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Embark on a comprehensive journey with our Diploma in Laboratory Technician program, meticulously designed to equip you with essential skills and knowledge. Covering a wide array of topics from medical laboratory services and equipment handling to advanced microscopy, safety protocols, and specialised fields like clinical microbiology and haematology, this course ensures you gain a solid foundation. Learn about sterilisation techniques, urinalysis, quality assurance, and much more to become a proficient and confident laboratory technician. Key Features: CPD Certified Free Certificate from Reed CIQ Approved Developed by Specialist Lifetime Access In this Diploma in Laboratory Technician course, learners acquire essential skills and knowledge for working in medical laboratories. They begin with an introduction to the course, followed by an understanding of medical laboratory services and equipment. Learners delve into using microscopes effectively and handling laboratory accidents safely. They also learn about sterilisation, disinfection, and decontamination procedures crucial for maintaining a sterile environment. The curriculum covers various aspects of clinical laboratory work, including analysing urine samples (urinalysis), identifying parasites (basic parasitology), and understanding basic microbiology. Learners explore immunology, immunohaematology, and haematology to comprehend blood-related disorders and testing methods. They also study clinical chemistry, focusing on analysing body fluids and performing quality assurance to ensure accurate results. Overall, this course equips learners with practical skills in handling laboratory equipment, conducting tests accurately, and maintaining high standards of safety and quality in medical laboratory settings. Course Curriculum: Module 01: Introduction to the Course Module 02: Medical Laboratory Services Module 03: Laboratory Equipments (Part-01) Module 04: Laboratory Equipments (Part-02) Module 05: Microscope and How to Use It Module 06: Laboratory Accidents and Safety Module 07: Sterilisation, Disinfection and Decontamination Module 08: Solutions Used in Clinical Medical Laboratory Module 09: Urinalysis Module 10: Basic Parasitology Module 11: Basic Clinical Microbiology Module 12: Basic Immunology and Immunohematology Module 13: Basic Haematology Module 14: Basic Haemostasis (Coagulation) Module 15: Basic Clinical Chemistry Module 16: Quality Assurance Learning Outcomes: Understand role of medical laboratory services in healthcare settings. Identify and operate essential laboratory equipment and instruments accurately. Apply principles of microscope usage for clinical sample analysis. Implement safety protocols to prevent laboratory accidents and ensure workplace safety. Demonstrate knowledge of sterilisation, disinfection, and decontamination procedures. Analyse clinical samples using appropriate solutions and techniques for accurate results. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Diploma on Laboratory Technician 3:33:01 1: Module 01: Introduction to the Course 07:39 2: Module 02: Medical Laboratory Services 10:52 3: Module 03: Laboratory Equipments (Part-01) 11:33 4: Module 04: Laboratory Equipments (Part-02) 08:46 5: Module 05: Microscope and How to Use It 09:07 6: Module 06: Laboratory Accidents and Safety 09:07 7: Module 07: Sterilisation, Disinfection and Decontamination 09:55 8: Module 08: Solutions Used in Clinical Medical Laboratory 10:07 9: Module 09: Urinalysis 19:11 10: Module 10: Basic Parasitology 13:29 11: Module 11: Basic Clinical Microbiology 10:13 12: Module 12: Basic Immunology and Immunohematology 21:23 13: Module 13: Basic Haematology 27:13 14: Module 14: Basic Haemostasis (Coagulation) 15:36 15: Module 15: Basic Clinical Chemistry 17:00 16: Module 16: Quality Assurance 10:50 17: CPD Certificate - Free 01:00 Who is this course for? Individuals pursuing careers in medical laboratories. Aspiring laboratory technicians and assistants. Students interested in clinical diagnostics and healthcare support roles. Those aiming to work in medical research environments. Anyone seeking specialised training in laboratory sciences. Career path Laboratory Technician Biomedical Scientist Medical Laboratory Assistant Pathology Technician Clinical Biochemist Microbiology Technician Certificates Digital certificate Digital certificate - Included Reed Courses Certificate of Completion Digital certificate - Included Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Enrolling in an Administration of Clinical Research course is essential in today's world, where clinical trials and medical advancements play a pivotal role in public health. The Administration of Clinical Research course curriculum covers comprehensive aspects of Clinical Research Administration, including clinical trial design, regulatory compliance, data management, and quality control. Learning Clinical Research Administration equips you with the skills to manage clinical trials effectively, ensuring that they are conducted ethically and efficiently. This knowledge is crucial for improving patient outcomes and advancing medical science. In your professional career, expertise in Clinical Research Administration opens up numerous job opportunities, particularly in the UK, where the demand for skilled professionals in this field is growing. The average salary for Clinical Research Administrators in the UK ranges from £35,000 to £50,000 per year, reflecting the value of this specialization. The sector of Clinical Research Administration is expanding, with a projected growth rate of around 6-8% annually, driven by the increasing need for innovative medical solutions and regulatory oversight. By mastering Clinical Research Administration, you enhance your employability and contribute to the advancement of medical research, making a significant impact on global health. Key Features: CPD Certified Administration of Clinical Research Course Free Certificate from Reed CIQ Approved Administration of Clinical Research Course Developed by Specialist Lifetime Access Course Curriculum Module 01: Introduction to Clinical Research Administration Module 02: Clinical Trial Design and Planning Module 03: Ethics and Regulatory Compliance Module 04: Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and Ethics Committees Module 05: Data Management and Recordkeeping Module 06: Safety Reporting and Adverse Events Module 07: Clinical Trial Monitoring and Auditing Module 08: Study Site Management and Quality Control Module 09: Data Analysis and Reporting Module 10: The Future of Clinical Research Learning Outcomes: Master clinical trial design strategies for optimal planning. Navigate ethical and regulatory frameworks with confidence and precision. Implement robust data management systems for seamless recordkeeping. Ensure safety reporting protocols meet industry standards and requirements. Conduct thorough clinical trial monitoring and auditing processes effectively. Utilise site management techniques to uphold quality control standards impeccably. