CERTIFICATE OF HUMAN NUTRITION
Single unit subject, pathways to degree in nutrition or naturopathy
An international nutrition course that inspires
budding nutritionists & health coaches!
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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 in the Nutrition or Naturopathic degree at Endeavour College of Natural Health! We recommend you chat with Endeavour College first as there are new requirements for degree entry as of 2018. Also ideal for PTs seeking to work more closely with clients eating. We teach nutrition not diets! You'll hold solid foundation 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, a life long skill. |
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COURSE DURATION
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It's 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?
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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.
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COURSE PRICING & DELIVERY
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THE PRACTICAL COMPONENT OF THIS ASSESSMENT:
TWO CASE STUDIES COMPLETED ONLINE
TWO CASE STUDIES COMPLETED ONLINE
Standard Online - $450AUD
You will have access to all workbooks, study guides, hand books, readings and assessment documents via the 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.
AND YOUR CHOICE TO:
Print Upgrade - Additional $85AUD
If you love highlighting your text then this is probably your best option, as you will have the best of both worlds (online copies and printed materials). Australia only. NZ residents should contact the office for a quote on postage (as we no longer have an office in NZ).
You will have access to all workbooks, study guides, hand books, readings and assessment documents via the 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.
AND YOUR CHOICE TO:
Print Upgrade - Additional $85AUD
If you love highlighting your text then this is probably your best option, as you will have the best of both worlds (online copies and printed materials). Australia only. NZ residents should contact the office for a quote on postage (as we no longer have an office in NZ).
ACTUAL COURSE CONTENT AND IN OUR ACTUAL LEARNING SYSTEM. NO CATCHES.
ACCREDITATION & RECOGNITION
- Approved by ESSA for 15 CPD+ for Exercise Professionals - see full listing of continuing education point courses
- Physical Activity Australia for 3 PDPs
- Level B FitRec approved
- 20 CECs from REPs NZ
- Credit for Foundations of Human Nutrition (NMDF121) at Endeavour College (towards Bachelor degree)
- Points for ANTA members
- May be eligible for PME points (AAMT)
+ Fitness Australia CECs may be awarded for this subject based on the ESSA points (read more...)
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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.
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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. |
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. |
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. |
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.
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. There is very little research to support the effectiveness of dieting. However, the non-diet approach has shown excellent long-term outcomes (refer HAES – Health at Every Size, Linda Bacon). A non-diet based approach is a gentle approach, encouraging us to develop skills and confidence in our own innate ability to make healthful food choices for our body, and tune into body cues to eat in appropriate amounts. The standard number-counting, dieting approach tends to be inflexible; it sees food as a punisher and reward, as something we have to control and count, uses guilt and shame and is fear-driven, what logic! Food is our life sustenance, its positive connection is essential. Information and education is great but not enough Studies show us that it is not enough for us to simply 'know' about healthy eating, most of us know an apple is healthier than a cake, changing old habits isn't easy, no matter how much we know. Surely it’s easy to follow instructions? Yet most people ‘fall off the wagon’ way ahead of time, leaving them with their old habits that they unconsciously know don’t serve them well. How many times have you heard someone say they have been to see X about Y and only went back once or twice before giving up. The one critical piece of our health puzzle we are missing is the ‘know how’ and the opportunities to put action into practice. It’s not enough to just know you aren’t eating well, we must have the structures to do something about it. Food psychology is essential knowledge in nutrition studies. 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! And, if a provider suggests you can pathway to a higher education qualification ask where and for examples of previous students who have done this. There are a number of very misleading statements about this too. |
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:
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this program, students shall be competent in:
Assessment:
This unit requires the submission of:
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CONTAINS ACTUAL CONTENT FROM THIS UNIT AND OUR PSYCHOLOGY SUBJECT
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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
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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 |