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“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela
The Natural Health Academy courses deliver cutting edge, science based and in-depth programs right into the comfort and convenience of your own home.
Compiled by international best-selling author and nutritional expert, Mary-Ann Shearer, in collaboration with Educational Specialist, Janine Flint and Qualified Dietitian, Claudia Bowers who have over 80 years combined experience in the field of Nutrition and Education.
The Natural Health Academy Courses are easily accessible for all, from Doctors to Day Care Owners, Homeopaths to Home-makers, Mothers to Medics, Food fanatics to Fitness Fundi’s, Plant-based to patients and walkers to whole-food store startups.
Our curriculum is fully aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations..
Natural Health & Nutrition Diploma Course (NHN) (Incl. 365)
A diploma course focused on the theory of Natural Health, Nutrition and Science that will fully help you manage your own health and give you the nutrition and lifestyle foundation to help others.
Course Overview
By the end of this course, you will have a clear understanding of how important your diet is, what the best fuel is to put in your body, and how you can help other people find their way back to Perfect Health.
The NHN is the most comprehensive, plant-based Diploma Course in the world that allows you to study in the comfort of your home with students from across the globe.
This intensive course contains the most up-to-date nutritional information that has been carefully curated and compiled by Mary-Ann Shearer and her team for the past 30 years.
It is supported by research from independent, peer-reviewed scientific journals, making both practical and scientifically rigorous. Learn and thrive at the same time!
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course you will have all of your health questions answered in a way that is accessible, in-depth and scientific. The course marries the latest nutritional research with practical case studies, a robust nutritional framework and is designed to be experiential and practical.
By engaging with the assignments, you will apply the knowledge to your own (and others’ lives) whilst reading the best materials currently available on plant-based health.
Course Objective
- Understand how our diets and lifestyles have created and caused many modern diseases.
- Find answers to your most pressing health questions (and be able to answer others’ questions).
- Learn about the foundational nutritional research as well as the most cutting-edge science that qualifies this course.
- Learn how to take greater responsibility for your health, and therefore be in better control of your life.
- Make wiser decisions when it comes to you and your loved ones health
- Help you cut back on medical expenses
- Understand how your body works, how to treat it and keep it disease-free
Course content
The NHN course consists of 17 multimedia Lessons – written, audio, visual & practical (with over 650 pages of unique historical and current research) that will allow you to take your health and life to a whole new level! Don’t become a statistic. Learn how to take responsibility for your health to avoid the many degenerative diseases and mental health issues that plague our society.
You will find as over 4000 students all over the world have that the course material is easy to understand and apply, yet profound and structured.
Top nutritional biochemists, medical doctors, heart specialists, cancer and diabetes specialists materials form part of the course. Most required reading and text books are in downloadable format. Each of the 17 Lessons consists of:
- PDF Booklet (+-30-40 pages)
- Video
- Audio (so you can learn on the go)
- Reading material on pertinent studies and research
- Study notes
- Material to use as Natural Way Consultant (should you choose to follow this route)
Study Term
This is an evergreen course and as such, can be commenced at any time during the year. You have three (3) years to complete the course in its entirety from the time you invest in the course. If you put in 2-4 hours a day or more, you could complete the program in 12 months. The course is also constructed in such a way that students may quickly proceed from the necessary basics of nutritional science to more practical applications.
The material is clear and comprehensive, making use of the latest nutritional science, study notes, bibliography and includes online forums, email and facebook support, and newsletter updates.
Recognition
In recognition for your efforts and upon completion of all the assignments meeting the required 80% pass rate, successful candidates will receive a Diploma, issued by the International Academy of Natural Health.
Pre-Requisites
You do not need a pre-qualification in order to enroll. This course is for everyone that is interested in improving their own health and/or the health of others.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
The course is taught via a combination of notes and practical assignments available on the Academy Portal. Throughout the course, students are encouraged to take an active role by critically evaluating the material covered and by linking it to their own experience.
- Email support
- A monthly newsletter highlighting the latest course updates, recipes, case studies and student success stories
- A student discussion forum
- A dashboard overview of your progress
- A private Facebook group to engage in continued conversation outside of the learning portal
- As an evergreen and evolving course, we want to keep you up to date with the latest research and as such, the course will continuously be updated (you’ll be notified of these updates via the newsletter).
