Entry requirements
The course may suit people wanting to embark on a career in complementary and alternative medicine, or for existing practitioners who wish to gain a qualification in Naturopathic Nutritional Therapy
No previous complementary therapy skills are required. As this course is set at a standard equivalent to Levels 4 and 5 of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) a good standard of education is desirable, or equivalent work-related experience. A good knowledge of English language and comprehension is expected
Qualification
Upon successful completion graduates will be awarded a Diploma in Naturopathic Nutritional Therapy, enabling them to apply for membership of a professional body – the Naturopathic Nutrition Association - to apply for professional insurance cover and to set up in practice
Study time
The entire three-stage course represents in the region of 1500 hours of study time. For Modules 1-6 each homework assignment is expected to take around 3 hours to complete, and approximately 4 hours for Modules 7-12 where you’ll need to demonstrate additional research over and above the extensive course notes. Some case study work is required; from Module 8 onwards you’ll be asked to find volunteers from family members or your friends. You’ll take a full case history for each volunteer, assess the presenting symptoms and offer appropriate advice. Each case history will be submitted for evaluation by your tutor, who will provide feedback to you
Attendance requirements
You’ll need to attend a minimum of 1 x two-day (10 hours) tutorial before you complete Stage One (Module 6) and a subsequent minimum of another 2 x two-day (10 hours each) tutorials before you complete Stage Two (Module 12). Clinical Practice training after completion of Module 12 requires 50 hours of tutorial attendance. You are also encouraged to attend seminars run by various supplement manufacturers that are held in a number of towns and cities across the UK
Assessment
There are no exams for this course as successful completion is dependent upon continuous assessment of your skills
How long will it take to complete the course?
The answer to that is very much dependent upon the time you have available for study. The course provides the flexibility to study to some degree at your own pace but as it is intended for students who have a serious intention to set up in practice, you’ll be expected to commit to submitting a coursework assignment every 6-8 weeks i.e. stage one and stage two training should each take approximately 36-48 weeks to complete. Clinical Practice training is spread over a structured timescale of approx 36-40 weeks
Course Fees
The fee includes coursework modules and assessment of written homework assignments. Coursework modules are sent electronically to students via email and written homework assignments are also sent for marking and returned to students by email. Prospective students who would prefer to receive printed coursework modules and/or to send assignments by post would incur a surcharge to cover the additional costs involved (please contact us for details of the current cost)
The course fees detailed below do not include tutorial fees, currently between £110-£125 per two-day (10 hours) tutorial
- The current fee for stage one of the course (modules 1-6) is £470. Attendance at a minimum of one tutorial is required for this stage. The current fee per two-day tutorial is £110
- The current fee for stage two (modules 7-12) is £470. Attendance at a minimum of two tutorials is required for this stage. The current fee per two-day tutorial is £110
- The current fee for the Clinical Practice stage is £525. 50 hours of attendance is required for this stage. The current fee for the 50 hours of Clinical Practice tutorials is £495.
Methods of payment:
- Payment in full for stage one (total £470) payable on enrolment. Or, an initial payment of £140 on enrolment followed by 4 payments each of £90 due at 30 days intervals after the initial payment
- Payment for stage two is due on completion of module 6 (payable either in full or by the above payment plan option)
- Payment for Clinical Practice is due on enrolment for that stage (payable either in full or by a payment plan option)
- Payment for each tutorial is due 14 days before the tutorial begins
- Payments may be made by BACS transfer, cheque or by credit card via Paypal
