Gut health is key to overall well-being, affecting everything from digestion to disease. This in-depth course explores the microbiome’s role in health, backed by cutting-edge science. Perfect for holistic health enthusiasts!
Overview
So, what exactly is a ‘healthy’ gut microbiome? It’s a question more and more researchers around the world are investigating as they strive to understand how an unhealthy gut microbiome may cause – or be linked to – disease and poor health (physically, mentally and emotionally). Identifying the characteristics of a healthy microbiome is a challenging task, though – especially as each of us seems to have a unique microbiota that is constantly evolving.
You'll learn about this and more in this exciting course. Be clear there is a whole bunch of science in this subject, it's in-depth and explores physiology, disease and the life of bacteria. To keep things fresh the content is interspersed with videos, readings, and some activities, culminating with the option to create your own Gut Health Planner.
You'll learn about this and more in this exciting course. Be clear there is a whole bunch of science in this subject, it's in-depth and explores physiology, disease and the life of bacteria. To keep things fresh the content is interspersed with videos, readings, and some activities, culminating with the option to create your own Gut Health Planner.
Details
How you will learn >
DNHC510: The Gut and Microbiome
Learning and teaching
We use modern blended learning approach. This course is designed for flexibility and ease, with downloadable topic-based textbooks in PDF format, guided instructions to keep you on track, and an interactive workbook packed with videos, tasks, and note-taking space. You'll also gain access to essential readings, lecture recording, templates, and tools for extended learning. Stay up to date with the latest in nutrition and health, and make the most of this dynamic, evidence-based learning experience!
Assessment methods
At Well College we see assessments not as tests but as learning tools, they are not meant to trick you, rather they are designed to provide you with another learning opportunity.
The on-line assessment for this unit includes four topics, after completing each topic there is a set of multiple choice questions. The assessment is open book and untimed and you can choose to take up to 3 attempts to complete.
Once you have completed and passed your quiz, you will be granted access to download your Certificate along with a Statement of Continuing Education Points.
Learning at WCG
The classes you take will vary based on your course, offering different formats for meaningful interaction with staff, industry professionals, and peers. WCG courses focus on active learning rather than passive large-scale lectures, with content typically provided online through readings, videos, and other on-demand materials.
Learning and teaching
We use modern blended learning approach. This course is designed for flexibility and ease, with downloadable topic-based textbooks in PDF format, guided instructions to keep you on track, and an interactive workbook packed with videos, tasks, and note-taking space. You'll also gain access to essential readings, lecture recording, templates, and tools for extended learning. Stay up to date with the latest in nutrition and health, and make the most of this dynamic, evidence-based learning experience!
Assessment methods
At Well College we see assessments not as tests but as learning tools, they are not meant to trick you, rather they are designed to provide you with another learning opportunity.
The on-line assessment for this unit includes four topics, after completing each topic there is a set of multiple choice questions. The assessment is open book and untimed and you can choose to take up to 3 attempts to complete.
Once you have completed and passed your quiz, you will be granted access to download your Certificate along with a Statement of Continuing Education Points.
Learning at WCG
The classes you take will vary based on your course, offering different formats for meaningful interaction with staff, industry professionals, and peers. WCG courses focus on active learning rather than passive large-scale lectures, with content typically provided online through readings, videos, and other on-demand materials.
COURSE STRUCTURE >
There are four topics to complete the unit. The unit includes:
Estimate approximately 20 hours of study.
Continuing Education
Students enrolled in a WCG Diploma, Program or Certificate where this subject is a core elective, will have free ongoing access to the Coaching, Health and Business Live Classes.
- Downloadable MS Word Study Guide for the unit
- Downloadable PDF Text Book for each topic
Estimate approximately 20 hours of study.
Continuing Education
Students enrolled in a WCG Diploma, Program or Certificate where this subject is a core elective, will have free ongoing access to the Coaching, Health and Business Live Classes.
UNIT content >
Being familiar with the digestive canal and digestion
A quick foray down the digestive system and the physiology of the organs and glands to create a solid framework. You'll layer this on an understanding of how food is moved, the importance of how it comes into contact with cells along the way, and how it's broken down by the digestive canal and organs in order to feed and interact with the gut. We'll cover terminology such as microbiome, microbiota and microflora and the genomic role of the gut in health, as well as a review of the gut innate immunity.
The gut microbiome explored in detail
n this section you'll deep dive into the microbiome itself and better understand bacteria taxonomy as well as some of the essential roles of the gut in human health including vitamin synthesis and immunity which is topped off with a look at the relationship between the gut and disease. We look closely at the role of short-chain fatty acids and in particular butyrate in gut health, as well as factors in microbiome proliferation, the establishment of the microbiome in early life, the bacterium in the GIT, microbe location and function, and factors that influence the microbiome status.
