Become a DNA accredited practitioner across a number of our DNA tests, including Health, Diet, Sport and Core!
An Introduction to Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics.
The course is a total of 27 hours and includes a combination of guided self-study, plus recorded online Q&A sessions.
Practitioner education is key to the incorporation of genetic testing into clinical practice. This online dnalife® education course will help equip you with the necessary knowledge to translate DNA test results into practical nutritional and lifestyle solutions, essential for the responsible integration of DNA testing into clinical practice. Become a dnalife® Accredited Practitioner and be part of our global network.
A combination of guided self-study and recorded webinar sessions, you will be introduced to the concept of nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics, and how to apply the science in practice. The course provides important information around genes and underlying principles of our core DNA tests, increasing your understanding and confidence to use these tests. The course covers DNA Health, DNA Diet and DNA Sport and the integration to DNA Core.
Course fee includes 4 dnalife® DNA tests:
Modules Included:
Introduction to Genetics
DNA Health: Genetics of key biochemical processes governing health & disease (Lipid Metabolism, Methylation, Inflammation, Oxidative stress, Detoxification, Bone Health, Insulin Resistance, Food responsiveness, Vitamin Metabolism)
DNA Diet: Genetics of Weight Management
DNA Sport: Genetics of Exercise Performance
DNA Core: Genetics of key biochemical processes governing health and disease, macro- and micronutrient requirements and response, food intolerances and sensitivities, weight management, and exercise performance (note: DNA Core includes all gene variants analysed in DNA Health, DNA Diet, and DNA Sport, in one user-friendly report)
Multiple choice questions to be completed after each Module.
CPD accredited.
Healthcare Practitioners will be accredited with dnalife® upon completion of this course and will be able to use the dnalife® tests in their practice as well as become part of our referral network.
Language: English
The Educators:
Helen Gautschi, RD
Sasha Maggs, MSc (Med) Hum Gen
Jessica Pieterse, RD
Approximately 27 hours of self-study, plus multiple choice questions.