. This unique REPs accredited Clinical Nutrition course is designed to offer you the most practical, effective and up to date approach to working with your clients to enhance their wellbeing through nutrition. The literature review provided is also essential reading for other health professionals to consolidate their understanding of nutrition and chronic disease. The tutorial day provides an opportunity to further develop skills and knowledge.
Understanding the background of nutrition for the prevention of chronic disease is essential for reducing the risk lifestyle disease. This course blends an academic evidence base about how food and nutrients affect the risk of lifestyle diseases with a simple and practical application. Essential for anyone working on an Exercise Referral scheme. The course is written and developed by a highly experienced Registered Nutritionist and Registered Dietitian, its evidenced based conclusions are straightforward clear and remit specific.
£125
10 hours pre course reading, followed by 1 day attendance (8 hours)
Learners will choose a minimum of 2 of the below conditions covered and receive literature reviews for these to read prior to the attendance day. Learners can buy additional reviews for each of the conditions covered at a charge of £40 per condition.
- Diabetes
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Dyslipidaemia
- Arthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Gastrointestinal health
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Menopause
- Living with a long term disease
- The National Diet and Nutrition survey, what people are really eating
- The diet of Minority Ethnic Groups
- Weight Management and diet
- Working with clients
- The Eatwell plate, how to apply it
- Helping a client choose their balanced diet
- How to promote diets to help prevent a particular conditions
- All tuition including unlimited online and telephone support
- Course manuals and textbooks
- Discovery Learning Certificate in Clinical Nutrition
- 16 CPD Credits on REP's Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements:
Level 2 gym qualifications, Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity. Writing and numeracy skills are also recommended for presentation of course work, however help is available if needed. Minimum age is 16.
This course is perfect for Instructors and Personal Trainers wishing to specialise in working with people with chronic or long term conditions and are planning to undertake GP Referrals. Any health professional wishing to consolidate their knowledge with up to date practical advice will find this course invaluable too. This course does not qualify you to treat chronic conditions.
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