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Applied Canine Nutrition
Certificate (Cert.AppCN)

Program Description

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The Certificate in Applied Canine Nutrition (Cert.AppCN) program is a solid science-based program based on written assignments. Students can expect to do a lot of studying and writing in this program, exploring the various topics in-depth. 

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This program requires approximately 200 - 250 hours of assignment preparation, reading, and study time.

The graduate would be awarded an Applied Canine Nutrition Certificate (Cert.AppCN).

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Prerequisite Requirement: The Advanced Canine Nutrition (Cert.ACN) program is a prerequisite to the Applied Canine Nutrition (Cert.AppCN) program.

Tuition

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$999.00 Canadian Dollars. (Currency converter. This provides only an estimate)

Students should emerge from this program of study with a detailed understanding of:​

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• Nutrients

• Obesity

• Terminology: RBW, RER, EER, BCS, TEF, AF

Program Package

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• Coursework document including assignments and handouts

• Student Handbook

Courses (Scroll Down for Course Details)

 

• Canine Cancer 318

• Cardiovascular Disorders 320

• Orthopedic Disorders 321

• Kidney Disorders 322

• Gastrointestinal and Metabolism Disorders 324

• Endocrine Disorders 323

Entrance Requirements

 

Entrance into this program requires that you have completed a high school diploma program or equivalent (exceptions can be made) and that you be at least 18 years of age. We recommend, but do not require, that students have a high school senior level science or biology course as preparation. Personal interest program of study.

Schedule

 

This program is self-paced within a 1-year time limit starting from the enrollment date. Enroll and get started any time you want from anywhere in the world.

Course Descriptions

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Canine Cancer - 318

Instructor: Susan Barker, Dip.NS., Dip. C.N., Dip.ACBS., Dip.CFNA.

 

Course Description:

This course examines the phases of canine cancer as well as energy requirements, supplements, and nutritional guidelines. It also discusses cancer cell metabolism and how this affects the dog's health status. This elective looks at chemotherapy and how it affects gastrointestinal function and food intake. It also explores the controversial use of antioxidants and other supplements

 

Students should emerge from this program of study with a detailed understanding of:

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• nutritional status

• nutrient requirements

• enteral feeding

• Zheng Qi

• chemotherapy

• cachexia

• causes of deceased food intake

• carbohydrates

• alterations in nutrient metabolism

• use of antioxidants

• supplements

 

Course Resources:

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• Course notes are included.

Cardiovascular Disorders - 320

Instructor: Susan Barker, Dip.NS., Dip. C.N., Dip.ACBS., Dip.CFNA.

 

Course Description:

This course explores cardiovascular disorders. It examines some of the common causes of cardiac problems as well as how these disorders are classified or staged. Information includes risk factors, definitions, and complicating conditions associated with cardiac disorders. It also covers minerals, vitamins, water, and other nutrients that are particularly  of importance. There is also discussion of foods that should be avoided and those that are acceptable considering the nutritional protocol for heart-related conditions. The course also explains the acronym ACT with SPEED and briefly touches on some of the herbal supplements that worth investigating. 

 

Students should emerge from this program of study with a detailed understanding of:

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• nutritional status

• risk factors

• breed associations

• foods to avoid

• foods that are acceptable

• cachexia/anorexia

• vitamin and mineral requirements

• carnitine

• fatty acids

• taurine

• various other supplements

 

Course Resources:

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• Course notes are included.

Orthopedic Disorders - 321

Instructor: Susan Barker, Dip.NS., Dip. C.N., Dip.ACBS., Dip.CFNA.

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Course Description:

This is a two part course that explores orthopedic disorders. Partone examines developmental disease and the disorders that fall under the umbrella of this category. It also looks at risk factors and ways to decrease the likely hood of developmental disorders. This part also explores the importance of certain vitamins and minerals to growing puppies. Part two takes a look at osteoarthritis. This part explores the signs and risk factors of osteoarthritis and how supplements can help ease the discomfort of the disorder.

 

Students should emerge from this program of study with a detailed understanding of:

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• hip dysplasia

• osteochondrosis

• elbow dysplasia

• risk factors

• Calcium : Phosphorus ratio

• vitamin and mineral requirements

• osteoarthritis

• fatty acids

• glucosamine/chondroitin

• various other supplements

 

Course Resources:

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• Course notes are included.

Kidney Disorders - 322

Instructor: Susan Barker, Dip.NS., Dip. C.N., Dip.ACBS., Dip.CFNA.

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Course Description:

This course consists of five parts that explores a variety of kidney disorders. Part one examines chronic kidney disease. It includes a look at the definition of CKD, risk factors, causes, nutrient requirements, and when nutritional management should be initiated, among other information. Part two is an introduction to urolithiasis. It includes definitions, risk factors, and history taking. Part three examines purine urolithiasis and includes information on Dalmatians, as well as risk factors and other recommendations. Part four explores calcium oxalate urolithiasis. This part looks at risk factors, foods to be avoided, goals of nutritional management, as well as additional information. Part five deals with canine struvite urolithiasis. This last part explores predisposing factors, bacterial infections, and nutrient recommendations.

 

Students should emerge from this program of study with a detailed understanding of:

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• nutritional status

• risk factors

• breed associations

• foods to avoid

• nutrient requirements

• Various other supplements

• theory concerning fermentable fiber

• myths concerning oxalates and struvite uroliths

• role of phytates

 

Course Resources:

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• Course notes are included.

Endocrine Disorders - 323

Instructor: Susan Barker, Dip.NS., Dip. C.N., Dip.ACBS., Dip.CFNA.

 

Course Description:

This course consists of two parts that explores two of the most common endocrine disorders. Part one examines Diabetes Mellitus. It includes a look at the definition of diabetes, risk factors, causes, nutrient requirements, and nutritional management. Part two explores hypothyroidism. It includes the two primary forms of hypothyroidism as well as other issues that are associated with hypothyroidism. 

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Students should emerge from this program of study with a detailed understanding of:

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• nutritional status

• risk factors

• breed associations

• foods to avoid

• nutrient requirements

• various other supplements

• benefits of fiber

• IDDM

• importance of exercise and diabetes

• feeding schedules

• Lymphocytic thyroiditis

• Idiopathic atrophy of the thyroid

 

Course Resources:

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• Course notes are included.

Gastrointestinal and Metabolic Disorders - 324

Instructor: Susan Barker, Dip.NS., Dip. C.N., Dip.ACBS., Dip.CFNA.

 

Course Description:

This course consists of four parts that explores a variety of gastrointestinal and metabolic disorders. Part one examines exocrine pancreatic insufficiency and acute/chronic pancreatitis. It includes a look at the definition of EPI, risk factors, causes, nutrient requirements, and nutritional management. Part two is an introduction to hepatobiliary disease. It includes liver functions, goals of nutritional management, and support. Part three examines small intestinal disorders and looks at gastritis, causes of diarrhea, SIBO, gastroenteritis, enteritis, IBD, protein-losing enteropathies and the nutritional management of each. Part four explores large intestinal disorders. This part looks at goals for nutritional support, foods to use for chronic colitis, IBS, fiber, and flatulence. 

 

Students should emerge from this program of study with a detailed understanding of:

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• risk factors

• breed associations

• foods to use and avoid for specific conditions

• nutrient requirements

• EPI

• IBS

• IBD

• liver function

• causes of and dealing with diarrhea

• gastritis and gastroenteritis

• PLE

• SIBO

• goals of nutritional support

• causes and dealing with flatulence

 

Course Resources:

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• Course notes are included.

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