Frequently Asked Questions
Who should do this course?
Medical doctors, registered Nurses, Dietitians, Nutritionists, Prekure trained Health Coaches. Allied Health Professionals.
However, this course is also perfect if you are looking to up-skill yourself in the science of Low carb or Keto nutrition for your own or your families benefit. We strongly recommend having completed PK201: The Therapeutic Benefits of Low Carb & Keto as a prerequisite.
What are the benefits of doing the course?
Treat the root causes of your patients conditions. Get the practical techniques and resources you need to help treat specific conditions. Maintain a high level of scientific rigor and credibility in you practice.
Is this a CME endorsed course by The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGPs)?
Yes. PK202: The Practice of Low Carb & Keto Nutrition has been endorsed by The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) and has been approved for 15 hours (total activity) CME for General Practice Educational Programme 2/3 (GPEP) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) purposes.
I am a nurse, physio or pharmacist - does this course counts towards my CPD credits?
Yes, it counts as 15 hours.
How long will it take to complete?
The course usually takes approx 12-15 hours. It consists of 5 x 90 minute modules, with each module requiring a further 60 - 90 minutes of reading and/or reflective practice.
Do I have to be a Medical professional to do this course?
No. You can enrol in this course if you are not a medical professional or a PreKure trained health coach. However we highly recommend having completed PK201: The Therapeutic Benefits of Low Carb & Keotgenic Nutrition as a prerequisite for PK202. This course is perfect if you are looking to up-skill yourself in the science of Low Carb or Keto nutrition for your own or your families benefit.
How do I know this course is credible and contains correct information?
The course is scientifically-based, with full academic references provided for all materials. It is taught by registered dietitian Dr Caryn Zinn, Professor of Public Health Grant Schofield, and practising GP and fellow of the RNZCGPs, Dr Glen Davies.
When does the course start and finish?
The course opens on the day you enrol and you have until the end of the month after you enrol to complete it. So if you enrol any time in July then you have until the end of August to complete the course. This is easily achievable.
What other advanced 200-level courses does PreKure have?
Currently, we have released:
PK201: The Therapeutic Benefits of Keto & Low Carb Nutrition
PK202: The Practice of Low Carb & Keto Nutrition
PK203: Fasting - The Science & Practice (this course!)
PreKure will be releasing several new advanced-level courses in later in 2019, including:
PK204: Weight Loss - The Science & Practice
PK205: Public Health Nutrition and
PK206: Gut Health, Allergies and Diet
Is this a CME endorsed course by The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGPs)?
Our courses have been endorsed by The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) and have been approved for CME credits for the General Practice Educational Programme (GPEP) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) purposes.
