Duration: 1 Month
Days : Once in a week / Weekend Batch
Time : Evening Batches
Hours : 2 hrs per class
Medium of Instruction : English + Hindi mix) PPT in English and Discussion in Hindi & English
Instructors: Master trainer
Format : Live Online Classes on Google Meet
Batches Start : 10th of every month
Program Highlights
● 📚 Comprehensive Curriculum – Covers thyroid anatomy, physiology, common
disorders (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto’s, Graves’ disease), and
their management.
● 🥗 Nutrition & Lifestyle Focus – Learn evidence-based dietary guidelines, lifestyle
strategies, and supplements relevant to thyroid health.
● 💻 Flexible Online Learning – Self-paced lessons with case-based learning and
live expert sessions.
● 🎯 Practical Training – Patient counseling, symptom tracking, and real-world
management approaches.
● 📑 Certification – Receive a recognized certificate to enhance your professional
credibility and career scope.
Who Can Join?
● Nutrition & dietetics students
● Practicing dietitians & health coaches
● Nurses, pharmacists & allied healthcare professionals
● Anyone passionate about endocrine health & thyroid care
What You’ll Achieve
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
✔ Understand thyroid function, disorders, and clinical signs
✔ Recommend nutrition and lifestyle interventions for thyroid health
✔ Support patients with symptom management and long-term care
✔ Work with healthcare teams for integrated thyroid management
✔ Advance career opportunities as a Certified Thyroid Management Professional
COURSE CURRICULUM
MODULE 1
- The Thyroid gland: structure & functions
1.1 Location, anatomy, and function of the thyroid.
Overview of thyroid hormones: T3 (Triiodothyronine) and T4 (Thyroxine).
The importance of the thyroid in metabolism, energy, and growth.
1.2 The regulation of thyroid hormones.
The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Thyroid (HPT) axis.
Effects of thyroid hormones on body temperature, metabolism, and mood. - MODULE 2
2.1: Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
Symptoms: Fatigue, weight gain, depression, constipation.
Causes: Autoimmune diseases (Hashimoto’s thyroiditis), iodine deficiency, aging,
etc.
Diagnosis: TSH, T3, T4, and antibody tests.
2.2 Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
Symptoms: Weight loss, irritability, heat intolerance, rapid heart rate.
Causes: Graves’ disease, thyroid nodules, excessive iodine.
Diagnosis: TSH, T3, T4, radioactive iodine uptake test.
MODULE 3
Thyroid testing and diagnosis: Blood tests: TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Anti-TPO, and
TSI, Imaging.
Understanding normal vs. abnormal levels.
How to read thyroid function tests.
MODULE 4
Thyroid Management:
Nutrition & Lifestyle in Thyroid Management
● Role of macronutrients & micronutrients (iodine, selenium, zinc, iron, vitamin
D, B12)
● Goitrogens: truth vs myth (soy, cruciferous vegetables, etc.)
● Meal planning for hypothyroidism & hyperthyroidism
● Lifestyle factors: sleep, stress, exercise, weight management
● Case study: Creating a thyroid-friendly meal plan
MODULE 4 Patient Counseling & Practical Applications
● Educating patients on thyroid self-care & monitoring
● Weight management strategies in thyroid disorders
● Interaction of thyroid medications with food & supplements
● Practical counseling techniques & communication skills
● Final assessment: Case-based project / quiz + certification