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Diploma in

Nutritional Therapy

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This course is both academically and industry recognised. The material is regularly externally scrutinised. Your qualification is recognised by insurers, registering bodies and other academic institutions.

Recognition

The NT team works with you throughout the course (and beyond!) to help you achieve your study and career goals. Unit leaders help you navigate scientific content, and mentors guide you through clinical practice.

Unrivalled Support

We offer the comfort of structure but the flexibility to study when you choose. All units have continuous assessments, live webinars and forum support. Webinars are available for you to watch in your own time.

Flexible Study

The course systematically builds knowledge, skills and competence. With 250+ hours of clincial practice including 6 months focussed small group mentoring, our Nutritional Therapists graduate confident to see clients.

Client Ready

Functional Medicine is a science-based integrative healthcare model enabling clients and practitioners to work together to identify and address potential biochemical imbalances associated with chronic ill health.

The FM Model

Acquire evidence-based nutritional-science to enable you to efficiently identify and prevent exposure to the underlying causes of chronic disease, and create a personalised nutrition, supplement and lifestyle plan.

Nutrition Science

Part Time, Online2.5 yearsPractitioner Grade

Nutritional Therapy is the application of nutrition science in the promotion of optimal health using a wide range of tools to assess and identify potential nutritional imbalances and understand how these may contribute to chronic health concerns.

DIPLOMA IN

NUTRITIONAL THERAPY

CREATE A CAREER & LIFE YOU LOVE

IHS

Recognised by:

Physiology & Pathophysiology, FM Model, Applied Nutritional Science, Therapeutic Diets, Nutraceuticals & Functional Foods, Diagnostic Testing, Clinical Practice.

Included ContentWHAT WE COVER

Be client ready by graduation with our extensive practitioner toolkit including all the paperwork you need to run professional and effective consultations.

Comprehensive Practitioner ToolkitTHE TOOLS YOU NEED

This course is written to UK Level 6 (equiv. Irish Level 7/8). Upon graduation you can register and insure yourself to practice as a NT in Ireland, UK and parts of Europe.

Practitioner Grade Diploma CourseNEW CAREER

Our course is specifically designed with your clients’ needs and your success as a

practitioner in mind.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR SUCCESS

Join our closed Facebook group for access to continued support, offers, job opportunities and other resources after graduation.

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CREATE A CAREER & LIFE YOU LOVE

IHS

The programme is based on the Functional Medicine model, an evidence based, patient centred approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and preventing the underlying factors in chronic health concerns. This allows graduates to understand, utilise and educate others on some of the most up to date and relevant research in healthcare.

The course systematically guides students through the IHS Nutritional Therapy Consultation Framework where they learn how to use a range of tools to identify potential imbalances before recommending personalised nutrition, supplement and lifestyle plans.

Offer clients personalised nutrition and lifestyle advice tailored to their individual health needs and goals. The IHS programme is underpinned by the principles and practice of the pioneering model of Functional Medicine.

TAKE CONTROL OF

YOUR PRACTICE

For people interested in applying the latest research in nutrition and health sciences to individuals seeking to manage chronic health concerns or promote optimum health.

ALL YOU NEED TO

PRACTICE WITH CONFIDENCE

A solid foundation in integrative physiology, pathophysiology and nutritional biochemistry.

Comprehensive training in using key Functional Medicine clinic tools to improve effectiveness in practice.

Guidance in evaluating healthcare research to support the creation of effective client recommendations.

Development of key health coaching skills proven to increase client success and satisfaction.

Exclusive training in the IHS consultation framework to help you move straight into practice.

Extensive tuition on the safe and ef-fective use of biomedical tests, foods, supplements and lifestyle changes.

“The college is really enthusiastic about staying on top of the current research and making sure they are training their practitioners to the highest level.”

Edelle O’Doherty-Nickell, Nutritional Therapy Graduate

Study hours: 10+ hours per week

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When we receive your application, we will request a phone interview where we will verify these requirements and discuss additional supports if required.

