Training and
certification
Learn how to safely support your patients by earning a Certificate of Therapeutic Nutrition.
This practical and timely learning opportunity is open to all healthcare providers. A Certificate in Therapeutic Nutrition will deepen your understanding of the relationship between what we eat, metabolic health, and a new paradigm for treating chronic disease.
The Certificate is awarded to learners who successfully complete these two levels of training and must be renewed every two years by demonstrating continued professional development in this emerging field.
Level 1: Foundations in Therapeutic Nutrition
Duration
approx. 12 hrs
While the overall structure and core content is similar for all healthcare providers, there are separate versions of this course for physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, and nurses to address discipline-specific implications for clinical practice. If you don't belong to one of these disciplines, contact us to discuss the best fit.
Format
Online
You will explore:
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the evolution of dietary patterns in Western Society
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the relationship between diet, energy metabolism and the development of chronic disease
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how health care providers can integrate personalized, therapeutic nutrition into their clinical toolboxes.
Cost
$275 CAD
Contact
Email us
Course description
As the incidence of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other metabolically based chronic diseases skyrocket, health care providers have been part of many strategies to arrest this devastating trend. More recently, there is growing public interest in exploring a ‘food first’ approach to actively treating these diseases, and a growing evidence base to support the use of personalized, therapeutic nutrition to achieve remission as a clinical goal. Learners will be introduced to the concept of personalized, therapeutic nutrition and the role that food and eating plays in chronic disease management, with a focus on patient safety. Course Structure Module 1: The Evolution and Impact of Dietary Patterns on Health in Western Society Module 2: A Review of Energy Metabolism and Connection to Chronic Disease Module 3: The Science Behind Managing Chronic Disease with Therapeutic Nutrition Module 4: Therapeutic Nutrition in Clinical Practice Module 5: Implementing Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition (discipline specific) Module 6: The Importance of Continuing Professional Development in an Emerging Field
Level 2: Skill Building Workshop in Therapeutic Nutrition
Duration
approx. 6 hrs
While the overall structure and core content is similar for all healthcare providers, there are separate versions of this course for physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, and nurses to address discipline-specific implications for clinical practice. If you don't belong to one of these disciplines, contact us to discuss the best fit.
Format
Online
Cost
$275 CAD
Contact
Email us
Course description
This facilitated, online, discipline-specific workshop is spread over 3 to 4 sessions. The pre-requisite for registration is the successful completion of Level 1: Foundations in Therapeutic Nutrition. Learners who meet this requirement will be emailed an invitation and link to register for Level 2. In this workshop, learners will engage in case-based learning, culminating with a brief case study presentation by each participant. Workshop size is limited to provide a quality learning experience and allows for consolidation of skills and experience between each session. Workshop facilitators are discipline-specific clinicians / educators with advanced knowledge and skills in therapeutic nutrition. Information about the continuing professional development activities that are recognized for Re-Certification will be provided when the Certificate in Therapeutic Nutrition is awarded.
You will explore:
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clinical competencies for using therapeutic nutrition
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the application of assessment tools, safety monitoring and behavioral strategies to support lifestyle change and relapse management