The Deal

This Central YMCA Qualifications (CYQ)-endorsed, CPD-accredited and SkillsActive endorsed Detox Specialist course is designed to help students identify the relevant detox diet for an individual based on screening questionnaires and detox goals. This level 5 professional diploma is made up of 59 course units, including the science of toxicology, health effects of toxins in food, cosmetics, water and environment, as well as toxicity questionnaires, detox journals, smoothie recipes and cooking tips. Upon successful completion, participants will receive an electronic certificate in ther name. Graduates of this course are also eligible for discounted professional membership and pre-approved insurance to practice.

Course Overview

What is your detox goal?
Introduction to toxicology
How to assess your detox capacity
Toxic overload and body fat
Evaluating your toxic overload
Heavy metals: where are they?
Mycological and medical toxins
Toxins in the food we eat
Toxins in toiletries and cosmetics
Toxins in drinking water
Toxins in the air we breathe
Physiology of detoxification
Detoxification through your skin
Detoxification through your liver
Biochemical detoxification pathways
Liver stressors
Detoxification through your kidneys
How to build a detox plan
Essential detoxification protocols four-week recalibration programme
Major detoxification detractors  Two-week elimination programme
One-week intensive detox programme
Juicing, blending and smoothies
Professional considerations

View the full curriculum here.

The Merchant

The Health Sciences Academy provide a wealth of interactive science-based online courses. Its advisory courses are CPD-accredited, SkillsActive (REPs) endorsed and many of them are also further endorsed by CYQ (Central YMCA Qualifications). The courses only require students to have a computer and an internet connection, and they can also be viewed on smartphones and tablets. In addition to the core materials, the advisory courses also come with client materials such as nutrition calculators, meal planners and legal forms, so students can embark on their careers as soon as their qualifications have been earned.