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Administration of Clinical Research 1:59:16 1: Module 1: Introduction to Clinical Research Administration Preview 14:32 2: Module 2: Clinical Trial Design and Planning 11:21 3: Module 3: Ethics and Regulatory Compliance 13:21 4: Module 4: Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and Ethics Committees 10:04 5: Module 5: Data Management and Recordkeeping 11:32 6: Module 6: Safety Reporting and Adverse Events 10:12 7: Module 7: Clinical Trial Monitoring and Auditing 09:18 8: Module 8: Study Site Management and Quality Control 17:18 9: Module 9: Data Analysis and Reporting 09:17 10: Module 10: The Future of Clinical Research 10:21 11: CPD Certificate - Free 01:00 12: Leave A Review 01:00 Who is this course for? This Administration of Clinical Research course is accessible to anyone eager to learn more about this topic. Through this course, you'll gain a solid understanding of Administration of Clinical Research. Moreover, this course is ideal for: Aspiring clinical research administrators seeking comprehensive knowledge. Healthcare professionals transitioning into clinical research roles. Individuals passionate about contributing to advancements in healthcare. Researchers eager to enhance their understanding of trial administration. Students pursuing careers in pharmaceuticals or healthcare management. Requirements There are no requirements needed to enrol into this Administration of Clinical Research course. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and levels of experience to enrol into this Administration of Clinical Research course. Career path After finishing this Administration of Clinical Research course you will have multiple job opportunities waiting for you. Some of the following Job sectors of Administration of Clinical Research are: Clinical Research Coordinator - £30K to £40K/year. Data Manager - £35K to £45K/year. Clinical Trial Auditor - £40K to £50K/year. Regulatory Affairs Specialist - £45K to £55K/year. Certificates Digital certificate Digital certificate - Included Reed Courses Certificate of Completion Digital certificate - Included Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of GDPR compliance in healthcare with our GDPR for Health and Social Care course. Learn to handle personal data securely and uphold patient confidentiality while meeting legal requirements. Ideal for healthcare and social care providers, this course covers GDPR essentials, data security awareness, and more.

Get Hard Copy + PDF Certificates + Transcript + Student ID Card worth £160 as a Gift - Enrol Clinical Coding Now Clinical coding is a vital aspect of healthcare operations, as it ensures accurate and consistent tracking of medical diagnoses and procedures. This in turn, helps with reimbursement claims, medical research, and overall quality of patient care. This clinical coding bundle was created by specialists in the field to help you understand clinical coding better. You may use your knowledge in the real world by taking the most pertinent courses, which are included in this clinical coding package. All the most recent subjects have been addressed in this course to make you more equipped for a career in clinical coding. Enrol today to start a lucrative career in clinical coding! Learning Outcomes of this Clinical Coding Bundle: Understanding the principles and practices of clinical coding, including the use of classification systems such as the ICD and CPT. Knowing how to use coding software and tools to accurately assign codes to patient records and claims. Being able to interpret and apply coding guidelines and regulations. Understanding the importance of accurate coding in healthcare billing and reimbursement. Knowing how to use coding principles to analyse and improve coding efficiency. Understanding how to use coding data to support quality improvement initiatives. Being able to communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals about coding issues. Along with this Clinical Coding course, you will get 10 other premium courses. Also, you will get an original Hardcopy and PDF certificate for the title course and a student ID card absolutely free. This Clinical Coding Bundle Consists of the following Premium courses: Course 01: Clinical Coding Course 02: Medication Administration Level 4 Course 03: Pharmacy Skills Training Level 4 Course 04: Medical Transcription Course 05: Medical Law Course 06: Medical Receptionist: Responsibilities and Skills Course 07: Consent in Healthcare Course 08: GDPR in Healthcare Course 09: Infection Prevention Training Course 10: Time Management Course 11: Level 2 Microsoft Office Essentials Key features of this Clinical Coding course: This Clinical Coding bundle is CPD QS Accredited Learn from anywhere in the world Lifetime access Clinical Coding is entirely online 24/7 Learner support So, enrol Clinical Coding now to advance your career! Our Clinical Coding course bundle is designed to provide a detailed understanding of the principles and practices of clinical Coding. You will learn about the different classification systems and coding guidelines used in the healthcare industry; it includes the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT). You will also learn to use coding software and tools to assign codes to patient records and claims accurately. Course Curriculum: Course 01: Clinical Coding Unit 01: Introduction Unit 02: PCS 3M Workshop Unit 03: PCS 3M Workshop Unit 04: PCS 3M Workshop Unit 05: PCS 3M Workshop Unit 06: PCS 3M Workshop ----- 10 more courses-------- How will I get my Clinical Coding Certificate? After successfully completing the Clinical Coding course you will be able to order your CPD Accredited Certificates (PDF + Hard Copy) as proof of your achievement. PDF Certificate: Free (Previously it was £6*11 = £66) Hard Copy Certificate: Free (For The Title Course: Previously it was £10) CPD 135 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? This Clinical Coding course is for all Requirements This Clinical Coding course has been designed to be fully compatible with tablets and smartphones. Career path Our Clinical Coding course will aid the learners in pursuing the following line of works - Clinical coder: £22,000 - £40,000 per year Medical billing specialist: £20,000 - £30,000 per year Healthcare administrator: £25,000 - £45,000 per year Medical records technician: £20,000 - £30,000 per year Health information manager: £35,000 - £65,000 per year Clinical Coding Intern Certificates Certificate of completion Digital certificate - Included Certificate of completion Hard copy certificate - Included You will get the Hard Copy certificate for the title course (Clinical Coding) absolutely Free! Other Hard Copy certificates are available for £10 each. Please Note: The delivery charge inside the UK is £3.99, and the international students must pay a £9.99 shipping cost.

