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Advanced & Specialty Educational Programs Need Continuing Education Credits (CECs), want to zero in on a specialty, or just looking to expand your knowledge? These NANP-approved programs are perfect for holistic nutrition professionals. The hardest part is deciding which one to take first! Please note: all CECs listed are NANP-approved. https://nanp.org/ceus-advanced-and-specialty-education/

 

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Coaching Tools to Ignite Change

Posted By NANP Editor, Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Coaching Tools to Ignite Change

Presented by Contact Point Associates

10 CEC’s

This 2-day workshop will equip you with coaching tools to connect with your client and build the foundation for full engagement. You’ll learn how to work constructively with the internal and external obstacles your clients face and practice working with skillsets to facilitate and empower sustainable change. When your client succeeds, you succeed! We’ll also work with pitfalls and traps and identify key tools to offset those traps.

Register HERE.

Tags:  10 CECs  coaching 

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How to Uncover and Repair the Root Cause of Chronic, Persistent Health Challenges

Posted By NANP Editor, Tuesday, May 27, 2025

How to Uncover and Repair the Root Cause of Chronic, Persistent Health Challenges

Presented by Digestive Mastery

30 CEC’s


Dr. Ritamarie’s Digestive Mastery: How to Uncover and Repair the Root Cause of Chronic, Persistent Health Challenges Course. Develop the Skills YOU Need to Lead Your Clients to True Healing and Inner Peace… And become an Indispensable Miracle Worker in their lives.

Register HERE.

Tags:  30 CECs  digestive health  root cause 

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Spotlight Advanced functional test education in Genomics, Metabolomics and GI

Posted By NANP Editor, Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Spotlight Advanced functional test education in Genomics, Metabolomics and GI

Presented by Designs for Health

15 CEC’s Each


The Designs for Health – Spotlight Advanced functional test education series is comprised of three parts and is intended for various professionals, including MDs, DCs, NDs, nutritionists, nurses, physical therapists, nutrition counselors, and health coaches. Practitioners of all levels within DFH, whether they are beginners, intermediates, or advanced, will derive benefits from this training due to its relevance to functional testing.

Each course is worth 15 CE’s – Completion of all 3 courses is not required but is strongly recommended.

Individuals who choose to complete all courses in the education series will have the opportunity to download a certificate of completion worth 45 CE’s.

Register HERE.

Tags:  15 CECs  functional testing  gastrointestinal  genomics  lab testing  metabolomics 

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Environmental Biology

Posted By NANP Editor, Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Environmental Biology

Presented by Hill College

30 CEC’s


Environmental Biology and Sustainable Environmental Cultivation of Organic Food and Medicinal Herbs

This comprehensive course from Hill College equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for sustainable cultivation of organic food and medicinal herbs, adaptable to any living situation. By delving into environmental biology, including studies on population growth, community and ecosystem dynamics, and conservation and restoration efforts, learners will gain practical expertise in developing backyard and worm bin composts, brewing compost tea, adhering to organic fertilization and pest control schedules, and designing garden plans tailored to their living spaces.

The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, featuring both in-person or virtual field trips and hands-on laboratory sessions. It emphasizes the crucial role of homegrown organic produce in achieving holistic nutrition.

For more detailed information about the “Environmental Biology (2406)” course, including a course summary and student reviews, please refer to the Biology Course section.

Contact Dr. Lori Rose for more information lrose@hillcollege.edu , 817-760-5892.

Register HERE.

Tags:  30 CECs  environmental  environmental biology  medicinal herbs  organic food 

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Foundations of Integrative Oncology Course

Posted By NANP Editor, Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Foundations of Integrative Oncology Course

Presented by American Institute of Integrative Oncology’s

30 CEC’s

Let oncologists be the disease experts while you become the health expert that cancer patients are searching for. The Foundations of Integrative Oncology Course, crafted by Dr. Nalini Chilkov, is designed to profoundly transform your patients’ health span and life span. This course equips you to provide crucial cancer prevention, support for health and longevity, and assistance to patients during and after their conventional oncology treatments. By changing lives and delivering health, you can make a significant impact.

Dr. Nalini Chilkov’s course is meticulously designed to furnish frontline health professionals like you with the necessary knowledge, resources, and mentoring. This enables you to confidently support the millions of patients at various stages—whether at diagnosis, undergoing treatment, in recovery, or living with cancer as a chronic condition—who are in dire need of a health ally to complete their cancer care team. Even if treating cancer is not within your practice’s scope, this course empowers you to become the sought-after Integrative Cancer Care expert in your community, serving an ever-growing patient base.

Register HERE.

