Become A Nutrition Advisor

Become a Nutrition Advisor

NUTRITION FOR MEDICS, HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS AND WELLNESS PROFESSIONALS.
Help your patients and clients eat more healthily and prevent chronic disease.

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A 12-month FLEXIBLE programme to help you manage your learning around your lifestyle.

"Sano's CPD accredited online nutrition diploma is delightfully evidence-based and practical and I've personally found what I learnt life-changing for my family as well as invaluable for enhancing patient care. I highly recommend this course to medics as it's a brilliant refresher of biomedical science (that we learnt many moons ago!) plus really interesting new information that can be applied to patient care."

"Excellent content, very comprehensive and informative, I love watching the cookery demos the best - great ideas, it's so well written and presented and never feels like a chore. The educational content is excellent and very relevant."

"I have launched myself into a new type of medicine - food! As a keen cook, but also a GP, I have struggled over the years to provide evidence-based advice to my patients. As NHS resources dwindle in this respect, patients are seeking more and more advice from their GPs when struggling to control their diseases. This excellently structured course is helping me feel more confident when giving advice. I wish I had done the course earlier in my career and would advise all new GPs to consider the course for Medics!."

Misinformation Clarified.

Should I eat low-fat food? Are eggs good for me? What are the healthiest cooking oils?

Learn how your health is impacted by your dietary choices with comprehensive science-based nutrition information. When you discover how to improve your health with food, you can make positive changes to your diet and optimise your overall wellbeing.

Expert Feedback.

Will I understand nutritional science? How will Sano help me support my patients?

You receive individual feedback and guidance from qualified Nutritional Therapists and business experts ensuring you are always improving and enhancing your knowledge. With expert guidance you gain confidence in your abilities giving you the motivation to be successful.

Why Become A Nutrition Advisor?

Qualification.

I see lots of people giving nutrition guidance on social media, why do I need a qualification?

Your Sano qualification provides evidence of the comprehensive knowledge and skills you have attained. Your credibility is vital to your success. When people need dietary guidance to support their health they demand proof of expertise.

Supported Learning.

How will I motivate myself? How will I get help? Will I feel isolated, I like to interact face to face?

Build strong relationships with the community and Sano ensuring there is always support available when you need it. Work and collaborate face to face with fellow members and Sano experts to motivate you and enhance your learning.

Indispensable Experience.

Will I be able to speak confidently about food and nutrition?

Hands-on, fun tasks and challenges, discussions and more, make talking about food and nutrition second nature. Confidence and experience allow you to coach others successfully.

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Do You Have Questions?

programme content and teaching.

Is the Sano Nutrition Advisor Programme based on nutritional science?

Yes, the nutrition content is evidence-based and each module is supported by full bibliographies enabling you to read the scientific papers supporting the teaching if necessary. The education team invests significant time in reviewing the latest nutrition research ensuring that all content is kept up to date with the latest scientific evidence. Programme content is also reviewed by an independent team of medical practitioners. New scientific discoveries are made every day. Through our teaching methods, we ensure that all our students are able to review, assimilate and apply new research in a practical way to best benefit patients.

Who are the Nutrition Advisor Programme teachers?

The Programme content is written by a team of Nutritional Therapists led by director Heather Richards. Heather is an award-winning Nutritional Therapist with a drive for excellence in academia and clinical practice.

As well as her role as director she runs a busy clinical practice ensuring she stays connected with the latest nutritional science, the ‘real world’ and the health challenges being faced by people every day and has the continued experience of how to coach to ensure behaviour change and health improvements. She is also the Lead Nutrition Advisor at the College of Medicine dedicated to driving change in healthcare and empowering people to take control of their health.

Our Education team is second to none with years of experience in student support. They support both our students and graduates. Nutrition assignments are marked and feedback is given by our team of Nutritional Therapists who all hold professional indemnity insurance in their own right. We maintain relationships with our graduates and help support their growing businesses through promotion and collaborations.

What is the format of the Nutrition Advisor Programme?

Programme access is for 12 months and can be started at any time. There is no set timetable, allowing you to fit your studies around your lifestyle and other commitments.

Our curriculum teaches nutritional science based on the latest scientific evidence. Our teaching ensures that you will be able to guide every single patient with their own way of eating that suits them and their individual needs and preferences. You will understand how the body’s functions are impacted by nutrients. You then apply that knowledge to food, to ensure that you can guide each individual in a personalised way.

You can expect to spend on average about 120-150 hours on your studies. You don’t need to be online at specified times except for attending live webinars and group meetings. These are always recorded and available for you to access at any time after the event ensuring that you can fit studying with us into your life.