24-Hour Flash Sale! Prices Reduced Like Never Before!! Microorganisms exist on the face of the earth, in even larger numbers than our imagination. These organisms, such as viruses, bacteria, etc., are invisible to the naked eye, and many are directly responsible for human diseases. According to Public Health England, there are over 300,000 hospital admissions in the UK each year due to infections caused by microbes. In the UK alone, tens of thousands of lives are saved annually by advancements in microbial knowledge, applied diligently by microbiology lab technicians. Microbiology lab technicians give us the required skills and techniques to help diagnose diseases, so an in-depth knowledge of microbiology is necessary to perform the duties. This Diploma in Microbiology Lab Technician at QLS Level 5 course is endorsed by The Quality Licence Scheme and accredited by CPDQS (with 150 CPD points) to make your skill development & career progression more accessible than ever! This course bundle is expertly designed to equip you with a thorough understanding of microbiology, from foundational concepts to specialised applications. You will explore the fascinating world of Bacteriology, get into the complexities of various Viral Families, and uncover the mysteries of Parasitic and Fungal Infections. Each module, whether it's focusing on DNA Viruses, Immunology, or the use of Antibiotics and Antifungal Medicines, is crafted to enhance your laboratory skills. Here are a few important skills you will achieve from our Microbiology Lab Technician course: Obtain a thorough introduction to bacteriology and microbiology Learn everything there is to know about DNA viruses and common viruses Learn about the various fungal and parasite species and how they spread disease Understand the fundamentals of immunology and comprehend how the immune system functions Know the duties and responsibilities of a microbiological technician Discover more about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and their transmission Step into a career that not only promises intellectual fulfillment but also offers the gratification of impacting lives positively. Our "Microbiology Lab Technician" course bundle will provide you with the tools and knowledge necessary to excel in this vital field. Enhance your employability in various sectors including healthcare, research, and pharmaceuticals. Enrol now and shape your future in the fascinating world of microbiology! Why Prefer this Course? Get a chance to order a QLS Endorsed and CPD QS Accredited Certificate upon completion of the course Get a Free Student ID Card with this training program (£10 postal charge will be applicable for international delivery) The course is Affordable and Simple to understand Get Lifetime Access to the course materials The training program comes with 24/7 Tutor Support Start your learning journey straight away! Moreover, this diploma offers learners the opportunity to acquire skills that are highly valued in the field of Microbiology Lab Technician. With this Certification, graduates are better positioned to pursue career advancement and higher responsibilities within the Microbiology Lab Technician setting. The skills and knowledge gained from this course will enable learners to make meaningful contributions to Microbiology Lab Technician-related fields, impacting their Microbiology Lab Technician experiences and long-term development. Course Curriculum of the Microbiology Lab Technician Course Module 01: Introduction to Microbiology Module 02: Bacteriology Module 03: Viruses Module 04: DNA Viruses Module 05: Positive-Strand RNA Viruses Module 06: negative-strand RNA Viruses Module 07: Parasites Module 08: Fungi Module 09: Antifungal Medicines Module 10: Immunology Module 11: Antibiotics Module 12: Sexually Transmitted Diseases How will I get my Certificate? After successfully completing the course, you will be able to order your Certificates as proof of your achievement. PDF Certificate: £12.99 CPD Hard Copy Certificate: £29.99 QLS Endorsed Hard Copy Certificate: £119 CPD 150 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? Anyone interested in learning more about the topic is advised to take this bundle. This bundle is ideal for: Aspiring lab technicians Biology students Medical research staff Healthcare professionals Science enthusiasts Career changers Requirements You will not need any prior background or expertise to enrol in this course. Career path After completing this bundle, you are to start your career or begin the next phase of your career. Microbiology Lab Technician: £20,000 - £30,000 Clinical Research Associate: £25,000 - £45,000 Biomedical Scientist: £30,000 - £50,000 Pharmaceutical Research Technician: £23,000 - £40,000 Healthcare Infection Control Specialist: £26,000 - £45,000 Public Health Microbiologist: £28,000 - £40,000 Certificates CPD Accredited Digital Certificate Digital certificate - £12.99 Upon passing the Course, you need to order a Digital Certificate for each of the courses inside this bundle as proof of your new skills that are accredited by CPD QS for Free. CPD Accredited Hard Copy Certificate Hard copy certificate - £29 Please note that International students have to pay an additional £10 as a shipment fee. Diploma in Microbiology Lab Technician at QLS Level 5 Hard copy certificate - £119 Please note that International students have to pay an additional £10 as a shipment fee.

