The Institute for Optimum Nutrition
Q - How long is the course?
A - The course is divided into twelve modules and was Initially designed to be completed within three months. This equates to one module per week which is estimated at 6-8 hours study-time per module. However, you will automatically receive one-year to complete the course, allowing the learner to work at a pace that they feel comfortable with.
Q - When can I expect to receive my home study pack after I have paid?
A - Home Study packs are despatched during the first week of each calendar-month via a mailing house. For UK delivery this can take up to 4-weeks depending on what time during the previous month you made your purchase. Overseas can take up to 6-8 weeks.
Q - What if I can't finish the course within one year?
A - Simply email or call the number provided at the front of the manual and will be happy to extend your study time.
Q - Can I start the course at any time?
A - Yes - There are no set dates to start the course. You will be given 1 year from the date of purchase to complete the course.
Q - What if I can't finish within the one-year time frame?
A - Just contact ION before the year expires and we will be happy to offer you a time extension.
Q - Can I do the course if I live overseas?
A - Yes - Anyone can undertake the Home Study course. The home study is provided as a complete pack and the exam is completed at home.
Q - I haven't studied for some years. Will I be able to do the course?
A - Yes - The course is designed to be an enjoyable, educational experience. Both the manual and audio CD's will guide you through the course step by step, providing references to the relevant sections within the text books provided and prompting the learner when to refer to these.
Q - Will I be offered support if I need it?
A - Yes - If you have any question or a query simply call or email ION using the contact information provided at the front of the manual and we will be happy to answer your questions.
Q - Are there any hidden costs?
A - No - Everything needed is included in the Home Study pack and there are no additional charges for undertaking the final exam.
Q - How do I apply for the exam paper and do I need to attend the Institute?
Once the course is completed, the learner can apply to take a final exam (optional). This is a multiple-choice paper (a dissertation is not required). The paper must be requested within the initial 1-year or within the extended time- frame given.
Applying for the paper is simple. Just email or call the number provided at the front of the manual and we will email or post the paper to you along with a two-week deadline to return the completed paper, either by email or post. The paper will then be marked and the grade and a 'Certificate of Completion' posted to the recipient.
If the learner fails on their first attempt we will let them know and provide a one-month grace period to apply for a second paper.
N.B. If you wish to take the exam your request must be made within one-year of purchase . You can contact ION for a time extension providing you contact us within your specified time frame.
Q - What qualifications will I gain?
A - The Home Study Certificate of Completion is recognition that you have understood and successfully completed the course to ION’s standards.
The course does not provide any accreditation and does not provide credits towards any other course.
The certificate will not be regarded by ION or any other body as a means to set up in practice as a nutritional therapist. The Home Study is a self-learning programme and does not enter into nutritional therapy. It is designed to provide a good grounding into the fundamental principles of nutrition and health.
What text books are included in the home study pack?
A - New Optimum Nutrition Bible by Patrick Holford. The Food Pharmacy by Jean Carpenter. The Human Body by Dorling and Kindersley.
To find out more information about the Home Study Course please click here
Purchase the Home Study course immediately via our secure Worldpay server
To purchase via post, please click the link below for an application form
For further enquiries or to complete your application by telephone call:
Home Study Department on: 0208 614 9052
Post & Packing Charges: UK: £15.95 Europe: £32.95 World Zone 1: £54.95 World Zone 2: £64.95
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING
P O Box addresses
As the home study pack is quite large and requires a signature we will NOT deliver to P.O.Box addresses. If you submit an application with a P O Box address it will be destroyed with no notification given.. If purchased online via Worldpay, we will automatically authorise Worldpay to refund your credit card. You will not receive any notification from us but will receive a refund confirmation receipt email from Worldpay. This may incur a small Worldpay commission charge.
Delivery Times & Delays:
Home Study packs are distributed through a hired mailing house and are only despatched during the first week of
each calendar month, distributing the previous months purchase orders. This means delivery can take anything up to 5 - 36 working days (UK) / 8 -38 working days (EU) / 16 -40 Working days (Overseas). Delivery times depend on the time of the month the order is placed.
Home Study packs are delivered by courier and require a signature. In addition to the billing address, please make sure to provide a suitable daytime delivery address if different..
* General Disclaimer - Information and advice provided by The Institute for Optimum Nutrition is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. Anyone suffering from a condition that requires medical attention or who has symptoms that concern them, should consult a qualified medical practitioner. ION and its staff shall not be held responsible for any claims relating to illness or ailments that are deemed to have arisen as a consequence of reading any part, or all of the content provided on this website. The content is provided for general use and may be unsuitable for people suffering from certain conditions, diagnosed or otherwise.
The Institute for Optimum Nutrition is an independent educational charity, registered company number 2724405, registered charity number 1013084.
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