Description
In Australia, there is currently an expectation among consumers for exercise services to be coupled with nutrition advice, particularly with regard to weight management and dietary supplementation. This has created a need for Active Health and Exercise Professionals to find the balance between providing an appropriate level of nutrition advice to the client, without providing information beyond their scope of practice. Throughout the seminar you’ll hear from a variety of experts including, business owners, exercise professionals and dietitians.
Who should participate?
This seminar is designed to inform exercise professionals of the opportunities that exist when providing nutrition advice. Additionally, this allows business managers and industry educators to clearly understand the role of Active Health and Exercise Professionals and the value of working collaboratively with dietitians in the exercise and active health industry.
Objectives
- Understand the importance of clear professional boundaries and scope of practice when providing nutrition advice
- Provide appropriate and effective nutrition advice whilst aligning with the scope of practice
- Gain an understanding of the importance of adhering to nationally endorsed nutritional standards and guidelines, such as the Australian Dietary Guidelines
- Understand when and how to refer clients to appropriate allied health professionals
- Identify the benefits of working in collaboration with allied health professionals
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate CertNUT
Learning credits
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