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 any written assignments.
Student Declaration Form: to be submitted to the College
EBook: 'Miller's Anatomy of the Dog'
EBook: "Atlas of Feline Anatomy" for Veterinarians EBook
EPub "A Scientific Guide to Natural Nutrition" By Dr. Bruce Syme
EBook: 'Raw Meaty Bones' by Dr. Tom Longsdale
Species- Specific Nutrition and Origins
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 1 Quiz
Lesson: 'Species Classifications' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
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
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 5 Quiz
Evolution of Modern Feeding
Module 6 Quiz
Audio: Development of the Commercial Pet Food Industry
EPublication: Pottengers Cat Summary Findings
Commercial Pet Food Products?
Module 7 Quiz
Reading Product Labels
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 8 Quiz
Feeding Bones
EPublication: 'Nutritional composition of red meat' by University of Wollongong
Module 9 Quiz
Feeding Muscle Meats
Module 10 Quiz
Feeding Offal and Organ Meats
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 11 Quiz
Feeding Vegetables
Module 12 Quiz: Part 1
Module 12 Quiz: Part 2
Feeding Fruits
Module 13 Quiz: Part 1
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 13 Quiz: Part 2
Feeding Cereals and Grains
Module 14 Quiz
Feeding Legumes
Module 15 Quiz
Feeding Nuts
Module 16 Quiz
Feeding Seeds
Module 17 Quiz
Feeding Eggs
Module 18 Quiz
Feeding Dairy Products
Module 19 Quiz
Digestive Physiology
Module 20 Test
Supplementation
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 21 Quiz
Poisons
EPublication: Common Toxic Plants
Chart: Poisonous Plants
Module 22 Quiz
Food Toxicology
Module 23 Quiz
Body Condition Scores
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Chart: Muscle Condition Score
Module 24 Quiz
Feeding for Breeding: Sires and Dukes
Module 25 Quiz
Feeding for Breeding: Dames and Queens
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 26 Quiz
Growing Puppies and Kittens
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 27 Quiz
Feeding Senior Pets
Module 28 Quiz
Overweight and Obese Pets
Module 29 Quiz
Malnourished and Underweight Pets
Module 20 Quiz
Canine Performance and High-Level Athletes
Module 31 Quiz
Nutrigenomics
Module 32 Quiz
Hereditary Conditions
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 33 Quiz
Food Intolerance and Allergies
Module 34 Quiz
Nutritional Conditions
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 35 Quiz
Diet and Behaviour
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 36 Quiz
Musculoskeletal Conditions
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 37 Quiz
Chronic Disease and Illness
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 38 Quiz
Cancer
Module 39 Quiz
Therapeutic Feeding for Pets
Module 40 Quiz
Dietetic Reports: Case Studies
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Dietetic Report Template
Dietetic 'Follow-up' Report Template
Allergies and Symptoms Template
Chart: Stool and Colour
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.
Course Price: $6,000.00 (AUD$)
The course deposit is $1,500.00 (AUD$), that is payable upon enrollment into the course.
The remaining course fees are divided into ten (10) equal payments of $450.00 (AUD$) that is paid monthly, as a part of our 'pay-as-you-study' payment plan.