English ProficiencyFor non-native speakers• IELTS score of 6 or above, or • Demonstration of another

course delivered in English, or • Demonstration of everyday

use

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

YOUR IMPORTANT

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

• Access to a PC (any operating system)

• Access to Microsoft Office Home & Student 2010, or higher

• Broadband connection required. Min 1.5 Mbps (up/down). Standard up-to-date browser (not IE10 or Safari 7 and below)

• 5GB free disk space

Technical Requirements

Delivered through webinars, recorded video and supporting texts with optional lecture weekends.

Online Delivery

• IHS CI Level 4 (UK) Diploma in Nutrition & Lifestyle Coaching, or equivalent *

• Ireland: Minimum 4 Grade Cs at Leaving Certificate (preferably 1 science subject).

• UK: 1 A level grade A-C (preferably 1 science subject)

• International equivalent* Transcripts may be required (in English)

Prior Learning

RECOGNISED BY:

Including 6 months mentored clinical practice, conducted in small groups.

2.5 Years Duration 2.5

This includes the time to attend (or watch back) webinars and complete assignments.

15-20 Hours per Week20h

Equivalent of Irish Level 7/8, EQF 6. Academically certified by Crossfields Institute.

Written to UK Level 66

CNELM take recommendations from IHS for their MSc / PG Diploma in Personalised Nutrition + Nutritional Therapy Practice Diploma (NTPD). The course is validated by Middlesex University (MU) and NTEC acreredited

Further Study

Clinical Practice

Supplement Chart

Role PlayClinic Paperwork

Groups & Discussions

Presentation & Audio Files

Journal Reviews

QuizzesShort Answer Questions

Written Assessments

250+ hours of clincial practice including 6 months focussed small group mentoring, Nutritional Therapists graduate confident to see clients.

Mentored Clinical Practice

Each module builds on the previous to ensure learning is layered and practically applied progressively throughout the course.

Knowledge Based Learning

SYSTEMATICALLY BUILD

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCE

Moira holds a Masters degree in Chemistry from Trinity College, Dublin, a Diploma in Nutritional Therapy from the Institute of Optimum Nutrition, a Postgraduate Diploma in Third Level Learning & Teaching from Dublin Institute of Technology and Functional Medicine Certification with the Institute for Functional Medicine.

COURSE LEADER: MOIRA BROWNE MA (HONS) CHEMISTRY, PG DIP, DIP ION, mNTOI

Assessments are designed to offer progressively more challenging opportunities to practically apply new knowledge and skills through dietary analysis, meal planning, case studies and role play.

Skills Based Assessments


This section of the course examines the role nutrition and lifestyle choices play in chronic disease development. Students explore key elements of the Functional Medicine Model and apply this information to the information gathering stage of the consultation.

Unit 1

◇ Review worldwide statistics on chronic disease ◇ Access reliable information on healthcare research ◇ Evaluate research on Chronic Disease ◇ Key principals in academic writing ◇ Compare how different healthcare models view the role of nutrition,

lifestyle and environmental factors in the development of chronic disease

Research Methods in Healthcare Models and Chronic Disease

Unit 2

◇ The levels of organisation in the human body ◇ The structures and function of the cell and plasma membrane ◇ The process of maintaining homeostasis ◇ Biochemical processes in the human body that relate to macronutrients,

micronutrients and phytonutrients

Introduction to Integrative Physiology and Nutritional Biochemistry

Induction

◇ Familiarise yourself with the IHS Virtual Learning Environment ◇ Meet your Course Leader and run through IHS Standards ◇ Familiarise yourself with the outline of the course ◇ Meet your class mates

Nutritional Therapy Induction

Reading Week

YEAR 1

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28 September 2020

3 September 2020

14 September 2020


Unit 3

◇ The structure and function of the endocrine system ◇ Interactions between hormones within the HPTAG axis ◇ The structure and function of the nervous system ◇ The structure and function of the blood and cardiovascular system ◇ The integrative role of the communication and transport system in

maintaining homeostasis

Integrative Physiology: Communication & Transport Systems

Unit 4

◇ The structure and function of the respiratory system ◇ The structure and function of the digestive system ◇ The structure and function of the urinary system ◇ Critically analyse how gut microbiota contribute to digestive functions ◇ The intergrative role of assimilation and elimination systems in

maintaining homeostasis

Integrative Physiology: Assimilation & Elimination Systems

Break

Unit 5

◇ The structure and function of the lymphatic system ◇ The innate and adaptive immune response ◇ The different cytokines in the adaptive immune response ◇ The role of the gut microbiota in regulating the immune response ◇ The structure and function of the musculoskeletal system

Integrative Physiology: Protection & Repair Systems

◇ Introduction to IHS Nutritional Therapy Clinical Practice ◇ Overview of IHS NT Consultation Framework ◇ Stage 1: Pre-consultation Information Gathering

Nutritional Therapy Clinical Practice

Clinical Practice 1a

2 November 2020

23 November 2020

4 January 2021

25 January 2021


YEAR 1, cont...

