Courses & Workshops
Catherine runs a number of CPD approved workshops and teaches the ITEC diploma in Diet and Nutrition.
To book a place on any of these courses please phone Catherine on 01 4519687.
For information on any course or workshop please click on the following links. Courses run by Catherine MacBride include:
(read some past student's comments on the course by clicking here)
ITEC Diploma in Diet and Nutrition
The ITEC diploma in Diet and Nutrition for Complementary Therapists is a level 3 diploma and therefore requires a therapy qualification as a pre-requisite.
Examination is based on a ITEC multiple choice paper along with 5 case studies.
All course notes will be provided and are included in the cost of the course.
For a recommended reading list visit links and resources.
To download or view any of the following please click on the links below:
- Course Syllabus- ITEC Diploma in Diet and Nutrition (in PDF format)
- View ITEC's sample D & N consultation sheet
(in PDF format) - View Catherine's Diet and Nutrition Consultation Sheet as a PDF file.
- (Adobe reader is required to view these pages if you don't have a copy on your computer click here to download version 8.1 now)
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Some past Students Comments:
“I was always interested in Nutrition so decided to sign up for this course. It totally exceeded my expectations and was made very interesting, insightful and enjoyable by a brilliant teacher. I particularly enjoyed the interaction within the class which Catherine actively encouraged. A fantastic year, I can’t recommend it highly enough.”
Colin McGuirk
"I found Catherine's Diet and Nutrition course an invaluable learning experience which has opened up a whole new career path for me as a therapist "
Angela Buckley
”I always looked forward to Diet & Nutrition class every Tuesday afternoon. I wish this class was taught in every school & to every parent in the country - Catherine could be Ireland's version of Jamie Oliver, re-educating us all!
It's amazing the impact our diet has on diseases like cancer, Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Plus, as Catherine says, we'd all save a fortune on beauty products if we just ate & drank healthily. This class is a must for anyone confused by all the books, programmes & fad diets out there - Catherine gives a no-nonsense, balanced approach to a fascinating subject. It was great to be able to help my family & friends improve their diet too - and hope to offer this to my massage client's too from now on”.
Gillian Smith
“The Diet & Nutrition course I did with Catherine on Tuesday's was my biggest learning curve that I had to climb, but I got great help from Catherine and I am glad to say I passed my exam!”.
May O'Connell
"I thoroughly enjoyed the course content and the way the course was taught. The whole eight months were extremely enjoyable and I feel I gained an excellent grounding in diet & nutrition. Thanks to Catherine for making the course so relaxed and interesting." Barbara McAteer
'' As a past student of Diet and Nutrition I found the course invaluable as a therapist when dealing with clients. The course was a very enjoyable learning experience and set in a friendly atmosphere'' Michelle Glynn Ormond
"I attended the ITEC Diet and Nutrition diploma course in Walmer College from September 06. Our tutor Catherine MacBride was extremely knowledgeable about the subject matter and went out of her way to make classes interesting and enjoyable. I really enjoyed my time in her classes and miss my Tuesday nights in Walmer now!" Steph Gray
For more details visit www.walmer.ie
Food, Mood and Emotion
Many people spend their lives looking for that 'Something ' to make them happy_ the perfect house, partner or job; whatever they feel is missing from their life.
But what if you already have that 'Perfect Life' and just don't know it?
Our ability to be happy, positive and content depends on our mental outlook which in turn is dependant on the food we eat.
This workshop looks at the way food affects our moods and emotions, both positively and negatively and gives simple dietary and practical solutions to make us healthier and happier.
Next Date: To be Confirmed
CPD Points 50
Reading the Face and Body:
Diagnostic Tools for Health
Have you ever seen any of these and wondered what they meant?
These are just some of the interesting signs you may see when your body is out of balance.
In this workshop we will be exploring ways to look at the face and body, using Eastern & Western diagnostic tools. If we know the early signs of imbalance, we can take steps to prevent further problems occurring & prevent a state of 'dis-ease' in our body and our lives.
Topics covered include:
- Facial Analysis
- Nail Analysis
- Tongue Analysis
- Body Mass Index(BMI)
- pH readings
- Visible Nutritional Deficiencies
- and much more!
Ideal for Practicing Therapists.
Facilitated by:
Catherine MacBride B.Sc. ITEC MAR MIRI and
Christine Brady B.Sc M.Sc Dip.
Next Date: To be Confirmed
Cost €85 (booking deposit €30)
CPD Points 50
Food for Life
This workshop is designed to give you the information you need to cut through all the jargon and myth that exists around diet and nutrition.
It is a light-hearted but informative look at the world of food, answering questions such as:
- What are Saturated and Unsaturated Fats
- What are HDL and LDL Cholesterol
- Why are Carbohydrates now deemed to be the 'bad guys'?
- What is the GI diet all about?
- What are Food Additives?
This workshop is a must for anyone who eats!
Next Date: to be confirmed
Cost €85 (booking deposit €30)
CPD Points 50
Food is the Best Medicine
You have all heard the saying "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" and you probably heard the one about ginger treating nausea. But did you know that cantaloupe melon contains the same substance currently being used in patients with heart disease to keep the blood thin and relieve angina attacks, or that broccoli demonstrates remarkable anti-cancer properties?
This is a brand new workshop that will provide tons of information about the foods that along with apples help to keep the Doctor away (or at least keep your visits to them down to routine health checks!)
Next Date: To Be confirmed
Cost €85 (booking deposit €30)
CPD Points 50
Contact Me
If you would like more information please feel free to phone me on Dublin (01)4519687, or you would like to receive email notification of course dates please email me at: info@catherinemacbride.com