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How to Train Clients with Autoimmune Conditions (9CECs)

How to Train Clients with Autoimmune Conditions (9CECs)

  • 100% online
  • No time limit
  • Approx 9 hours of coursework
  • Assessment is multiple choice
  • CECs and completion certificate delivered within 24 hours of completion
  • Lifetime access to all coursework
  • Course is registered with
    – AUSactive (9CECs)

$297.00

Why enrol in the How to Train Clients with Autoimmune Conditions (9CECs) course?

How to Train Clients with Autoimmune Conditions course is designed to help fitness professionals safely and effectively support clients living with autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, coeliac disease, and Hashimoto’s. You'll learn how these conditions affect energy, inflammation, and recovery—and how to tailor your training programs accordingly. With a focus on compassion, flexibility, and evidence-based practice, this course gives you the tools to build trust and deliver meaningful results.

What's actually covered in the course...

Module 1: Course Introduction

This module sets the stage for the course, outlining key objectives and how fitness professionals can positively impact clients managing autoimmune conditions.

Learn where your role as a fitness professional begins and ends when working with autoimmune clients. Understand when to collaborate with allied health professionals and how to stay within ethical and legal boundaries.

  • Introduction to Autoimmune Diseases Summit
    Get an overview of the most common autoimmune conditions and how they affect your clients’ ability to exercise, recover, and function daily.
  • Thyroid Autoimmunity Health
    Explore how conditions like Hashimoto’s and Graves’ disease impact metabolism, energy, and training outcomes—and how to adapt your approach.
  • Gut Health Essentials
    Learn how to support clients dealing with IBS, IBD, Crohn’s disease, and Ulcerative Colitis. Understand the gut-immune connection and how it influences fatigue, stress, and performance.
  • Podcast with Jo Krahel
    Hear from an experienced fitness professional living with autoimmune disease. Gain practical coaching tips and mindset insights from someone who’s been on both sides.
  • What You Need to Know When Training Humans with Endometriosis
    Discover how to safely and compassionately support clients with endometriosis, a chronic inflammatory condition often misunderstood in fitness settings.
  • A Holistic Approach to Autoimmune Wellness
    This session explores the role of stress, sleep, mindset, and lifestyle in autoimmune management—and how fitness professionals can support clients beyond just workouts.
  • Podcast with Niki Loe
    An empowering conversation about lived experience with autoimmunity, offering a deeper understanding of client needs and how to build trust.
  • Autoimmune 101
    A foundational breakdown of the immune system, autoimmunity, inflammation, and common symptom profiles. Ideal for understanding how these conditions present in training.
  • Nutrition Considerations for Autoimmune Disease
    Understand how nutrition interacts with autoimmune health, and how to provide general, non-prescriptive guidance within your scope of practice.
  • Podcast with Bex Lock
    A personal and professional discussion on navigating life, training, and nutrition with autoimmune disease—filled with practical takeaways for trainers.
  • Bonus 1: 14-Day Immune System Boost Challenge for Beginners
    A plug-and-play resource you can use with clients to promote healthy habits that support immune function.
  • Bonus 2: Introduction to Nutrition and Stress Guide
    Understand the connection between stress, nutrition, and inflammation—and how to help clients manage both within your scope.
  • Bonus 3: Gut Health Guide
    A helpful reference tool outlining gut function, signs of dysfunction, and general wellness strategies relevant to autoimmune clients.
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$297.00

Meet Your Instructors

Jono Petrohilos

Jono Petrohilos

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Travis Mattern

Travis Mattern

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Who Is This Course For?

FEO personal Trainers

This course is tailored for

Prerequisites

There are no official prerequisites for this course — anyone can enrol. However, the course assumes you’ve completed a Certificate III in Fitness (or equivalent). You’re welcome to take the course without it for interest purposes, but keep in mind that on its own, this course doesn’t give you the qualifications to train people — you’ll still need a Certificate III or Certificate IV in Fitness for that.

What You’ll Get

FAQs - About the Course

Is this course accredited?

Yes, our courses are accredited by top certification bodies, including Ausactive, Physical Activity Australia, REPs NZ and ESSA. This ensures that you earn CECs that meet high standards in fitness education and professional development.

Absolutely! All our courses are self-paced, allowing you to study and complete the course on a schedule that works best for you.

Each course is designed to take approximately 10 hours to complete, depending on your personal pace and availability.

We offer comprehensive support through email and online forums. Our experienced instructors are here to answer any questions and provide guidance as you progress through the course.

Yes, you’ll retain access to all course materials after completion. This allows you to review and refresh your knowledge anytime, ensuring you stay updated on key concepts.

Yes, we offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. If you’re not fully satisfied within the first 30 days, you can request a full refund—no questions asked.

Our courses include a final multiple-choice assessment, which typically takes around 20-30 minutes to complete. If you don’t pass on the first attempt, you can retake the assessment at no extra cost.

Yes, post-completion, you’ll still have access to our online forum, where you can ask questions, engage with peers, and stay connected with our instructor team.

Yes, after successfully completing the final exam, you’ll be awarded a certificate of completion, which is recognized Ausactive, Physical Activity Australia, REPs NZ and ESSA

To maximize the benefits of these courses, we recommend having completed a Certificate III in Fitness or an equivalent foundational fitness certification.

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