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Diploma in Diet & Nutrition for Complementary Therapists
The main aim of the ITEC Diploma in Diet and Nutrition for the Complementary Therapist is to enable candidates to provide healthy eating advice for their clients whom they already treat for another therapy for the purpose of improving health and lifestyle. The candidate will study the theory of the main nutrients required for a healthy diet as well as deficiencies, disorders and key illnesses associated with diet. Additionally they will develop underpinning knowledge and skills required to successfully compose a dietary plan.
Qualifications Gained:
ITEC Diploma in Diet & Nutrition for Complementary Therapists
IMST Diploma in Diet & Nutrition
Pre-Requisites:
Students must hold a recognised qualification in a complementary therapy, e.g, ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage or ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Deep Tissue Massage & Sports massage or equivalent.
Duration of Course:
Annacotty Limerick
Saturdays 10am-4pm, from 8th October – June. On average two Saturdays per month
Or
Barntown, Wexford
Saturdays 10am-4pm from 15th October – June. On average two Saturdays per month.
Study will include:
- Anatomy of the Digestive System
- All the major Nutrients, Protein, Fats, Carbohydrates, Vitamins, Minerals, Water and Antioxidants.
- Anti-Nutrients such as Alcohol, Caffeine, Smoking, Environmental Pollutants, the Pill, Antibiotics, Stress, Medications, Carbonated drinks and their affect on the body.
- Foods such as Meat, Dairy, Fruit, Vegetables, Grains, Nuts, Seeds and there role in a healthy diet.
- The role of cholesterol in the diet and problems associated with high cholesterol levels
- Water and the effect of dehydration on the body, Tap water/Bottled water/ water filters
- Conditions and Disorders such as Obesity, Diabetes, Hypoglycemia and Eating Disorders, Osteoporosis, Coeliac disease, Attention Deficit Disorder and the role of nutrition.
- Diets to help treat common ailments such as Constipation, Cystitis, IBS, and Sinusitis etc.
- Dietary needs of specific groups including pregnant women, children and the older individual.
- The dietary requirements associated with age, gender, body size, occupation, menopause, pregnancy
- Food Intolerances- gluten, dairy, nut
- The effects of high protein diet on mineral levels
- Study into the effects of processed foods on the body
- Artificial sweeteners, refined foods, preservatives, colourants etc
- Probiotics
- Case Studies and assessments
Examinations:
- One multiple choice theory paper
- 5 Case studies to be completed giving clients individual diet plans based on thorough consultations and following their progression, improvement and changes over a four week period.
Cost:
€1,500 not including exam fees of €100
A deposit of €600 is required on application to the course. Payments can be made online Here.
The remaining course fees may be paid in full on course commencement, they may be split into two instalments or they may be paid through a standing order system through the bank over a period of 5 months. All of the above will be discussed on an individual basis with students.
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