Graduate Certificate Programs:
Note:
ACHS Certificate and Diploma programs do not constitute a
degree. Credits earned in a
Certificate or Diploma program may be used toward an ACHS degree at the corresponding
level when applicable.
Graduate Certificate in Anatomy & Physiology™ Online
The Graduate Certificate in Anatomy and Physiology provides specialized
training for Graduate students in the structure and function of the
human body and how it behaves as a dynamic community of interdependent
parts. Professionals working in the CAM field will be able to deepen
their knowledge and understanding of the structure and function of the
human organ systems.
Graduate Certificate in Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM)™ Online
The
ACHS Graduate Certificate in Complementary Alternative Medicine
provides specialized training for Graduate students in a variety of CAM
modalities. Professionals working in the CAM field will be able to
deepen their knowledge and understanding.
Graduate Certificate in Nutrition™ Online
The
ACHS Graduate Certificate in Nutrition provides specialized training
for Graduate students in advanced applied holistic nutrition.
Professionals working in the CAM field will be able to deepen their
knowledge and understanding of how nutrition can be integrated into
every wellness plan.
Professional Certificates:
Note:
ACHS Certificate and Diploma programs do not constitute a
degree. Credits earned in a
Certificate or Diploma program may be used toward an ACHS degree at the
corresponding
level when applicable.
Certificate in Wellness Consulting - Certified Wellness Coach
In
Entrepreneur Magazine, Wellness Coaching was named one of
the hottest careers for 2009! This continues for 2010. Train today to become a Certified
Wellness Coach with this comprehensive professional wellness
certificate program!
Certificate in Natural Products Manufacturing - Certified Natural Products Manufacturer
Graduates of the Certificate in Natural Products Manufacturing will be
able to use herbs and essential oils to manufacture natural products
including lotions, creams, salves, bath and bodycare products and
formulate natural perfume blends.
Certificate in Holistic Nutrition Consulting - Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant
Graduates of the Certificate in Holistic Nutrition Consulting will be
able to implement tools for increased health and well-being and a more
natural, balanced way of life.
Certificate in Iridology Consulting - Certified Iridologist
Graduates of the Certificate in Iridology Consulting will be able to
implement tools for increased health and well-being and a more natural,
balanced way of life. Graduates learn the techniques and theory of
iridology, analyzing the iris of the eye in relation to the body's
health.
Certificate in Homeopathy - Certified Homeopathy Consultant
Graduates
of the Certificate in Homeopathy Consulting will be able to implement
tools for increased health and well-being and a more natural, balanced
way of life using homeopathic remedies. Graduates also have a
comprehensive understanding of anatomy and physiology and holistic
clinical correlates.
Graduate Programs:
Master of Science in Complementary Alternative Medicine Degree Online
ACHS has developed a unique and innovative approach to the degree of
Master of Science in CAM, with a clear mission to educate outstanding
men and women to provide leadership in the industry. This is the
first Accredited and State Approved online Masters degree in
Complementary Alternative Medicine in the United States.
Undergraduate Programs:
Associate of Applied Science in Complementary Alternative Medicine Degree Online
The
first Accredited and State Approved fully online Associates degree in
Complementary Alternative Medicine in the United States, the AAS
program’s mission is to help guide the evolution of healthcare
by creating, educating, and actively supporting a community of
professionals who embody the philosophy and practice of Complementary
and Alternative Medicine (CAM).
NATDIP Diploma in Holistic Health Practice Online
A
professional training program for people seeking to earn a
comprehensive and recognized credential to establish a holistic
health practice or to add to an existing health care practice.
Undergraduate Course Descriptions:
ENG 101 English Composition I Online
This course develops students' written communication skills with
emphasis on understanding the writing process, analyzing readings, and
practicing writing for personal and professional applications.
ENG 201 English Composition II Online
This course builds on lessons learned in English Composition I. In
addition to reviewing the writing process, students learn research
techniques, citation techniques, documentation formats, and critical
analysis of written topics.
HLTH 101
Personal & Community Health
This
course is designed to develop the understanding, attitudes, and
practices that contribute to better individual and community health.
Starting with topics related to personal health, students will consider
issues relating to physical health, psychological health, social
health, intellectual health, spiritual health and environmental health.
NAT 101 Nutrition, Bodycare, and Herbalism Online
Covering
an overview of holistic nutrition, natural bodycare and herbalism along
with an introduction to several other holistic health modalities, Nat
101 is the perfect starting point for personal health and wellness and
a foundation for advanced training.
NAT 202 Energetic Modalities I: Flower Essences Online
Flower essences are a simple, natural, and safe
modality developed by Dr. Edward Bach. This course provides in training in how to administer the flower essence remedies to be
helpful for adults, children, babies, animals, and plants.
NAT 203 Historical Modalities: Iridology Online
Can we tell the
constitution or health issues from the iris of the eye? This course leads
students through the theories of iridology, from historical to modern day,
including the modern controversies and conflicting information from the fields
of identification. Learn the basis of this modality and decide for yourself.
NAT 204 Energetic Modalities I: Homeopathy Online
Homeopathy
is treating illness with minute doses of remedies, which, when taken in
larger doses by healthy people are capable of producing symptoms
similar to the disease. It is based on the natural law of healing-
"Similia Similibus Curantur" which means, "like cures likes".
NAT 210 Anatomy & Physiology I Online
This
program is designed to provide training for students and graduates of
other programs that do not include physiology as the basis for a career
in the natural health field. Nat 210 is the first of three Level
Two anatomy and physiology programs at ACHS. This course covers the following body systems: Integumentary, muscular, skeletal, and nervous.
