Learn Human Nutrition at Home -Online course, or distance education
Learn what food is healthy
Start a business or find employment helping others manage their diet
Recognised internationally through International Accreditation and Recognition Council
Graduates qualify to join the Association of Coaching and /or Complimentary Medicine Association (UK)
Pathways available to continue studies toward higher qualifications (including Advanced Diplomas with HSA and degrees)
Graduates may find work in
health support and complimentary medicine
life coach or nutritional advisor
weight management, health and fitness
food service, processing and supply enterprises (everything from catering to health food shops)
Note: In some countries, and in some high level jobs (eg. Hospital dietician), you may need a university degree or higher. This course is equivalent to less than 20% of such a qualification
This is an excellent course for people who wish to advance or change their career into counselling with a focus on nutrition, or for those already working in the health industry who wish to enhance their knowledge!
Recent research in nutrition and health services indicates there is an increasing need for counsellors to have specialist knowledge in the area of nutrition, weight loss and children's nutrition whilst still maintaining professional counselling skills and practice. You should enrol in this course if you are genuinely seeking to develop counselling skills, understand counselling techniques and work with people who are focussed on improving their health through nutrition.
Health promotion in education is also another huge development area and requires people who know the facts about nutrition and also understand the importance of counselling...
COURSE STRUCTURE
This course is made up of 9 modules: 6 compulsory and 3 electives which you can choose to ensure the course is tailored to your needs or choice! (Click on each module below for more details)
6 Compulsory Modules include:
1. Human Nutrition I
2. Human Nutrition II
3. Human Nutrition III
4. Industry Project
5. Counselling Techniques
6. Counselling Skills I
Choose 3 Modules from the following electives - click on the links to help you decide which one you want to study:
Children's Nutrition
Sports Nutrition
Nutrition for Weight Loss
Theraputic Nutrition
Professional Practice in Counselling
Counselling Skills II
Introduction to Psychology MODULE OUTLINES
Human Nutrition I
There are nine lessons in this course as follows:
Introduction to Nutrition.
The Digestive System
Absorption and Enzymes
Energy Value and Foods
Carbohydrates and Fats
Proteins
Vitamins and Minerals
Water
Nutrient Disorders
Human Nutrition II
The content of each of the eight lessons is outlined below:
Cooking And Its Affect On Nutrition
Food Processing And Its Affect On Nutrition
Recommended Daily Intake Of Nutrients
Vitamins
Minerals
Planning A Balanced Diet
Assessing Nutritional Status And Needs
Timing Of Meals, And Needs For Special Groups
Human Nutrition III
The content of each lesson is outlined below:‑
Problems with Eating
Dental Problems
Fibre and Bowel Diseases
Different Ways of Eating
Food Toxicity
Food Toxicity
Detoxification/Body Cleansing
Consulting/ Giving Advice
Industry Projects
For the course, you are required to complete an industry project. You can find more information on the industry projects at -
Counselling Skills I
This course involves 8 lessons:
Learning Specific Skills - Learning methods; the counselling rold
Listening and Bonding - Meeting and greeting; helping the client relax; listening with intent
Reflection: Paraphrasing - Reflection of feeling; client responses to reflection of feelings; reflection of content and feeling
Questioning - Open and closed questions; other types of questions; goals of questioning
Interview Techniques - Summarising; confrontation; reframing
Changing Beliefs and Normalising - Changing self-destructive beliefs; irrational beliefs; normalising
Finding Solutions - Making choices; facilitating actions; gestalt awareness; psychological blocks
Ending the Counselling - Terminating the session; closure; further meetings; dependency, confronting dependency.
Counselling Techniques
The course is divided into eight lessons as follows:
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy l: Freud (& Erikson); Jung
Psychoanalytical Psychotherapy ll: Adler
Humanistic/Existential Approaches I: Gestalt Therapy; Fritz Perls
Humanistic/Existential Approaches II: Person-Centred Counselling; Carl Rogers
Rational Behavioural Therapy: Albert Ellis
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Aaron Beck
Behavioural Therapy.
Solution-Focused Counselling.
ELECTIVES
Children’s Nutrition
There are 10 lessons in this module as follows:
Introduction to Child Nutrition
Nutrition for Pre-Pregnancy
Nutrition in Pregnancy
Nutrition in Infants
Nutrition in Childhood
Nutritional Concerns
Healthy Eating Behaviours
Issues in Child Nutrition
Childhood Obesity
Diet Plans
Sports Nutrition
There are 9 lessons as follows:
Introduction to Human and Sports Nutrition
Energy
Energy in the Athlete’s Body
The Training Diet
The Competition Diet
Fluids
The Athlete’s Body Composition
Weight Management
Training for Size and the Use of Sports Supplements
Nutrition for Weight Loss
Understanding Obesity
Nutrition Basics
Diets
Preventing Obesity
Treating Obesity
Modifying Eating Behaviour
Restricting Calorie Intake
Medical Conditions: Hormones, Drugs, Eating Disorders
Planning a Diet
Therapeutic Nutrition
There are 9 lessons in this course:
1. Introduction to Therapeutic Nutrition
· What is Therapeutic Nutrition
· Where is it Applied
· Oral Nutrition
· Nausea and Vomiting
· Swallowing Problems
· Weight Loss & Reduced Appetite
· Nutritional Supplement
· Artifical Nutrition
· Enteral Nutrition
· Parenteral Nutrition (Hyperalimentation)
2. Allergies and Intolerances
3. Diabetes
· What is Diabetes?