The Human Biology: Anatomy and Physiology Course provides a profound understanding of human biology, exploring cellular chemistry, tissues, and organ systems intricately. In today's modern world, where advancements in healthcare and biotechnology are rapidly evolving, a deep comprehension of Human Biology: Anatomy and Physiology is invaluable. With a surge of 25% in healthcare-related job opportunities in the UK, this Human Biology: Anatomy and Physiology course offers promising career prospects. Graduates can expect an average annual salary of £30,000, reflecting the high demand for skilled professionals in Human Biology: Anatomy and Physiology sectors. By mastering Human Biology: Anatomy and Physiology through this comprehensive curriculum, individuals not only equip themselves for fulfilling careers but also contribute significantly to the vital healthcare sector's growth and innovation. Key Features of this Human Biology: Anatomy and Physiology Level 3 Diploma course: This Human Biology: Anatomy and Physiology Level 3 Diploma Course Includes: This Human Biology: Anatomy and Physiology Course is CPD-Certified Free Certificate from Reed CIQ Approved Human Biology: Anatomy and Physiology Course. Developed by Specialist Lifetime Access Why Choose Our Course? Choosing our Human Biology: Anatomy and Physiologycourse is a smart investment in your professional future. Our Human Biology: Anatomy and Physiology course is designed by industry professionals to stay ahead of trends, offering the most current and relevant content. This Human Biology: Anatomy and Physiologycourse provides you with the tools and knowledge needed to excel in today's competitive landscape. With flexible learning options and a commitment to your success, our Human Biology: Anatomy and Physiology course is the key to unlocking your potential and advancing your professional journey. Course Curriculum of Human Biology: Anatomy and Physiology Module 01: Cellular Chemistry Module 02: Understanding Cells Module 03: Cell Division Mechanisms Module 04: Replication and Metabolic Processes Module 05: Human Tissues Exploration Module 06: Skin Anatomy and Functions Module 07: The Human Skeletal System Module 08: Functionality of the Muscular System Module 09: Skeletal Muscle Fibres Module 10: The Nervous System Module 11: The Brain and Its Functions Module 12: The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves in the Nervous System Module 13: Autonomic Nervous System and Cranial Nerves in the Nervous System Module 14: The Eyes in the Nervous System Module 15: The Ears, Hearing, and Equilibrium in the Nervous System Module 16: Memory in the Nervous System Module 17: Sensory Systems Exploration Module 18: Cardiovascular System Functionality Module 19: Understanding Blood Components Module 20: Overview of the Lymphatics Module 21: Immune System Mechanisms Module 22: Digestive System Functions Module 23: Respiratory System Overview Module 24: The Urinary System Module 25: Male Reproductive System Module 26: Female Reproductive System Exploration Learning Outcomes After completing this Human Biology: Anatomy and Physiology Level 3 Diploma Course, you will be able to: Apply knowledge of cellular chemistry to understand biochemical processes in organisms. Demonstrate comprehension of cell structure, function, and division mechanisms. Analyse metabolic processes and their role in cellular replication and functioning. Explore human tissues and their relevance to overall physiological processes. Examine the anatomy and functions of the skin in relation to health. Evaluate the structure and functionality of major human organ systems. Also covered IGCSE Biology & A-level Human biology topics. Certification After completing this Human Biology: Anatomy and Physiology Level 3 Diploma course, you will get a free Certificate. Please note: The CPD-approved Human Biology: Anatomy and Physiology course is owned by E-Learning Solutions Ltd and is distributed under license. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by The CPD Certification Service Human Biology: Anatomy and Physiology Level 3 Diploma 6:02:04 1: Module 01: Cellular Chemistry Preview 16:41 2: Module 02 Cell Anatomy 06:33 3: Module 03: Cell Division Mechanisms 12:31 4: Module 04: Replication and Metabolic Processes 14:59 5: Module 05: Human Tissues Exploration 17:28 6: Module 06: Skin Anatomy and Functions 10:01 7: Module 07: The Human Skeletal System 13:39 8: Module 08: Functionality of the Muscular System 10:43 9: Module 09: Skeletal Muscle Fibres 15:23 10: Module 10: The Nervous System 18:52 11: Module 11: The Brain and Its Functions 14:44 12: Module 12: The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves in the Nervous System 09:50 13: Module 13: Autonomic Nervous System and Cranial Nerves in the Nervous System 12:05 14: Module 14: The Eyes in the Nervous System 09:48 15: Module 15: The Ears, Hearing, and Equilibrium in the Nervous System 08:54 16: Module 16: Memory in the Nervous System 11:40 17: Module 17: Sensory Systems Exploration 14:38 18: Module 18: Cardiovascular System Functionality 16:03 19: Module 19: Understanding Blood Components 17:28 20: Module 20: Overview of the Lymphatics 11:55 21: Module 21: Immune System Mechanisms 18:22 22: Module 22: Digestive System Functions 14:55 23: Module 23: Respiratory System Overview 11:00 24: Module 24: The Urinary System 11:42 25: Module 25: Male Reproductive System 20:12 26: Module 26: Female Reproductive System Exploration 19:58 27: CPD Certificate - Free 01:00 28: Leave A Review 01:00 Who is this course for? This Human Biology: Anatomy and Physiology course is accessible to anyone eager to learn more about this topic. Through this Human Biology: Anatomy and Physiology course, you'll gain a solid understanding of Human Biology: Anatomy and Physiology. Moreover, this course is ideal for: Aspiring healthcare professionals seeking in-depth Human Biology: Anatomy and Physiology knowledge. Individuals aiming to enhance their academic and scientific foundation. Science enthusiasts interested in understanding the intricacies of the human body. Students pursuing a Level 3 Diploma in Human Biology: Anatomy and Physiology Anyone preparing for advanced studies in medicine or related fields. Individuals targeting to learn more about Human Biology: Anatomy and Physiology Requirements There are no requirements needed to take this Human Biology: Anatomy and Physiology Level 3 Diploma course. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and levels of experience to enrol into this Human Biology: Anatomy and Physiology Level 3 Diploma. Career path After finishing this Human Biology: Anatomy and Physiology Level 3 Diploma course you will have multiple job opportunities waiting for you. Some of the the following Job sectors of Human Biology: Anatomy and Physiology are: Laboratory Technician Medical Research Assistant Healthcare Science Associate Anatomy and Physiology Educator Clinical Trials Coordinator Pathology Assistant Certificates Reed Courses Certificate of Completion Digital certificate - Included Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

The 2-hour Baby & Child First Aid class covers CPR, Choking, Bumps, Burns, Breaks, Bleeding, Febrile Seizures and Meningitis & Sepsis Awareness and will give everyone who attends the peace of mind they deserve.

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The 2-hour Baby & Child First Aid class covers CPR, Choking, Bumps, Burns, Breaks, Bleeding, Febrile Seizures and Meningitis & Sepsis Awareness and will give everyone who attends the peace of mind they deserve.

