Holistic Health
This short-term overview certificate program is designed to supplement an existing health professional’s practice with knowledge of emerging integrative therapies and the overall concepts of holism and health prevention. Therefore, nurses, physical/occupational therapists, massage therapists and others with existing medical, integrative health or wellness-promotion backgrounds are invited to complete this certificate for professional development and/or continuing education credits. Those hoping to enter the field of Holistic/Integrative Health are encouraged to instead look into one or more of the FRCC specific modality certificates and/or to complete the full Holistic Health Associate of Applied Science degree.
All courses in this certificate must be completed with a "C" or better to graduate.
Requirements
Assessment testing is required for all students. Students who place into CCR 093 or above and MAT 050 or above may begin this program of study. Students scoring below this level should consult with a Faculty Member before registering for courses in this program of study.
Required Courses
| HHP 120 | Introduction to Integrative Health | 2 |
| HHP 240 | Holistic Nutrition: Digestive Healing | 3 |
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| HHP 252 | Holistic Health Keystone | 3 |
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| HHP 262 | Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI): Exploring the Mind-Body Connection | 3 |
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| HHP 261 | Ethics in Holistic Therapies | 2 |
| HHP 263 | Creating a Holistic Business Practice | 2 |
| HHP 269 | Healing Presence | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Electives
Select 2 additional credits from the following prefixes HHP, HWE, or MST in consultation with a Faculty Advisor in the Holistic Health Program.
*Pending the online design completion of HHP 120 & HHP 261, this certificate may be available for completion exclusively online. Please check with the Program Director for online availability details.
Total Credit Hours: 15