Distance Learning – suggested 12 months part-time study (Nominal hours 820)
The Companion Pet 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 and cat, 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 and cats a priority, to aid in reducing the very common ‘human-like’ conditions and diseases that now affect so many pets 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 Companion Pet Nutrition, from a ‘whole-body’ perspective in relation to the biological and positive physiological outcomes of Biological Nutrition.
At the end of this course the student will understand how nutrition can hinder or improve allergies or inflammation within the canine and feline 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 and cats 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 pets that you, the graduating student should feel very accomplished to help in such a valuable way.
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, however it is preferred that students enrol on the first of the month.
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.
Welcome
Webinar: Welcome - Presenter: Leslie Williamson
Student Handbook
Study Guide
How to Reference Your Work
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet: To be submitted with every assignment.
Student Declaration Form: to be submitted to the College
Student Profile: to be submitted to the college.
Species- Specific Nutrition and Origins
Presentation: Canine Digestive Process Presenter: Leslie Williamson
EBook: 'Miller's Anatomy of the Dog'
EBook: "Atlas of Feline Anatomy" for Veterinarians EBook
Lesson: 'Species Classifications' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Module 1 Quiz
Lesson: 'Canine Digestive Overview' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Introduction to Feline Domestication History
Daily Requirements
Module 2 Quiz
EBook: "Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats" by the NRC
Essential Nutrients: Vitamins
EBook: 'Give Your Dog A Bone' by Dr. Ian Billinghurst
Module 3 Quiz
Essential Nutrients: Minerals
Module 4 Quiz
Essential Nutrients: Amino Fatty Acids
Presentation: Essential Amino Acids for Carnivores Presenter: Leslie Williamson
Module 5 Quiz
Graduates are eligible to join 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 and Feline Nutritionist.
Students can either pay in full or choose to commence a payment plan for the payment of their course fees.
Course Fee
Companion Pet Nutrition
Course Price: $5,850.00 (AUD$)
The Payment Plan option allows students to divide the course payments into a monthly payment for the duration of their studies.
The monthly payment plan divides the course fee into twelve (12) equal payments of $487.50 (AUD$).
The first payment of $487.50 (AUD$) is payable upon enrollment into the course, giving the student access to their studies straight away.
