Distance Learning – suggested 12 months part-time study (Nominal hours 820)
The Canine nutrition course enables the student to break down, understand and then rationalise the current modern feeding practices versus the biological and evolutionary form of the domesticated dog (Canis lupus familiaris) we have not seen altered over thousands of years.
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 very common ‘human-like’ conditions and diseases that now affect so many dogs in these modern times.
Throughout this course, students will understand the merit of food products available and compare the nutritional compounds and aid in fighting conditions and disease. Students will understand and compare digestible purity, and nutrient uptake of biologically appropriate foods.
Step by step, the student will work through the foundation, therapeutic, preventative and clinical aspects of Canine Nutrition, from a ‘whole-body’ perspective in relation to the biological and positive physiological outcomes of Canine Biological Nutrition.
At the end of this course 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 to professionally prescribe a complete diet that meets each nutritional requirement for dogs dealing with a variety of conditions and disease on an individual basis with consideration of health, age and breed.
There is no doubt the journey throughout this course will be life changing for so many owners and their beloved dogs that you, the graduating student should feel very accomplished to help in such a valuable way.
Canine Biological Nutrition: Unit One
Orientation: Welcome to Canine Biological Nutrition
Student Handbook
Study Guide
How to Reference Your Work
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet: To be submitted with any written assignments.
Student Declaration Form: to be submitted to the College
EPub "A Scientific Guide to Natural Nutrition" By Dr. Bruce Syme
EBook: 'Give Your Dog A Bone' by Dr. Ian Billinghurst
EBook: "Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats" by the NRC
EBook: 'Miller's Anatomy of the Dog'
EBook: 'Raw Meaty Bones' by Dr. Tom Longsdale
Course Manual: Species Appropriate Nutrition
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Audio: Canine Digestive Overview
Module One Quiz
Course Manual: Daily Nutritional Requirements
Module Two Quiz
Course Manual: Evolution of Domesticated Feeding
Audio: Development of the Commercial Pet Food Industry
Module Three Quiz
Course Manual: Commercial Pet Food Product Analysis
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module Four Quiz
Course Manual: Essential Nutrients - Vitamins, Minerals and Omegas'
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module Five Quiz
The course is completely structured in delivery each week for the full twelve (12) months, with course modules and assessment tasks being released at the same time each week. As the course is completely structured in delivery each week, students are unable to finish the course sooner. Students can complete the course sooner if they are able to complete the final course assessments (case studies) in a timely manner, which would mean that the course could be completed within ten (10) months. However, the course has an open-end expiry, so students can take as long as they need to finish the course in its entirety.
Students can enrol at anytime.
Course is delivered via distance education through the ANME online learning portal.
Prerequisites not required for enrollment into this course.
Student require a Computer/Laptop/or Smart Phone with internet access A headset (If your computer is without an internal speaker).
Students must have basic computer skills.
Students must have basic English language skills. As we do have subtitle options on webinars, unfortunately the online test assessments are conducted in English.
Quizzes and examinations on the online learning portal, written assignments can be submitted by email or post, and via our online learning portal.
Graduates are eligible to join the the International Institute of Complimentary Therapies or the Small Animal and Equine Naturopathic Association as a full member. Association accreditation and insurance to work as a professional in the industry as a qualified and industry recognised Canine Nutritionist.
Course Price: $3,000.00 (AUD$)
The course is divided into six (6) equal payments of $500.00 (AUD$) that is paid up-front at the start of each Course Unit, as a part of our 'pay-as-you-study' payment plan.
There are six (6) Course Units comprising of several modules within. Each Unit of study within the course is priced at $500.00 (AUD$), totalling the full course fees to $3,000.00 (AUD$).
As the course is structured in delivery, the course fees ($500.00 AUD$) are due every two (2) months from enrolment, meaning that students pay for each Course Unit as they proceed through the course.
Course Fee Breakdown:
Unit One ~ $500.00
Unit Two ~ $500.00
Unit Three ~ $500.00
Unit Four ~ $500.00
Unit Five ~ $500.00
Unit Six ~ $500.00
Total $3,000.00 (AUD$)
