CPD for Nutritional Therapists

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Clinical Considerations

This is a BANT-approved, evidence-based comprehensive online education (CPD) for Nutritional Therapists to help you better support your clients with Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

IBD is a complex and potentially life-threatening condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Diet and lifestyle play a crucial role in helping people living with IBD manage their symptoms and support their disease, including reducing their risk of malnutrition, complications, hospital visits and could even help reduce their risk of flares. 

This CPD is specifically designed to equip you with the latest evidence-based knowledge and practical information you need to safely and effectively support your IBD clients. 

 
 

Course Structure

Delivered entirely online through pre-recorded videos, this self-paced 5.5hrs CPD provides you with the flexibility to learn at your own convenience. With one-year access, you can revisit the modules whenever you need to refresh your knowledge or dive deeper into specific topics.

The course includes real-life case studies and quiz questions to enhance your learning experience. Through real-world scenarios, you apply your knowledge to practical situations. The self-assessed quizzes test your understanding and reinforce key concepts, ensuring you feel well-prepared to support your IBD clients effectively. In addition, you get access to downloadable handouts to use with your practice with your clients.

COURSE CONTENTS

The course is broken down into the following modules:

  1. What is IBD - types and subtypes

  2. Similarities and differences between IBD & IBS

  3. Who supports IBD patients

  4. Diagnosis & Monitoring

  5. Treatment (medical and surgical)

  6. Flare vs remission

  7. Identifying whether to work with an IBD client

  8. Importance of diet for IBD

  9. IBD dietary considerations

  10. IBD lifestyle considerations

  11. IBD supplement considerations

Course Benefits

✓ 5.5 hours of CPD approved by BANT.

✓ Evidenced-based practical food-focused information for supporting clients with IBD

✓ 1-year’s access to 11 modules with over 5.5 hours of video content to help equip you to safely and effectively support clients with IBD

✓ Real-life case studies to enhance your understanding

✓ Self-assessed quizzes to reinforce key learnings

✓IBD-specific client handouts to add to your practice toolkit

✓Complete list of 90+ references so you can deepen your own IBD understanding through the research

How is this different from other CPD courses?

This course is created by clinicians for clinicians to support their clients, prioritising a food-first, positive nutrition and evidence-based approach. It is not sponsored by any supplement or testing companies, unlike much of the CPD available to Nutritional Therapists. As a result, this course provides an unbiased, evidence-based approach alongside practical information built up through years of experience working with IBD clients. 

While we take a food-first approach, we do also cover the tests that can be obtained either through IBD clients’ medical teams, GPs or privately, if necessary, to assess disease state and nutritional status. In addition, we cover the evidence-based supplements that may be appropriate for some clients. 

Testimonials

“Clemmie is a great speaker and explains everything clearly. The course was well organised and I liked that it was made in different sections as it was easier to follow. I was on maternity leave this year so this course was perfect to refresh my memory and be up to date with the latest research. I feel even more confident to support my IBD clients. I would definitely recommend this course to other practitioners.”

Caroline Donoghue, NUTRITIONAL THERAPIST

“Clemmie has a remarkable depth of knowledge in this field! I felt empowered, confident, and equipped with greater insights on how to safely and effectively approach specialised cases like IBD. Her guidance, support, and profound expertise have contributed to my growth and confidence as a practitioner, especially with my IBD clients. Each session was packed with invaluable information, skillfully conveyed by Clemmie in a manner that was both comprehensible and practical to implement. Additionally, Clemmie is a warm, kind and all-round lovely person -  I am so grateful for having discovered her. Thank you so much Clemmie!”

BETHANY HORNE, NUTRITIONAL THERAPIST

“Clemmie’s knowledge and expertise makes her such a valuable resource to so many groups of patients. I would always recommend her to my patients who are struggling with their digestive health.”

DR MCCREA, NHS GP/MD, UK

Pricing and Registration

Invest in your professional development and gain valuable knowledge in supporting IBD clients with our comprehensive course, which is available at a competitive price of £250 for 1 year’s access.

Register here to equip yourself with the tools necessary to safely make a meaningful impact on the lives of your IBD clients. Together, we can empower individuals with IBD to live a better quality of life through evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle support.

Contact Information

If you have any questions relating to the course, please reach out to Laura, our Clinical Manager and Business Support coordinator, at laura@nalmclinic.com.

FAQs

  • Yes, this course is suitable regardless of how long you’ve been practising.

  • This course is designed specifically for qualified Nutritional Therapists. It is not for IBD patients.

  • This course covers the tests that can be obtained either through IBD clients’ medical teams, GPs or privately, if necessary, to assess disease state and nutritional status. It covers the likely microbial composition that would be seen on a microbiome profile for people with IBD based on the evidence we have from clinical trials.