NWHSU logo Nutrition Diplomate Program



Per Session
DC - $279
T9+ Student - $89
Recent Grads - $139


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336 Full Program
112 Per Module
14 Per Session

 

TIME
Sat 9am-6pm
(1 hr lunch)
Sun 8am-2pm
 
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Dates
 Description and Instructor(s)
Module One
1
Oct 18-19, 2008
 Juanee Surprise, DC, DAAPM, CCN, FAAIM
Introduction to the course. Nutrition case history, consultation and examination including anthropometric measurements. Vitamin and mineral dosage by age and sex. Risk management in the nutrition practice.
2
Nov 15-16, 2008
 Jodi Judge, DC
Nutritional considerations from common lab tests using blood, urine, saliva and hair.
3
Dec 20-21, 2008
 Juanee Surprise, DC, DAAPM, CCN, FAAIM
Nutritional support for gastrointestinal, hepatic, billary and pancreatic disorders. Functional lab testing (stool, urine, saliva) diagnosis, protocols including nutrients and herbs, risk management.
4
Jan 17-18, 2009
 Susan St. Claire, DC, MS, DACBN
Drug-nutrient, nutrient-nutrient interactions and contraindications for patient safety and risk management.
5
Feb 21-22, 2009
 Ray Bayley, DC, DACBN
Metabolism 1 - carbohydrate, fat and protein.
6
Mar 21-22, 2009
 Juanee Surprise, DC, DAAPM, CCN, FAAIM
Nutrition for female disorders, pregnancy and lactation. Salivary hormone testing.
7
Apr 18-19, 2009
 Susan St. Claire, DC, MS, DACBN
Pediatric and adolescent nutrition including protocols for growth, development and common childhood disorders (such as ear infections, acne, and iron deficiency).
8
May 16-17, 2009
 Juanee Surprise, DC, DAAPM, CCN, FAAIM
Nutrition practice management for success with forms, letters, patient lectures (label reading, etc.) and appointment structure. Presentation of research paper suitable for publication. Module 1 Exam (sessions 1-8).
Module Two
9
Jun 13-14, 2009
 Juanee Surprise, DC, DACBN, DAAPM, CCN, FAAIM
Nutrition for musculoskeletal system including trauma, acute and chronic inflammation, arthritis and osteoporosis.
10
July 18-19, 2009
 Ray Bayley, DC, DACBN
Metabolism 2 - Vitamin, macro and trace mineral and water.
11
Sept 12-13, 2009
 Susan St. Claire, DC, MS, DACBN
Geriatric nutrition and health up regulation for longevity.
12
Oct 17-18, 2009
 Ray Bayley, DC, DACBN
Hyperimmunity - nutritional considerations for allergy, inflammation, autoimmune disorders and dermatology.
13
Nov 14-15, 2009
 Ray Bayley, DC, DACBN
Hypoimmunity - nutritional considerations for cancer, HIV/AIDS.
14
Dec 12-13, 2009
 Paul Ratte, ND
Common herbs used in nutrition.
15
Jan 16-17, 2010

Susan St. Claire, DC, MS, DACBN
Nutrition for metabolic, blood disorders and infections.
16
Feb 20-21, 2010
 Juanee Surprise, DC, DAAPM, CCN, FAAIM
Adrenal hormone and stress management protocols including relaxation exercises. Presentation of one written case history by each student. Module 2 Exam (sessions 9-16).
Module Three
17
Mar 20-21, 2010
 Juanee Surprise, DC, DAAPM, CCN, FAAIM
Nutrition in cardiovascular disease.
18
Apr 17-18, 2010
 Van Merkle, DC, DABCI, CCN
Laboratory diagnosis (hair, blood, stool, urine) by use of computer programs.
19
May 15-16, 2010
 Ray Bayley, DC, DACBN
Use of Homeopathic preparations in nutrition.
20
Jun 12-13, 2010
 Susan St. Claire, DC, MS, DACBN
Sports nutrition and bariatrics including eating disorders and weight management.
21
July 17-18, 2010
 Ray Bayley, DC, DACBN
Nutrition in neurological and psychiatric disorders.
22
Sept 11-12, 2010
 Susan St. Claire, DC, MS DACBN
Nutrition in renal and male disorders.
23
Oct 16-17, 2010
 Ray Bayley, DC, DACBN
Metabolism 3 - interrelationships and pathways, Inborn errors of metabolism. Use of phytochemicals.
24
Nov 13-14, 2010
 Juanee Surprise, DC, DACBN, DAAPM, CCN, FAAIM
Metabolic radiology. Two (2) written case histories. Module 3 Exam (courses 17-24) includes written and practical.

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