Your gateway to a new career as a holistic nutritionist
Do you have a passion for wellbeing and guiding others on their path to reach optimal health? Are you considering shifting to a new career? Do you believe in the healing power of natural nutrition to alleviate illness and improve lives? If so, Edison Institute of Nutrition’s Online Diploma in Holistic Nutrition program is your gateway to a new career as a holistic nutritionist.
At Edison Institute of Nutrition, you will receive a world class education from highly respected industry professionals. This qualifies you to practise as a holistic nutritionist.
The philosophy of holistic nutrition is that one’s health is an expression of the complex interplay between the physical, chemical, mental, and emotional, as well as spiritual and environmental aspects of one’s life and being.
Professionals who are trained in holistic nutrition view health and healing from a whole person perspective. Using education as a primary tool, holistic nutrition professionals emphasize the building of health by approaching each person as a unique individual.
This requires fully engaging the individual in their health recovery process and honoring their innate wisdom by working in an empowering and supportive manner to chart a course to optimal health.
Holistic nutrition professionals have advanced clinical education that enables them to make evidence-based health and wellbeing recommendations, coupled with health coaching skills that support and enhance client compliance.
Holistic nutrition education is science based, focusing on bio individuality, the science of food, nutrient composition, anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry. Holistic Nutritionists are well versed in researching, critical thinking, and building client counselor relationships. What is right for one is not for another, one size does not fit all.
Holistic Nutritionist – Different From A Health Coach
A wellness coach, or a health and wellness coach, is a supportive guide who helps clients set health goals to lose weight, improve energy, and manage stress. Health and wellness coaches do not provide nutritional assessments, prescribe specific meal plans or workout routines, and they do not recommend supplement support or lifestyle regimens. They act as a mentor to hold clients accountable.
A holistic nutritionist has extensive clinical education and knowledge that broadens their scope of practice beyond the limitations of a health coach certification that can often be acquired in a 6 ‑12-week course of 100 hours or so.
When you graduate from Edison Institute of Nutrition, you will hold a Diploma in Holistic Nutrition from an internationally recognized educational institution with 2000 hours of program curriculum that exceeds minimal educational standards set by the nutrition associations.
Upon graduation, you will be qualified to become a member of Canadian, American, and International nutrition associations with the option of becoming board certified.
This gives you everything you need to start your new career in the world of holistic nutrition.
Though we are based in Canada, our graduates practise in the United States, Singapore, United Kingdom, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Taiwan, Hungary, Russia, France, New Zealand, Pakistan, Mexico, and many other countries.
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Our online program is organized into six modules totaling two thousand hours.
Dividing the curriculum into modules, allows you to progress one step at a time, with meaningful guideposts along the way. Each module consists of five subjects, with the exception of the final two modules, which have four subjects, each for a total of 29 subjects.
Competency achieved: Diploma in Holistic Nutrition (DHN) 2000 hours
The Holistic Nutrition Diploma Courses
Below you will find more information about each of the courses we offer. For more information, please contact Edison Institute of Nutrition.
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
Module 6
Eligibility:
Students may enrol in the Diploma in Holistic Nutrition program with a high school diploma or its equivalency. Mature student status may be granted to anyone who is over age 21.
Transferring from another institution:
Transfer credits may be awarded for post-secondary courses related to EIN’s curriculum (i.e., Biology, Anatomy, Chemistry), completed by the student at other institutions and deemed to be the equivalent of EIN course subjects. An advanced standing assessment will be completed to determine what subjects you would be exempt from and we will create a custom program just for you.
Fee Payment OptionsWe have two options for tuition payment. You can pay your tuition up front, as a one-time payment or by the module. Pay by the Module is EIN’s unique pay-as-you-learn plan, where your tuition fees are divided into six separate payments.
One time payment
$4,900.00 *(tax exempt)
*Save $600 on tuition fees over the Pay by the Module plan. The one-time payment option is also tax exempt.
Pay by the module
Additional Program Fees
- Registration Fee: $250.00 (non-refundable)
- Advanced Standing Credit Transfer Assessment Fee: $90.00 (optional and non-refundable)
- Exam Fees: $90.00 (+ tax)Exam fees will be charged for the midterm and final exams.
All fees are in Canadian dollars
Textbooks and Instructional Materials
$1,179.00 (approximate)
Textbook are purchased through Amazon, The Book Depository, Alibris or book sellers of your choice.
- The total cost of textbooks purchased from booksellers, is approximately $765.00
- The total cost of Edison Resources is approximately $414.00
Note: Shipping and applicable taxes are based on the student’s location.
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Testimonial
What Student’s Say…
“I am so grateful for all of the wonderful advice I have received from the faculty and the knowledge I have gained through the course. It is invaluable information. I would love to complete the Certified Holistic Cancer Practitioner course, so will definitely keep that in my sights in the coming year. Thank you, again for all your help and encouragement these last 3 years!”
Krista Johnson, SD USA
Edison Institute of Nutrition Graduate
Diploma Program FAQs
If you are considering studying for a new career in Holistic Nutrition, you may have some questions. Below, you will find our most frequently asked queries.
What are your admission requirements?
- A secondary school diploma (grade 12 or equivalent)
OR
- As a mature student (21 years of age or older)
When do semesters begin at Edison Institute of Nutrition?
EIN does not operate on a traditional semester system. Your studies can begin whenever you are ready. You will have 3 years from that point to complete your program.
How long is Edison Institute of Nutrition’s Diploma program?
EIN’s Holistic Nutrition Diploma program consists of 2000 hours. This includes six different modules, with a total of 29 subjects. Full time students can complete this in one year. Part time students may take up to three years.
Do I get access to my instructors?
Yes, absolutely. You will have direct access to your instructors through your online portal. Your instructors are there to support you through your Edison education.
Do I need to have a background in healthcare to enrol?
No, you do not. Some students at EIN have additional healthcare certifications, while others do not. All that you need is your passion for health and a mind that is ready for learning.
What are my career options after I graduate?
The majority of our graduates pursue private practice as a Holistic Nutritionist. Other graduates have also gone on to work in Health research and development, Corporate wellness, Childcare centres and more. To view the full list of the fields you can work in as a graduate of Edison Institute of Nutrition, visit our section on Career Opportunities.
You can find out more in our Frequently Asked Questions.
Still have questions? Contact us today – We will be happy to help.