Primary Module 1 & Primary Module 2

The Primary Modules 1 & 2 are the entry point for ACNEM’s training.   

These two modules provide foundational knowledge of nutritional and environmental medicine; including nutritional biochemistry and how this relates to the physiology of health and disease.  These modules constitute approximately 30 contact hours and can be undertaken in a face-to-face setting or online. On completion, participants receive a Certificate of Completion.   

The Primary Modules, together with two specialised (elective) modules form the basis for the Certification Part 1.   

The topics covered in Primary Module 1 are:

• Introduction to nutritional and environmental medicine (NEM)
• Vitamin C and other antioxidants
• Gastrointestinal conditions
• Nutritional biochemistry
• Allergy
• Mental health
• Metabolic conditions, diabetes and cardiovascular disease
• A low-stress diet model

The topics covered in Primary Module 2 are:

• Children's health
• Women's health
• Cancer
• Environmental medicine; heavy metals, electromagnetic fields and mould
• Dysfunction of the hypothalamus pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis
• Epigenetics and nutrigenomics
• Oral health
• The safe integration of nutritional and environmental medicine (NEM) into practice