CERTIFICATE OF HUMAN NUTRITION
Single unit subject that enables you to pathway to
diplomas and degrees in nutrition, naturopathy or herbal medicine

An international nutrition course that inspires
​budding nutritionists & health coaches!

The Certificate of Human Nutrition course takes you through the latest evidenced-based information about essential nutrition knowledge.

​It covers defining a 'good diet', a review of global dietary guidelines, all you need to know about carbohydrates and sugars, the latest on dietary fats (with special coverage of cholesterol and saturated fats), how protein functions, and a special look at vegetarian and vegan diets. You'll also look into micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), water balance and hydration. Plus special topics such as early nutrition (including a look at food allergies), pregnancy nutrition, sports nutrition, weight loss nutrition, nutrition of older adults, food safety and a chapter on dietary assessment (based on a non-diet approach).
If you're toying with the idea of a career in nutrition you might want to consider 'testing the water' first to see if you want to pursue a career in nutrition. 

On completion of this nutrition course you can pathway to a degree and receive a unit exemption/s in the Nutrition or Naturopathic diplomas and degree at Endeavour College of Natural Health or Torrens University! Also ideal for PTs seeking to work more closely with clients eating. 

We teach nutrition not diets! You'll hold solid knowledge to make, and share, informed decisions, and you'll be able to know where to find credible information. We don't cover every diet known to man, we teach you how to evaluate them past, present and future, we think that's a pretty good life long skill.
COURSE DURATION
​OR
Approximately 78 hours (via completion of all study material) to gain a unit exemption/s for Diploma, Bachelor of Nutrition and Bachelor of Health Science degrees in nutrition, naturopathy and herbal medicine.
This online nutrition course is a jam packed course, but it's easy to work through; read a chapter, do the activities, then answer that section of the assessment workbook. You are literally finishing the course as you go! What could be simpler?
We understand that most of our students work, have family and other commitments, and so we make all our courses super flexible to fit your busy lifestyles.
ACTUAL COURSE CONTENT AND IN OUR ACTUAL LEARNING SYSTEM.
NO CATCHES.
COURSE PRICING & DELIVERY
AND
THE PRACTICAL COMPONENT OF THIS ASSESSMENT:
​TWO CASE STUDIES COMPLETED ONLINE
Standard Online - $450 AUD
You will have access to all workbooks, study guides, hand books, readings and assessment documents via your easy-to-use, student learning system in pdf format so you can take the course with you where ever you are without lugging around text books. Your assessment is an MS Word workbook that you work through chapter-by-chapter.

ACCREDITATION & RECOGNITION

PATHWAYS FROM THIS COURSE TO NUTRITION & HEALTH COACHING QUALIFICATIONS OR NUTRITION & NATUROPATHIC DEGREES

Each of the four options below includes the Certificate of Human Nutrition.
You can start with this subject and credit it into any one of the below if you choose, in some cases you may end up with multiple qualifications. Call our office for more on 02 9401 1159.
OPTION 1:
MEAL & MENU PLANNING QUALIFICATION

​Four-unit program perfect for PTs, writers, bloggers, and those with a love of good eating who are looking to work with clients and their eating habits.  Registration and insurance to cover you (AoN chat to your own insurer). Holds continuing education points for PTs.
OPTION 2:
WELLBEING COACHING FOR PROFESSIONALS

Professional Certificates are designed for those with an exercise or health qualification who are seeking to better work with clients and their health behaviour choices. This program has just three units as it assumes a level of knowledge already.
OPTION 3:
NUTRITION & HEALTH COACHING QUALIFICATION

​Our most popular program. Seven units spanning nutrition, psychology, coaching practices, physical and mental health and your choice of electives, this program is extremely flexible, highly supported and ideal for all walks of life. You will be referred to our dedicated website for this program.

OPTION 4: DIPLOMA OR DEGREE PATHWAYS WITH EXEMPTIONS

Students successfully completing all elements of this course may be eligible to apply for direct entry into the Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional & Dietetic Medicine) – BHSc(NutDMed) at Endeavour College, taking with them an exemption for the Foundations of Human Nutrition subject (NMDF121). Read more about this on our degree pathways page. Acceptance into degree pathways is dependent on all other admission requirements being meet, please contact provider.

Students successfully completing all elements of this course may be eligible to apply for direct entry into the above diploma or bachelor degrees at Torrens University, taking with them an exemption for the subjects Human Nutrition 1 (NUTR2001) and Human Nutrition 2 (NUTR2002). Read more about this on our degree pathways page. Acceptance into degree pathways is dependent on all other admission requirements being meet, please contact provider.

OUR NUTRITION & HEALTH PHILOSOPHY

Non-diet based approach: Healthy Eating at Every Size (HAES)
Unlike many training providers we don't adhere to any diet or to dieting, nor do we teach nutrition from a restriction-paradigm. Science has proven dietary restriction methods for weight management don't work. Well College has adopted the non-diet approach (NDA) which has shown excellent long-term outcomes (refer HAES – Health at Every Size, Linda Bacon). The NDA is a gentle approach, encouraging us to return to being in-tune with our bodies, and to see food as nourishment for the mind, body and soul.