The prevalence of ill health is real. Become an expert practitioner in treating individuals using a truly holistic approach. A MESSAGE FROM THE AUTHOR The great need for practitioners is emphasised today, not only by the prevalence of well-established diseases, but also by the appearance of quite new conditions which are not necessarily regarded as being nutritional illnesses. In fact many students come to Nutritional Therapy after experiencing and their own health problems and seek to help others with similar difficulties. We know that nutrition lies at the very heart of these problems and it is our absolute intention to share that knowledge with you. Every person's nutritional needs differ and our courses teach students to recognise this at the outset - there is no haphazard approach. We are absolutely certain that you will find this a fascinating course as you train to become a practitioner of the highest degree. DR. LAWRENCE PLASKETT Course Duration 3 years Study Hours 3,000 hours Course Content 14 folders Course Fee £1,995 Course Overview The Plaskett Professional Diploma in Nutritional Therapy is the most scientific and advanced practitioner level course that we offer. Nutritional Therapy is a form of therapy that uses food, supplementary nutrients and cleansing procedures to alleviate or prevent chronic health problems and this course will train you to practise as a Nutritional Therapist of the highest degree. You will: Receive a training which is truly holistic in nature Be presented with the unique teachings of Dr. Lawrence Plaskett whose long experience working in the borderlands between nutrition and medicine enables him to offer a synthesis between many fields that are not often brought together: nutrition, pathology, biochemistry, toxicology, pharmacology, cell biology, naturopathy and homoeopathy Develop the professional skills and specific diagnostic insight to be able to apply nutrition to health effectively, a training for successful practice that should be applicable anywhere in the world Be trained to offer help with a wide range of conditions, the majority of which are not necessarily regarded in conventional medicine as being nutritional illnesses. These encompass an extremely wide range of chronic conditions, including most diseases and a vast array of symptoms - physical, emotional, mental - which can frequently be experienced outside the range of conventional medical diagnostic 'labels'. Develop the necessary expertise in nutrition which is often lacking in other fields of complementary or alternative medicine. Any programme of nutritional supplements and diet needs to be matched exactly to individual needs by a well-trained practitioner BREAKDOWN OF THE COURSE SECTIONS The Nutritional Therapy Diploma includes the following 14 folders: FOLDER 1 THE HOLISTIC MODEL OF HEALTH CARE This Folder starts with a suggested programme of study and some simple hints on how to make best use of your study time. It then teaches an understanding of basic principles that underpin your entire grasp of nutrition as a biological process. The naturopathic emphasis is upon freeing the body tissues of toxins and the damaged cell components that drag them down to the chronic level.  The Folder looks closely at the nature of toxins and their sources. It looks at their behaviour and effects when they enter the body, the character and mechanisms of the damage they do and, above all, the mechanisms by which they can be removed and the damage repaired.  These are no flights of fancy, as orthodoxy would often have us believe. Rather they are strongly supported by medical science, as the course material will demonstrate. In order to develop a grasp of these processes they have to be visualized as they really happen, on the cellular level.  A Side Book is included covering the structure and life of the cell. Areas Covered Study skills Looking after the body The Life Force Stopping the rot and starting to recover Movements of toxins within and around the body Our relationship to medical orthodoxy The nature of natural and unnatural chemical toxins The concept of toxin-free food Organic growing and water purification Free radicals and anti-oxidants Routes of toxin entry and elimination Damage caused by toxins lying in the tissues Detoxification The relationship between toxic burden and toxic damage The energy reserve role of fat The lipoproteins of the blood FOLDER 2 MINERALS AT WORK IN NUTRITION - PART 1 The minerals come forward as the strongest contenders for pride of place among the nutrient classes because they are so critically vulnerable to deficiency and imbalance in today’s western world.  “Get the minerals right before anything else” is a penetrating summary of their necessary priority. You will learn how the bulk minerals (those we need in greatest amount) depend upon each other and how the micro minerals cannot fulfil their function correctly without a correct balance of the bulk ones.  This Folder takes “first things first” by laying the soundest possible foundation for the study and management of the bulk metals – sodium, potassium, calcium, with magnesium to follow in Folder 5.  We believe that few course providers deal as thoroughly with this absolute cornerstone of nutrition as we do. The effects of these mineral balances permeate the entire subject of nutrition. You will look at many aspects of the subject that affect health. Areas Covered Composition of the human body Overview of macro minerals Sources of nutritional minerals Biological concentration of minerals Micro minerals as catalysts Toxic minerals Digestion, absorption and storage Mineral/mineral antagonisms Sodium and potassium balance Symptoms of sodium and potassium excess or deficiency The sodium pump Sodium and potassium in foods Potassium administration in therapy Calcium in the human skeleton and teeth Calcium in body fluids Hormonal control of calcium Osteoporosis and disputes over calcium requirements Calcium in foods Calcium “mishandling” Calcium in supplement Side Book: The Chemistry of Nutrition Whilst it is possible to teach nutrition to some degree without studying the chemical nature of the nutrients, it is much better that you have at least a superficial understanding. Folder Two therefore includes a side book on Chemistry for those who are new to the subject. However, no one expects you to become highly informed on chemical structures. Access to the facts and to an explanation is what is important. This side-book will free you, as a future practitioner, from the need to manipulate the nutrients without understanding them as many others try to do. Elements, compounds and molecules Valency Ions, acids and salts Combining proportions and moles Carbon compounds and functional groups Oxidation and reduction Calculating the vitamin or mineral content of supplements FOLDER 3 THE BULK NUTRIENTS – PROTEIN, CARBOHYDRATE, LIPIDS AND ENERGY These nutrients provide both the fuel and the building materials for the body. Orthodox nutrition teaches these topics very thoroughly. As to the structures of the compounds, we teach the same things they do.  However, all three main classes of bulk nutrients have their distinctive “wrinkles” when examined from an alternative viewpoint.  With the proteins this has to do with avoiding excesses and, to some degree eschewing animal sources for naturopathic and other reasons.  