The Course

This CPD-accredited course (usually €789) is designed to help students to learn to identify nutrient deficiencies and build tailored nutritional programs to address these deficiencies. Centred around detection, identification and treatment, the course materials comprise video tutorials and downloadable workbooks, which can be accessed at any time.

Course Overview

• Introduction to nutritional therapy

• Genetic adaptations to nutrition

• Changing gene expression

• Switching genes on and off

• How food changes your DNA

• Free radicals and DNA damage

• How to test your antioxidant capacity

• Antioxidant foods for longevity and disease prevention

• Nature’s pharmacy: polyphenols and phytochemicals

• Fibre: the antioxidant trafficker

• Probiotics: nature’s antibiotics

• Essential nutrients and antioxidants

• How to detect nutritional deficiencies

• How to create a personalised nutritional programme

• How to structure client consultations

• How to monitor nutritional programmes

• Health benefits and micronutrients in 160 superfoods

• Nutritional advice for over 40 health conditions

• Your role as a nutritional therapist

• Setting up or expanding your practice

The full course curriculum can be found here.

The Merchant

The Health Sciences Academy provide a wealth of interactive science-based online courses. Its advisory courses are CPD-accredited and endorsed by CYQ (Central YMCA Qualifications). The courses only require students to have a computer and an internet connection, and they can also be viewed on smartphones and tablets. In addition to the core materials, the advisory courses also come with client materials such as nutrition calculators, meal planners and legal forms, so students can embark on their careers as soon as their qualifications have been earned.