Tags:  30 CECs  cancer care  oncology 

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Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) Certification Course

Posted By NANP Editor, Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) Certification Course

Presented by FDN

30 CECS

Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® is a 10-month health Coach Certification that recognizes the uniqueness of each individual’s metabolism and offers a systematic approach enabling clients to achieve consistent, repeatable, and successful clinical outcomes.

Register HERE.

Tags:  30 CECs  coach certification  functional coach 

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Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach

Posted By NANP Editor, Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach

Presented by Functional Medicine Coaching Academy

30 CEC’s


The Functional Medicine Coaching Academy, Inc. offers Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach classes starting annually in January and July. If you’re passionate about supporting others, keen on expanding your knowledge in health and wellness, or interested in enhancing your existing healthcare qualifications with Functional Medicine and positive psychology to step into this dynamic field.

Register HERE.


Tags:  30 CECs  certified health coach  functional medicine  health coaching 

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Functional Nutrition Alliance Full Body Systems

Posted By NANP Editor, Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Full Body Systems

Presented by Functional Nutritional Alliance

30 CEC’s


The Functional Nutrition Alliance Full Body Systems is an immersive 10-month program designed for health practitioners and aspiring functional nutrition counsellors. It uniquely combines nutritional science with counselling techniques to equip students with the practical skills needed to tackle a variety of client health issues, including those considered challenging due to lifestyle imbalances.

This online course covers nutritional science, anatomy and physiology, and essential tools for successful functional nutrition practice. It’s aimed at improving outcomes with difficult clients and focuses on bio individuality to achieve patient-centered results.

For holistic nutrition professionals, this program offers an opportunity to deepen your expertise in functional nutrition, enhancing your ability to address complex health concerns like blood sugar levels, hormonal imbalances, and more, with personalized nutrition strategies.

Click HERE to register.

Tags:  30 CECs  functional nutrition 

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Functional Nutrition Approaches to Gut Health

Posted By NANP Editor, Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Functional Nutrition Approaches to Gut Health

Presented by The Functional Nutrition Approaches to Gut Health

 

20 CEC’s


The Functional Nutrition Approaches to Gut Health program is an 18-module continuing education course offering 20 credits, aimed at professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of gastrointestinal dysfunction. This evidence-based course is structured to enhance your ability to identify the root causes of common gastrointestinal disorders and provide effective nutritional support.

With a mix of narrated slide shows, PDF handouts, and informative FYI sheets, the program serves as both a learning platform and a future reference database. It covers identifying signs, symptoms, and contributing factors of gastrointestinal conditions, understanding available testing methods, implementing the 5R guidelines (Remove, Replace, Reinoculate, Repair, and Rebalance) for individualized therapy, and applying targeted nutrition support for each condition.

For those in holistic nutrition or related fields, this course offers valuable insights into addressing gut health issues with functional nutrition strategies, potentially enriching your practice and enhancing client outcomes.

 

Register HERE.

 

 

Tags:  gastrointestinal health  gut health 

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Functional Nutrition Therapy Course

Posted By NANP Editor, Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Functional Nutrition Therapy Course

Presented by Society of Wellness

30 CEC’s

The Society of Wellness Nutritional Systems’ Functional Nutrition Therapy Course is a one-year online program that serves as an introduction to functional nutrition, tracing its roots back to the pioneering scientists who made significant observations about the relationship between foods and human health. This foundational program delves into these early insights that have shaped the field of functional nutrition. It’s designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices that underpin functional nutrition therapy, making it a valuable resource for professionals seeking to integrate these concepts into their practice.


Click HERE to register.


Tags:  30 CECs  functional nutrition training  nutrition therapy 

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Healing Fungal and Parasite Infections

Posted By n, Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Healing Fungal and Parasite Infections

Presented by Chek Institute

15 CEC’s

This course teaches Paul Chek’s holistic and comprehensive approach to overcoming problems caused by fungal and parasite infections.

Healing Fungal and Parasite Infections: The Absolute Essentials correspondence course
Presented by Paul Chek – Includes manual, 22 streaming videos (5 hours and 7 minutes) and test.

Register HERE.

Tags:  15 CECs  fungal infections  parasite infections  paul chek 

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The American Fitness Professionals Holistic Nutrition Certification

Posted By NANP Editor, Tuesday, May 27, 2025

The American Fitness Professionals Holistic Nutrition Certification

Presented by The American Fitness Professionals

30 CEC’s

The American Fitness Professionals’ Holistic Nutrition Certification program offers a comprehensive and evidence-based training curriculum in holistic nutrition, emphasizing the importance of whole foods and plant-based diets. This certification is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively coach and consult clients who are looking to improve their health, reverse disease, and achieve optimal wellness.