With the carbohydrates it involves recognizing at a sensitive level the long-term harm that can be done by free sugars and the crucial importance of blood sugar maintenance and control. Orthodox treatments may claim to do these things but there is a vast difference of emphasis and effect.  Among the lipids the “wrinkles” have to do with intricate management of the balance among the essential fatty acids and the importance of the phospholipids in the diet.  You will also learn about the propensity of fats to form toxins and the need to moderate fat intake. All of these so-called alternative “wrinkles” have weighty scientific support, which you will have explained for you.  The chemical nature of these bulk nutrients is fully presented for those who wish it, with a “faster track” through for those who do not. Areas covered Different kinds of proteins The amino acids in proteins The structure of proteins Proteins in foods The essential amino acids and protein quality Nitrogen balance and protein metabolism Proteins in therapeutic policy The simple sugars and sugar derivatives Di, tri and polysaccharides Transformations of carbohydrate Sugars and starch in diets Blood sugar control Metabolic energy The make-up of fats Different kinds of fatty acids Essentiality of omega 6 and omega 3 Lipids and coronary thrombosis Cholesterol, Inc. blood cholesterol levels Fats in western diets Toxins from fats by chemical damage Lecithin and other phospholipids Quantifying energy – units of measurement Energy content of foods and fuels Human expenditures of energy Basal metabolic rate FOLDER 4 FOODS AND FOOD CLASSES Properties, Composition and Naturopathic Effects The merits and disadvantages of wheat, milk and meat are carefully analysed and exposed from the standpoint of both scientific and also naturopathic considerations.  There will be much here to ponder, whilst the scientific evidence leaves little to doubt. You will look rather exhaustively at the merits, nature and composition of vegetables and fruits, not only as groups but also as sub-groups and down to the individual plants.  You will find yourself in a position, when it comes to prescribing, to be directive when necessary about which individual fruits and vegetables it will be best to use.  The groups of pulses, nuts, seeds, fish, shellfish and other seafood’s, as well as beverages, will be closely examined for their composition and suitability for prescription in treatment diets.  Acidity and alkalinity in foods is carefully examined. This Folder is “all about food” but it is also food for thought from beginning to end. Areas covered The wheat grain and its milled fractions Types of bread Nutritional problems of wheat and wheat allergy Sprouted wheat and wheat grass Barley, oats and rye The composition of milks Milk as infant feed The variety of dairy products Nutritional and health problems associated with milk Milk allergy and intolerance Hidden milk in foods Vegetable mineral content and vitality Eliminatory effect of vegetables Composition of 49 different vegetables Potential hazards of plant foods Composition and nature of pulses, nuts and seeds The composition of different meats Naturopathic negatives associated with meat The composition of different fish types Fish as an omega 3 source Shell fish and crustacea Nutritional problems of tea and coffee The composition of fruits Strongly eliminative properties in fruits Acid and alkali-forming foods Using the food composition tables FOLDER 5 MINERALS AT WORK IN NUTRITION - PART 2 Each and every member of the micro minerals group will prove a fascinating area of study and will face you at times almost with disbelief that such minute amounts of substance can exert such extraordinarily powerful effects upon the way the body works and therefore upon health.  Each micro mineral displays its own particular pattern of effects arising from either deficiency or excess. This is almost like a personal signature of the mineral. These will be learnt now but employed later in diagnosis to help determine the likely patterns of micro mineral imbalances in your patients. The role of all-important magnesium is examined together with the principles of using magnesium in therapy. This element plays a key macro mineral role and exerts decisive control over naturopathic elimination.  Areas covered Iron, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, chromium, molybdenum, iodine, silicon, fluorine, vanadium For each of the microminerals where appropriate: Body content; physiology functions; effects of deficiency or excess; toxicity; factors promoting retention or loss; occurrence in foods; different chemical forms; associated diseases; the use of the appropriate supplements Roles of magnesium in the body Magnesium in foods Effects, diseases and symptoms of magnesium deficiency Naturopathic expectations from magnesium therapy FOLDER 6 THE VITAMINS AT WORK IN NUTRITION The vitamins are mostly micro catalysts just as the micro minerals are. Sixteen of them are the subjects of this Folder.  We first explain their known effects in the body and then go on to set out the ways that they may be used, either for direct therapeutic effect, or in support of other components of nutritional therapy.  As in the cases of all the other nutrients, there will be both scientific and naturopathic evidence presented. Good reference material will be provided. Areas covered For each of the vitamins and vitamin-like substances where appropriate: Body content; precursors; physiology functions; effects of deficiency or excess; toxicity; factors promoting retention or loss; occurrence in foods; different chemical forms; associated diseases; the use of the appropriate supplements. Vitamin A; beta-carotene; Vitamins B: thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine, B12, folic acid, choline, inositol; Vitamin C, Vitamins D1 and D2; tocopherols (Vitamin E); Vitamin K. FOLDER 7 BOWEL FLORA AND THE MAINTENANCE OF HEALTH It is possible to manage and manipulate the bowel flora – the bacteria that inhabit the intestines – so as to produce optimal benefits to health.  Antibiotics and certain dietary errors appear to work in the opposite direction and encourage a flora that will generate more toxins. This Folder deals with both scientific and naturopathic facts and technique and explains how to harness the potential that resides here for bringing better health or maintaining health. It is a crucially important area of nutritional management. Every case you will treat will need the possible prescription of bowel flora products to be reviewed. The other part of this Folder is about the maintenance of health. We provide a general round-up of this pre-clinical part of the course with an overview of nutritional requirements and wise practice in the design of those diets that may be intended to be “healthy” but not necessarily therapeutic.  It includes examination of the special needs of vulnerable groups. You can expect, of course, to meet patients of all ages and conditions and, often enough, you will be asked merely to provide guidance upon what type of diet will best maintain their health.  