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Course: Diet and Nutrition for Complementary Therapist
Course requirement:
The course covers the digestive system, absorption, distribution, metabolism, and nutrients. Included are: calories, RDAs, cholesterol, carbohydrates, proteins, vegetarian diets, food allergies and food poisoning. Students must hold an approved qualification in ITEC Holistic Massage or equivalent. This course aims to enhance your other therapies by providing valuable recommendations on diet and nutrition.
Synopsis of Syllabus:
1 Detailed study of the Digestive System
2 Review all major Nutrients:
3 Food components – Body requirements and uses.
4 Macro – micro Nutrient
5 Refined and unrefined foods: the essential differences
6 Common anti-nutrients and environmental Pollutants
7 Special RDA’s for specific groups:
8 Alternatives to common foodstuffs in relationship to allergies
9 Dietary Disorders i.e. obesity, anorexia, hypoglycaemia and diabetes, as per syllabus
10 Common symptoms for specific nutrient deficiencies
11 Nutritional imbalance
12 Food Poisonings / Food poisonings / Food intolerance
13 Healthy diet and a balanced diet
Examination
1. IISSM Continuous assessment Practical and Theory
2. ITEC Multiple Choice papers
3. Case Studies as per syllabus
Qualification / Award
1 ITEC Diploma - Diet and Nutrition for Complementary Therapists Level 3 UK
2 IISSM Diploma Diet and Nutrition for Therapists Level 5
Course requirement:
The course covers the digestive system, absorption, distribution, metabolism, and nutrients. Included are: calories, RDAs, cholesterol, carbohydrates, proteins, vegetarian diets, food allergies and food poisoning. Students must hold an approved qualification in ITEC Holistic Massage or equivalent. This course aims to enhance your other therapies by providing valuable recommendations on diet and nutrition.
Synopsis of Syllabus:
1 Detailed study of the Digestive System
2 Review all major Nutrients:
3 Food components – Body requirements and uses.
4 Macro – micro Nutrient
5 Refined and unrefined foods: the essential differences
6 Common anti-nutrients and environmental Pollutants
7 Special RDA’s for specific groups:
8 Alternatives to common foodstuffs in relationship to allergies
9 Dietary Disorders i.e. obesity, anorexia, hypoglycaemia and diabetes, as per syllabus
10 Common symptoms for specific nutrient deficiencies
11 Nutritional imbalance
12 Food Poisonings / Food poisonings / Food intolerance
13 Healthy diet and a balanced diet
Examination
1. IISSM Continuous assessment Practical and Theory
2. ITEC Multiple Choice papers
3. Case Studies as per syllabus
Qualification / Award
1 ITEC Diploma - Diet and Nutrition for Complementary Therapists Level 3 UK
2 IISSM Diploma Diet and Nutrition for Therapists Level 5
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Next course October 2020
Courses are evening, weekend and part-time with a blended learning approach, some theory classes via zoom and or recorded. Notes for classes can be accessed via Media platform.
Sports Massage Therapy
Payment options;
Option 1 Full Payment of Examination fee included
Option 2 Deposit . Examination fee €110 (not included)
Option 3 Examination fee €110 (not included)
Option 4 As arranged with accounts department
Courses are evening, weekend and part-time with a blended learning approach, some theory classes via zoom and or recorded. Notes for classes can be accessed via Media platform.
Sports Massage Therapy
Payment options;
Option 1 Full Payment of Examination fee included
Option 2 Deposit . Examination fee €110 (not included)
Option 3 Examination fee €110 (not included)
Option 4 As arranged with accounts department
