Clinical Nutrition Program

The clinical nutrition program is focused on teaching you the practical and clinical skills needed to consult with and design herbal, dietary, and nutritional programs for patients in search of disease prevention and/or personal healthcare.  This program is designed to increase your knowledge, strengths, and skills in self-awareness of nutrition habits, consumerism, weight control, fitness, and disease prevention.

  • Master the basics:  digestive system, dietary patterns.
  • Learn how to assess a client's condition and develop a food plan.
  • Essentials of Sports Nutrition.
  • Understand details of Weight control and Children's Diets.
  • Male / Female Health: prostate health, PMS, menopause, etc.
  • The relationships between foods and arthritis/musculoskeletal disorders / cancer / diabetes / cardiovascular diseases / renal and autoimmune disorders / allergies / neurological disorders.

In a climate where advice about healthy foods and nutritious diets seems to be changing every day, a science-based approach helps to sort through the conflicting information and make clear recommendations about wise food choices.

Why Choose Blue Heron Academy?

  • Low-cost, fast-track certified educational programs.
  • Train while you keep your present job.  Day and evening classes with flexible formats.
  • Financial Assistance: Many options and experienced staff to assist you.
  • Competency-based education.  Breadth and depth of subject matter.
  • Small Class Size:  At Blue Heron Academy, you won't get lost in the crowd!  Our class sizes are small so you can get the personalized attention you deserve.
  • Quality instruction from licensed practitioners.  Train in a clinical practice.
  • Career Placement:   Experienced staff will help you find a job upon graduation.
  • Extensive hands-on training.  Learn by doing, and learn what works.
  • Locations throughout Michigan and Indiana.
  • Licensed by the Michigan Office of Secondary Education.  Affiliation with hospitals and colleges.
  • Join thousands of successful graduates who have trained with us since 1980.

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