How do I earn hours?
Observational hours can be earned within the 12-week intensive course which is integrated into our 18-month program as well as throughout your supervision with case studies, shadowing, and supervisor cases.
Direct hours are earned by working with clients. Candidates are responsible for finding their own clients for the first 6 months. Candidates can apply for a telehealth clinical internship at BioLounge or one of our other satellite clinics after 6 months of experience (we will allow for prior nutrition coaching or other client-facing experience to apply) and after the completion of at least 6 Personalized Nutrition Case studies. Many of our prior candidates work with family and friends for the first 6 months to gain experience.
What tools will I have access to?
We will share some of our common therapeutic food plans, intake forms, handouts and more. In addition, we will share our favorite labs and how to set up relationships with these labs.
Will I have the opportunity to observe appointments?
The program includes pre-recorded observations of four appointments conducted with two patients at our practice.
Will I get practice creating treatment plans?
There will be five opportunities within the program to create and discuss treatment plans for our patients.There will also be additional (optional) opportunities to create treatment plans.
When will the live meetings take place?
Throughout the program, weekly grand rounds are held via Zoom at 12pm PST on Mondays. During the Clinical Intensive course, additional live meetings will be held on Mondays from 4:00pm to 5:30pm (PST) via Zoom. If you can't attend, you can submit your questions in advance. Recordings of the meetings uploaded within 24 hours for you to review.
What will happen during the live Zoom meetings?
We will discuss the weekly topics, patient cases, answer participants’ questions, and guide group discussions.
What happens if I miss a meeting?
All live meetings will be recorded and uploaded within 24 hours for you to review.
I’m already a provider, can I earn CE credits through this program?
Yes! The Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists, the certifying arm of the American Nutrition Association (ANA), designates this activity for a maximum of 42 continuing education credits for the Certified Nutrition Specialist.
How much does the program cost?
See pricing options here.
How long do I have access to the materials in the Clinical Intensive program?
You have access for up to 12 months from the start date of the program.
I'm not sure if this program is a right fit for me. What do you recommend?
Book a 30-minute exploratory call with Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, so that she can answer your questions and help you determine if this program is a good fit for you.
What if I decide the program’s not for me after I enroll? Can I get a refund?
You may cancel your enrollment and get a full refund if you notify us by email at learn@bioloungepdx.com within 10 days of supervision. After that date, the enrollment fee is non-refundable, but you can cancel ongoing monthly payments anytime if you would like to suspect enrollment for any reason.
