Level 6 Diploma in Nutritional Therapy



ABOUT THE COURSE
Designed for learners who wish to develop their knowledge to identify, assess and treat, potential imbalances and specific requirements related to nutrition. Topics include applied nutrition and health care, the application of nutritional therapy to health care through food and exercise, and applied nutrition for vegetarians and vegans.
Level 6 is equivalent to a UK degree, and this course also covers research, critical analysis, and academic writing, for those who may be new to higher-level education, or have not studied for a while.
The total qualification time for this course is 565 hours. (Average time for completion studying 10 hours per week is 56 weeks)
Assessment for this course is via written assignments and 25 hours of clinical practice (completed online).
COURSE ACCREDITATION**
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AHG Level 6 Diploma in Nutritional Therapy (industry accredited vocational certification)
Candidates can also apply for the TQUK Level 6 Diploma in Healthcare and Nutritional Therapy (RQF - Ofqual Regulated) for an additional fee of £500.00. It must be booked before the end of your course.
This course is accredited by the Federation of Nutritional Therapy Practitioners (FNTP). We are also accredited by the IICT and IPHM to ensure your certification is recognised internationally. If you are seeking international accreditation, please click here to download the IICT brochure.
COURSE CONTENT AND OVERVIEW
ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY & PATHOLOGY
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Structural Organisation
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Skeletal System
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Muscular System
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Digestive System
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Endocrine System
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Lymphatic System
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Circulatory System
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Nervous System
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Urinary System
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High Blood Pressure
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Diabetes
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GI Health
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Womens Health
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Neurology
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Mens Health
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Sports Medicine
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Dermatology
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Orthopaedic Health
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Lung Health
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Chronic Kidney Disease
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Heart Disease
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Arthritis
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Mental Health
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Infectious Disease
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Autoimmune Disease
NUTRITION
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Biochemistry
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Nutrition Science
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Modern Nutrition Protocols
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Advanced Nutrition Protocols
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Specific Needs Nutrition
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Sports Nutrition
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Sports Programming
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Food Knowledge
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Evidence-Based Supplements
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Specialist Diets
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Nutrition for Physical Activity
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Nutrition through the Life Stages
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Using Nutrition to Treat Chronic Health Conditions
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Vegan Nutrition Therapy
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Vegetarian Nutrition Therapy
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Nutritional Therapy for Special Populations
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Weight Management
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
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Nutritional Therapy Assessments
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Health Assessments
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Signs and Symptoms Analysis
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Evidence-Based Practice
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Patient Outcome Measures
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Red Flags
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Motivational Interviewing
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Behaviour Change
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Communication Skills
BUSINESS & MARKETING
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Business Planning
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Starting a Practice
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Advertising
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Digital Marketing
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Social Media Marketing
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Branding
LIVE ZOOM WORKSHOPS
In addition to the learning materials, we also run live interactive workshops on Zoom, on a wide range of nutrition and health topics to expand your knowldege.
COURSE COSTS
The cost of this course is £3299.00, which can be paid in full with a 10% discount, and the course will be unlocked in full. If you want to pay in monthly interest-free instalments, you can pay in 12 payments of £274.91 per month, and lessons will be unlocked monthly over 12 months. We keep our prices low as we are a not-for-profit training company.
Please note, we do not accept Government Adult Learner Loans.
COURSE DELIVERY METHOD
This is a self-paced online course, delivered on our AHG Online Academy site. With a combination of e-books, video, audio, synchronous and asynchronous live Zoom classes, we cover all learning styles. You also get access to our private member's group, and online study groups to ensure you are kept as motivated as possible. You have up to 18 months to complete the course.
To view the course on our Learning Platform, please click here.
To view sample course materials please click here. (You will need to register on the site)
ENROLMENT
To book onto the course, please use the buttons below.
WHICH ORGANISATIONS CAN I JOIN?
The following organisations offer membership and insurance:
Federation of Nutritional Therapy Practitioners (FNTP)
International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT)
International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM)
We also recommend you join The Nutrition Society, as they are a leading body in the advancement of nutritional science.
Course Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the course take to complete? The course is accredited at 565 hours, so this is the average it would take to complete. You have 18 months to complete the course, so you would need to study approximately 8 hours per week to complete within this time.
Are there assignments, exams and case studies? How is the course assessed? At the end of most of the modules there will be some type of assignment, usually short essay style, Q&A or self-reflection. There is also an end of course knowledge review. All learners have to undertake 25 nutritional therapy sessions, which constitutes your case studies. We give ample training prior to this, and help our learners to access people looking to volunteer. A Viva may be required at the end of the course.
Do you provide client forms and programmes? We provide you with a wide range of client forms, covering both coaching and nutrition. Whilst you are free to use these, we always encourage you to create your own when you know how you best work. We also provide some generic programmes for you, and again, we provide these to use, but more importantly to show you how to create your own that are unique to you, and what you offer. Working generically is not the best way when it comes to working with clients, and we teach you how to tailor the programmes to suit your clients. We also teach how to work with companies that will provide you with blood testing and diagnostic services, so that you can offer an even fuller service to your clients.
What support do you offer? We pride ourselves in offering the best support around! As well as fortnightly supervised online peer support groups, we offer monthly supervision, and pastoral support. We also have a thriving online peer support platform, where our students, mentors and graduates offer each other support. For those who can visit us in Manchester, we offer regular face-to-face networking events at our beautiful Monastery venue. We have a student support team to help you with the day-to-day questions, and tutors are available for anything technical.
Do I need to attend live sessions? There is no requirement to attend any live sessions for this course, however we strongly recommend that where a live nutrition class is available, that you attend. Also, whilst we do have pre-recorded videos, these do not give you the ability to ask real-time questions, or engage with any practical sessions. We also have peer support groups which our students find highly useful. All our live sessions take place on Zoom.
Why is your course considerably less than others with similar or less accreditations? We are quite unique in that we are a not-for-profit training company. Because we do not have to pay out dividends to shareholders, we can keep our course fees low. We also do not employ sales people to sell our courses. If you book a call to discuss a course, you will speak to one of our actual course tutors, who are best placed to give you the most accurate advice about the course and the industry, don't try to sell to you or follow a script. No commissions or bonuses are paid.
Which organisations can I join? Upon successful completion of the course, you will be eligible for membership and insurance through FNTP. We also recommend our graduates join the Nutrition Society.


