Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD
Class Dates, 2023 Holistic Nutrition Certification (HNC) Health Educator Registration
Each level special $195 through Adobeconnect
HHC1 - Anatomy & Physiology, Sat Aug 26
HNC2 - Principles of Nutrition, Sat Sept 16
HNC3 - Nutrition and Body Chemistry, Sat Sept 30
HNC4 - Fats and Sugars, Sat Oct 14
HNC5 - Meal Planning Guidelines, Sat Oct 28
HNC6 - Counseling & Clinical, Sat Nov 18
To register call 202-237-7681, (202) 686-8202, (301) 538-9540
Holistic Nutrition Certification (HNC) Class Descriptions
HHC Level 1: Anatomy and Physiology, and Medical Terminology This level familiarizes the student with each system of the human physiology and introduces the world of medical terminology. This level will help the student understand the client’s description of symptoms and understand physician’s diagnosis. Paper Back Test Books Required: Atlas of the Human Body – by Takeo Takahashi Or How the Body Works – by Editor – Dr. Peter Abrahams
HNC Level 2: Principles of Nutrition Learn the nutritional needs of the human body which includes macro and micro nutrients, enzymes and antioxidants. Paper Back Book Required: Diet and Nutrition – by Rudolph Ballentine (HNC2 & HNC4)
HNC Level 3: Nutrition & Body Chemistry The student will learn the effect of the twenty-one chemical elements on colon health, how soft tissue is built, the importance of electrolytes and the importance of bone builders and blood builders. Paper Back Book Required: Guide to Body Chemistry and Nutrition – by Bernard Jensen (HNC3 & HNC4)
HNC Level 4: Carbohydrates & Fats The student will learn the truth about the different types of fats and sugars and how they affect our body. Paper Back Book Required: Diet and Nutrition – by Rudolph Ballentine (HNC2 & HNC4)
HNC Level 5: Meal Planning Guidelines The student will learn dietary planning for optimal health for both adults and children and healing for chronic ailments.
HNC Level 6: Counseling & Clinical The student will be supervised by a Naturopath while working with clients. Hand out recipes for clients to try. Paper Back Book Required: Healthy Healing by Linda Page (HNC4, HNC5 & HNC6) Each level includes Contact Hours: 6 (6 CEs per Level), Homework Hours: 4 The student must complete six levels. Each level is an independent module; therefore, the student may take them out of sequence except for Level VI (clinical). After the completion of the program a student can sit for an exam with the American Naturopathic and Holistic Association.
Optional Books Prescription for Nutritional Healing - by Phyllis Balch Putting it All Together – by Hoffer and Walker Herbal Healing for Children – by Demetria Clark Enzymes: The Key to Health – by Howard Loomis Heal with Amino Acids – by Sahley and Birkner
The Washington Institute teaches continuing education classes and a certificate program in Holistic Health in Maryland.
The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) has reviewed the Washington Institute's classes and has determined that the Washington Institute of Natural Medicine can teach classes in Maryland.
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