Dietary Educators Cetificate

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The Dietary Educator Certificate is an internal award given to students who complete level 4 of the therapy or science degree course and are progressing with either degree. This Award enables students to be insured to use this level of the qualification whilst continuing with their studies. Depending on your commitments outside of the course, students can use this qualification to a greater or lesser extent whilst completing Levels 5 and 6. We encourage students to use the qualification at some level to gain useful practical experience whilst completing the degree course. Several students have found this experience invaluable. You are able to take out insurance to cover this level of practice. The Dietary Educator Certificate is only a standalone qualification for existing healthcare professionals that are in current practice and registered to practice with a reputable regulatory body. The fee for existing health professionals completing this course is expressed in the fees table on page 34.

By the end of Level 4 you will be able to analyse diets, create new diets and provide educational reports to help clients make informed choices about food. You will also be able to give talks, run short courses and write about food and health. The qualification enables you to work with individuals and groups that are not being treated medically for diagnosed chronic illnesses. You will be able to work with people that are generally symptomatic or just want to improve their health. The service is educational and informative, facilitating informed choices about food and health.

Graduates can now apply to become members of the 'Federation of Holistic Therapists'.