Seattle Central Community College 
Office of Continuing and Professional Education

Nutritional Therapist


Learn to become a specialist in today’s fast growing health and nutrition sector. Work side by side with healthcare professionals and help others to achieve optimal health!

OVERVIEW

Paraprofessional training programs to become a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (www.nutritionaltherapy.com). Develop skills to assess nutritional status and learn how to offer effective dietary consultation. This is a 14-module program taught over 8 months which includes both class room and related activities. The training program concludes with an examination.

Qualifying students will be certified by the Nutritional Therapy Association.  For more information, questions, and a free informational DVD please contact NTA at (800) 918-9798 or visit www.nutritionaltherapy.com.

Topics covered during the course of the program:

  • Basics of nutrition
  • Client consultation process
  • Introduction to anatomy & physiology
  • Digestion & elimination
  • Blood sugar regulation
  • Essential fatty acids
  • Mineral balance
  • Hydration
  • The urinary system
  • Endocrine health
  • Immune system & allergies
  • Cardiovascular system
  • Nutritional detoxification
  • Other considerations
  • Business tips

TUITION

$1,100 Fall Qtr ($3,300 for entire program - Fall, Winter and Spring)

SCHEDULE

Classes start Sept. 25th and are held over an 8th month period. In addition to classroom instruction, comprehensive instructional materials including student workbooks, reference materials, the lecture series on DVD and the nutritional assessment software are all included in the cost of tuition.  5 Sessions. 

Fall Quarter Dates:9/25, 10/16, 10/17, 11/20, 11/21

http://www.nutritionaltherapy.com

 

LOCATION

Seattle Central Community College Campus   |   DIRECTIONS & MAP

INSTRUCTOR

John Tjenos, Aston Patterning Practitioner, NTP.  John has built his career in holistic healthcare and is multi-disciplined in bodywork. He integrates functional nutrition with soma neuromuscular therapy, autonomic reflex techniques and Aston patterning. 

MORE INFORMATION

Visit www.learnatcentral.org. Call (206) 587-5448.

   

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