Holistic Medicine

Program

Associate of Applied Sciences in Health and Wellness

Emphasis on preventative care and health and wellness continues to grow, creating new opportunities in the health care and health and wellness-related industries. Professionals with knowledge and training in health and wellness provide coaching, support, encouragement, and education to help people live healthier lives and prevent illness or injury.

The mission of the AAS in Health and Wellness degree program is to broaden your knowledge and skills with a mind-body-spirit approach to health and wellness.

Graduate Certificate in Wellness Coaching

In this program, you will explore various approaches to the core competencies of wellness coaching and study the concepts, values, and applications of this exciting new field of health science.

Master of Science in Health and Wellness

The MS in Health and Wellness program offers students a broad range of elective choices, designed to allow each student to select modalities that meet their personal and career goals. There is an emphasis on integrating health and wellness research and coaching skills to prepare graduates for a role in directing wellness programs, coaching in an individual or group setting, or for personal goals.

Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition

The MS in Holistic Nutrition program offers students a focused training in advanced applied holistic nutrition. There is an emphasis on integrating holistic nutrition research and coaching skills to prepare graduates for direct application of holistic nutrition theory, science and concepts in holistic health lifestyle planning for optimal health.

Graduate Certificate in Nutrition Online

The Graduate Certificate in Nutrition provides specialized training for Graduate students in advanced applied holistic nutrition.

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.

Graduate Certificate in Complementary Alternative Medicine Online

The Graduate Certificate in Complementary Alternative Medicine provides specialized training for Graduate students in a variety of CAM modalities.

Master of Science in Complementary Alternative Medicine Online (MS)

Consumer use of Complementary and Alternative Modalities (CAM) continues to increase, fueled by a number of factors, including increasing research of efficacy, dissatisfaction with allopathic models (particularly for chronic health problems), and an aging population.

Course

CAM 101

Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
• Describe the concept of holistic in the context of holistic health and wellness
• Differentiate between the holistic health and allopathic health care models
• Describe the fundamental concepts, methodologies, and theoretical foundations
of the CAM modalities studied
• Explain the role of role of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine [NCCAM], part of the National Institute of Health.

HED 303

Course Description

This course explores stress management and emotional health through the studentʼs personal journey. It leads the student through an examination of those factors and influences that have an impact on your health. It is also an opportunity to examine barriers and motivational factors that affect the degree of commitment you make to health practices. Your instructorʼs role, and your future role, is to serve as an enabler coach during this process. A wellness coach
recognizes that each person's mental-emotional, physical, social, and spiritual status is unique. As a wellness coach, your instructor often will challenge you to consider the consequences of certain lifestyle choices and the “truth” of your knowledge. A wellness coach may not have all the answers regarding stress and emotional health for the individual, but will provide the framework within which the answers can be found.

HLTH 201

Course Description:

NUT 510

NUT 509

Course Description

Holistic nutrition is the foundation to any natural health lifestyle plan for optimal health. This course covers CAM topics in nutrition such as raw food, food combining, fasting, elimination and juice therapy, acid-alkaline theory and the use of herbs in the diet. Recent issues in nutrition will be reviewed using contemporary authors, such as Michael Pollan and Kimberly Lord Stewart.

Required Textbooks

The American Way of Eating: Undercover at Walmart, Applebee's, Farm Fields and the Dinner Table, by Tracie McMillan Scribner; 1 edition (February 21, 2012) ISBN: 978-1439171950

In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan; Penguin Press 2008; ISBN: 978-1-59420-145-5

NAT 515

Course Description

This course provides students with beginning skills and theory to be an effective holistic health coach for individuals or groups wanting to improve their health. The course work presents skills that enable students to carefully co-create an interactive, embodied conversation that will invite and encourage growth and progress for all those it touches.

NAT 503

Course Description

This graduate-level course is a comprehensive exploration of the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical
manifestations, and CAM treatment of disease. Organized by body system, the anatomy and normal physiology is studied, then the disease processes and abnormalities that can occur within that system and CAM protocols. Behavioral factors, life-style choices, and environmental factors on the cause and progression of disease are covered, as well as the most current advances in genetic research. This course will address when clients should be referred to their licensed care provider for diagnosis of the ailments studied. In addition, a comparative review of both allopathic and holistic treatment modalities for a number of conditions is also covered.

Who Should Take This Course?

Integrative Pathophysiology is designed for:

WR 101

Course Objectives & Prerequisites:

There are no pre-requisites for this course. Admitted students shall have a minimum of a high school diploma or state-approved equivalency and acceptance from the ACHS Admissions Committee.

Upon successful completion of this course, each student will be able to:

Recall and correctly use the parts of speech
Recall the parts of a sentence and correctly use a variety of formal sentence structures
Identify correct punctuation and use a variety of punctuation marks in formal writing
Recall the basic rules of capitalization and correctly use capitalization in formal writing
Identify common writing errors, explain why they are ineffective in academic writing, and provide examples of how to correct these errors

NUT 101

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.

Individual dietary habits will be closely examined through a self-evaluation of personal diet studies. This course provides important basic knowledge in making personal dietary decisions. This course also emphasizes food safety and explores the reasons for hunger at home and abroad. Additional module topics: Tools for healthy eating, the basics of digestion, weight management.

This course introduces students to the basic concepts of nutrition and gives them tools for healthy eating.

HOMB 501

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In this graduate level survey course, students will study the blended modality that is dynamic phytotherapy, a careful balance between herbalism and homeopathy that draws upon and combines the benefits of both fields.

HOM 501

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Homeopathy has become an increasingly popular modality in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), particularly in an integrated medical setting due to its ability to enhance quality of life for a wide range of patients.

NUT 501

Krause's Food & Nutrition Therapy, 12th Edition ISBN #9781416034018
Williams Essentials of Nutrition & Diet Therapy, 10th Edition ISBN# 9780323068604

Interactive, instructor-led ACHS online classroom.

Online lectures updated with the latest information and applicable research.

Regular tests designed to enhance your understanding as well as assess your learning to date.

Ongoing, instructor-led and peer-to-peer discussions for each module to enhance your learning and connect you with your fellow students, all of whom are adult learners from varying walks of life, enriching your learning experience. Add to discussions 24/7, giving you flexibility to work in with your busy lifestyle.

Comprehensive online virtual library including online access to the Natural Standards Database and Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database as well as a wide variety of additional resources, reviewed by faculty and our lead librarian.

Bonus: Access to the ACHS Wellness Guide Online

Nutrition, wellness and disease prevention are areas of great interest to the American public. Rapid advances in science have enabled a much more detailed understanding of nutrition in recent years and the Center for Disease Control has expressed concern at the increasing levels of deficiencies in the United States.