Question 1

Is the Clinical Nutrition Program for me?

Accepted Answer

Do you want to equip yourself with science-based knowledge that would help you launch or scale your nutrition business?

Do you want to sharpen your client skills and connect better with your clients through advanced clinical skills training and practice?

Do you want to make an impact in the world and help people who will need the clinical nutrition skills you will bring to the table?

If you have answered yes to all of the questions above, then indeed, this program is for you! It doesn’t matter if you are a practising professional with clients or if you need the knowledge for yourself as an athlete, or you want to improve your diet,you want to meet weight management goals, you want to learn how to take care of your gut, you want to help your child’s or ward’s brain development or perhaps you want to sleep better and stress less. The learnings from this program will equip you with scientific and evidence based demonstrable knowledge to meet your health and wellness goals and also propel your career forward.

Question 2

I am new to nutrition without a nutrition degree. Should I still enrol in this program?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you should! You do not need to have a university degree to join this program.

The Clinical Nutrition Program offers advanced science-based knowledge to grow your nutrition knowledge and help you launch a business, including the practical tools and clinical skills training you need to start working with clients with confidence.

Our core competencies, although advanced, will equip you with the fundamental knowledge for starting out in the nutrition space and then uplevel your expertise so you can compete fairly in your chosen niche once you graduate from the Clinical Nutrition Program.

Question 3

Are there any prerequisites or qualification criteria?

Accepted Answer

There are no prerequisites for joining this program. This program was designed in a way that allows you to get started without any prior nutrition knowledge.

You only need to meet these basic requirements:

✔️ Proficient in English

✔️ High level of computer literacy (including Word document editing and formatting)

✔️ Good Internet connection

✔️ Access to a computer with video camera and high-quality microphone (for the Observed Clinic Session)

Question 4

I am already a graduate of The Health Sciences Academy. Do I still need clinical nutrition skills?

Accepted Answer

If you want to grow your client skills exponentially with the latest evidence-based strategies, you need clinical nutrition skills!

Learn how to apply clinical skills and personalisation strategies to support specialised health outcomes through advanced clinical skills training and practice, including real-time training and feedback on preparing a client case study and on your client session delivery.

This program goes above and beyond any of our individual certifications. As you go through the Clinical Nutrition Program, you will also be completing a nutrition client case study and meeting clinical nutrition hours with practice clients or classmates.

The clinical skills you will gain will give you the confidence and practical tools to work with clients and set you apart from nutrition professionals that may only have book knowledge but not the know-how.

Question 5

What’s included in the Clinical Nutrition Program?

Accepted Answer

This level 7 program includes the following:

✔️ 8 core competencies

✔️ Clinical skills training and practice

✔️ An elective specialisation of your choice

✔️ Completion of a Research Project consisting of Nutrition Client Case Study, a Clinical Skills Written Exam, a Reflection Form for your chosen elective specialisation, and an Oral Practical Exam consisting of a live observed clinic session.

Here are more details about each mandatory component itemised above:

PART 1. Eight Core Competencies, to be completed in this order:

✔️ Nutritional Therapy and Food Science

✔️ Anatomy, Pathophysiology and Lifestyle Medicine

✔️ Clinical Weight Loss and Eating Psychology

✔️ Gut Health Nutrition

✔️ Mental Health

✔️ Nutrition for Cancer Risk and Longevity

✔️ Dietary Supplements

✔️ Advanced Research Techniques

PART 2. Advanced Clinical Skills Training and Practice (to be explained in more detail below)

PART 3. One Elective Specialisation of your choice:

✔️ Food Allergies and Intolerances

✔️ Sleep Management

✔️ Child and Family Nutrition

✔️ Toxicology and Detoxification

✔️ Fertility Nutrition

✔️ Sports and Exercise Nutrition

✔️ Or upcoming specialisations at The Health Sciences Academy:

> Skincare Nutrition

> Plant-Based Nutrition

You are welcome to complete further specialisations separately at your own time after you graduate from the Clinical Nutrition Program. Attainment of additional specialisations following your program completion can be counted towards your ongoing CPD requirements.

EXAMINATION. Your clinical skills will be assessed through the following mandatory evaluations, each requiring a passing mark of 80% or more:

✔️ Research Project (consisting of a Nutrition Client Case Study)

✔️ Clinical Skills Written Exam (consisting of approximately 100 scenario-based questions)

✔️ Reflection Forms (one for each of your chosen electives)

✔️ Oral Practical Exam (consisting of a live observed clinic session conducted with one of our examiners)

CLIENT PRACTICE. You will be required to maintain a Nutrition Client Log attesting a minimum of 10 nutrition client sessions in order to sit for the final Oral Practical Exam.

(More details will be provided once you enrol for the program)

Question 6

How long is the Clinical Nutrition Program?

Accepted Answer

You have the flexibility to complete this program within a minimum of 1 year and up to 3 years from your enrolment date.

Question 7

Can I do the Clinical Nutrition Program if I don’t live in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Certainly. The entire course is online and can be accessed from anywhere in the world. You have the flexibility to undergo the program at your own pace.

If you are a part of the first cohort, you will be required to join the live session of the Advanced Clinical Skills Training and Practice conducted by Alex Ruani, our Chief Science Educator. However, if you are unable to join this live session due to time zone differences, the recording would be made available to you.

The opportunity to participate in this LIVE training starting in February 2022 is only available to Clinical Nutrition Program students enrolling during Q4 2021 and no later than Sunday 16th January 2022.

Rest assured that we always consider the time zone differences of all our students before we make decisions.

Question 8

Can I study alongside a job or University?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The flexibility of the program allows you to study at your own pace. Whether you are fully employed or in the university, dedicating a number of hours per week is enough to help you keep up.

Question 9

How will the program be taught?

Accepted Answer

The lectures will be available online via our online learning platform and once you are enroled as a student, you will have access to this learning platform 24/7. You will also enjoy lifetime access to your courses, quizzes, exams and others.

We have also created a study buddy group for students so you can discuss with your peers and share ideas to make learning easier.

Question 10

How do I join if I am an existing student?

Accepted Answer

If you have completed one or more certifications already, we have made it easier for you to upgrade to the program. Book a call here with the Admissions Team to know about it.

Question 11

What can I call myself when I graduate from the Clinical Nutrition Program?

Accepted Answer

Once you complete the Clinical Nutrition Program, you will have the choice to adopt any of the following professional designations:

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Question 12

What do I get on completion of the program?

Accepted Answer

You will get a certification of graduation upon successful completion of your Clinical Nutrition Program and you will have the choice to adopt any of the following professional designations:

✔️ THSA Certified Nutritionist (THSA-CN)

✔️ THSA Certified Clinical Nutritionist (THSA-CCN)

✔️ THSA Certified Nutrition Practitioner (THSA-NP)

✔️ THSA Certified Nutrition Consultant (THSA-NC)

PLUS:

✔️ You will be eligible to apply for the American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board. You will enjoy the added credibility of being recognised in the US whilst also carrying UK and international weight.

Board credentialing allows you to use the designation of: Board Certified Nutrition Consultant (nominal after your name: BCNC) For more information on this, please contact our Learner Services Team

✔️ Professional insurance to practice through the program’s pre-approved path in 39 countries.

For more information on this, please contact our Learner Services Team

Question 13

I still need more information on this program. What do I do?

Accepted Answer

We understand and want to help you. Our admissions team would be glad to help you gain the clarity you need and guide you on your next steps. Go here to book a call with them now.

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