CFI
    Level 6
    QN: 610/3564/6
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    Level 6 Diploma in Nutritional Science and Therapeutics

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by CFI. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 394 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 6
    Awarding Body
    CFI
    Syllabus Units
    8 Units
    Guided Hours
    394 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Anatomy and Physiology

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the structure of the major systems of the body
    • Understand the functioning of the major systems and how they are integrated within the body as a whole
    • Understand the maintenance of homeostasis
    • Understand key concepts underpinning genetics and epigenetics
    2

    Biochemistry

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the function of cell organelles
    • Understand molecular interactions in biological compounds
    • Understand the structure and function of selected molecules in the body
    • Understand the co-ordination and regulation of metabolic pathways
    3

    Clinical Practice

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to conduct professional consultations using a client-centred approach
    • Be able to evaluate the effectiveness of nutritional therapeutic interventions
    • Be able to use reflective methods to develop own practice
    4

    Nutritional Therapeutics

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand nutritional therapeutic principles
    • Be able to plan nutritional therapeutic interventions
    • Understand how nutrients can affect the health status of an individual
    • Be able to explain key concepts that can support a client
    • Understand the role of micronutrients in nutrition
    5

    Pathophysiology

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the use of assessment methods in clinical applications
    • Understand core clinical imbalances underlying common health issues and diseases
    • Understand how microbiota can impact on health
    • Be able to recognise and discuss clinical signs and symptoms
    • Be able to identify situations where NT is not appropriate
    6

    Pharmacology

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the general actions of commonly used drugs
    • Understand how drugs interact with the human organism
    7

    Practitioner Development

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to communicate effectively when working with clients
    • Understand how to manage professional relationships when working with clients
    • Know the rights and responsibilities of the practitioner in relationship to the client
    8

    Understanding and Accessing Research

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to critically evaluate research reports
    • Be able to reference research data using a standard referencing protocol
    • Understand role of research in informing clinical decision making

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    610/3564/6
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    CFI
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Dec 2023