Text Books (Compulsory Reading)
Each lesson has a list of suggested and compulsory reading material. These books may be purchased on Amazon in either Kindle or in hard copy -book format. It is recommended that you have access to high speed internet to watch the videos, listen to the audios and to engage in continuous research.
Recommended websites links are also made available to the students as well as a comprehensive A – Z database which is only available to students who have registered for this course.
Audio Visual Learning
Each Lesson has Audio and Video integration covering different key nutritional topics. These are usually recorded live, so include valuable feedback from the audience. You Tube videos on various topics, and various teachers are included with each lesson and or assignment.
Assignments
Each assignment is linked to one of 17 lessons in The Natural Health & Nutrition Course (NHN). A further three (3) assignments on other Natural health practices are required in which you do your own research. The assignments require practical involvement from volunteers for which you may not receive payment.
There is no mark awarded for these assignments however they must be fully completed and handed back with possible suggestions to include in future consultations.
The assignments are both practical and academic and can be completed in the comfort of your home. The format consists of multiple-choice questions on recommended readings, book reviews, health assessments and case studies with volunteers.
We will also assesses your interpretation and understanding of the compulsory reading material pertinent to each lesson. The entire course is online, meaning that you will receive your marks and feedback via the Academy portal. You will also have direct access to a Discussion Forum and private Facebook Group (should you wish to engage in further discussions outside of the portal)
Earning Potential
Your studies would enhance existing income if you are in a health related field or in retail.
You could apply the principles to a health related business, such as a health food store , catering company, restaurant, school, or any business that deals with people of all ages. Successful lifestyle consultants/coaches can earn a healthy income working weekday mornings only.
It will take 3-6 months to build to this level depending on your personality and circle of influence. The assignments will help you build your client base.
If you work longer hours and include Cookery Classes, natural plant extracts and supplements and related food products, including ready made meals, your earning potential could be considerably higher. It is possible to earn well in excess of a 6 figure income in any of these fields!
Career Opportunities?
On completion of our Natural Health & Nutrition Course you are free to pursue any career path you choose.
The course will assist you in strengthening your position in an existing therapy or medical practice or allow you to pursue something completely different. Some of our health consultants have pursued careers in the following areas:
- Consulting
- Coaching
- Whole-food Restaurant
- whole-food preparation and distribution
- Freelance journalism
- Natural Health Public Speaker
- Cookery Classes
- Health products sales and distribution
- Network marketing
- Author
- Other – let your imagination run wild here, anything is possible!
Natural Health Business Course (NHB)
The Practical follow on from the NHN that shows you how to apply what you have learned and build a solid business based on Natural Health – whether it be consulting, hospitality, food manufacturing, network marketing or any allied business.
Course Overview
“This course examines the role of a Natural Health Business Person and Consultant and focuses on applying the theory obtained from the Natural Health & model suited to your personality type and preferences.
And also, how to coach and develop clients that you can guide to Perfect Health related to various lifestyle situations. The course is practically orientated. Students will learn:
- How to conduct a full Natural Health Consultation and offer personalized recommendations and guidelines.
- How to conduct public cooking demos, healthy home make-overs and public talks,
- Know how to choose a type of business, whether it be retail, wholesale or manufacturing, or all three.
- How to set up a business and generate digital content.
- Learn how to build a client-base by completing assignments.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be expected to/be able to:
- Describe or recommend a healthy daily lifestyle program for people from all walks of life.
- Know how to fill in an Assessment Form and conduct themselves in a health consultation.
- Manage their time effectively.
- Outline healthy lifestyle guidelines for people from a broad spectrum and pinpoint specific factors that contribute to a life out of balance.
- Understand how one’s lifestyle becomes unhealthy and how to correct those problems in a practical and accessible way
- Conduct public food demonstrations to help others make the transition to a healthier lifestyle.
- Know how to conduct yourself on radio or television, how to speak publicly on nutrition
- Know how to manage a consulting business and how to develop a natural food or health related business business.
- Understand how to prevent degenerative and other diseases.
Course Objective
To clarify and develop the role of a Natural Health Business & Consulting focuses on applying the knowledge obtained from the Natural Health & Nutrition Course (NHN) to lifestyle situations. The course is less theoretically intensive than NHN and more practically orientated. Students will primarily learn: How to choose and run a health related business.
- How to conduct a full Natural Health Consultation and offer recommendations.
