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Professional Education Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, and Sports Certificate

The Certificate Program

The Online Professional Certificate in Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, and Sports has been designed to meet the growing demand of allied health/medical professionals, Registered Dietitians, fitness professionals, personal trainers, and the general public who want to learn about developing individualized nutritional programs for clients, patients, or for personal improvement. Personal trainers and fitness professionals will learn fundamental nutrition education to work with clients in partnership with Registered Dietitians. Content and curriculum in each course is designed to prepare allied health care professionals and Registered Dietitians to apply their client's health history toward optimal nutritional health and wellbeing.

This innovative and comprehensive web-based certificate program provides an in-depth examination of contemporary nutritional topics such as meal plan analysis, functional food implementation, antioxidants, public nutrition, sports nutrition, vitamin supplementation, and weight management.

The Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing agency for the American Dietetic Association (ADA) has approved the Certificate in Nutrition program for 120 Continuing Professional Education Units (CPEUs)/ or 30 (CPEUs) per course for both Registered Dietitians (RDs) and Dietetic Technicians-Registered (DTRs).

According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau publication Occupational Outlook Handbook, overall employment for fitness professionals is expected to increase 44% from 2002 to 2012.

Who Should Attend?

This unique program has been established for allied health, medical, and fitness professionals, personal trainers, and Registered Dietitians seeking advanced nutrition education, re-certification, re-licensure, or career advancement. Individuals from the public and consumers interested in seeking to stay current in nutritional program design, health, and performance would benefit from this program as well.

Workplace Advantages and Benefits

• On-going guidance, instruction, and interaction from instructors/faculty members that hold either a Master's or Ph.D Degree in nutrition or a nutrition related field and/or are licensed Registered Dietitians.
• College courses provide CECs or CEUs for personal trainers and allied health/medical professionals seeking re-certification, re-licensure, or career advancement.
• A professional certificate from an accredited institution.
• Networking opportunities with industry experts.

Continuing Education Credits

The following National Organizations/Associations have approved the Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, and Sports program/courses for Continuing Education Credits/Units (CECs/CEUs):

• The Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing agency for the American Dietetic Association (ADA) has approved the Certificate in Nutrition program for 120 Continuing Professional Education Units (CPEUs) or 30 (CPEUs) per course for both the Registered Dietitian (RDs) and Dietetic Technician-Registered (DTRs).
• The American Senior Fitness Association (SFA) / 2.0 CEUs per course.
• The Health and Fitness Professionals Association (HFPA) / 30 CECs per course
• The National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF) / 10 CEUs per course
• The National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT) / 1 CEC per course, equivalent to an entire 6 month CEC requirement.
• The National Strength Professional Association (NSPA) / 2 CEUs per course

Award of the Certificate:

• Completion of Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, and Sports four core courses within a period of two years
• Completion and receipt of a passing grade (C- or above) in all courses, including quizzes, exams, written/research projects, and class assignments

Registration, schedule, and other details may be found by following this link.

For more information, call 801-585-1780 or submit your questions by using our web form.