Basic Health Sciences Diploma
Level 1 - Nutritional Therapy Diploma
*NEXT AVAILABLE ENROLMENT DATE FOR THIS COURSE - MARCH 2011*
Entry Requirements: Anatomy & Physiology Certificate + Introduction to Chemistry
This level provides the foundation knowledge upon which the study of nutritional therapy depends. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the nature and uses of vitamins and minerals and the properties and nutrient content of foods. Remaining modules concentrate on the study of common diseases and their management, provding a strong platform for practical application at Levels 2 and 3. The student is also asked to complete a number of case histories that reinforce the influence and use of food in different disorders.
Basic Health Sciences cover:
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vitamins and minerals - their function, interactions, deficiency and toxicity symptoms, sources, assessment methods;
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food compositiion - including dietary assessment, nutrient content, factors affecting bioavaility, metabolism, energy expenditure, food safety issues;
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common diseases associated with the main physiological systems of the body - their aetiology, conventional & nutritional management, including commonly used drugs, their mode of action, side effects & contradications;
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interactions between food and drugs;
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introduction to research skills - developing the skills to find, review and evalute information.
Course Summary
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10 Home Study Modules
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9 Case Histories
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Completion Time = 6 - 12 months. Time allowed 18 months*
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Exam Day = Yes
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Clinical Days = 2 (compulsory if continuing to next level)
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Cost = £1300.00
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| Award on Completion = Basic Health Sciences Diploma |
Completion of this level will prepare the student thoroughly for clinical application at Level 2.
*If required completion dates may be extended but this may incur an extra charge