It also reviews the production of toxin-free food and the hazards posed by the industrialization of food. Finally, there is an approach to the use of supplements for health maintenance and a discussion of strategies for on-going cleansing and toxin avoidance so as to assist in maintaining good health. Areas covered The naturopathic view of the benefits of bowel flora Effect of diet on the bowel flora The putrefactive bacteria Balancing lactose fermenters with other types Toxic amines Benefits of the acid producing species Negatives associated with antibiotics Breast feeding and the bowel bacteria Bowel flora products Overview of the British diet Nutrient requirements for the population Higher requirements for the health conscious Special needs of children and the elderly Special needs of vegetarians and vegans The requirements of pregnancy and lactation Organic growing Industrial food processing and food additives Maintenance supplements Maintenance cleansing FOLDER 8 DIAGNOSIS This Folder is divided into two parts. The first gives a detailed understanding of the basis of diagnosis, while the second gives direct instruction in performing diagnoses.  These two parts, taken together, comprise a major step in your induction as a naturopathic nutritionist. The induction into technique and approach is an essential step, but even more than that, the moulding of your thought process is so very important.  You have to move into the particular “observer” position, mentally, from which the diagnosis is best carried out. The first part of the Folder both provides the “nuts and bolts” of nutritional diagnosis but it also provides the mental positioning to enable you to carry it out with confidence and expertise.  The diagnosis requires understanding of the “constitution”, defined both naturopathically and genetically. An optional side book covers both the miasms and the Chinese 5 elements in respect of their bearing upon diagnosis within nutritional therapy. Fundamental to the practical aspect is the technique for taking case histories and then interpreting them along combined naturopathic and scientific lines.  This logically leads onto the next stage – treatment – in a rational sequence. This Folder contains five “demonstration” case histories. FOLDER 9 TREATMENT This is in many ways the crux of the whole course.  However, being released into nutritional treatments – with their full power – without having made the most thorough preparation, would be most unwise.  Absolutely every topic that has been covered before is required in one way or another at this point. It is here that the interpretation of the case history becomes translated into a prescription of diet and supplements that is honed in a sensitive way to the patient as an individual.  We outline a number of “levels” of the diagnosis that feed into the treatment decisions. There is a “whole person” level, a “weak organ” level, a “metabolic imbalances” level, a “nutritional deficiencies” level and, finally, the lowest in the hierarchy, a “named diseases” level. We also introduce here the profound concepts of intensity, direction and level as they apply to the very basis of Nutritional Therapy prescriptions. All these contributions must converge to provide the best overall treatment.  The focus at this point is on defining the dietary guidelines and the careful orchestration of the essential minerals and vitamins that are to be used.  However, this is also the point at which various named treatments are considered, including bowel cleansing procedures, bowel flora treatment and some of the contributions towards Candida treatment.  These options are set out here and then developed more in the later Folders of Part Two. Special approaches such as the liver cleanse are also considered here along with amino acid therapy, antioxidant therapy and the anti-inflammatory prescription.  We also provide guidelines on how detailed analysis of the composition of diets, and the design of special diets based on such analysis, can contribute to treatment. This Folder provides the “core” of all this, with various modulations and variations being available from the subsequent Folders for “fine tuning”. FOLDER 10 STUDY OF CASE HISTORIES There is nothing quite like practice where case histories are concerned. To be able to study them with great facility and insight and then discern the routes by which they lead towards exact treatment – that is to be your aim here. The Folder provides the challenge of “interpreting” a number of case histories, with help and with feedback. This is an approach that can lead you towards confidence and competence in this task, which is at the centre of practitioners’ daily work. Approaches and solutions are presented. This Folder gives 11 abridged case histories and 20 fully detailed case histories for analysis by the student, 31 case histories in all. These are selected to provide a variety of different types of treatment situation including some that are special or unusual. FOLDER 11 ADDED OR SPECIAL NUTRIENTS AND HERBS In covering the prescribing of supplement programmes in Folder 9, you will have been focused primarily upon those that rank in orthodox nutrition as “essential nutrients”, particularly minerals and vitamins.  However, Nutritional Therapy is enormously enriched by a wide range of other biochemicals that cannot be classified as “essential”. Life does not stop without them, yet they can be extremely helpful, especially to individuals with compromised health.  These are more often metabolic intermediates than recognised nutrients, but they can be extraordinarily valuable for organ-directed therapy. Many of these involve up-to-the minute discoveries.  We teach about phytonutrients in foods (eg carotenoids, flavonoids, proanthocyanidins, isothiocyanates, organic sulphides and curcuminoids) and about the possibilities, when necessary, to provide them in supplement form. Herbs are covered too in their special role of support-therapy to Nutritional Therapy, usually in an organ-directed or system-directed role. Echinacea, silymarin, aloe, ginkgo, bromelain and St John’s Wort are just examples of these herbs.  We also teach the use of herbal combinations for specific purposes. This wide choice of “extra” items is the subject of specific instruction in this Folder. FOLDER 12 TREATING NAMED MEDICAL CONDITIONS - PART 1 Folder 9 makes it plain that, because this is a holistic discipline, the named medical condition is generally low on the hierarchy of treatment criteria.  Although that is generally the case, the extent to which it holds good may depend upon how advanced is the particular disease condition. At all events, the practitioner does need a degree of disease-related training, which is provided in this Folder and the next.  Some 180 different medical conditions or classes of conditions, mostly chronic, are addressed. Special space is provided to cover fully selected topics that are of key importance in an alternative medicine practice, such as obesity, alcoholism, allergies and the menopause.  We also provide you with specific treatment guidance with the proviso that whole-person treatments and organ-system related treatments either take priority or are provided alongside.  Where appropriate some insights are given into the prior allopathic treatments and environmental and social conditions that may cause or exacerbate the listed conditions.  This provides for the patient’s circumstances and lifestyle to be adjusted in rather specifically apt directions. The main categories in this Folder are: circulatory, rheumatic and digestive diseases, along with obesity, alcoholism and immunity states including autoimmunity and allergies.  All the disease conditions addressed are closely studied from the standpoint of orthodox pathology as well as their Nutritional Therapy treatment.  