What are the main disadvantages of nutritionist training?

After training as a nutritionist, you will be able to offer nutritional advice to healthy people. You can make people aware of the aspects of a healthy diet as well as good shopping, cooking and eating habits and work out possible solutions together with them.

The main disadvantages of nutritionist training are:

1. The qualification is not federally recognized, but rather a school's own diploma or certificate. For a federally recognized diploma, a three- to four-year course of study at a university of applied sciences with a baccalaureate or vocational baccalaureate would be required. Look out for EMR recognition (Empirical Medicine Register) and the ASCA quality label.
2. The learning content and admission requirements for nutritionist training at certificate level are not usually regulated and can be determined individually by the schools. As a rule, basic training is a prerequisite.
3. The nutritionist training costs are rather high at around CHF 5,000 to CHF 10,000 and are not subsidized by the federal government (as it is not a federal qualification).
4. The training is usually completed alongside work and usually takes one to three years for a diploma course. During this time, you have to manage your time well between your job, studies and free time.

With the diploma degree including EMR examination, it is possible to work as a self-employed and health insurance-recognized nutritionist or to work in an institution or a group practice.

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