Cardiac Nutrition
- Course Duration3 months
- Learning FormatOnline Learning
- Course Fee£ 299 GBP
Course Overview
The Cardiac Nutrition course is an in-depth, evidence-based training program designed for healthcare professionals, dietitians, nutrition students, and individuals interested in cardiovascular health. This course explores how nutrition plays a critical role in preventing, managing, and rehabilitating heart-related conditions, including hypertension, dyslipidemia, and heart failure. With a strong focus on practical application, learners will engage with case studies, diet planning strategies, and current research trends to develop personalised, heart-healthy nutritional interventions for a variety of populations.
Course Curriculum
- Overview of cardiovascular diseases, role of nutrition in prevention and management, and nutritional assessment in cardiac patients.
- Covers the effects of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins on heart health, including lipid metabolism and dietary fats’ impact.
- Discusses vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and their roles in cardiac function and disease prevention.
- Explores evidence-based diets such as DASH, Mediterranean, and plant-based diets, and their impact on blood pressure and lipid profiles.
- Details nutritional strategies to manage high blood pressure and abnormal lipid levels, including sodium restriction and fiber intake.
- Covers dietary modifications for fluid management, energy needs, and symptom control in heart failure and ischemic heart conditions.
- Discusses comprehensive lifestyle interventions, physical activity, smoking cessation, and role of nutrition in rehabilitation.
- Reviews nutritional challenges in special populations, supplements, nutrigenomics, and current trends in cardiac nutrition research.
Skills Covered
- • Nutritional assessment and intervention planning
- • Dietary strategies for heart disease prevention and management
- • Implementing DASH, Mediterranean, and plant-based diets
- • Managing hypertension, high cholesterol, and heart failure through nutrition
- • Supporting cardiac rehabilitation through lifestyle and diet changes
- • Understanding emerging research in cardiac nutrition and personalised care
Why join this program?
- • Build real-world skills in cardiovascular dietary planning.
- • Ideal for dieticians, nurses, fitness professionals, and public health educators.
- • Gain confidence in applying nutrition therapy for various cardiac conditions.
- • Gain confidence in applying nutrition therapy for various cardiac conditions.
Course Objectives/key Features
- • 8 detailed modules with practical application.
- • Real case studies and sample diet plans.
- • Expert-designed curriculum aligned with UK cardiac care guidelines.
- • Fully online with flexible access and tutor support.
- • Incorporates both clinical and lifestyle-based approaches.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:- • Explain the relationship between diet and cardiovascular diseases.
- • Create tailored diet plans for cardiac conditions like hypertension and dyslipidemia.
- • Apply dietary models such as DASH and Mediterranean diets effectively.
- • Use nutrition to support cardiac rehabilitation and lifestyle change.
- • Evaluate the role of micronutrients, supplements, and personalised nutrition.
- • Stay current with research and innovations in cardiac nutrition.
Why Choose London Technology College?
- • Open to All – Whether you're brand new or brushing up your skills, our courses are designed to meet you where you are.
- • Practical Approach – Learn by doing, with hands-on exercises that reflect real-world office tasks.
- • Experienced Tutors – Our instructors bring real industry know-how and a passion for teaching.
- • Certificate of Completion – Add an accredited certificate to your CV or LinkedIn profile to boost your job prospects.
- • Flexible Learning Options – Study at your own pace, from anywhere in the world. Ideal for working professionals and international students seeking flexibility without compromising quality.
- • Job-Ready Skills – Get trained in tools and techniques that employers actually look for.
- • Support That Stays With You – Need help? Our team is here from start to finish—no question is too small.
- • Learn at Your Own Pace – Take your time or move quickly—the course is designed to adapt to your needs.
- • Hands-On Projects – Put your skills into action with tasks like reports, spreadsheets, resumes, and more.
Certificate of Completion
EOn completing the course, learners will receive a professional Certificate in Cardiac Nutrition issued by London Technology College. This certificate confirms your ability to plan and implement evidence-based nutritional care for patients with or at risk of cardiovascular disease.
Earn Your Cardiac Nutrition Certificate:
- • UK-verified certificate from London Technology College.
- • Project-based learning with clinical and lifestyle-focused applications.
- • Project-based learning with clinical and lifestyle-focused applications.
- • Showcase-ready credential for careers in dietetics, public health, and cardiac rehab.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
This course is ideal for dieticians, nutrition students, nurses, personal trainers, and anyone focused on heart health.
No prior experience is required. The course starts with the basics and builds toward advanced topics.
Yes, a Certificate in Cardiac Nutrition from London Technology College will be awarded upon completion.
Yes, the course is fully online and designed to be completed flexibly within 1 month.
Yes, London Technology College is a UK-based provider and the certificate aligns with UK education and health training standards.