The program covers a wide range of nutritional topics and dietary approaches, including an in-depth look at GMOs, organic foods, veganism, vegetarianism, whole foods, Paleo diets, dairy and non-dairy alternatives, and strategies for achieving total wellness. This breadth of coverage ensures that as a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, you’ll be well-prepared to address a variety of dietary preferences and health concerns, providing personalized and informed guidance to your clients.

Whether your clients are interested in disease prevention, health optimization, or dietary transitions, this certification program promises to build your confidence and competence in the rapidly growing field of holistic nutrition. It’s an ideal choice for those passionate about fostering health and wellness through natural, nutrition-based interventions.

NOTE: This program may not provide NEW information for holistically trained nutrition professionals. However, the program is well-referenced and may be useful for research.

Click HERE to register.

Tags:  30 CECs  fitness  holistic nutrition training 

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The Holistic Cannabis Academy Holistic Wellness Practitioner

Posted By NANP Editor, Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Holistic Cannabis Holistic Wellness Practitioner

Presented by The Holistic Cannabis Academy

30 CEC’s

The Holistic Cannabis Academy’s Holistic Wellness Practitioner Program stands out as the only comprehensive online cannabis education offering. It provides a truly holistic approach to medical cannabis, designed to benefit not just professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and services, but also their clients and families. This program is tailored to those interested in integrating cannabis into their holistic health practice, emphasizing the therapeutic potential of cannabis within a medical context.
Register HERE.

Tags:  30 CECs  cannabis  holistic wellness practitioner  medical cannabis 

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The Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology Insulin Resistance Solutions Practitioner Training

Posted By NANP Editor, Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Insulin Resistance Solutions Practitioner Training

Presented by The Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology

30 CEC’s

The Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology offers the Insulin Resistance Solutions Practitioner Training, designed to equip participants with highly specialized skills. This program focuses on identifying the root causes of clients’ complex health challenges related to insulin resistance. It aims to help practitioners guide their clients back to vibrant health through targeted nutritional and lifestyle interventions.

Register HERE.

Tags:  30 CECs  diabetes training  insulin resistance 

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Integrative Nutrition through the Childbearing Stages

Posted By NANP Editor, Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Integrative Nutrition through the Childbearing Stages

Presented by Portland Community College

12 CEC’s

Portland Community College’s Institute for Health Professionals offers an annual course titled “Integrative Nutrition through the Childbearing Stages,” next scheduled to start in July 2023. This course provides a comprehensive overview of nutrition tailored to the childbearing years, focusing on the following key areas:

The Five Stages of Childbearing: It delves into each stage of childbearing, outlining the specific nutritional needs of the mother during these times.
Applying the Principle of Building: The course emphasizes the importance of building and sustaining health and nutrition throughout the childbearing years.
Specific Nutrient Needs for Each Stage: Detailed insights into the particular nutrient requirements necessary for supporting both the mother and child’s health during each stage.
Common Problems and Nutritional Solutions: It addresses common issues encountered during each stage of childbearing and offers nutritional strategies to manage and mitigate these challenges.
This course is ideal for health professionals, nutritionists, and anyone interested in specializing in or understanding more about the intricacies of nutrition during the childbearing stages.

Click HERE to register.

Tags:  12 CECs  childbearing  integrative nutrition  prenatal nutrition 

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Metabolic Balance® Coach Certification

Posted By NANP Editor, Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Metabolic Balance® Coach Certification

Presented by Metabolic Balance®

24 CEC’s

Metabolic Balance offers a personalized nutrition and holistic weight management program, specifically tailored to your client’s unique metabolic needs. Utilizing 36 blood parameters, Metabolic Balance provides an insightful analysis of what’s occurring within the body, pinpointing the precise foods needed to balance metabolism and achieve health objectives. This program is designed not only to ease the workload of manually creating nutrition plans for clients but also to enhance the coaching experience, allowing you to focus more on the enjoyable aspects of client interaction.
Originally developed to combat Metabolic Syndrome, Metabolic Balance has gained international acclaim for its holistic, natural, and healthy approach to wellness. The program is accessible to professionals looking to broaden their expertise in nutrition and wellness, with a two-week certification process that includes virtual online lessons and interactive live webinars. For NANP members, there’s the added benefit of a 10% discount, making it an even more attractive option for those committed to delivering personalized dietary guidance and achieving meaningful health outcomes for their clients.

Register HERE.

