Holistic Nutrition
Diploma
The Holistic Nutrition Diploma Program (HNDP) at Kootenay Columbia College is a 12-month program that uses modern nutritional models and cross-cultural comparisons to introduce students to whole foods nutrition and food as medicine. Completion of this certificate program enables graduates to use their knowledge to improve their own nutritional choices or those of family and friends and/or work in the health and wellness retail industry.
Throughout the diploma program, you’ll embark on a transformative educational journey that covers the essentials of nutrition, exploring the role of nutrients in promoting physical, mental, and emotional wellness. Guided by experienced instructors, you’ll delve into topics such as digestion, metabolism, nutrient absorption, and the impacts of various foods on the body’s systems.
By completing our 1-year diploma in Holistic Nutrition, you’ll not only enrich your own life with a profound understanding of nutrition but also gain the tools to advocate for wellness in others.
PTIB Approved
This program has been reviewed and approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
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HN100 Fundamentals of Holistic Nutrition.
HN101 The Science of Food & Digestion
HN102 Food As Medicine
HN103 Psychology of Nutrition I (Eating Addiction: A Holistic Approach to Recovery)
HN104 Lifecycles I: (Weight Management: From Diet to Lifestyle)
HN105 Food Allergies & Sensitivities I
HN106 Diet Evaluation and Food Coaching
BMS197 Anatomy & Physiology I
HN107 Nutritional Supplements
2nd-Term
BMS198 Anatomy & Physiology II
HN200 The Science of Food & Digestion
HN102 Fundamentals of Holistic Nutrition II
CHEM197 Chemistry I
CHEM198 Biochemistry I
BMS295 Human Biology: Biosphere & Environment
HN204 Lifecycles II
HN205 A Survey of Medicinal Herbs from Europe, the Middle East and Asia
3rd-Term
BMS198 Anatomy & Physiology II
HN200 The Science of Food & Digestion
HN102 Fundamentals of Holistic Nutrition II
CHEM197 Chemistry I
CHEM198 Biochemistry I
BMS295 Human Biology: Biosphere & Environment
HN204 Lifecycles II
HN205 A Survey of Medicinal Herbs from Europe, the Middle East and Asia
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1. Why choose KCC?
Our students earn the world’s most comprehensive holistic health and health coaching education, and a certificate that is globally respected and recognized by employers. They use coaching and nutrition expertise to transform their life and career to live a life they love. All our programs have been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training.
2. What are the benefits of being a Holistic Nutritionist?
- You can be your own boss
- You can create your own schedule and ultimate work-life balance
- Your work aligns with your heart
- You get to pursue your passion and build a wellness business that aligns with your life goals
- You get to experience financial freedom
- You have the choice to use your entrepreneurial skills to create a lucrative career and an additional source of income
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Earn your professional HN title and designation
- Understand a comprehensive science-based curriculum that provides a strong foundation for a career in the holistic health industry
- Learn how to create individualized health support programs for clients with live case studies
- Have the opportunity to improve your overall health and well-being naturally through nutrition
- Students whose first language is English must provide evidence of minimum grade 10 English completion OR be at least 19 years of age or older.
- Students whose first language is not English must provide evidence they have successfully completed Grade 12 at an English-speaking institution OR complete one of the following English proficiency ability tests:
- IELTS 6.0, OR
- CELPIP 6.0, OR
- TOEFL score of at least 45, OR
- TOEFL iBT score – 78 or higher, OR
- TOEFL Paper score – 546 or higher, OR
- CELPIP score – 7 or higher, OR
- PTE score – 51 or higher, OR
- CAEL score – 50 or higher, OR
- CLB score – 7 or higher, OR
- Duolingo score – 95 or higher, OR
- Successful completion of a three-credit academic English Course from a Canadian accredited post-secondary institution with a minimum grade of C, OR
- Kootenay Columbia College IAP Exam with a minimum of 65%
Upon successful completion of this program, students can expect to work as:
- Holistic & nutritional healthcare consulting
- Holistic nutrition-based education
- Holistic/Health food stores
