Gut Health Adult Learning Course

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17 - 31 January | 2024 | Online course
25 January - 8 February | 2024 | West Bridgford Library
12 - 26 March | 2024 | Arnold Library
Up to £18, some spaces are free

This course will identify the different types of micro-organisms existing in the gastrointestinal tract, their impact on health and suggest ways to promote healthy populations. 

What will be covered on the course?  
- Types of bacteria living on and in humans 
- Dynamics of microbial growth  
- The anatomy and physiology of the digestive system 
- How micro-organisms affect physical and mental health 
- Understand how to improve the impact of good bacteria

What will learners achieve by the end of the course?  
- Identify different types bacteria in the human gut 
- List factors affecting microorganism growth 
- Recognize the structure and function of the gastro-intestinal tract 
- Interpret the impact of microorganisms on human health 
- Evaluate strategies to increase variety and population of good bacteria 

Booking your place and fee information

If you are in receipt of certain benefits you will be offered the course for free, however if you have a financial barrier which may prevent you from enrolling on the course please visit the Inspire webpage for further information.