Tags:  24 CECs  coach training  coaching  holistic weight management  wellness coaching 

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Career Compass Program

Posted By NANP Editor, Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Career Compass Program

Presented by NTA

30 CEC’s

The NTA Career Development Course is an ten-week, online, instructor-led programme designed to empower nutrition professionals with the skills to thrive in their careers. It offers personalized support and teaches proven methods for:

Attracting new clients and eliminating overwhelm.
Gaining clarity on immediate actions for business progression.
Implementing systems for business growth.
Leveraging social media and digital marketing.
Integrating website elements that attract and convert.
Collaborating with allied practitioners.
Conducting effective sales conversations.
This course is ideal for those looking to make a living from their passion for nutrition, providing the tools and strategies needed to succeed in the industry.

Register HERE.

Tags:  30 CECs  career development 

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Nutrition and Integrative Medicine for Diabetes,Cognitive Decline, and Alzheimer’s Disease

Posted By NANP Editor, Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Nutrition and Integrative Medicine for Diabetes, Cognitive Decline, and Alzheimer’s Disease

Presented by Leslie Korn Institute

25.5 CECs

The Leslie Korn Institute for Integrative Medicine offers a unique certification program focusing on Integrative Medicine and Nutrition for managing Diabetes Type 2, cognitive decline, and Alzheimer’s. This comprehensive training, spanning over 25 hours, is designed specifically for holistic nutrition professionals. It delves into the art and science of targeted nutrient therapies aimed at supporting metabolic balance and cognitive function. The course emphasizes enhancing the brain’s neurotransmitter functions through nutritional means.

This integrative program combines established conventional biomedical and nutritional science with clinical interventions, alongside state-of-the-art approaches. It’s tailored for those looking to deepen their understanding and skills in addressing these conditions through holistic nutrition and integrative medicine strategies, offering a thorough grounding in both theory and practical application.

Click HERE to register

Tags:  25.5 CECs  alzheimer's disease  cognitive decline  diabetes  integrative medicine  nutritional support 

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Paleo Template 101

Posted By NANP Editor, Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Paleo Template 101

Presented by Adapt Academy

26 CEC’s

Adept Academy’s Paleo Template 101 course offers a deep dive into the Paleo diet, emphasizing its effectiveness in reversing chronic disease, enhancing fat loss, and boosting energy without the need for medications. The course distinguishes between following a strict Paleo diet and adopting a Paleo template, the latter encouraging personalization and adaptation to meet individual needs and goals based on the principles of ancestral health.

This CEC-approved course aims to transform your practice by teaching you:

The scientific evidence supporting the Paleo diet as a healthy lifestyle choice.
Methods for conducting a Paleo reset to kickstart your clients’ journey.
Strategies for customizing the Paleo template to align with your clients’ unique health needs and objectives.
Detailed guides for 14-, 30-, and 90-day diet transition programs to effectively implement with your clients.
Best practices for reintroducing “gray-area” foods into the diet, tailored to client goals and specific health conditions.
Joining the ADAPT Academy provides access to this comprehensive course, designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to master the Paleo template and significantly enhance the health and wellness services you offer to your client.

Register HERE.

Tags:  26 CECs  paleo diet 

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Restorative Wellness Specialist Course

Posted By NANP Editor, Friday, May 23, 2025

Restorative Wellness Specialist Course

Presented by Restorative Wellness Solutions

24 CEC’s

The Restorative Wellness Solutions program offers an advanced online functional nutrition training that promises to elevate your clinical skills significantly. It’s meticulously designed to enable practitioners to proficiently utilize and interpret functional tests, including stool, saliva, serum, and food sensitivity testing. Through this program, you will develop effective, targeted healing protocols that empower clients to achieve optimal wellness.

The program is structured into several levels, each focusing on a specific area of expertise and offering Continuing Education Credits (CECs):

Level 1 (24 CECs): Mastering the Art and Science of Gastrointestinal Healing. Upon completion, you earn the title of Restorative Wellness Practitioner Level 1.
Level 2 (21 CECs): Mastering the Art and Science of Optimizing Hormones. Completing this level awards you the title of Restorative Wellness Practitioner Level 2.
Level 3 (24 CECs): Mastering the Art and Science of Nutritional Blood Chemistry. Successfully finishing this level earns you the title of Restorative Wellness Practitioner Level 3.
Master Restorative Wellness Practitioner (32 CECs): This level consolidates your learning and skills, upon which you earn the title of Master Restorative Wellness Practitioner.
Each level is designed to deepen your understanding and proficiency in a key area of functional nutrition, equipping you with the knowledge and tools necessary to support clients through their wellness journeys more effectively. This comprehensive program is an excellent opportunity for practitioners seeking to enhance their ability to diagnose and treat with a functional nutrition approach.

Register now HERE.

Tags:  24 CECs  function testing training  functional nutrition training  wellness certification 

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