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Unit 6

◇ Assimilation imbalances as explained in the Functional Medicine model ◇ Health risks associated with exposure to toxins ◇ Biotransformation and elimination imbalances as explained in the

Functional Medicine model ◇ The interrelationships between assimilation, biotransformation and

elimination imbalances as explained in the Functional Medicine model ◇ Evaluate how nutrition, lifestyle and environmental factors may contribute

to the development of assimlation biotransformation and elimination imbalances

Functional Medicine: Assimilation and Elimination Imbalances

Unit 7

◇ Chronic inflamation as explained in the Functional Medicine model ◇ Mechanisms involved in a dysregulated adaptive immune response ◇ The concept of mitochondrial dsfunction ◇ The interrelationships between assimilation, biotransformation,

elimination, energy and immune imbalances as explained in the Functional Medicine model

◇ Evaluate how nutrition, lifestyle and environmental factors may contribute to the development of a dysregulated adaptive immune response and mitochondrial dysfunction

Functional Medicine: Immune and Energy Imbalances

Break

Unit 8

◇ The dysregulated HPATG axis as explained in the Functional Medicine model

◇ The interrelationships between imbalances with the HPATG axis ◇ The interrelationships between assimilation, biotransformation,

elimination, energy, immune and HPATG imbalances as explained in the Functional Medicine model

◇ Evaluate how nutrition, lifestyle and environmental factors may contribute to the developmet of dysregulated HPATG axis

Functional Medicine: Communication Imbalances

1 February 2021

1 March 2021

5 April 2021


◇ Stage 2: Information Gathering Session ◇ Stage 3: Interpretation


Clinical Practice 1b

Unit 9

◇ The historical context of Metabolic Syndrome ◇ The pathogenesis of Metabolic Syndorme ◇ Evaluate how nutrition, lifestyle and environmental factors may contribute to the

aetiology of Metabolic Syndrome ◇ Compare and contrast the Biomedical and Functional Medicine approaches to

explaining the pathophysiology of Metabolic Syndrome in an individual

Pathophysiology: Metabolic Syndrome

Unit 10

◇ The pathophysiology of Rheumatoid Arthritis ◇ Evaluate how nutrition, lifestyle and environmental factors may contribute

to the aetiology of Rheumatoid Arthritis ◇ The pathophysiology of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ◇ Exploration of the role of nutrtion, lifestyle and environmental factors in

the developlment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ◇ Compare and contrast Biomedical and Functional Medicine approaches

to explaining the pathophysiology of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in an individual

Pathophysiology: Rheumatoid Arthritis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

26 April 2021

17 May 2021

21 June 2021


Unit 1

◇ Historical context of nutrition and lifestyle guidelines ◇ Factors which influence nutrition and lifestyle choices and interventions ◇ Concepts of Personalised Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine

Nutrition & Lifestyle Interventions in Modern Healthcare

YEAR 2

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This section supports students in developing the skills to run the second half of the consultation where they co-create a staged therapeutic plan composed of therapeutic diets, supplements, functional foods and lifestyle recommendations with the client. Students explore Functional Medicine Interventions, critically appraise research on chronic disease interventions and identify key factors that influence lifestyle choices.

