Certified Dietary Supplement Professional (CDSP)™ Exam Prep Program This comprehensive micro-credential program has been designed to equip you for the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP) Certified Dietary Supplements Professional exam and the subsequent acquisition of the CDSP™ credential. This program offers 360 hours of training, encompassing a wide range of topics associated with dietary supplements. These topics include micro and macronutrients, nutraceuticals, such as herbs, homeopathy, and medicinal mushrooms, anatomy, and physiology relating to the absorption and metabolism of dietary supplements, legal considerations pertaining to dietary supplement use, as well as holistic lifestyle modifications that dietary supplements professionals can implement in their practice or when assisting customers in a retail environment. Key Takeaways: Course 1: Anatomy, Physiology, & Biochemistry Course 2: Nutritional Support for the Body Course 3: Nutraceuticals Course 4: Legal Responsibilities This program is entirely web-based, providing you with the flexibility to study at your own pace. Recommended Course Materials: You will need the following materials to complete this program: Required Reading: To complete the Certified Dietary Supplement Professional (CDSP) Exam Preparation program, you will need to purchase the following required textbooks* or may already have them in your library (click to view on Amazon): The ABC Clinical Guide to Herbs ISBN 978-1588901576 The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine ISBN 978-1451663006 Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements: The Essential Guide for Improving Your Health Naturally ISBN 978-0761504108 Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine ISBN 978-1587611797 What's The Remedy For That?: The Definitive Homeopathy Guide to Mastering Everyday Self-Care Without Drugs ISBN 978-0984753420 **Please note that not all of these textbooks will be used in every course, but sections from each will be covered as you progress through the exam prep program. The required reading for each textbook is indicated at the beginning of each lecture in the online classroom to support your learning. All education developed by American College of Healthcare Sciences. ACHS.edu | Portland, OR Note: Unless otherwise indicated, ACHS micro-credentials are for professional development and do not award academic credit. Non-credit micro-credentials are not accredited by DEAC.
