Professional Development and Certification

Shirley Yan Yan Ng, CTN^® (Certified Traditional Naturopath)

CCNH students and graduates are encouraged to participate in professional organizations that nurture and serve natural health practitioners.

Professional Certification Opportunities

Clayton College programs provide graduates with the eligibility to seek certification or other professional credentials from a number of national organizations.

The American Naturopathic Certification Board offers two recognized designations after the successful completion of board examinations:

CTN^®: Graduates of the MS in Natural Health program and graduates of the CCNH EdD program are eligible to become board certified as traditional naturopaths.
CNW^®: Graduates of our Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition program are eligible to become board certified in nutritional wellness.

The National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP) has approved graduates of the CCNH Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition program for eligibility to apply for a national board credential and to become registered with the organization. Once credentialed, the professional is allowed to use the designation, “Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition.”

The International Organization of Nutritional Consultants has approved the CCNH Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition program. Graduates qualify to become members of the organization. Active members are allowed to use the ROHP (Registered Orthomolecular Health Practitioner) designation.

Because the International Iridology Practitioners Association (IIPA) has approved the Clayton College iridology program, graduates of the CCNH program may become certified. Once certified, they can use the designation CCI and “Certified Comprehensive Iridologist.”