BECOME AN ONCOLOGY NUTRITION CONSULTANT (ONCâ„¢)
Now Enrolling for Spring 2021 TERM.
Registration ends March 26, 2021
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Our 250-hour Oncology Nutrition Consulting (ONCâ„¢) certification program provides rigorous training based on the most up to date and comprehensive research in the field of Oncology Nutrition. 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, supplements and interactions, laboratory assessments, conventional treatment approaches, and nutrition approaches 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, a 100 hour internship 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.
Oncology Nutrition is a therapeutic approach to managing and preventing cancer through the use of a specifically designed diet, lifestyle, and orthomolecular supplement protocols that are created, monitored and adapted based on the changing requirements of the client. Our nutrition philosophy is centered on bio-individuality, with emphasis on whole foods that are whole, genetically appropriate, anti-inflammatory, immune boosting, non-toxic, metabolically tuned, and low glycemic.
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The program has been reviewed and approved by our advisory board members who are Naturopathic Oncology physicians and MDs 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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Food based preventative approaches
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Therapeutic diet design
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Mechanisms of anticancer foods and phytonutrients
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Supplements and interactions
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Laboratory assessments
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Supportive nutrition for conventional treatment approaches
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Management of side effects
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, including:
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Medical Doctors
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Naturopathic Doctors
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Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists
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Chiropractors
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Nurses
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Acupuncturists
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More
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100% ONLINE CURRICULUM
Four 10-week Courses | 40 Class Topics
Two Due Dates Per Term | 100 Hour Internship | Final Exam
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, Dietician, or other graduates of a 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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Acupuncturists
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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, personal resume, two letters of recommendation, and signed copies of the registration form and the polices form Click here to download the Registration form.