All the programme content is accessed via your dashboard after logging into the Sano learning portal. Here you will find all written content, animations, videos, quizzes, assignments, recordings of webinars and meetings and downloadable material such as PDFs of the course material and patient handouts.

You can send messages to the course tutors via your dashboard or by email and you will be able to join the private Sano community group for students and graduates.

How do I receive my coursework?

The programme is 100% online which you access by logging into your account. The written coursework is available to download in PDF format from your account area on our website. This is for reference only and does not contain the videos, animations, quizzes, etc which you will need to proceed through online. You may save the written material to the hard drive of your PC, and print out your lessons to study away from your computer, should you need to.

Are lectures live or prerecorded?

Our teaching material comprises a range of written material, videos, animations, webinars, tutorials and meetings. Webinars, tutorials and meetings are live but are always recorded and can be accessed after the event from your online portal. One-to-one live support is available by booking a session with the education team.

assessment.

How will I be assessed, are there any exams?

Assessment is continuous throughout the programme and comprises a variety of different methods. There are online quizzes, peer-assessed role-plays, case studies, practical tasks, self-reflection and assessment, as well as written submissions. The written submissions are also varied covering short answer questions, case studies, client handout creation and longer nutrition research studies that include a practical aspect. We aim to keep the assessments varied, fun and practical whilst also assisting in reinforcing and extending your learning. The assessments are not timed or performed under timed conditions although they will be due to be completed by certain deadlines. The timetable is flexible for you to fit your studies around your other commitments.

We provide as much support as necessary on an individual basis and a one-to-one support call can be booked with the education team at any time it is needed. There is no limit on the amount of support that is available to you during your studies.

Who marks the assignments and what qualifications do they have?

We have a dedicated team of professional markers. All our markers are qualified nutritional therapists that are members of the British Association of Nutritional and Lifestyle Therapy (BANT) and the UK government regulator, the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC). Our marker’s work is regularly reviewed and assessed to ensure we continually deliver consistency and the highest of standards.

support.

Distance learning can be difficult, what support is available for learners?

We have designed our programmes and courses to be 100% online so that you can fit your studying into your life around other commitments. However, you will not be alone. We hold regular online student meetings and webinars. You will also receive individualised support for all aspects of your learning, whether that be clarifying understanding or extra support to complete an assignment. One-to-one sessions are easy to book with our dedicated education team who are there to support you throughout your journey. You are able to contact the course teachers directly through the learning portal and can also email any queries. In addition, you can engage with other students and graduates through the Sano community group.

Do you offer additional training days and/or mentoring?

Our online webinars and events do not form a compulsory part of our training.  However, they are of great benefit to those who choose to attend. We also offer internships and work experience opportunities for our students and graduates. Please email [email protected] to find out more.

study requirements.

What are the entry requirements?

No prior nutrition qualifications are required for enrolment. However, since this programme is designed to equip you with the skills to provide healthy eating guidance in a healthcare or wellness environment, we kindly ask that you provide evidence of any relevant health and wellness qualifications or experience after enrolling.

You must have a passion for food and nutrition and want to help people improve their health with food. You will need to be reasonably competent in spoken & written English and have basic computer skills including Microsoft Office. Assignments are submitted in Word format and all coursework is worked through online so an internet connection is required.

purchase and payment.

How much is the Sano Nutrition Advisor Programme?

The cost of the 12-month programme is £1,500. Programme fees are due at the time of course purchase and can also be paid by monthly interest-free payments of £125 over the 12-month period of the course.

This fee provides you with all teaching materials including course downloads, access to the learning platform and assignment portal, marking of and feedback on assignments, attendance at webinars, access to the education team including one-to-one support as required and access to the Sano community of students and graduates.

The cost covers the availability of the above-mentioned for the period of 12 months. If you are unable to complete your studies within the 12 months there are options available to you.

I do not live in the UK, can I still take this programme and if so how can I find out what it will cost me?

We are delighted to offer this programme to students around the globe. Our message that food is medicine is universal. You can purchase through the website which accepts worldwide payments. Please note you may be charged a fee by your debit/credit card provider for converting money between currencies.

graduation and qualification.

Will I receive a qualification when I finish my programme?

On successful completion of your programme, you receive a Diploma in Applied Nutrition and qualify as a Nutrition Advisor. After graduation, you are entitled to join our graduate membership programme. You will have access to a series of webinars that cover a range of topics around food, nutrition and wellness to ensure your learning does not end after you graduate. You will also have priority booking on short courses that we may release from time to time.

Will I have a title on graduating?

