Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Health Coaching and Nutritional Therapy
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ABOUT THE COURSE
Are you interested in helping others with their chronic health issues and wellbeing goals? Would you like to study a course that combines Health Coaching and Nutritional Therapy? Would you like to be able to study for a Degree level course without the cost of a University course?
Our Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Health Coaching and Nutritional Therapy gives you the broadest scope of practice available in the industry to enable you to work with a wider range of clients, as both a Health Coach and a Nutritional Therapist!
Designed for learners who wish to develop their knowledge to identify, assess and treat, potential imbalances and specific requirements related to nutrition. Topics include applied nutrition and health care, the application of nutritional therapy to health care through food and exercise, and applied nutrition for vegetarians and vegans.
This course also contains comprehensive coaching, stress, management and weight loss modules to give your clients the best Health Coaching support available.
Level 6 is the educational equivalent level to a UK degree, and this course also covers research, critical analysis, and academic writing, for those who may be new to higher-level education, or have not studied for a while.
The total qualification time for this course is 865 hours.
Assessment for this course is via written assignments, and 50 hours of case study practice, which can be completed on Zoom or similar systems. 80% attendance on live teaching sessions is required. Our live teaching sessions are held on Thursday evening from 7pm to 8.30pm.
COURSE PRE-REQUISITE
None
COURSE DELIVERY METHOD
This is a self-paced online course (apart from the course expiry, we do not give you assignment deadlines), delivered on our AHG Online Academy site. With a combination of e-books, video, and synchronous and asynchronous weekly live zoom classes, we cover all learning styles. You also get access to our private member's group, and online study groups to ensure you are kept as motivated as possible. You have up to 30 months to complete the course.
To view the course modules on our Learning Platform, please click here.
To view sample course materials please click here. (You will need to register on the site)
To book, please use the links below. You can access your course once payment and registration have been made.
COURSE CONTENT OVERVIEW
ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY & PATHOLOGY
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Structural Organisation
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Skeletal System
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Muscular System
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Digestive System
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Endocrine System
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Lymphatic System
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Circulatory System
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Nervous System
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Urinary System
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High Blood Pressure
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Diabetes
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GI Health
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Womens Health
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Neurology
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Mens Health
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Sports Medicine
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Dermatology
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Orthopaedic Health
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Lung Health
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Chronic Kidney Disease
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Heart Disease
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Arthritis
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Mental Health
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Infectious Disease
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Autoimmune Disease
MENTORING
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The Concept of Mentoring
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Feedback and Support
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Benefit for Individuals
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Benefit for Teams
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Benefit for Organisations
PROGRAMME DESIGN
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Designing your ideal health and nutrition coaching signature programme
HOLISTIC HEALTH
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Anatomy & Physiology
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Pathology
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Health Solutions
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Chronic Health Conditions
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Psychoneuroimmunology
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Mind-Body Link
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Autoimmune Issues
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Gut Health
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Food Intolerances
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Weight Management
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Environmental Toxins
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Breathwork
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Mindfulness
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Meditation
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Stress Management
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Lifestyle Management
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Physical Activity for Health
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Polyvagal Theory
NUTRITION
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Biochemistry
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Nutrition Science
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Modern Nutrition Protocols
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Advanced Nutrition Protocols
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Specific Needs Nutrition
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Sports Nutrition
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Sports Programming
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Food Knowledge
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Evidence Based Supplements
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Specialist Diets
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Nutrition for Physical Activity
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Nutrition through the Life Stages
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Nutritional Therapy Assessments
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Using Nutrition to Treat Chronic Health Conditions
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Vegan Nutrition Therapy
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Vegetarian Nutrition Therapy
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Nutritional Therapy for Special Populations
COACHING
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Professional Practice
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Red Flags
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Principles and Concepts of Health Coaching
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Effective Communication
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Coaching Theories and Practice
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NLP Techniques
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Coaching with NLP
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Group Coaching
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Behaviour Change Techniques
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Goal Setting
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Stress Management
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Mental Health Awareness
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Trauma Informed Practice
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Emotional Intelligence
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Positive Psychology
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Motivational Interviewing
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Workplace Wellness Coaching
BUSINESS
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Business Planning
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Starting a Practice
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Finding your Niche
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Advertising
NETWORKING
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Working within a surgery
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Working within a wellness centre
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Corporate Work
MARKETING
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Digital Marketing
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Social Media Marketing
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Branding
What makes our course different?
Our course is unlike any other in the UK, and we have yet to find anything comparable globally, in all our market research! We are also unique in that we offer you additional certifications at no extra cost. These additional certifications help you to stand out in the industry, and give you a head start over other health coaches and therapists!
Our accreditations mean you can join independent industry associations such as the UK & International Health Coaches Association, the Royal Society for Public Health, and the Federation of Nutritional Therapy Practitioners.