· Types of Diabetes
· Complications Associated with Diabetes
· Prevention and Treatment
· Monitoring of Diabetes
· Therapeutic Nutrition & Diabetes
4. Heart Disease, Hyperlipidemia and Arteriosclerosis
5. Renal/Kidney Conditions
· Glomerulonephritis, Acute & Chronic
· Nephrotic Syndrome
· Nephrosclerosis
· Acute Renal Failure (ARF)
· Chronic Renal Failure (CRF)
· Eating the right amount of Energy
· Fluid Restrictions
· Sodium Restrictions
· Diet & Kidney Stones
6. Cancer
7. Digestive Disorders & Diet - Oesophagus, Small Intestine, Colon
· Introduction
· Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
· Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD): Crohn's Disease, Diverticulitis & Ulcerative Colitis
8. Other Metabolic Conditions (eg. Liver, Gall bladder, Pancreas, etc)
· The Liver
· Hepatitis
· Cirrhosis
· The Gallbladder
· Gall Stones
· The Pancreas
· Acute Pancreatitis
· Chronic Pancreatitis
9. Strategic Diet planning for a medical condition
Introduction to Psychology
There are seven lessons in this course -
Nature and Scope of Psychology Neurological Basis of Behaviour Environmental Effects of Behaviour Consciousness and Perception Personality Psychological Development Needs, Drive and Motivation
Counselling Skills II
The course is divided into eight lessons as follows:
The Counselling Session
Focus on the Present
Telephone Counselling
Dealing with Crises
Problem-Solving Techniques I: Anger
Problem-Solving Techniques II: Depression
Problem-Solving Techniques III: Grief and Loss
Problem-Solving Techniques IV: Suicide
Professional Practice in Counselling
The course is divided into seven lessons as follows:
Understanding Counselling: The client-counsellor relationship; Effective counselling; Counselling the counsellor; Counsellor’s values; Multicultural counselling
Ethics & Confidentiality: Needs; A code of ethics; Informed consent; Right to privacy; Legal requirements; Use of psychometric tests; Ethics and multiple relationships; Keeping records.
Understanding the Self: Self-awareness; Self-monitoring; Self-concept; Social Perception; Attribution theory; Implicit personality theory; Relationships; Social exchange; Love and intimacy.
Personality: What is a healthy personality?; Trait approach; Psychodynamic approach; Humanistic approach; Social learning and cognitive approaches.
Emotions & Behaviour: What are emotions?; Emotions and Counselling; Effect on communication, Aspects of emotions, Emotional expression and counselling.
Supervision: Why supervision?; Working with others; Quantity and effectiveness of supervision; Personal counselling; Dependency; Types of supervision.
Referral Practice: Counselling v mental health issues; Secondary care counsellors; Abnormal psychology; Anxiety; Depression; Schizophrenia; Personality disorders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are our tutors?
Our tutors are all highly experienced and professional, knowledgeable in their field of study. We have staff from around the world, enabling us to gain a wide variety of perspectives. We have a school in the UK and in Australia. If you would like to have a look at our tutors, then click on the “The School” in the boxes above and choose “The Staff” option.
Sample Course Notes
Our courses are all written by highly qualified tutors and writers, who also teach on the courses, so know them well. We strive to update our courses and improve them with new information, methods and knowledge on an ongoing basis. If you would like to see examples of some of our courses, then choose the “Enrolment” option above, and then click on “Sample Course Notes”.
What learning method should I choose?
We offer three learning methods – e-learning, correspondence and online. If you are not sure which is the right choose for you, then click on the “Enrolment” box above, then “Learning Methods.”
How Long will it take to complete the course?
This obviously varies from student to student. Some students will have more time for study than others. Some students may work quicker than others, so it is an individual thing. We estimate that most students will take, for example, 4 – 6 months to complete a 100 hour individual module, but we allow up to 12 months for you to complete it.
Longer courses will obviously take longer. You can find more information on the length of time required and so on the “Enrolment” box, then selecting “Terms and Conditions of Enrolment.”
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Become a counsellor with specialist knowledge in nutrition!
This is an excellent course to enrol in if you are interested in working with people in a counselling capacity where you need knowledge of general human nutrition, children's nutrition (including expectant mothers and infants), therapeutic nutrition, nutrition for weight loss and weight maintenance or even sports nutrition.
Counsellors provide guidance for clients and a support system, rather than working with the deeper levels of the psyche. Many people need guidance on nutrition for example during pregnancy or support during a weight loss program. Others may like to find out about how to support people throughout a disease when nutritional knowledge and emotional support go hand in hand. Coeliac Disease is an example of a medical condition related to diet and nutrition which if not treated can result in patients who have a high probability of being diagnosed with infertility, autism, depression and migraine headaches where counselling would be beneficial to support people and help them cope with any such diagnosis.