- How to conduct public cooking demonstrations.
- How to set up your business for success (this includes access to a series of Masterclasses by guest speakers)
- Being able to pin point problem areas and offer guidelines for improvement and healthy living.
- How to manage difficult people and difficult health issues.
Course Content
The content is divided into three parts:
- In Part 1 – we focus on the role of a Natural Health Consultant including time management, record keeping, research, marketing oneself, growing your business and managing your boundaries.
- In Part 2 – we focus on the practical component. Here we cover acid and alkaline balance, dealing with detoxification (raw and fasting), isolating factors that affect digestion, endocrine function, cancer, supplementation, refined carbohydrates, body-brushing, exercise, auto-immune diseases and natural health practices.
- In Part 3 – you will access to a series of Masterclasses on how to best set up your health related business and or Natural Health Consultancy for success. Learn from the top entrepreneurial experts!
An extensive A-Z Database is made available as well as 500+ Recipes for Cooking Demonstrations.. this includes guidelines to run the classes!
Study Term
This is an evergreen course and as such, can be commenced at any time during the year. You have two (2) years to complete the course in its entirety from the time you invest in the course. If you put in 2-4 hours a day or more, you could complete the program in 12 months. The course is also constructed in such a way that students may quickly proceed from the necessary basics of nutritional science to more practical applications. The material is clear and comprehensive, making use of the latest nutritional science, study notes, bibliography and includes online forums, email and Facebook support, and newsletter updates.
Recognition
The NHN & NHBC courses combined include more study hours (over 1000 hours) than is required for a 3-4 year degree. So in real terms, you have earned a degree in Natural Health & Wellness once you have completed both courses. If you choose, you can be listed on our website http://www.mary-anns.net/consultants as a natural health consultant or coach or have your business listed.
Pre-Requisites
You need to have completed the NHN course with 80% pass rate or more.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
The course is taught via a combination of notes and practical assignments available on the Academy Portal. Throughout the course, students are encouraged to take an active role by critically evaluating the material covered and by linking it to their own experience.
- Email support
- A monthly newsletter highlighting the latest course updates, recipes, case studies and student success stories
- A student discussion forum
- A dashboard overview of your progress
- A private Facebook group to engage in continued conversation outside of the learning portal
- As an evergreen and evolving course, we want to keep you up to date with the latest research and as such, the course will continuously be updated (you’ll be notified of these updates via the newsletter).
Text Books (Compulsory Reading)
Each lesson has a list of suggested and compulsory reading material. These books may be purchased on Amazon in either in Kindle or hard copy (book) format. It is recommended that you have access to high speed internet to watch the videos, listen to the audios and to engage in continuous research. Recommended websites links are also made available to the students as well as a comprehensive A – Z database which is only available to consultants who have registered for this course.
Audio Visual Learning
Each Lesson has Audio and Video integration covering different key nutritional topics.
These are usually recorded live, so include valuable feedback from the audience.
You Tube videos on various topics, and various teachers are included with each lesson and or assignment.
Assignments
There are 17 practical assignments related directly to each NHBC lesson in which you are required to find 3 unique people for each assignment, who would need to complete a Health Assessment form and apply a practical exercise based on the appropriate lesson.
There are two more business related assignments that involve a business plan and a stint at a market.
The assignments are mainly practical and can be completed in the comfort of your home. The format consists of multiple-choice questions on recommended readings, book reviews, health assessments and case studies with volunteers.
We will also assess your interpretation and understanding of the compulsory reading material pertinent to each lesson. The entire course is online, meaning that you will receive your marks and feedback via the Academy portal.
You will also have direct access to a Discussion Forum and private Facebook Group (should you wish to engage in further discussions outside of the portal)
Earning Potential
Your studies would enhance existing income if you are in a health related field or in retail. You could apply the principles to a health realted business, such as a health food store , catering company, restaurant, school, or any business that deals with people of all ages.
Successful lifestyle consultants/coaches can earn a healthy income working weekday mornings only. It will take 3-6 months to build to this level depending on your personality and circle of influence. The assignments will help you build your client base.
If you work longer hours and include Cookery Classes, natural plant extracts and supplements and related food products, including ready made meals, your earning potential could be considerably higher.
It is possible to earn well in excess of a 6 figure income in any of these fields!
Please note: This course will be purchased once you are done with the previous course, The Nutrition (NHN).
