PK205: Public Health Nutrition
Professional Training in Public Health Nutrition.
- Learn about pain points, and successful & unsuccessful intervention in public health
- What roles do the food industry, pharmaceutical industry & academia play?
- Maintain a high level of scientific rigor & credibility in your practice
- Learn about the latest research findings
Approx. 15 hours of training,
with 12 months to complete
5 modules for
$579.00
The current food environment is pathological. Why is this? What can public health nutrition do about it?
In this course you’ll explore Public Health Nutrition, including:
- Growth industries and conflicts of interest: what roles do the food industry, pharmaceutical industry and academia play?
- What nutrition advice should we be listening to and giving other people?
- What is the evidence for what works and what doesn’t in public health nutrition?
Study online, at home, any time
All our courses and labs are accessed from the convenience of your computer, smartphone or tablet, and all from the comfort of your own home.
Be free to learn in your own time, at your own pace, and in your own space.
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All our course leaders and instructors take part in the group too. Feel free to ask burning questions, support others with their questions, and make friends online. Then, meet the same people in real life at our PREKURE live events.
Meet your instructor
Prof Grant Schofield
Public Health
Director of The Centre for Human Potential at AUT University and professor of public health.
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Course Overview
Module 1: Food Basics & Why Food is a Public Health Issue
Module 2: Challenges for Public Health
Module 3: Growth Industries & Conflicts of Interest
Module 4: When is the Evidence Strong Enough?
Module 5: From Public Health into Practice
Approx. 15 hours of training,
with 12 months to complete
5 modules for
$579.00
Frequently Asked Questions
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When does the course start and finish?
This course is available for you to start immediately as soon as you enrol with online, 24/7 access. You then have 12 months to complete your short course.
How long will it take to complete?
Can I go at my own pace?
Yes. You can do this course in your own time and at your own pace, with online 24/7 access. The course can easily be completed within four weeks by committing to approximately five hours of work per week. You do however have up to 12 months to complete your course.
Do I receive any certification for completing the course?
You will receive a PREKURE Certificate of Completion for this course.
What happens after I finish the course?
If you would like to continue learning, choose another Short Course or cross-credit into one of our Certificates.
Do I need any background or previous learning in the health field?
No. This course is perfect if you want to upskill for your own benefit. You will learn many tips and tricks that will help you and your loved ones. To date, we have had GPs, nurses, full-time mums, gardeners, IT specialists, and more enrolling on this course.
Who should do this course?
This course is ideal for medical doctors, registered nurses, dietitians, nutritionists, PREKURE trained Health Coaches and allied health professionals.
It is also perfect for people who want to upskill for your own or your family’s benefit.
I am a nurse, physio or pharmacist. Does this course counts towards my CPD credits?
Yes, it counts as 15 hours.
Is this course recognised for Registered Exercise Professionals (REPs)?
Yes. You will receive 12.5 continuing professional development (CPD) points for completing this course.
Is this a CME endorsed course by The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGPs)?
Our courses have been endorsed by The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) and have been approved for CME credits for the General Practice Educational Programme (GPEP) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) purposes.
How do I know this course is credible and contains correct information?
The course is scientifically-based and evidence-informed with full academic references provided for all materials. It is taught by our highly qualified, world-class teaching Faculty with extensive real-world experience. One of our past students says, “By aligning with a professional group like PREKURE, I can reassure my clients that I am using the latest, evidence-based tools and techniques to support them.”
What if I am unhappy with the course?
If you are dissatisfied for any reason with your purchase, contact us within 30 days and we will give you a full refund, no questions asked.
Do I get lifetime access to this course?
No. All PREKURE course content is available for 12 months from the date you enrol. Each module does however come with notes that you can download.
If you’re completing this Short Course as part of a Certificate you can retain access to your course content by joining the PREKURE Postgrad Network, an exclusive membership offering postgraduate professional support to PREKURE Certificate graduates. This includes access to updated content, resources and references as we continue to develop and re-release courses.