PMH1825X - Diversity in Behavioral Nutrition
Course Description
Course Description
This intermediate course will explore ethics and ways to engage in ethical practice within behavioral health. Students will explore examples of both ethical practices as well as examples of unethical practice and have practice in noting the differences. Students will be able to practice applying ethics to behavioral health scenarios in the course. This course is designed for mental health professionals, but can benefit all forms of audiences.
Key Benefits
- 100% online self-paced course
- No prior experience required
- Stackable for academic credit towards a degree when combined with the other five Nutritional Psychology certificate program courses
- No textbooks or other material required
- Offers APA continuing education credit
Learning Modules Include
- Unit 1: Diversity and Intersectionality
- Unit 2: Socioeconomic Factors and Access to Nutrition
- Unit 3: Cultural Competence and Evidence-based Practice in Nutritional Psychology
Course Learning Outcomes
- Explain the role of cultural and identity factors in shaping nutritional behaviors and beliefs
- Identify how socioeconomic status impacts access to nutritious food and influences eating behaviors
- Recognize the impact of cultural norms and values on dietary choices and their connection to mental health
- Identify barriers to healthy eating in diverse populations and develop strategies to support behavioral change
- Utilize evidence-based practices to support diverse clients in improving their nutritional and mental health outcomes
Requirements to Enroll
No applications are needed to enroll. All learners are eligible to enroll in Diversity in Behavioral Nutrition course. There are no admissions requirements. It is recommended that learners have a high school diploma or GED.
Estimated Time to Completion
The Diversity in Behavioral Nutrition course is designed to take six hours for a student to complete.
Access Time
Learners will have access to their course modules for 90 days from the date of their enrollment.
CEUs and PDUs
- CEUs- 0.6 National University Continuing Education Units
- APAs- 6.0 American Psychological Association Continuing Education Credit Hours
Certificate of Completion
After completion of all course units and earning a 100% class progress, learners will be awarded an official National University Professional and Continuing Education Certificate of Completion.
How to Access My Course
Allow up to 24 hours after enrollment for the course to appear in Brightspace. Follow the steps below:
- Log in to your student portal at westraining.nu.edu
- Click “Login”, then “Student Login”
- Log in using User Name (email address) and Password
- In your PACE student portal, click on “Brightspace LMS” on the left-hand navigation panel.
- Under My Courses, click the course title to get started.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Nutritional Psychology Certificate : Nutritional Psychology Certificate