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Level 6 Diploma in Nutritional Therapy
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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**​

  • AHG Level 6 Diploma in Nutritional Therapy (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

  • Structural Organisation

  • ​Skeletal System

  • Muscular System

  • Digestive System

  • Endocrine System

  • Lymphatic System

  • Circulatory System

  • Nervous System

  • Urinary System

  • High Blood Pressure

  • Diabetes

  • GI Health

  • Womens Health

  • Neurology

  • Mens Health

  • Sports Medicine

  • Dermatology

  • Orthopaedic Health

  • Lung Health

  • Chronic Kidney Disease

  • Heart Disease

  • Arthritis

  • Mental Health

  • Infectious Disease

  • Autoimmune Disease

NUTRITION

  • Biochemistry

  • Nutrition Science

  • Modern Nutrition Protocols

  • Advanced Nutrition Protocols

  • Specific Needs Nutrition

  • Sports Nutrition

  • Sports Programming

  • Food Knowledge

  • Evidence-Based Supplements

  • Specialist Diets

  • Nutrition for Physical Activity

  • Nutrition through the Life Stages

  • Using Nutrition to Treat Chronic Health Conditions

  • Vegan Nutrition Therapy

  • Vegetarian Nutrition Therapy

  • Nutritional Therapy for Special Populations

  • Weight Management

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

  • Nutritional Therapy Assessments

  • Health Assessments

  • Signs and Symptoms Analysis

  • Evidence-Based Practice

  • Patient Outcome Measures

  • Red Flags

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Behaviour Change

  • Communication Skills

BUSINESS & MARKETING

  • ​Business Planning

  • Starting a Practice

  • Advertising

  • Digital Marketing

  • Social Media Marketing

  • 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 £2799.00 which can be paid in full, with a 10% discount and the course will be unlocked in full.  If you with to pay in monthly interest free instalments, you can pay in 12 or 18 payments, as shown below and lessons will be unlocked monthly over 12 or 18 months.  Click here to enquire about Tuition Award funding.

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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 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)

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.

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