GetHealthy has partnered with Designs for Health (DFH) to bring this award-winning educational program to its eligible customers and partners. Successful completion of the Dietary Supplement Specialist™ Certification Program will grant graduates access to Designs for Health superior-quality formulas on their GetHealthy dispensary.
Course Overview
The Dietary Supplement SpecialistTM (DSS) Certification Program from Designs for Health is an accredited educational program featuring a comprehensive curriculum on the science of nutrition and dietary supplementation. The program consists of 13 in-depth modules that explore essential aspects of biology, physiology, and nutritional biochemistry, as well as nutrients, herbs, and other compounds that support healthy function. Educational emphasis is given to dietary supplementation, including ingredient identification, formula composition, and evidence-based benefits in client care.
Program Accreditation
The Designs for Health Dietary Supplement SpecialistTM (DSS) Certification Program is accredited and approved for continuing education credits (CEC) with the following industry organizations.
Awards & Recognition
The DSS Certification Program: recognized as a finalist for "Best Adult Home Learning Product of the Year" by The Digital Education Awards
Who is the program for?
Healthcare Providers
Practitioner Staff
Health Coaches, RNs, NANP members
How it Works
Course Length
13 Modules
Each module ranges
from 20 - 45 min. in length
Effort
Approximately 7 hours
of learning and assessment
Program Cost
$297
(Credited back for product upon program completion and DFH account registration)
Key Course Takeaways
Upon successful completion of this flexible online learning program, students will walk away with:
- A practical understanding of macronutrients, micronutrients, herbs, botanicals, and their formulation & use in dietary supplements
- Evidence-based education in nutrition science, with aspects of biology, physiology and biochemistry
- The ability to identify, differentiate and evaluate products based on ingredient profiles, composition and quality, including factors such as:
- Addressing nutrient insufficiencies and deficiencies
- The importance of effective dosing
- Food-based vs bioidentical formulations
- Excipients and contaminants
- Implications of allergens
- Quality standards and regulation of dietary supplements
- Safety and avoidance of adverse effects
- Continuing Education Credits (CECs) in support of their professional certification
- Qualification for a professional customer account with Designs for Health and access to a wide range of professional nutritional formulas from the DFH catalog (maintenance of approved eligibility credentials required)*
3 Steps to Accelerate your knowledge and Career
Register
Register to begin your journey and discover the science of dietary supplements.
Learn
Learn new concepts in science-based nutrition and natural medicine, from anywhere, on any device.**
Launch
Launch your career or elevate it to the next level as a Dietary Supplement SpecialistTM enhancing the wellness of others and becoming part of an exceptional community of passionate health professionals.
Meet the Faculty
Testimonials
The DFH Dietary Supplement Specialist Program offers an essential yet simplistic education focused on biochemistry, metabolism, gut health, blood sugar management, immunity, cardiovascular health, stress support, product formulations, protocoling and more:-highlighting key areas very necessary for optimal clinical outcomes. This foundational program will help develop well-rounded healthcare practitioners ranging from certified health coaches and trainers to the physicians they collaborate with:-which is an all-around win for client/patient care. I haven’t seen this level of training offered anywhere else in the industry and can honestly say it would be a pleasure and a gift to work alongside any practitioner who’s completed this coursework.
Dr. Debbie Bright DC,
MS Millenial Fat Loss & Gut Health Expert
Dr. Debbie Bright DC,The Dietary Supplement Specialist Program is a well-thought-out training that helps coaches and practitioners get a good foundation on the purpose and use of supplementation with their clients. You'll come out with an understanding of how supplements can help aid different body systems and conditions. I highly recommend this training to anyone!
Brandy Buskow,
FDN Practitioner, Board Certified Functional Wellness Coach,
and Chief Operations Officer for Functional Diagnostic Nutrition
Brandy Buskow,Program Investment
Program Fee $297. Upon completion and passing of the program, participants receive a product credit in the amount of the program fee for use upon professional registration with Designs for Health. Product Credit only available on the Designs for Health website. New DFH professional customer account registration is required.
Terms ApplyDisclaimer: The information in this course is provided for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or training. Program registrants are solely responsible for how they choose to use this information or to recommend supplements to their clients.
*The following credentials are eligible for professional account registration with Designs for Health upon successful completion of the Dietary Supplement Specialist Certification Program: ACE Fitness Health Coach, Functional Nutrition Lab, Health Coach Institute, AFPA Health Coach, Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Dr. Sears Wellness Institute, National Society of Health Coaches, Duke Integrative Medicine Health Coach, Nutritional Therapy Association, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, Restorative Wellness Solutions, Functional Medicine Coaching Academy, Wellcoaches School of Coaching, Registered Nurses (RN), Professional members of the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP)
**Desktop or laptop (pc or mac) platforms preferred