Holistic Health Practitioner Educational Programs
Curriculums
1. Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) Degree Program
The word Holistic comes from the Greek word Holism. It is a word meaning all, whole, entire, or total. It is the thought that mankind is physical, chemical, emotional, social, economical, mental, spiritual, and more. He/she cannot be explained by their component parts alone but as a whole.
Holistic Health Practitioners take a holistic approach to health. They are trained in various natural healing arts and modalities.
Enrollment Requirement:
High School Diploma or GED
Duration:
Generally takes 14 to 24 months to complete via distance learning
Outline of Courses:
- Anatomy and Physiology Credit 2
- Natural Health and Nutrition Credit 2
- Chemistry and Nutrition Credit 2
- Pathology Credit 5
- Holistic Nutrition Credit 5
- Pharmacology Credit 2
- Natural Health Approaches I Credit 5
- Natural Health Approaches V Credit 3
- Bach Flower Remedies Credit 2
- Nutrition for Children Credit 2
- Practical Iridology Credit 3
- Herbology Credit 4
- Kinesiology Credit 3
- Herbal First Aid and Natural Health Care Credit 2
- Health foods and Nutritional Supplements Credit 5
- Homeopathy Credit 3
- Reflexology Credit 3
- Cancer, GMO’s and Vaccines Credit 4
- Micro-circulation Enhancement Credit 1
- Starting Your Business as a Natural Health Practitioner Credit 2
Total Credit Hours: 60
Tuition: $4800.00
Tuition does not include texts and certain school manuals but does include study instructions and testing material,
$80.00 per credit hour
Award: Associate Degree in Holistic Health Studies
Graduates can apply to be board certified Holistic Health Practitioners through the American Council for Holistic Medicine (ACHM)
Graduates are encouraged to become members of the International Association of Natural Health Practitioners (IANHP) at www.ianhp.org
Licensure may be available through the Professional Wellness Alliance (PWA) at www.pwai.us
Additional courses recommended:
- Amino Acid Therapy Credit 2
- Natural Health Approaches IV Credit 4
- Digestive Wellness Credit 4
- pH Balance for Optimal Wellness Credit 1
- Effective Modalities & Products for Optimal Health and Wellness Credit 1
- Wellness Counseling for Natural Health Professionals Credit 2
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Credit 2
- Cell Salts and Homeopathic Remedies Credit 1
- Business and Practice Matters for Natural Health Professionals Credit 1
- Natural Therapies Credit 5 (This course can replace Natural Health Approaches I Credit 5)
- Nail, Skin, Tongue Analysis Credit 2
- Basic Sclerology Credit 1
- RBTI Analysis Credit 2
2. Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) Advanced Diploma Program
Excellent holistic health program that excludes the medical and clinical sciences.
Enrollment Requirement:
High School Diploma or GED
Duration:
9 to 18 months via distance learning
Outline of Courses:
- Anatomy & Physiology Credit 2
- Natural Health and Nutrition Credit 2
- Chemistry and Nutrition Credit 2
- Natural Health Approaches I Credit 5
- Bach Flower Remedies Credit 2
- Nutrition for Children Credit 2
- Practical Iridology Credit 3
- Herbology Credit 4
- Kinesiology Credit 3
- Herbal First Aid and Natural Health Care Credit 2
- Health foods and Nutritional Supplements Credit 5
- Homeopathy Credit 3
- Reflexology Credit 3
- Starting Your Business as a Natural Health Practitioner Credit 2
Total Credit Hours: 40
Tuition: $3200.00
Tuition does not include textbooks and certain eBooks but does include study instructions and, testing material.
$80.00 per credit hour.
Award: Advanced Diploma in Holistic Health Studies
Graduates can apply to be board certified Holistic Health Practitioners through the American Council for Holistic Medicine (ACHM)
Graduates are encouraged to become members of the International Association of Natural Health Practitioners (IANHP) at www.ianhp.org
Additional Recommended Courses:
- Effective Modalities & Products for Health and Wellness Credit 1
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Credit 2
- Anti-Aging and Longevity Approaches Credit 2
- Cancer, GMO’s and Vaccines Credit 4
- Natural Therapies Credit 5 (Can replace Natural Health Approaches I Credit 5 if taken in combination with Natural Health Approaches I Credit 2)
- Cell Salts and Homeopathic Remedies Credit 1
- Basic Sclerology Credit 1
- Nail, Skin, Tongue Analysis Credit 2
- Business and Practice Matters for Natural Health Professionals Credit 1
3. Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) Certificate Program
Excellent program that incorporates the reflective holistic assessment and healing arts.
