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AHNA Endorsed Programs
AHNA brings you the highest standards in holistic education.
Certificate Programs endorsed by AHNA include extensive CNE courses that foster the growth of holism. Endorsed Programs must complete a rigorous peer-review process with consent to endorse by the AHNA Leadership Council. They must offer content based on a well-developed body of knowledge consistent with the philosophy, mission, and purpose of AHNA and the AHNA Scope and Standards of Holistic Nursing Practice.
Contact hours earned through an AHNA Endorsed Program can be applied to the contact hour requirements for holistic nurse certification and re-certification through the American Holistic Nurses Certification Corporation.
Endorsed Programs offer 30 or more contact hours to nurses, and include two or more modules. AHNA currently recognizes the following educational programs as Endorsed Programs. For course schedules and further information, contact each program.
Certificate Program in Integrative Aromatherapy
This 325 contact hour comprehensive program builds upon the scientific foundation and chemistry of essential oils and their skilled use in the clinical setting. Mentored students will learn how to take individual assessments for client specialty blending, utilize integrative methodologies and body systems to evaluate care and develop program implementation.
The Institute of Integrative Aromatherapy
Laraine Kyle RN, MSN - email: Laraine@Aroma-RN.com or call (800) 282-2002
Valerie Cooksley RN, OCN, FAAIM - email: Valerie@Aroma-RN.com or call (877) 363-3422
Healing Touch Certificate Program
This multi level program in energy-based therapy utilizes the hands, incorporating touch and a variety of energy-based therapies, to influence the human energy system to clear, energize, and balance the human and environmental energy fields thus affecting physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health and healing. The program moves from beginner to advanced practitioner and is complementary to healthcare.
Healing Touch International
e-mail: Htiheal@aol.com or call (303) 989-7982
Holistic Stress Management Instructor Certification
This certification workshop is designed to train all allied health professionals with an interest, passion and background in “Holistic Stress Management” (mind-body-spirit integration) to teach, direct or facilitate the highest quality presentations/workshops/classes/retreats in any setting for personal growth and professional development.
Paramount Wellness Institute
e-mail: BrianLukeS@cs.com or call (303) 678-9962
Integrative Healing Arts Program
This 120 contact hour certificate program prepares nurses for pivotal roles in the evolving healthcare paradigm of wellness and health promotion. The unique curriculum in holistic nursing and integrative therapies provides the educational and experiential foundation required for holistic nursing practice. Nurses may apply clinical learning and contact hours toward board certification in holistic nursing (HN-BC).
The BirchTree Center For Healthcare Transformation
e-mail: info@birchtreecenter.com or call (413) 586-5551
Integrative Reflexology
This program offers the health professional a holistic therapy that can enhance care in stress, discomfort and symptom management. Integrative Reflexology, combined with nursing knowledge and skills, creates a powerful modality to impact health and healing.
Integrative Reflexology Program
e-mail: barefootrnr@msn.com or call (513) 271-5881
Clinical Aromatherapy for Health Professionals
Clinical Aromatherapy for Health Professionals was the first course to be endorsed by a national nursing organization and was the blue-print for several Boards of Nursing accepting aromatherapy as part of nursing care. The course comprises four modules, each one over two days, usually a weekend. The weekends are spread out over 12 months. Each module is 9 am - 6 pm making up 68 taught hours plus 182 hours of student effort. Student course work includes case studies, one for each essential oil covered, which give the student practical experience of using essential oils in a clinical way. The exam is in 2 parts – a written test and presentation of a small study – both parts are externally assessed.
R.J. Buckle Associates LLC
e-mail: rjbinfo@aol.com
Whole Health Education Certificate
This program offers a comprehensive evidence-based curriculum which examines the physical, emotional, nutritional, environmental and spiritual cause and effect of health and disease and offers a model of relationship-centered patient education and coaching crafted for nursing professionals.