NAT 211 Anatomy & Physiology II Online
Nat
211 is the second of three Level Two anatomy and physiology courses at
ACHS. This course covers the following body
systems: Special senses, endocrine, blood and cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, and urinary.
NAT 212 Anatomy & Physiology III Online
Nat 212 is the third of three Level Two anatomy and physiology courses at
ACHS. This course covers the following body
systems: Digestive, liver and gall bladder, fluid and electrolyte and acid/base balance, male and female reproductive systems, growth and development, and aging.
NAT 302 Holistic Pathophysiology Online
This course focuses on pathophysiology and
holistic protocols for clients experiencing acute and chronic problems.
NAT 303 Holistic Pathology & Protocols Online
This course guides students in the fundamental
principles of naturopathy or natural therapeutics. Emphasis is placed
on the science and philosophy of healing using a variety of
techniques that are in harmony with nature and the individual client.
NAT 306 Holistic Health Consulting & Business Skills Online
This course provides students with the training to legally and successfully use their holistic health credentials.
NAT 307 Healthcare Terminology Online
Medical
terminology is the “jargon” of the healthcare field. Understanding
medical terminology is much like understanding a foreign
language. This course teaches student about the origin of words and
understanding definitions.
NAT 308 Holistic Nutrition Online
Holistic nutrition is the foundation to any natural health lifestyle plan for optimal health.
Holistic module topics include: rejuvenation, phytochemicals,
herbs in cooking, acid-alkaline theory, food combining, raw foods, elimination
and juice therapy, nutrition for seniors, holistic weight management, organic
food & gardening, and various diets in the news.
NUT 101
Introduction to Nutrition
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of
nutrition and gives them tools for healthy eating. Topics covered include
carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, life cycle needs, and diets
for athletes.
NUT 309 Topics in Holistic Nutrition
Holistic nutrition is the foundation to any natural health lifestyle plan for optimal health. This course covers CAM topics in nutrition, such as “nutritionism” and the Western diet, detoxification, fasting and elimination and juice therapies, acid-alkaline balance, raw foods, and a detailed look at food labeling. These issues in nutrition will be reviewed using contemporary authors, such as Michael Pollan (In Defense of Food), Elson Haas (The New DeTox Diet), Christopher Vasey (The Acid Alkaline Diet for Optimal Health) and Kimberly Lord Stewart (Eating Between the Lines).
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology Online
Getting results as an HHP is what it is all about and understanding the
whole person - physical, psychological and spiritual is essential to
achieve lasting wellness. To prepare you for the exciting road ahead,
ACHS now offers Introduction to Psychology (Psych 101), which will
teach you to understand how our health and psychological wellness are
interdependent.
Graduate Course Descriptions:
BOT 501 Botany & Plant Identification for the Holistic Practitioner
This graduate level course explores
plant anatomy, plant physiology, herbal ecology including ethical
wildcrafting and harvesting concepts, and field identification. With a
particular emphasis on the practical use of medicinal plants, the
fields of taxonomy (classification), genetics and evolution, anatomy
and function of cells and plant parts, energy metabolism of
photosynthesis and respiration, and the biochemical pathways producing
medicinal compounds are examined.
CAP 501 Masters Capstone Project
Completion of the Master of Science
in Complementary Alternative Medicine culminates with a 3-credit
capstone project designed to demonstrate subject mastery such as a
research thesis, a work of art, or the solution of a practical
professional problem.
CHEM 501 General, Organic, and Biochemistry Online
Graduates of this course will be
expected to demonstrate a strong theoretical understanding of the
relevant concepts of general, organic chemistry and biochemistry.
CHEM 502 Principles of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry Online
Graduates of this course will be
expected to demonstrate a strong theoretical knowledge of the
principles of pharmacognosy (the knowledge of medicinal plant
preparations and extracts) and phytochemistry (literally, ‘plant’
chemistry) as they apply to botanical medicine.
NAT 501 Anatomy & Physiology I Online
This graduate level anatomy and
physiology course provides a comprehensive survey of the structure and
function of the human organ systems with an emphasis on the body as a
dynamic community of interdependent parts, rather than as a number of
isolated structural units.
NAT 502 Anatomy & Physiology II Online
This graduate level anatomy and
physiology course provides a comprehensive survey of the structure and
function of the human organ systems with an emphasis on the body as a
dynamic community of interdependent parts, rather than as a number of
isolated structural units.
NUT 501 Advanced Applied Holistic Nutrition Online
This graduate survey course in
advanced applied holistic nutrition focuses on macronutrients,
micronutrients, factors that affect nutrition such as absorption and
metabolism, nutrition for life stages and holistic nutrition therapy
for clients of varying ages and with various illnesses. Food/dietary
supplement drug interactions are also studied. The overall focus is on
holistic nutrition and wellness, and healthy lifestyle choices and
prevention as the best “medicine” and how concepts of nutrition can be
integrated into every wellness plan.
RES 501 Assessment and Integration of Research Online
Research is the systematic process
of collecting and analyzing information to increase our understanding
of the phenomenon under study. It is the function of the researcher to
contribute to the understanding of the phenomenon and to communicate
that understanding to others. This graduate level course is
designed to give students a solid theoretical understanding of how to
review, utilize, and design research.
TOX 501 Fundamentals of Toxicology and Safety in Botanical Medicine Online
Graduates of this course will be
expected to demonstrate an advanced knowledge base of the principles of
toxicology (the study of adverse effects from biologically active
compounds) and the mechanisms and effects of herb-herb and herb-drug
interactions as they apply to botanical medicine.