This program consists entirely of eBooks.
Enrollment Requirement:
None
Duration:
Self-paced. Generally 4 to 8 months to complete
Outline of Courses:
- Anatomy & Physiology Credit 2
- Chemistry Basics Credit 1
- Natural Health & Nutrition Credit 2
- Herbology Credit 2
- Natural Health Approaches I Credit 2
- Effective Modalities & Products for Optimal Health and Wellness Credit 1
- Iridological Assessment Credit 1
- Basic Sclerology Credit 1
- Kinesiology Credit 1
- Reflective Foot Analysis Credit 1
- PEMF Therapy for Wellness Credit 1
- Basic Reflexology Credit 1
- Cell Salts and Homeopathic Remedies Credit 1
- Bach Flower Remedies Credit 2
- Business and Practice Matters for Natural Health Professionals Credit 1
Total Credit Hours: 20
Tuition: $1600.00
$80.00 per credit hour
Tuition does not include textbooks and certain eBooks, but does include study guides, testing material, and access to instructors.
Award: Certificate in Holistic Health Studies
With 26 credit hours, board certification with the American Council for Holistic Medicine can be applied for. See www.theachm.org
Graduates can apply for membership or a RNHP registration with the International Association of Natural Health Practitioners (IANHP) at www.ianhp.org
Additional Recommended Courses:
Workshops offered by Primitius International are highly recommended: www.primitius.com
Terahertz Therapy Credit One is a highly recommended course.
4. Certified Holistic Nutritionist (C.H.N) Diploma Program
A unique Holistic Nutrition Program where the students can select the courses they want to take once the core courses are completed.
Enrollment Requirement:
High School Diploma or GED
Duration:
Self-paced. Generally 8 to 12 months to complete
Mandatory Core Courses: 19 Credit Hours
- Anatomy and Physiology Credit 2
- Chemistry and Nutrition Credit 2
- Holistic Nutrition Credit 5
- Dietary Wellness for Life Credit 2
- pH Balance for Optimal Wellness Credit 1
- Natural Health Approaches I Credit 2
- Amino Acid Therapy Credit 2
- Business and Practice Matters for Natural Health Professionals Credit 1
Total Credit : 30
Tuition: $2400.00
Students are to choose an additional 13 credits of courses from all the courses offered on our Description of Courses page.
$80.00 per credit
Tuition does not include textbooks and certain eBooks, but does include study guides, testing material, and access to instructors.
Award: Diploma in Holistic Nutrition
Board Certification is available via the American Association for Natural Wellness Practitioners (AANWP) at www.aanwp.com
Board Certification is also available through the American Naturopathic Certification Board at www.ancb.net
Graduates can apply for board certification through the American Council for Holistic Medicine (ACHM) at www.theachm.org
A Registered Nutritional Wellness Counselor (R.N.W.C) registration is available through the IANHP at www.ianhp.org
5. Certified Reflexologist (C.R.) Certificate Program
Reflexology is a holistic assessment and modality technique based on the principle that there are areas and points on the feet and hands that map via the nervous system to corresponding parts of the body. When pressure is applied to these areas and points, it stimulates the movement of energy along the nerve channels, and helps to restore homeostasis (balance) in the whole body.
This is a unique curriculum like no other in reflexology.
This program educates the student in various reflective holistic techniques which allows the reflexologist to assess wellness from various anatomical signs, markings, colors, lines, and reflex points.
This program consists almost entirely of eBooks.
Enrollment Requirement:
None
Duration:
Self-paced. Generally 3 to 5 months to complete
Outline Of Courses:
Total Credit Hours : 13
Tuition: $1040.00
$80.00 per credit hour
Tuition does not include textbooks and certain eBooks, but does include study guides, testing material, and access to instructors.
Award: Certificate in Reflexology and Holistic Wellness
With the completion of this program, graduates can also call themselves Holistic Wellness Consultants or Counselors (H.W.C}
Graduates can apply for membership or a RNHP registration with the International Association of Natural Health Practitioners (IANHP) at www.ianhp.org
Workshops offered by Primitius International are highly recommended: www.primitius.com
Terahertz Therapy Credit One is a highly recommended course.