Included are over 260 approved contact hours which may also be applied to the Holistic Nurse Certification examination requirements. The curriculum is offered via on-lined streamed video courses, complete with supervision by Academic Advisors, all course outlines, handouts, assignment materials and CE evaluation forms. A $250.00 tuition discount is available for all AHNA members.
The curriculum Coaching component is provided by Linda Bark, RN, PhD, MCC, Director of AsOne Coaching, an AHNA endorsed Coaching program. Linda’s comprehensive ICF accredited coaching training is available thru AsOne Coaching.
The National Institute of Whole Health - www.niwh.org
e-mail: info@wholehealtheducation.org or call (888) 354-HEAL (4325)
The Great River Craniosacral Therapy Training Program
This program offers an in-depth and practical educational experience in craniosacral therapy and somatoemotional release. Students both learn to practice this exceptional healing art and receive numerous healings during the course of this 16 day program which is divided into two modules. Nurses receive 120 AHNA approved contact hours for successful completion of this course.
The Great River Craniosacral Institute(GRCI)
e-mail: doctorwishcst@gmail.com or call (845) 358-4815
Holistic Coaching Training Program
Intrigued about how you might incorporate holistic coaching into your practice or become a holistic coach? Join students from around the country for this 60 hour course that incorporates evidence based skill training and the integration of modern and traditional wisdom. Nurses from all fields list the benefits from the classes as personal growth and a renewed love of nursing.
AsOne Coaching
e-mail: linda@asonecoaching.com or call (510) 864-2006
Healing Touch Program (HTP)
HTP is an international multi level educational program in energy based medicine therapy which utilizes light or near-body touch to clear, balance and energize the human energy system to promote healing for the mind, body and spirit. The program progresses from beginning to advanced practice and offers both practitioner and instructor certification. The HTP curriculum and teaching materials enhance the students learning experience and insure a consistent, informed and complete education in Healing Touch. Healing Touch Program
e-mail:info@healingtouchprogram.com or call (210) 497-5529
Certificate in Spirituality, Health, and Healing
Spirituality, religion, and culture play a crucial role in health and healing. Knowledgeable providers who can deliver compassionate, effective care and meet their clients’ spiritual needs are in dramatically increasing demand. This 12-course, 36-hour program offers methods for spiritual assessment, discusses the influence of the environment on healing, explores therapeutic interventions for various stages of patient concerns, examines the role of culture and rituals on spirituality, explores the spiritual dimensions of end-of-life care, and examines the unique considerations required when providing spiritual care to children and aging adults.
ALLEGRA Learning Solutions
Cyndie Koopsen, RN, MBA, HN-BC e-mail: ckoopsen@allegralearning.com or
Caroline Young, MPH cyoung@allegralearning.com
or call (760) 231-9678
Certificate in Integrative Health
The field of integrative health is growing rapidly due to the changing health care climate, a growing need for a “different” health care system, and a recognition of the benefits of combing the external, physical, and technologic successes of medicine with the internal, nonphysical exploration of healing. This 12-course program includes courses in holistic stress management, health and the human spirit, healing elements of meditation, healing environments, Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, music therapy and sound healing, integrative nutrition, healing effects of physical activity, therapeutic massage and bodywork, and energy healing.
ALLEGRA Learning Solutions
Cyndie Koopsen, RN, MBA, HN-BC e-mail: ckoopsen@allegralearning.com or
Caroline Young, MPH cyoung@allegralearning.com
or call (760) 231-9678
Why Choose an AHNA Endorsed Program?
Endorsed Programs must have a scientific research base and be approved for continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours by AHNA, ANCC or an ANCC accredited approver of CNE. In addition, Endorsed Programs teach knowledge and/or skills that can be legally integrated into nursing practice; various Nurse Practice Laws in the U.S. have been taken into account throughout the approval process.
Becoming an Endorsed Program
We invite you to learn more about our endorsement process. For eligibility criteria and an application, please email education@ahna.org or call (800) 278-2462 (800) 278-2462 Ext. 11.
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