Nutrition & Wellness Specialists (NWS): Scope of Ability
A Can-Fit-Pro certified Nutrition & Wellness Specialist is qualified to:
- Evaluate client needs in nutrition, physical activity and wellness based on the counseling foundations in the NWS program.
- Provide general nutritional recommendations to clients based on Canada’s Food Guide.
- Refer a client to a qualified nutrition professional should they require specific information on dietary requirements, vitamins, minerals or other supplements or any other aspects of wellness.
- Promote the benefits of regular physical activity, a balanced lifestyle combined with a healthy diet using Canada’s Physical Activity Guide as a reference and the PAR-Q as an activity readiness evaluation tool.
- Provide emergency care based on the participant needs (contact EMS, provide Emergency First Aid or CPR).
As a certified Nutrition & Wellness Specialist, I agree to make safe and effective recommendations that provide appropriate information and guidelines to meet the nutrition, physical activity and wellness needs of each individual who requests my services.
As a certified Nutrition & Wellness Specialist (NWS), I agree to respect my role, abide by the Code of Ethics and work within my Scope of Ability at all times.
I recognize that failure to follow this Scope of Ability will result in immediate removal of my NWS certification designation.
