Certificate in Applied Nutrition (30 ECTS) (October 2020 onwards) Accreditation Level (MQF/EQF) 5 Start Date: Tues day, 06 th October 2020 Time 3 pm – 6 pm Total Price € 1000 Total Number of weeks (Lectures) 26 weeks + 12 weeks ( for certificate) Co - ordinator/Principal Jesmond Friggieri Payments by Instalments Yes €200 (monthly) Online Application http://bit.ly/LCTS_Form Type of Assessments Assignments & Blended E ntry Criteria Entry requirements for the award/certificate : a) A secondary level of schooling with no formal secondary education with 15 years of work experience in healthcare or b) Individuals with no experience working in the healthcare setting but hav e a postsecondary level of schooling at an MQF Level of 4 or c) Individuals who have experience working in healthcare and who have a lower level of education than MQF Level 4 but have more than 5 years of work experience. or d) Persons who have experience working in healthcare and a education level of MQF 4 or higher, with an interest in learning more about nutrition. Relationship to Occupation/s Nutrition is a topic that’s relevant to individuals from all walks of life. This course provides the basic information to lead a healthy lifestyle and the ethical and psychological issues related to nutrition. Moreover, this course serves as the first step towards becoming a fully qualified nutritionist. Disclaimer: The individual must continue studying and mu st opt for our degree and Master’s courses in order to become a registered nutritionist. This course on its own will enhance the participant’s knowledge, but the participant is not able to register as a nutritionist. Career Path Undergraduate Degree in N utrition Master’s degree in Nutrition Module/Unit Title Compulsory or Elective ECTS / ECVE TS Mode of Assessment Food and its Constituents Compulsory 4 Assignment The Psychology of Nutrition and Eating Compulsory 4 Assignment Ethical Issues related to Nutrition and Feeding Compulsory 4 Assignment A Healthy Diet Compulsory 4 Assignment Intro. Dietary Problems in the Community Setting Compulsory 4 Assignment Introduction to Clinical Nutrition Compulsory 6 Assignment Malnutrition Compulsory 4 Assignment Terms and Conditions Apply 1. Letter of Acceptance will only be issued once the course deposit has been paid. We should receive the deposit at least fifteen (15) days before the course start date. 2. All applicants should present (paper or digital format) all the certificates that are needed to assess eligibility - at least a day before the course start date. For more information regarding eligibility criteria, kindly refer to the information that was sent to you be our team when you asked for information about the course. 3. If you want to switch courses (e.g. from the Certificate course to the Diploma course within the same faculty), you need to inform us at least t wo weeks before starting the course. If this change requires an additional deposit fee, then this change will be only accepted on the condition that we receive the payment immediately. Unfortunately, we cannot accept such changes if you've already started the original course. (We offer a very good overall price to those applicants that commit to complete all courses leading to MQF Level 6 together with Malta Leadership Institute). 4. Exemption from course modules due to other certifications that the applic ant has already obtained is possible; however, this takes place on a case by case basis. You need to send a formal request by clicking on the following link: https://form.jotformeu.com/jesfrig/rpl . Yo u need to make this request when applying for the course. An official response will be issued during the first week of the course. 5. If, for any reason, you decide to drop out, you need to inform us at least 10 (ten) days before. If we are informed ten (1 0) days plus before, you are still entitled to a partial refund (according to the amount of deposit requested and the MQF Level of the course): MQF Level Full Deposit Amount of Deposit (refundable) Registration Fee (non - refundable) (part of the Deposit) MQF Level 4 Eur 200 Eur100 Eur100 MQF Level 5 Eur 500 Eur250 Eur250 MQF Level 6 Eur 500 Eur250 Eur250 MQF Level 7 Eur 750 Eur250 Eur500 We are here to help you achieve your goals and dreams.