Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Training                                                                                                   This 14 Module course presented by The Nutritional Therapy Association, Inc. (NTA) is taught over nine months (fall, winter and spring quarter). Students are trained to conduct functional evaluations, balance body chemistry, and help others achieve vibrant health and wellness. Students will learn the role of diet, nutrition and lifestyle in health. You will learn to assess individual nutritional status and offer dietary counseling, as well as address nutritional deficiencies (NTA course overview). Qualifying students will be certified by the Nutritional Therapy Association. COCC is offering a new distance format for the 2012/2013 course to accommodate varied schedules. Class sessions will meet three extended weekends over nine months (see dates below). Students will review lecture content on DVD, participate in weekly conference calls, complete homework, book reviews, outside client/practitioner files, and pass midterm and final written and practical examinations. For more information, questions and a free DVD, please contact NTA at (800) 918-9798 or www.nutritionaltherapy.com Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Training Free Information Session Wednesday, June 6, 5:30PM, BEC Board Room. Registration Please register with Central Oregon Community College CRN 26457 By phone: 541 383-7270 Cost Total cost (not including required reading book list) $3,450.00 Total cost is paid in three installments of $1,150.00 each due: (1) September 10, 2012 (2) December (near the end of the month), 2012 (3) March (near the end of the month), 2013 Important Dates   Event Date Time Registration Opens May 25, 2012 9 am, PDT Registration Closes, First Payment Due September 10, 2012 5 pm, PDT Course Begins September 21, 2012   Information Session June 6, 2012 at COCC—room TBA 5:30 pm, PDT   In-Person Classroom Workshop Dates   Session Date Time 1 Friday, December 7, 2012 9:00 am-6:00 pm PDT 1 Sat, December 8, 2012 9:00 am-6:00 pm PDT 1 Sunday, December 9, 2012 9:00 am-6:00 pm PDT       2 Thursday, March 7, 2013 9:00 am-6:00 pm PDT 2 Friday, March 8, 2013 9:00 am-6:00 pm PDT 2 Saturday, March 9, 2013 9:00 am-6:00 pm PDT 2 Sunday, March 10, 2013 9:00 am-6:00 pm PDT       3 Friday, June 7, 2013 9:00 am-6:00 pm PDT 3 Saturday, June 8, 2013 9:00 am-6:00 pm PDT 3 Sunday, June 9, 2013 9:00 am-6:00 pm PDT