1. Why has CSNN chosen to align with only some associations in the industry?

• CSNN has researched the holistic nutrition industry and has decided to align with associations that approach holistic nutrition industry standards in ways that we feel would benefit holistic nutritionists the most.

2. What is unique about the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition compared to other holistic nutrition schools?

• CSNN is the first holistic nutrition school to offer a practical science based curriculum in natural nutrition
• CSNN is dedicated to quality education and offers both a foundation Natural Nutrition diploma program plus an Advanced Holistic Nutrition™ diploma program
• CSNN is the leading holistic nutrition school in Canada which provides both classroom and distance education formats
• CSNN offers unique class scheduling in order to accommodate busy lifestyles
• For your convenience, CSNN has 6 classroom locations in Ontario, plus classroom locations in Moncton, Halifax, Calgary, Vancouver and Nanaimo
• As the largest school in Canada, CSNN graduates are the most recognized and sought after in the industry
• Few students choose to withdraw from CSNN's Natural Nutrition program, however, we believe everyone has the right to change their mind due to unexpected life circumstances, therefore CSNN has a generous withdrawal and refund policy compared to other holistic nutrition schools
• CSNN has been working with employers for nearly two decades, and as a result employers look for CSNN graduates and students.  CSNN students are able to gain practical experience along with employment.
• In it’s Natural Nutrition program CSNN focuses on its expertise in holistic nutrition, so that students are encouraged to learn how to conduct themselves as practitioners within their scope of practice, which in turn protects them as practitioners plus protects the public from harm.
• CSNN respects all health modalities, and acknowledges that to be a true herbalist, homeopath, naturopath, medical doctor etc, and to practice these modalities safely and effectively, that one has to successfully complete years of comprehensive study in these fields. CSNN offers information about these other health modalities in its practicums and in its Advanced Holistic Nutrition program, so that students and graduates develop an understanding of and an appreciation for these other modalities. With this added knowledge graduates work alongside other health care practitioners and make effective recommendations to their clients, who have either been referred or who are also under the care of another practitioner.
  

3. What is unique about CSNN’s Natural Nutrition diploma  program?

• CSNN’s Natural Nutrition program leads to a well rounded holistic nutrition education by offering 17 foundation courses, a clinical component, plus classrooms offer on site practicums
• CSNN’s holistic nutrition program leads to the designation R.H.N. Registered Holistic Nutritionist ™/ R.H.N. Registered Holistic Nutritional Consultant

• Leads to apprenticeship program and board certification by Canadian Association of Holistic  Nutrition Professionals (CAHNPro)
• CSNN’s Natural Nutrition program has been reviewed and approved by several provincial government education ministries, plus by the U.S. organization the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP)

4. What is unique about the delivery of CSNN’s Natural Nutrition program?

• CSNN’s winning education formula transcends basic classroom hours and facilitates a deeper level of understanding through practice and application of holistic nutrition information. Other holistic nutrition programs may offer more classroom hours, but CSNN prefers to offer its students a focused, engaging, and practical science based program which is geared to training students to be effective holistic nutritionists in the industry. CSNN’s Natural Nutrition program is a comprehensive foundation program created for adults, who want more than holistic nutrition information found in books, magazines, and media, and instead want to learn the practical tools needed to become a knowledgeable and credible holistic nutritionist.
  

5. How do I find out more about CSNN’s Natural Nutrition  program?

• Call the location you are interested in and make an appointment to receive a complimentary one on one information session
• Attend an open house (call location for details)
• Make arrangements with a location to audit a class

6. When can I start the Natural Nutrition program?

• Classroom start dates are generally in March and in September, however, if you miss the start date you can join late if there is space available
• With Distance Education you pick the start date

7. What happens to my studies if I move?

• One of the advantages of studying at CSNN is the flexibility to complete your holistic nutrition education anywhere in the world. CSNN has 11 classroom locations in Canada, as well as a Correspondence division. In the event of moving, students will have the option to be transferred to another classroom location or to complete the program via distance education.

8. Do I have to be a graduate of the Natural Nutrition program (RHN™ designation) to qualify for the Advanced Holistic Nutrition™ program?

• The Advanced Holistic Nutrition program was designed for CSNN graduates, however, there is an elective component that all health care practitioners are welcome to take. Health care practitioners wanting official entry into CSNN's Advanced Holistic Nutrition program must provide a transcript from an accredited school and pass the entrance exam.

9. What support system is available to CSNN graduates after  they finish the Natural Nutrition program?

• CSNN has a job board on its website for graduates, plus individual locations post job opportunities
• Distance education has online networking and sharing of information, including job information
• CSNN graduates qualify to participate in the Canadian Association of Holistic Nutrition Professionals (CAHNPro) (www.cahnpro.org) apprenticeship program, research studies, job creation initiatives, and board certification exam for insurance and industry recognition purposes. CAHNPro assists members by helping them stay current with trends and research specific to the industry, by providing materials and professional information from successful holistic nutritionists, by providing a job search database, and by offering guidance and support in building a holistic nutrition business.
• CSNN has an active Alumni Association (www.csnnalumni.org)  which provides industry information to its members, which offers advertising venues for graduate holistic nutrition practices and other graduate businesses and endeavours
• CSNN graduates have created local networking groups
• CSNN graduates receive a 10% discount on CSNN’s Advanced Holistic Nutrition™ program, and on CSNN’s continuing education workshops