Professional Certifications in Canine Nutrition

The Canine Nutrition courses introduce students to what canines are designed to eat and how this pertains to a species-specific diet. Through these courses students will understand the merit of food products available, versus the nutritional quality, digestibility and purity of biologically appropriate foods and therefore how to prescribe a complete diet that meets each nutritional requirement for dogs.

Understanding what canines are designed to eat through the various stages of the canine life is of the utmost importance for all training canine nutritionists.

The information contained in this course has been complied with the astute help of two very important Veterinarians who have made biological nutrition for dogs a priority, to aid in reducing the more common conditions and diseases that affect so many dogs in modern times. At the end of these courses the student will understand how nutrition can hinder or improve allergies or inflammation within the canine body. Understanding how nutritional diseases are caused and exasperated through nutrient deficiencies, therefore aiding students on how to professionally prescribe a complete diet that meets each nutritional requirement for dogs dealing with disease on an individual basis.

Students have three (3) graduating courses to choose from:

Certification in Canine Biological Nutrition.
Professional Certification in Canine Naturopathic Nutrition.
Professional Certification in Canine Naturopathic Therapeutic Dietetics.

Please note: as stated in the Course Information panel on the right, there are no prerequisites for the Certification in Canine Biological Nutrition course.

Those wishing to enrol in the Canine Naturopathic Nutrition or the Canine Naturopathic Therapeutic Dietetics courses will need to study the Canine Biological Nutrition course prior to enrolment, or hold applicable qualification in Canine Nutrition is required (post-graduate/ veterinary medicine).

After completion, students have the opportunity to then continue their studies in order to obtain the Full Canine Naturopathic Medicine qualification. Refer to the Canine Naturopathy course page for details.

Subjects included:

Daily Nutritional Intakes
Essential Nutrients
Reading Food Labels
Supplementation
Body Scores
Functional and Non-Functional Foods for Dogs
Genetics and Nutrition
Hereditary Conditions
Food Intolerances
Allergies’
Diseases’
Therapeutic Feeding
Diet and Behaviour
Deficiencies’ of Vitamins and Minerals
Nutritional Plans

Please note that this is a research-based course delivered by qualified and experienced practitioners but is not an Australian government-accredited qualification offered through the TAFE system. Graduates are professional accredited through industry associations.

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Investment

$1,000.00 - $3,000.00 (AUD$)

Payment Plan

Courses are divided into separate course subjects as a part of our 'pay-as-you-study' payment plan. Details outlined in the Course Prospectus, submit a request via our Enquiry Form to receive a course Prospectus.

Course Dates

Students can enrol into the Certificate of Canine Biological Nutrition online at any time.

Once completed, students can automatically continue with their studies to complete the Advanced Certifications in Canine Naturopathic and the Canine Naturopathic Therapeutic Dietetics courses.

Course Duration

Courses are suggested to be completed within two (2) years.
Canine Biological Nutrition Nominal hours: 440
Canine Naturopathic Nutrition Nominal hours: 440
Canine Naturopathic Therapeutic Dietetics Nominal hours: 590

Delivery Mode

Distance education via the Thinkific Learning Portal through online webinars, viedos, audios, and textbooks.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for the Certificate in Canine Biological Nutrition course.

Those wishing to enrol in the Canine Naturopathic Nutrition, will need to study the Canine Biological Nutrition course prior to enrolment, or hold applicable qualification in Canine Nutrition is required (post-graduate/ veterinary medicine).

Those wishing to enrol in the Canine Naturopathic Therapeutic Dietetics, will need to study both the Canine Biological Nutrition and Canine Naturopathic Nutrition course prior to enrolment.
Basic dog handling skills required and computer skills (minimum).

Assessment

Quizzes and examinations on the online learning portal, written assignments can be submitted by email or post, and via our online learning portal.

Course Materials

All course notes and textbooks are included in the course price.

Accreditation

Graduates are eligible to join the Small Animal and Equine Naturopathic Association or the International Institute of Complimentary Therapies as a full member.

Upon successful completion of the course and assessments, graduates will receive their Certification and an Academic Transcript.