The Deal

This CPD-accredited course is designed to help students learn to identify nutrient deficiencies and build tailored nutritional programs. Centred around detection, identification and treatment, the course materials comprise video tutorials and downloadable workbooks, which can be accessed at any time. Graduates of this course are eligible for discounted professional membership and pre-approved insurance to practice.

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, SkillsActive/REPs endorsed and most are also endorsed by YMCA Awards. 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.