Yes! You will receive a Diploma in Applied Nutrition with the title of Nutrition Advisor. You will receive a certificate and a graduation badge of achievement for use in all marketing materials. Please note that ‘Nutrition Advisor’ may be a protected title in some regions and therefore may be restricted in its use. It is your responsibility to ensure the legalities of using the title in your region.

Will I be able to gain insurance to work as a Nutrition Advisor?

Sano holds full business insurance as a training provider allowing our students and graduates to directly apply for professional indemnity insurance through Balens. Sano is recognised as a Centre of Excellence of The Complementary Medical Association (CMA) and our students and graduates can become members of the CMA allowing them access to insurance via Westminster Insurance.

Is there post-graduate learning that I can do after completing the programme?

After graduation, you are entitled to join our graduate membership programme. You will have access to a series of webinars and tutorials that cover a range of topics around food, nutrition, business and wellness to ensure your learning does not end after you graduate. You will also have priority booking on short courses that we may release from time to time.

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How is Sano’s Nutrition Advisor Programme different from other nutrition courses?

Unlike many other nutrition schools, we do not teach dietary models. We believe in personalised nutrition based on individual dietary preferences, personal circumstances and health concerns.

The theory of nutritional science is important but as vital is its practical application to translate it into an everyday language and practical medium that is understandable, appealing and relevant to the individual, helping drive behaviour change and achieve optimal health. Through our teaching and your practical assignments, you will be in the very best place to aid your patients in achieving their health goals.

When you graduate your learning does not end. New scientific discoveries are made every day. We ensure you have the skills and knowledge to analyse and interpret new research and be able to make it relevant to people’s everyday lives. We also continue to support your learning through our graduate member programme.

As important to us as personalised nutrition is a personal relationship with all of our students and graduates. You will not be a ‘number’ in a large class. We take pride in our individual nurturing and support both to our students and graduates. One-to-one sessions may be booked with our education team at any point throughout your studies. No question is too small and there is no limit on the amount of individual support that you can receive.

All of programme content is written and presented by industry experts, regularly updated and independently reviewed by practising medical professionals.

Is Sano insured as a teaching establishment?

Sano holds full business insurance as a training provider. In addition, our cyber insurance ensures that in the unlikely event of a cyber attack any interruption to the course material and operation of the business will be minimal.

Why study with Sano?

Sano is a lot more than an online education company. The Sano group is committed to driving change and enabling people to take control of their own health through food.

Being part of the Sano group gives us the ability to invest heavily in technology and personnel ensuring continuous improvement and development of the courses and outstanding customer service & student support.

Sano was established in 2015 and specialises in food and nutrition including the provision of food, events and education. Founders Doug & Heather Richards are passionate about helping people live healthier through the food they eat; whether that be through nutrition education or the provision of food. Education includes training nutrition coaches, medical practitioners, integrated healthcare practitioners and those interested in nutrition for their own health through in-depth programmes and courses to lecturing, speaking at conferences, writing blogs, articles, sharing recipes and ideas and even the provision of food.

How does Sano support the message of the importance of food and nutrition outside of the provision of programmes and courses?

We believe that everyone should have access to reliable nutrition and health information based on scientific facts and have the ability to choose the food and lifestyle they enjoy based on their personal needs and preferences. In addition to our courses, we share our knowledge through podcasts, webinars, events, workshops and conferences.

Our founders Heather and Doug Richards are committed to driving change in healthcare and empowering people to take control of their own health and provide support through voluntary roles. Heather is the Nutrition lead for the College of Medicine and Doug Richards food programme lead for the 2019 Food Conference ‘Food on Prescription’.

programme schedule.

Do I have a set timetable or will I be able to work at my own speed?

The Nutrition Advisor Programme has a total study time of 120-150 hours of which you need to complete within 12 months. Each module must be passed prior to the next module being available for study. Within each module, you are able to work at your own speed. The Programme is structured to allow enough time for flexibility such as holidays and other commitments whilst helping you graduate within 12 months.

What if unexpected circumstances occur during my Programme and I am unable to complete it within the year?

We encourage you and will provide all the support necessary to help you graduate within the year. However sometimes the unexpected does happen and if for any reason you cannot complete within the year you are able to extend your study period for an additional 12 months. This is available at £400 for a 12-month extension and can be paid interest-free on a monthly basis. During this extension period, you will have full access to all the course materials and updates, webinars, tutorials, meetings, our dedicated assignment portal, detailed feedback from Nutritional Therapists on your written nutrition assignments and one-to-one support from the education team.

booking your place.

When can I start the Nutrition Advisor Programme?

Start your studies anytime, anywhere to fit in with your schedule.

How can I get in touch to find out more?

There are many ways to get in touch with our incredible Admissions Team; choose the option that works best for you: