Diploma in Holistic Health Practice (HHP)

Issued by American College of Healthcare Sciences

Earners have achieved a comprehensive integrative health and wellness credential. Graduates are able to discuss the body's structure and function in a healthy state, identify the mechanical and biochemical changes caused by imbalances, describe safe and effective use of wellness protocols, provide personal health education, and develop wellness support lifestyle plans using nutrition, aromatherapy, herbal medicine. Note, in 2024, ACHS transitioned from Credly to a new credential issuer.

Type Certification
Level Intermediate
Time Months
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Earning Criteria

Students complete 36-semester credits of study in integrative health and wellness, including core health sciences such as integrative anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, holistic clinical correlates, and business skills. Students also study nutrition and a range of electives across the integrative health and wellness field, including herbal medicine, aromatherapy, holistic nutrition, and other wellness modalities.

Standards

National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP

Becoming Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition® or BCHN® demonstrates that graduates have achieved the highest level of professional recognition and validation of their holistic nutrition knowledge and experience. To earn this valuable designation, graduates must demonstrate an exceptional level of knowledge and understanding of holistic nutrition.