CCNH students and graduates are encouraged to participate in professional organizations that nurture and serve natural health practitioners. Some of these associations offer professional certifications, while others promote natural health or work toward supporting health freedom of choice.
In keeping with our commitment to professionalism, CCNH provides students the opportunity to begin professional networking through student memberships in the American Herbalists Guild, the International Iridology Practitioners Association, and the National Association of Nutrition Professionals. Students enrolled in the herbology and iridology certificate programs as well as the M.S. or Ph.D. in Holistic Nutrition programs are encouraged to take advantage of these 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:
The National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP) has approved graduates of the CCNH Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition and the Doctor of Philosophy in Holistic Nutrition programs 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 and the Doctor of Philosophy in Holistic Nutrition programs as well. Graduates of these programs qualify to become members of the IONC. Active members are allowed to use the RNCP (Registered Nutritional Consulting Practitioner) designation.
Because the International Iridology Practitioners Association (IIPA) has accredited the Clayton College iridology program, graduates of the CCNH program (who are current members of IIPA) are immediately eligible to take the IIPA certification examination. Upon successfully passing the exam, they can use the designation CCI and “Certified Comprehensive Iridologist.”
CCNH holds memberships in the following organizations:
Clayton College is accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners and the American Naturopathic Medical Accreditation Board. The International Iridology Practitioners Association accredits CCNH’s Iridology Certificate Program. These private associations offer professional accreditation in the field of naturopathy and other areas of natural health. As such, they are designed to meet the needs of non-traditional education and are not recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Clayton College is licensed by the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education.