Hence Folders 12 and 13 in their own right amount to a course in the medical science of pathology and this represents a substantial expansion over earlier versions of the course.  These Folders will constitute invaluable reference material for use when you have set up in practice. FOLDER 13 TREATING NAMED MEDICAL CONDITIONS - PART 2 This Folder continues the work started in Folder 12.  Here included are diseases of the nervous system and brain, skin, reproductive system, urinary system, endocrine system, liver/gallbladder, respiratory system, eye, ear, mouth, nose and bone. Also included are psychological and systemic diseases (including ME), infectious diseases and some directly nutritional diseases. The detailed attention to pathology is maintained throughout. During the course of Folders 10-14 inclusive, students undertake no less than 12 cases on their own, covering full data-collection, analysis and interpretation, with prescription of diet and supplements.  Together with the 36 case histories studied in earlier Folders this gives 48 case histories studied FOLDER 14 MONITORING TREATMENT, THE THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP AND PRACTICE MANAGEMENT Having got the treatment going, there is a need for specific instruction in the on-going task of monitoring the patient’s condition and reacting accordingly with adjustments to the therapy.  Patient and practitioner alike have to be aware that the first prescription is likely to be just the start of a process. Reading the signs of change looms large in this instruction and familiarization. Responding to them is the second part. Here there is a need to understand the terms “intensity” and “direction” in therapy. “Intensity” refers to the degree of healing and naturopathic pressure being applied and “direction” refers to the aims of the particular choice of treatment being applied.  You will learn to distinguish between situations that call only for a change of “level” and those that call upon you to rethink and change “direction” when the patient’s progress levels off as this may then initiate a new burst of healing changes.  Another way to break out from the “plateau” situation is to assess the exact nutrient composition of the whole diet – an action that is too detailed and time-consuming to do with every patient and usually not needed.  A part of the Folder is about drugs, when and when not to encourage their use, and how to manage the drug-dependent patient. You need to acquire at least a passing familiarity with the main classes of prescription drugs, which are explained in this Folder. This Folder also provides information on Laboratory testing procedures that may be recommended to patients. Finally we offer subjects of crucial importance to working practitioners, namely a study of “The Therapeutic Relationship” and “Practice Management – Running The Practice as a Business”. TESTIMONIALS Here's what students have to say about the course Grace Kingswell, Nutritional Therapist UK "I was recommended Plaskett by my own functional medicine practitioner. I knew that if she was recommending it, it would be worthwhile. I wanted a full body overview and not a “match the supplement to the symptom” approach, and that is certainly what the Plaskett Dip;oma in Nutritional Medicine course delivered. I wanted to be qualified to run my own business as a practitioner afterwards, and it is the most complete and highest level course that the Plaskett College offer. My knowledge of naturopathy and nutritional medicine was pretty solid before I started due to personal experience, but I’ve really built on this now and feel confident that I know how to help others. I’ve also learnt a lot more of the biochemistry behind the science too. The study experience was really good, but it’s a lot of self-motivation, and if you don’t have that then it might be touch to finish it, as it’s completely self-driven". Ben C Alberts, Director South African Institute of Behavioural Nutrition South Africa The Plaskett Nutritional Therapy Diploma was one of the most rewarding programmes of my life. Apart from the media hype around healthy living it is only after the completion of a proper programme that one truly start to understand the intricacy of the human body and what healthy living really is. Within the Plaskett programme the combination of nutrition, pure science and a naturopathic view provided me with a completely new perspective on health management. Against a fairly orthodox background it took me some time within the programme to understand the true principles, and once realized fundamentally changed the way I view personal health management. Throughout the programme the support from my tutor was phenomenal with concise and very valued feedback, and certainly at exceptional detail. The course content was of a high standard and must not be underestimated in both volume and complexity. For me personally, the programme delivered immense value and I will recommend it to any of my peers and clients. Diane Brough, Nutritional Therapist Canada When I first started thinking about taking a course in nutrition, I was living in Botswana, in Africa. I was looking for a college that would offer me the support and guidance that is so important for long distance learning. I’m probably one of the college’s longest registered students because my family moved to five different countries during my studies! I am very thankful for the college’s patience and continued support. Plaskett College impressed me with their personal approach to the course and the fact that all modules were composed by Dr. Lawrence Plaskett, a medical research biochemist and the college’s Founder and Principal. I studied the Diploma in Nutritional Medicine because my plan was to have my own practice. I practised at a herbal clinic as a Nutritional Therapist and Iridologist after I completed my diploma, but then decided to study massage therapy, so put my practice aside while at school. I recently established Revitalife Therapeutics and offer massage therapy, manual lymphatic drainage, nutritional therapy and iridology. Vittoria Viglietti, Nutritional Therapist & Founder of Nutriwild Namibia I chose Plaskett College because I really wanted to make a difference where natural medicine was concerned. After losing my father to Cancer, and experiencing malpractice with all the orthodox medicine we followed, this pushed me even more to pursue an in-depth education in nutritional medicine. I chose Plaskett College’s, Nutritional Medicine Course, because I found this to be very informative for anyone interested in perusing a future in the field of Natural medicine and Nutritional Therapy. My studies have been such a memorable journey for me. I started studying just over 2 months, after losing my father. A very difficult time in my life. The course I chose to do with Plaskett would take me 4 years to complete. I am in my 5th year (nearly my 6th year), doing this particular course and I have only experienced encouragement, understanding of my situation and support from the college to continue to complete the course in my time. I could not show more gratitude towards them for this. I did not expect that after losing my father my life would hit lots unforeseen hurdles, causing my study time to suffer greatly. Yet, through all this, Plaskett College only showed me more support and encouragement to persist with my studies.