Unit 2

◇ Importance of critical and creative thinking in chronic disease management

◇ Challenges and strategies to develop critical and creative thinking skills ◇ Developing advanced research and evaluation skills

Critical & Creative Thinking in Education & Healthcare

Induction

◇ Familiarise yourself with the IHS Virtual Learning Environment ◇ Meet your Course Leader and run through IHS Standards ◇ Familiarise yourself with the outline of the course

Nutritional Therapy Induction


Unit 3

◇ The Historical context of therapeutic diets ◇ Composition of therapeutic diets ◇ Perceived health benefits and considerations for use of therapeutic diets ◇ Creating meal plans for therapeutic diets

Contemporary Trends in Therapeutic Diets

Unit 4

◇ Categories of therapeutic foods, functional foods, supplements and medications

◇ Regulation of labelling of therapeutic foods, functional foods, supplements and medication

◇ Principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics ◇ Possible side effects and contraindications of theapeutic foods, functional

foods, supplements and medication

Introduction to Therapeutic Foods, Functional Foods and Supplements

Unit 5

◇ Historical and cultural use of complementary therapies and lifestyle choices

◇ Analysis of health benefits of lifestyle choices ◇ Analysis of health benefits and controversies associated with

complementary therapies ◇ Exploration of the role of spirituality, psychology and community in health

and chronic disease management

Theories of Lifestyle Choices and their Connection to Chronic Disease

Unit 6

◇ Pathophysiology of chronic diseases associated with assimilation, and immune imbalances

◇ Mechanisms of Functional Medicine interventions in assimilation and immune imbalances

◇ Creating a therapeutic plan for assimilation and immune imbalances

Principles of Functional Medicine Interventions: Assimilation & Immune Imbalances


YEAR 2, cont...

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◇ Explanation of a Therapeutic Plan ◇ Negotiating a Therapeutic Plan ◇ License to Practice


Clinical Practice 2

Unit 7

◇ Pathophysiology of chronic energy imbalances ◇ Mechanisms of Functional Medicine interventions in energy,

biotransformation and elimination imbalances ◇ Creating a therapeutic plan for energy and biotransformation and

elimination imbalances

Principles of Functional Medicine Interventions: Biotransformation & Elimination and Energy Imbalances

Unit 8

◇ Pathophysiology of chronic diseases associated with communicaiton imbalances

◇ Mechanisms of Functional Medicine interventions in commmunicaiton imbalances

◇ Creating a therepeutic plan for communicaiton imbalances

Principles of Functional Medicine Interventions: Communication Imbalances

Unit 9

◇ Evaluation of therapeutic diets and lifestyle interventions in the management of Metabolic Syndrome

◇ Critical analysis of supplements and therapeutic foods in the management of Metabolic Syndrome

◇ Critical analysis of the potential role of the Functional Medicine Model in applying the principles of Personalised Nutrition

Critical Analysis of Complex Integrative Pathologies: Metabolic Syndrome


YEAR 3

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In this unit, students work in IHS Student Clinic and conduct 6 live consultations with members of the public in a supervised environment.

Practicalities ◇ Students complete, observe and discuss a number of live consultatios ◇ Section is designed to build clinical skills and ensure confidence to

practice following graduation ◇ Supervised by experienced Nutritional Therapy Mentors


Clinical Practice 3

The overall aim of NT Year 3 is to facilitate students in consolidating the knowledge, skills and competencies they developed in NT Year 1 and 2 so that they develop into safe, competent and confident Nutritional Therapists. To achieve this, students are given opportunity to conduct 6 consultations with members of the public, including follow-ups and monitoring client progress. Students are then provided with the opportunity to create a thorough and creative business plan which will prepare them to start a NT business.

Students reflect on the Nutritional Therapy code of ethics and legal requirements and develop a business plan for review.

Practice Management

Clinical Practice 4


How it worksIHS developed the IHS Nutritional Consultation Framework which includes specific action steps and associated paperwork. The framework is broken down into 5 stages, students are introduced and assessed on Stages 1-3 in NT Year 1 and Stages 4-5 in NT Year 2. In NTCP3, students are given opportunity to conduct full live consultations with members of the public using this framework as a support. They are also encouraged to find there own style or way of running a consultation throughout the 6 consultations. All of the consultations are conducted in the presence of two to three peers and an experienced clinic mentor.

Students also are given the opportunity to observe their peers’ consultations. This combined with clinical training in NT Year 1 and 2 results in a total of 250 hours of quality clinical practice training.

Students receive comprehensive support from their clinic mentors before and after the consultation including written feedback on their clinical paperwork.

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