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Continuing Education Credits
ACHS offers programs for general interest, professional career
training, and continuing education credit for various health care
professionals. If you are interested in continuing education for a
group that is not listed here, we invite you to email us. We can often
secure approval for specific groups.
Currently, continuing education credits are approved for massage
therapists, registered nurses, pharmacists, naturopaths, and
veterinarians. See below for full details of approvals and courses
approved.
We offer classes by traditional distance learning, fully online, or
on campus in Oregon or France. See each program, listed on the left,
for the method of study available.
ACHS is Registered with the Internet-based Americas Learning Exchange (ALX) sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Iridology Certification:
The International Iridology Practitioners Association (IIPA) has approved Nat 205: Certificate in Holistic structure and function of the body Distance Education, for Anatomy and Physiology training for Iridology certification.
Massage Therapists:
The College is approved by:
- Delaware Board of Massage Therapy. The following courses are approved for 6 hours of continuing education credit: Aroma 101, Aroma 201, Aroma 305, and CE 516. For additional course approvals needed, please contact ACHS Admissions at 800.487.8839 or email to admissions@achs.edu.
- Florida Board of Health for licensed massage therapists. Course Number 2135: Aroma 201. 340 hours of credit are awarded. Provider # MCE-290-05
- Louisiana Board of Massage. Provider # LAP0087. Approved courses: Aroma 201 and CE 516. Each course must be approved, so please indicate to your admissions advisor if you require these credits.
- NCBTMB. Category A Provider.
- ACHS programs are state licensed and approved by national massage
organizations (ABMP, AMTA, and NCBTMB); therefore, both Oregon and
Washington accept our certificates for Massage Therapy continuing
education. In other states credit is likely to be awarded, check with
your state board for requirements. Some boards require specific
approval, and we are happy to apply for such approval on request. ABMP
offers information at www.abmp.org
Naturopaths
The Oregon Board of Naturopathic Examiners approves the following
Programs for continuing education credit hours. Other state boards may
accept these credits under reciprocity: the Naturopath should check the
requirements with his or her state board.
Nutrition Professionals:
The Nat 401 Diploma in Holistic Health Practice program:
Pharmacists:
The Oregon Board of Pharmacy approves the following Programs for
continuing education credit hours. Other state boards may accept these
credits under reciprocity: the Pharmacist should check the requirements
with his or her state board.
Registered Aromatherapists:
The Aromatherapy Council (ARC) approves the following ACHS courses
for continuing education for Registered Aromatherapists (RA).
Registered Herbalists:
The American Herbalists Guild (AHG) approves the following ACHS courses
for continuing education for Registered Herbalists (AHG).
Registered Nurses (RN):
The College is a provider approved by the California Board of
Registered Nursing. Provider #12115. Other state boards may accept
these credits under reciprocity. The Registered Nurse should check with
his or her state board. Note that these contact hours include "Homework
Hours" but the CBRN has approved homework hours be included due to the
method of study.
Veterinarians (Vet):
Approved to offer 6 hours of Continuing Education credit in
veterinary management by the Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board.
Other state boards may accept these credits under reciprocity. The
veterinarian should check with his or her state board.