This program provides training in how to educate others about appropriate holistic health protocols to support and rebalance the body and restore wellness for general good health through holistic nutrition protocols. This program includes training in how to establish a practice, locate information from state regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with local and state requirements, and discuss current topics in holistic nutrition to provide current evidence-based support.

Graduates of the Certificate in Holistic Nutrition Consulting will be able to implement tools for increased health and well-being and a more natural, balanced way of life.

Highlights

Learn tools for increased health and well-being

Discover a wide range of lifestyle modifications and holistic health protocols

Topics include: nutritional biochemistry, acid-alkaline balance, fasting, food combining, transitional daily diet, wheatgrass therapy, and sprouting

Learning Outcomes

Outline the steps to set up a business, including insurance, management, legal issues, ethics (including AHG ethics and ARC requirements), keeping records, listening and observation skills, informed consent, marketing, business planning, nutritional, lifestyle, and wellness counseling

Locate information from state regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with local and state requirements

Educate others about appropriate holistic health protocols to support and rebalance the body and restore wellness for general good health

Discuss nutrition and the status of current research, including how to locate studies in peer-reviewed journals

Indicate when to refer individuals to their licensed healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment

Coach others about the basics of nutrition and the importance of a healthy diet and lifestyle in the support of long-term health

Discuss and describe the body’s structure and function in a healthy state

Understand and identify the mechanical and biochemical changes caused by a variety of diseases or imbalances to be able to address system imbalances and provide education that individuals can use to restore wellness

Discuss current topics in holistic nutrition and be able to provide current evidenced-based support

Implement tools for increased health and well-being and a more natural, balanced way of life

Apply principles of nutrition, nutritional biochemistry, acid alkaline balance, fasting, food combining, transitional daily diet, wheatgrass therapy, and sprouting to daily life

Required Courses

Principles & Practices of Integrative Health Online - CAM 100

Credits

1

NAT 101 OR NUT 101 (select one)

Nutrition, Bodycare & Herbalism
Introduction to Nutrition

Credits

3

Wellness Coaching & Communication Skills Online - NAT 305

Credits

3

Holistic Health Consulting & Business Skills Online - NAT 306

Credits

3

Holistic Nutrition Online - NUT 308

Credits

3

Topics in Holistic Nutrition Online - NUT 309

Credits

3

Career Goals:

Holistic Nutrition Consultant
Nutritional Consultant
Nutritional Therapy Consultant
Wellness Educator
Addition to current healthcare practice

Nutrition State Law Disclosures:

if you are interested in pursuing a career in nutrition or dietetics, you should consult with the appropriate state board to assure that your credentials will allow you to achieve your professional goals. Many states have enacted laws that regulate the practice of dietetics and nutrition services. You can also view more information online here.