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

To be announced

SCHEDULE

Classes start in September and are held over an 8th month period. Students will meet on Saturdays and Sundays for a total of 14 days.  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.

Fall Dates: September 19th, 2009 Saturday, October 10th, 2009 Saturday October 11th, 2009 Sunday November 7th, 2009 Saturday, November 8th, 2009 Sunday

Winter Dates:January 9th, 2010 Saturday, January 10th, 2010 Sunday, February 20th, 2010 Saturday, February 21st, 2010 Sunday

Spring April 10th, 2010 Saturday, April 11th, 2010 Sunday, Spring May 1st, 2010 Saturday, May 2nd, 2010 Sunday
May 22nd, 2010 Saturday

For information on the program see: 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.

GET STARTED!

REGISTRATION BY PHONE ONLY 206 587-5448 until July 13, 2009