We teach client-led nutrition & health coaching
Coaching at it's core honours the creative, resourceful beings we all are. Well College teaches a client-led coaching approach, this starts a process of letting go of the need to solve others challenges, and the need to be right, and the need to be liked. Instead you'll learn how to use curiosity to direct you, and led from behind while placing clients firmly in charge of their life course. Simply... we honour and teach self-compassion and empowerment.
Ask the right questions so you can make an informed choice
When you see statements that suggest a food coach is a nutritionist we recommend you proceed carefully. While anyone can refer to themselves as almost anything in theory, to be registered and insured to work in an area of health is an entirely separate thing. Ask providers making such claims, what body will register you as a 'nutritionist', and where your insurance will come from. Be informed!

COURSE CONTENT

Your textbooks comprises around 400 pages of detailed content of tertiary-level information, and is updated constantly so that it reflects the very latest knowledge. Along with your Study Guide, your text walks you through the below topics in detail, using practicals to consolidate your knowledge so you gain an excellent grounding in nutrition so that you can form informed views.

TOPICS LISTING - IN BRIEF

Fully referenced and regularly updated 400-page workbook that covers in detail:
  1. Nutrition, diet and health-filled eating concepts
  2. Digestive system & turning food into fuel
  3. Carbohydrates, sugars, fibre, food panels & health
  4. Protein & amino acids & a look into non-meat diets
  5. Dietary lipids and the truth about foods rich in fat
  6. Vitamins - functions, requirements and sources
  7. Minerals & water balance
  8. Energy requirements and assessing need
  9. Sports nutrition & nutrition for the active
  10. Body composition, weight loss & nutrition psychology
  11. Food safety
  12. Nutrition for the young
  13. Nutrition during pregnancy
  14. Nutrition for older adults
  15. Nutrition assessment and safe diet modification
Each topic is broken down into dozens of smaller units, too many to mention individually. As an idea of the level of detail, this course is equivalent to a university nutrition subject. Jam packed!!!

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this program, students shall be competent in:
  • Demonstrating a thorough understanding of the principles in good nutrition
  • Applying nutrition principles to common dietary health issues
  • Assessing dietary intakes and make basic recommendations for improvement
  • Using a non-diet based approach to encourage healthful eating attitudes to nourishment
Assessment:
This unit requires the submission of:
  1. An online & un-timed multiple choice test
  2. Case-study style set of questions submitted online
TAKE OUR NO-CATCHES FREE COURSE
CONTAINS ACTUAL CONTENT FROM THIS UNIT AND OUR PSYCHOLOGY SUBJECT
WHAT BETTER WAY TO KNOW FOR SURE IF THIS IS THE COURSE FOR YOU THAN SEE IN SIDE!

TESTIMONIALS

Absolutely loved this course! Perfect for a very keen beginner! Everything is well detailed, so much additional (and helpful) information is provided, and the course is perfectly organised. Completing this has helped me realise that nutrition really is the path I want to follow, I'm so excited about my future and can't wait to further my education!
Marika Spann, Jan 2014


Good afternoon, I just wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU. I just received my Certificate for the Accredited Certificate of Nutrition course. I have a smile from ear to ear. I really enjoyed this course and find your communication fantastic. The material is easy to follow and makes distance learning really enjoyable. So Thanks once again and I can't wait to undertake my next lot of studies with Cadence Health!
Mel Crouch, 2013
Do It Daily Health & Fitness  


I just want to say to anyone starting out in the health industry a solid foundation in nutrition is a great place to begin. I did the Accredited Cert of Nutrition a bit over a year ago and have since continued onto study Naturopathy and Nutrition. I didn't realise it at the time, but sure do now, that your text, resources and service are a cut above the rest. I am so glad I enrolled in your course first, it is helping me so much, I look forward to doing some of your short courses again when I have completed my current studies. Thanks a bunch :)
Chantelle Thornton
Awesome! This course was perfect for me as a personal trainer. Your fact sheets we can use and access and nutrition booklets meant I could 'provide dietary information' to my clients. Spot on the mark guys!
Chris, WA


Although I have always had an interest in food and nutrition, I have thoroughly enjoyed doing this course and have learned a lot! Just the course text itself has been a wonderful reference to my new additional role at work as a 'Food Coach'. I look forward to further increasing my knowledge by enrolling soon in the Weight Loss Nutrition and Sports Nutrition courses. Perhaps even Nutrition Psychology too! Many thanks!
Barbara Lamb, Victoria 


I really enjoyed the format of how the course was set out, also the telephone support was always helpful and never made you feel that your call was a trouble.  I loved the course and look forward to doing more.  Will recommend your courses, they are really professional and well put together.
Virginia Fotiadis