Diet, Nutrition, Health and Well being Course - CIBTAC

 

Aim of course

To enable candidates to achieve knowledge and understanding of healthy balanced Diets and the theory of Nutrition. To achieve a national qualification, approved by BABTAC.
To enable a candidate to use diet and nutrition information to assist in consultations and treatment plans for a range of beauty and complementary therapies.
(N.B. This qualification does not entitle the holder to construct dietary plans or advise on supplements to a diet) 

entry level

Either:
A recognised Body, Beauty or Complementary Therapy qualification to national standards level 3. CIBTAC or equivalent or

An Anatomy and Physiology qualification, CIBTAC or equivalent or

A medical professional qualification i.e. Oncology Nurse, Health Visitor, Physiotherapist or Midwife

units/subjects to be studied

All units are mandatory and examinable.
Assessment methodology used is MCQ theory examinations and practical examinations.

generic areas of study

G 2 Health and Hygiene

other subjects

Digestive system
Nutrients   -     Carbohydrates
      Proteins
      Fats/Lipids
      Vitamins/Anti-oxidants
      Minerals
      Roughage/Fibre
      Water
Nutritional terms
Common Anti-Nutrients / Toxins -   Effects of Pollution
Current trends and concepts in nutrition -
      Care of food
      Refined and Unrefined foods
Common health disorders associated with food and diet -
      Raised levels of Cholesterol
      Obesity
      Anorexia and Bulimia
      Diabetes

minimum training requirement

50 hours.  This must include 33 hours contact (50% of which must be spent working within a commercial salon environment) and 17 hours of additional study.

This course is designed on a flexible time basis, enabling many part-time students to qualify who would not be able to attend college on a full time basis.

examinations

The dates will be issued annually by the Examining Board.

THEORY  45mins (multiple choice paper)
                  

EXAM FEE 

diet and nutrition diploma learning objectives

The learner will be able to:

Understand how the digestive system works.

Name and give the structure and function of the main nutrients and micro-nutrients needed by the body for health.

Explain a variety of nutritional terms

Understand how the quality of food, eating habits and activity patterns have changed in recent years.

Recognise a variety of health disorders that may be caused by food or dietary habits.

 

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