Professional Certificate in Nutrition Health Business
Are you driven by a desire to enhance your own health through nutrition? Intrigued by the science that underpins health and dietary choices? Eager to guide others in crafting their nutrition and meal strategies? If so, the Professional Certificate in Nutrition Health Business is the perfect match for your aspirations.
Duration
Approximately 500 hours to complete the course, which has five key modules made up of 46 lessons.
Entry Requirements
There are no prerequisites to complete this course. However, you must be able to read, analyse and comprehend printed information in English, and to write statements and solve problems to complete the course. You must also have reliable access to a computer and a reliable internet connection and have basic computer skills.
Certificate
Upon completing the course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for each module completed and Certificate of Completion.
Delivery
Online, flexible learning when it suits you and your lifestyle.
Availability of Content
12 months to access the course content (extensions are considered on a case-by-case basis)
Approximately 500 hours to complete the course, which has five key modules made up of 46 lessons.
There are no prerequisites to complete this course. However, you must be able to read, analyse and comprehend printed information in English, and to write statements and solve problems to complete the course. You must also have reliable access to a computer and a reliable internet connection and have basic computer skills.
Upon completing the course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for each module completed and Certificate of Completion.
Online, flexible learning when it suits you and your lifestyle.
12 months to access the course content (extensions are considered on a case-by-case basis)
Summary
The Professional Certificate in Nutrition Health Business is designed to provide an introduction to the world of nutrition and food, while also equipping you with the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to embark on a small business venture in this field. Grounded in scientific principles, this practical course offers a deep dive into optimising health for yourself and others. You’ll explore the intricacies of energy, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, learning about nutritional requirements and recommended intakes. This knowledge will empower you to develop well-thought-out meal plans and diets, setting the stage for a successful career in the nutrition and health business.
Course Outline
Students will undertake five key modules made up of 46 lessons.
Module 1: Human Nutrition I (100 Hours)
This module is designed as an introduction to human health and nutrition. You will learn about energy, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, and about nutritional needs and recommended intakes. From exploring the digestive system to nutrient disorders, this module aims to provide the basics of health and nutrition.
Module 2: Human Nutrition II (100 Hours)
Throughout this module, you will discover how to improve your own health or to support others by optimising nutrition. You will explore how cooking techniques and food processing can impact the nutrients of your food. Learn how to manage dietary intake to include significant vitamins and minerals and how you can apply this knowledge in a practical way to design healthy meal plans and a balanced diet.
Module 3: Starting a Small Business (100 Hours)
This module is designed to give you an introduction to starting your own small business. Learn how to identify risks so you can avoid problems before they overtake you, recognise your assets and liabilities and utilise your resources to best effect. From planning your new business and developing a 12-month business plan to budgeting, exploring sales methods and improving profitability, you will learn the fundamentals required to build a small business.
Module 4: Therapeutic Nutrition (100 Hours)
The Therapeutic Nutrition module guides you through optimising nutrition for health improvement and support. You’ll delve into therapeutic nutrition, addressing dietary management for allergies, intolerances, diabetes, heart diseases like hyperlipidemia and arteriosclerosis, renal conditions, and cancer. It also explores the impact of diet on digestive disorders affecting the oesophagus, small intestine, colon, and other metabolic conditions such as liver, gallbladder, and pancreas health. It focuses on strategic diet planning tailored to specific medical conditions, empowering you with the knowledge to design effective, health-supportive meal plans.
Module 5: Business Studies (100 Hours)
This module provides an insightful journey into the world of business, from establishment to management procedures. It delves into effective communication strategies within a business context and hones problem-solving skills essential for any business environment. The module also covers staff management and ways to enhance productivity, coupled with essential financial management techniques. Additionally, students will explore various marketing techniques, equipping them with the knowledge to successfully navigate and manage different aspects of a business operation.
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Assessment
Assessments are an important part of your study journey as they help ensure you stay on track and meet the learning objectives of each lesson before moving onto the next. They also help your student support advisor and mentors identify where any further support may be required, so that you get the most out of your course. You will learn via various methods; a combination of reading, undertaking research and watching videos. Assessments might include case studies, quizzes and written assessments.
Approval & Recognition
The Learning Group is an approved and recognised member of IARC. The IARC is an International association which recognises quality and excellence in education providers in tertiary education.
Who will this course interest?
This course is a beginner level course and will lay a sound foundation of knowledge and skills which can grow with experience and further study.
This course may be of interest to people working, or aspiring to work in or as:
› Fitness professionals
› Health professionals
› Chef or Cook
› Health industry
› Nutrition industry
If you have a specific job in mind, it is important that you research exactly what is required before enrolling in a course. Different roles will require different skills, qualifications and recognition. If you are unsure, one of our course consultants will be able to help you with this.