Nutrition Certification Program
No CE hours available -
This class only good for requirements for Wisconsin Nutrition Certification
This class will be a presented as a live-stream seminar using the Zoom platform. To attend as a live-stream, you will connect via the internet at your home or office and see everything as you would in the seminar. The Monday before the seminar, you will receive an email with the instructions and links to log into the program on the seminar date.
Wisconsin will allow the certification to be presented live-stream - however, no CE hours will be provided.
48 Nutrition Hours for the Wisconsin Nutrition Certification.
August 8-9, 2025 (Fri. & Sat., Parts 1 & 2 with exams)
August 15-16, 2025 (Fri & Sat, Parts 3 & 4 with exams)
Schedule each weekend:
Fridays: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Saturdays: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Exam given at 7:00pm each date
Join us for an exciting AND practical Nutrition Certification program for Wisconsin doctors. This course contains the 48 hours of classtime and the testing required to receive your Nutrition Certificate from the Wisconsin Board of Chiropractic.
Instead of taking 4 separate weekends to complete this program, we have combined the series into 2 full 24 hour weekends. This class gives you everything you need for your Nutrition Certification!
You are required to complete a 48 hour course consisting of 4 - 12 hour sessions. At the end of each 12 hours, you must take an exam over the material presented and pass with at least 75% or higher.
PART I: This course will introduce the elements of a healthy diet. Each of the macronutrients, calories, fat, carbohydrate, and protein will be addressed in terms of a)needs of the human body in males and females and in various age groups b) consequences of deficiencies and excesses c) use of food sources and supplements, and d) related effects on organ system dysfunction, diseases and other health conditions. Selected laboratory tests, such as hair, saliva, urine and blood, and physical exam procedures will be discussed as they relate to understanding related health risks. Methods for diet history taking will be covered and practiced, along with nutritional counseling and initial screening.
PART II: This course will cover several major categories of vitamins, minerals and metals. Micronutrient topics will be grouped into physiological or organ system themes. Each micronutrient will be addressed in terms of a) needs of the human body in males and females and in various age groups, b) consequences of deficiencies and excesses along with toxicity, c) use of food sources and supplements, d) related effects on organ system dysfunction, diseases and other health conditions, and e) contraindications, interactions and safety issues. Selected laboratory tests and physical exam procedures will be discussed as they relate to assessing micronutrient adequacy.
PART III: This course will cover the remainder of the vitamins and minerals not addresses in Course II. Each micronutrient will be addressed in terms of a) needs of the human body in males, females, and in various age groups, b) consequences of deficiencies and excesses, c) use of food sources and supplements, d) related effects on organ system dysfunction, diseases and other health conditions, and e) contraindications, interactions, and safety issues. Selected laboratory tests and physical exam procedures will be discussed as they relate to assessing micronutrient adequacy. This course will also include and overview of the efficacy, safety, risks and benefits of nutraceuticals such as enzymes, phytonutrients, glandular and tissue-based supplements
PART IV: This course is presented in two parts. Part one is sports nutrition and covers the interaction between exercise physiology and nutritional requirements, as well as evidence-based dietary and supplemental strategies for optimum performance in sports emphasizing endurance, strength and power, weight control and body building. Part two is the therapeutic use of botanical agents, which will cover the physiological basis, clinical evidence, safety considerations, and regulatory status underlying the modern applicaton of herbal medicine
48 Hour Nutrition Certification Program for Wisconsin
$1,000 per DC for all 48 hours
Includes Testing and Paperwork for State Certification
This program is not included in the Doctor Program free seminars because it is a certification program