40 CECs
This four-course micro-credential is designed to prepare you to sit the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP) Certified Dietary Supplements Professional exam and earn the CDSP™ credential.
This program covers all aspects of working with dietary supplements including micro and macronutrients; nutraceuticals including herbs, homeopathy, and medicinal mushrooms; anatomy and physiology related to the absorption and metabolism of dietary supplements; legal considerations for the use of dietary supplements; and holistic lifestyle modifications that a dietary supplements professional may use in their practice or working with customers in a retail setting.
Students complete the following four courses:
- Course 1: Anatomy, Physiology, & Biochemistry
- Course 2: Nutritional Support of the Body
- Course 3: Nutraceuticals
- Course 4: Legal Responsibilities
This program is completed fully online with the flexibility to study at your own pace.