Therapeutic Nutrition - Online Course

Therapeutic diets are often recommended for clients who have a range of conditions from food allergies, to heart disease and cancer. They are also recommended for optimal health and to maintain an appropriate level of nutrients in the body.

If you are looking into a career in allied health or interested in nutrition for personal health reasons then you can consider the Therapeutic Nutrition course as the perfect way to start.

The course is self-paced to suit your lifestyle.

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Course Outline
Course Code: 
BRE211
Duration: 
100 hours - Access for 12 months
Delivery: 
Online & Correspondence
Certificate: 
Statement of achievement
Lesson Structure: 
  1. Introduction to Therapeutic Nutrition
  2. Allergies and Intolerances
  3. Diabetes
  4. Heart Disease, Hyperlipidaemia and Arteriosclerosis
  5. Renal/Kidney Conditions
  6. Cancer
  7. Digestive Disorders - Oesophagus, Small Intestine, Colon
  8. Other Metabolic Conditions - Liver, Gall bladder, Pancreas
  9. Strategic Diet planning for a medical condition
Aims - the learning objectives of the course: 
  • Discuss the nature and scope of Therapeutic Nutrition; and identify circumstances where diet may need modification
  • Explain different types of food allergies and intolerances and provide information on diagnosis, clinical symptoms and appropriate dietary modifications.
  • Explain what diabetes is and describe appropriate dietary adjustments for people with Diabetes.
  • Explain appropriate dietary adjustments that should be made for people with Cardiovascular Disease
  • Explain appropriate dietary adjustments that should be made for people with Heart Disease, Hyperlipidaemia or Arteriosclerosis
  • Explain appropriate dietary adjustments that should be made for people with Kidney conditions
  • Explain appropriate dietary adjustments that should be made for people with different types of cancer
  • Explain appropriate dietary adjustments that should be made for people with a variety of digestive disorders