COURSE INVESTMENT
The cost of this course is £3799.00 which can be paid in full, with a 10% discount, and the course will be unlocked in full.
If you wish to pay in instalments you can pay:
18 monthly payments of £211.05 and the lessons will be unlocked over 18 months.
Click here to enquire about Tuition Award funding.
Please note, we are a private training provider and do not accept adult learner loans.
COURSE CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS**
Certificate awarded upon successful completion:
AHG Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Health Coaching & Nutritional Therapy (Vocational Certification)
AHG Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Integrative Health & Nutrition Coaching (Vocational Certification) - UKIHCA Approved
We understand that some of our learners study our courses for personal use, and do not require certifications, so we offer the opportunity to choose optional certifications (this does not affect the course content).
** Optional certification available with this course - must be booked before the end of your course, at the following costs:
TQUK Level 5 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring (Ofqual Regulated) - £450.00
TQUK Level 6 Diploma in Health Care and Nutritional Therapy (Ofqual Regulated) - £500.00
TQUK Diploma in Health Coaching and Nutritional Therapy (Level 6 Endorsed Course) - £450.00
We are also accredited by the IICT and IPHM to ensure your certification is recognised internationally. If you are seeking international accreditation, please click here to download the IICT brochure.
LEVEL 6 ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN HEALTH COACHING AND NUTRITIONAL THERAPY FAQ's
What is the main difference between this course and your Level 5 Health and Nutrition Coaching course?
This course builds on the Level 5, and includes the Nutritional Therapy certification. This certification then allows you to work as both a Health Coach and a Nutritional Therapist. You would be able to register with the Federation of Nutritional Therapy Practitioners and work as a certified Nutritional Therapist (and Health Coach). Your scope of practice is much broader as you are dual qualified.
What is the average duration of this course?
We recommend studying a minimum of 7 hours per week, which will take two years to complete. If you can commit any extra study hours this will reduce the duration.
Are there assignments, exams and case studies? How is the course assessed?
At the end of most of the modules there will be some type of assignment, usually short essay style, Q&A or self-reflection. There is also an end of course knowledge review. All learners have to undertake 25 coaching sessions, and 25 nutritional therapy sessions, which constitutes your case studies. We give ample training prior to this, and help our learners to access people looking to volunteer.
Do you provide client forms and programmes?
We provide you with a wide range of client forms, covering both coaching and nutrition. Whilst you are free to use these, we always encourage you to create your own when you know how you best work. We also provide some generic programmes for you, and again, we provide these to use, but more importantly to show you how to create your own that are unique to you, and what you offer.
Working generically is not the best way when it comes to working with clients, and we teach you how to tailor the programmes to suit your clients. We also teach how to work with companies that will provide you with blood testing and diagnostic services, so that you can offer an even fuller service to your clients.
What is the difference with all the different certifications available with the course?
Embedded within our course we have various different accreditations, however, we have found that not all of our learners want or need each one, and so we now have a base cost for the course, which includes the UKIHCA Approved AHG Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Integrative Health and Nutrition Coaching, and the AHG Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Health Coaching & Nutritional Therapy which all learners receive upon successful completion. This will allow the graduate to become a full member of both the UK & International Health Coaches Association, and the Federation of Nutritional Therapy Practitioners.
We also give our learners the opportunity to obtain qualifications, which some find useful if they are applying for Higher Education courses, or applying for management roles. The RSPH certificate is also useful, as this allows the graduate to join the Royal Society for Public Health. The lessons do not change if the candidate opts not to receive the additional certification.
What support is available during and after the course?
We have an experienced team, who are very happy to help our students (and graduates), and as they all have different specialisms, they work with our Student Support team, who ensures that you get help from the right person. We also have a dedicated online portal where our students can interact with fellow students, graduates, mentors, and our team. There is always someone online to help!
How long do I keep access to the course for?
Once you graduate, you can join our alumni, with access to the course materials for the lifetime of the course that you have booked.
Many of our graduates become student mentors, and as a thank-you gesture, they will get access to all course upgrades for the duration.
What are the career prospects for Health Coaches and Nutritional Therapists?
Health Coaching is the fastest growing profession within the health and wellbeing industry. The NHS currently employ around 1,300 Health Coaches (as of April 2024), and are looking to grow this number. Many Health Coaches are attached to GP surgeries, and there is a growing number of businesses that use Health Coaches for employee wellbeing. We also teach our graduates how to work with 1-on-1 clients, group coaching, and how to develop coaching programmes, which gives them the best start in running their own coaching practice. Health Coaches charge anywhere between £50 and £100 per session, depending on where they are based.
Nutritional Therapy is very specialised, and most therapists qualified to Level 6 charge anywhere between £100 and £250 per session.
