State Licensing Requirements

ACHS prepares students to apply their integrative health and wellness education in diverse roles within the integrative health and wellness industry. ACHS’s programs are aligned with professional standards and credentialing requirements established by industry-recognized organizations such as the Alliance of International Aromatherapists, American Herbalists Guild, American Nutrition Association, National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy, and the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, among others.

Completing an education in health and wellness and achieving industry-recognized professional credentials may lead to professional pathways, including roles in education, consulting, wellness coaching, and natural product formulation and manufacturing, for example. For information regarding professional credentialing, please visit our Professional Examinations hub.

While optional state licensing opportunities may be available to students who achieve professional credentials, licensure is not required for employment in the fields for which ACHS provides training when practicing within the state’s approved scope of practice. ACHS programs are not designed to meet educational requirements for a specific state license or certification or to qualify a student to sit for a specific state exam in any state or jurisdiction. ACHS graduates may not claim to treat, diagnose, cure, or prescribe, unless otherwise licensed to do so.

If your intent is to pursue an optional state license, ACHS recommends contacting the state or territory where you plan to seek licensure to ensure you have the most up-to-date information about requirements and whether your ACHS program can meet these requirements. Since state and territory regulations can change, ACHS recommends monitoring these requirements throughout your studies to ensure you will have the appropriate qualifications to achieve your goals.

Please note that career options involve a number of factors beyond education and experience, including soft skills, work ethic, integrity, and other skills that may not be developed through education and training alone. Not all graduates will achieve the same career outcomes.

Following is additional information and resources regarding professional credentialing and health freedom advocacy to support access to integrative health and wellness professionals: