Become a certified Oncology Nutrition Consultant (ONC)
Fall 2022 term application deadline: September 16th, 2022
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Our 250-hour Oncology Nutrition Consulting (ONC™) certification program provides rigorous training based on the most up to date and comprehensive research in the field of Metabolic Oncology Nutrition Therapy. Students will gain extensive knowledge of nutrition related to the different types of cancer, terrain-based preventative approaches, therapeutic diet design, mechanisms of anticancer foods, orthomolecular supplements and interactions, laboratory assessments, conventional treatment approaches, and nutrition interventions to regulate side effects.
Featuring a 100% online platform and start dates for new students throughout the year in the fall, winter and spring, the program takes approximately one year to complete. It consists of four 10-week courses and a final exam. The program is designed for nutrition, and other health and medical practitioners around the world who are looking to add the value of nutrition therapy into their practice.
Our educational philosophy is centered on ancestral diets with emphasis on whole foods that are genetically appropriate, anti-inflammatory, immune boosting, non-toxic, metabolically tuned, and low glycemic. The program has been reviewed and approved by our advisory board members who are Naturopathic Oncology physicians, Medical Doctors, and PhDs specializing in oncology. The program is also approved by the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP) for 30 Category 1 CEUs. Completion of this program will provide students extensive knowledge of nutrition related to:
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Different types of cancer
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Metabolic dietary therapies (ketogenic diet, TRE, fasting)
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Food based preventative approaches
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Therapeutic diet design to help manage acute and long term side effects
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Mechanisms of anticancer foods and phytonutrients
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Supplements and interactions
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Laboratory assessments (nutrients, genetics, hormones, lab testing)
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Supportive nutrition for conventional treatment approaches
This program is designed for current or aspiring nutrition professionals looking to specialize in oncology, and for other practitioners who want to add the value of oncology-focused nutrition therapy to their established practices.
CEU PROVIDER
Continuing education credits approved by
100% ONLINE
100% online, allowing students from across the globe to enroll. Assignments are graded by a live instructor that are also available for questions.
LIVE WEBINARS
Live webinars featuring guest speakers happen throughout each term and enrolled students and graduates can attend for free.
INTERACTIVE
Students are encouraged to connect with their instructor, can be paired with a study buddy if requested, and also have access to the private Facebook group.
CERTIFIED ONC™
Successful completion of the four, 10-week courses and final examination qualifies graduates for certification as an Oncology Nutrition Consultant (ONC).
COURSE FLEXIBILITY
Courses may be taken one or two at a time, depending on student schedules, and there are two due dates per term vs. weekly.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates will be equipped to work in hospitals, clinical settings, private practices, research, writing, or pursue other nutrition-related fields.
100% ONLINE CURRICULUM
Four, 10-week Courses | 40 Class Topics | Final Exam
Pay as you go
This course explores the many different terrain-centric dietary, physiological, environmental and emotional factors that have been linked to increased cancer risk, development and progression. Throughout this course, students will examine food from three perspectives - as a contributor to cancer, as a potential cancer inhibitor, and as an integrative cancer therapy.
The goal of this introductory course is for students to gain an understanding of how to apply metabolic nutrition therapy to the ten internal and external factors that contribute to carcinogenesis to ultimately encourage prevention. Students will also learn a comprehensive set of assessments that can help with the identification of terrain imbalances as well as aid in the monitoring of nutrition interventions that focus on both prevention and long term out-comes.
This course explores over a dozen different types of cancer, their risk factors, current frontline treatment options, associated systems-based nutrition considerations, and dietary related research findings. Western medicine treatments and research focus heavily on types of cancer and their location in order to formulate treatment plans and drug development.
Integrative nutrition follows suit, utilizing the research of specific nutrients and dietary therapies to target specific cancer types and enhance conventional treatments. In this course students will get a comprehensive overview of the current standard of care for the major types of cancer and proven nutrition interventions that can benefit cancer types.
During this course students will gain insight into how to use nutrition to support their clients as they go through conventional medical treatments including chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. Students will learn foods to avoid and nutrition therapy approaches to employ depending on type of treatment in order to avoid interactions and enhance quality of life. End of life discussions are also presented along with self-care strategies for the ONC.
This course details the role of researched therapeutic diets, phytonutrients, vitamins and micronutrients and their role in cancer therapy. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the mechanisms behind plant families, amino acids and lipids, and their roles in causing, preventing, and managing cancer.
A deep dive into therapeutic diet design, including the ketogenic diet, Paleo, autoimmune, GAPS and other therapeutic diets will be discussed under the premise of bio-individualizing therapeutic nutrition to meet the ever-changing needs and side effects clients may experience.
Timed, 100 Question Exam
$350 USD
The final step of demonstrating mastery over the program content is the final exam. It is the only multiple choice assessment in the entire program. Content is delivered via an extensive reading list, slide presentations, lectures and more. The exam questions are from slides that students have life-long access to.
Students are required to be a graduate of a nutrition education program or hold a degree or license in another medical field. Health coaching programs do not qualify. Nutrition students must have completed foundational coursework in Biochemistry, Anatomy & physiology, Digestion & Detox and also nutrients. For a list of approved Nutrition Programs, please click here.
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Nutrition Therapist, Dietitian, or graduates of a comprehensive nutrition program
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Medical Doctors
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Naturopathic Doctors
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Pharmacists
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Chiropractors
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Nurses
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Other certified or licensed healthcare practitioners: if you are unsure if you qualify, please connect with info@oncologynutritioninstitute.com.
Transcripts or current medical license required in addition to a letter of intent, professional resume/CV, two letters of recommendation, and signed copies of the registration form and the polices form. Ready to get started?