The body, the mind and the gut
No journey into the microbiome is complete without a deep exploration of the gut-brain axis. We start out looking at the effect of stress on the gut in relation to GERD, nausea, constipation, diarrhoea, diverticulitis, coeliac disease, IBS, SIBO, dysbiosis, leaky gut and intestinal permeability, lactose intolerance, and inflammatory bowel disease processes. It's in the section we pay particular attention to inflammatory processes and how they work for and at some stages against the body. Which brings us to a platform where we can fully explore the gut-brain axis, looking the role of the nervous system, vagus nerve, immune system, bacterial metabolites and neurotransmitters in mood and mental health challenges such as ASD, mood disorders and some psychiatric conditions. While we are here we delve into the gut-hormone axis looking at the influences of the gut and hormones on each other and how oestrogen's and various medications, such as antibiotics, might upset the two-way communicating channel. We round this large topic off with a look at gastric surgery and its impact on gut health.
Nurturing a healthy gut
We bring the knowledge around the gut together with knowledge about foods, nutrients and compounds to create a vision for how we can look after our gut, exploring rebiosis, dietary supports, and dietary patterns that tend to support a healthy gut as well as FODMAPS. In this section we place a spot light on functional foods, what are they, what is the criteria and what do they do and how. We then move onto probiotics and prebiotics and their role in maintaining health and look at a case study around yoghurts versus milk products masquerading as yoghurt). Lastly, we explore resistant starch and gut health and other nutrients that may effect the gut biome and the GAPS diet.
A quick foray down the digestive system and the physiology of the organs and glands to create a solid framework. You'll layer this on an understanding of how food is moved, the importance of how it comes into contact with cells along the way, and how it's broken down by the digestive canal and organs in order to feed and interact with the gut. We'll cover terminology such as microbiome, microbiota and microflora and the genomic role of the gut in health, as well as a review of the gut innate immunity.
The gut microbiome explored in detail
n this section you'll deep dive into the microbiome itself and better understand bacteria taxonomy as well as some of the essential roles of the gut in human health including vitamin synthesis and immunity which is topped off with a look at the relationship between the gut and disease. We look closely at the role of short-chain fatty acids and in particular butyrate in gut health, as well as factors in microbiome proliferation, the establishment of the microbiome in early life, the bacterium in the GIT, microbe location and function, and factors that influence the microbiome status.
The body, the mind and the gut
No journey into the microbiome is complete without a deep exploration of the gut-brain axis. We start out looking at the effect of stress on the gut in relation to GERD, nausea, constipation, diarrhoea, diverticulitis, coeliac disease, IBS, SIBO, dysbiosis, leaky gut and intestinal permeability, lactose intolerance, and inflammatory bowel disease processes. It's in the section we pay particular attention to inflammatory processes and how they work for and at some stages against the body. Which brings us to a platform where we can fully explore the gut-brain axis, looking the role of the nervous system, vagus nerve, immune system, bacterial metabolites and neurotransmitters in mood and mental health challenges such as ASD, mood disorders and some psychiatric conditions. While we are here we delve into the gut-hormone axis looking at the influences of the gut and hormones on each other and how oestrogen's and various medications, such as antibiotics, might upset the two-way communicating channel. We round this large topic off with a look at gastric surgery and its impact on gut health.
Nurturing a healthy gut
We bring the knowledge around the gut together with knowledge about foods, nutrients and compounds to create a vision for how we can look after our gut, exploring rebiosis, dietary supports, and dietary patterns that tend to support a healthy gut as well as FODMAPS. In this section we place a spot light on functional foods, what are they, what is the criteria and what do they do and how. We then move onto probiotics and prebiotics and their role in maintaining health and look at a case study around yoghurts versus milk products masquerading as yoghurt). Lastly, we explore resistant starch and gut health and other nutrients that may effect the gut biome and the GAPS diet.
LEARNING OUTCOMES >
When awarded credit for this unit, a learner will:
- Understand the structure of the gut and function of the major organs
- Understand the factors that influence the health of the microbiome, and the major gut health conditions
- Understand the connection between the gut and other health conditions / the rest of the body
- Demonstrate an understanding of how to establish and maintain a healthy gut
- Identify key bacteria in the gut and their role in health
- Outline common gut-related health conditions
- Define inflammation and explore its main causes
- Explain the gut-brain connection and its impact
- Examine how hormones interact with gut health
- Summarise the basics of balanced nutrition
- Describe what makes a probiotic effective with examples
- Assess the benefits of resistant starch for gut health
Continuing Professional Development >
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Fees
Fee Payment options >
This unit is $350 AUD.
AddiTIONAL fees >
There are no additional expenses.
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Each month, explore rotating expert-led topics like marketing and business growth, functional testing, coaching strategies, health case studies, mental health, EFT, and more.
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We offer free Graduate Webinars in the areas of health and coaching. Register here.
Upgrade to Diploma, Program or Certificate and gain exclusive access to free, live mentoring classes both during your studies and beyond. Led by industry professionals, these small-group sessions provide real-world insights and practical skills.
Each month, explore rotating expert-led topics like marketing and business growth, functional testing, coaching strategies, health case studies, mental health, EFT, and more.
You have 21 days to upgrade to the Bundle to gain the extra BONUS elective and save.
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Pathways from this Unit
Each of the three options below include the Gut & Microbiome unit (DNHC510).
You can start with this unit and credit it into any one of the below options, you can gain multiple qualifications.
Call us today on 02 9400 9759 to get started on your dream career.
You can start with this unit and credit it into any one of the below options, you can gain multiple qualifications.
Call us today on 02 9400 9759 to get started on your dream career.
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