1. What are the benefits of classroom instruction? Of distance education studies?

• CSNN offers the Natural Nutrition program in both the classroom study format and in the distance education study format.  Each format has its own unique benefits. Students who enjoy learning in a classroom environment with scheduled dates, tests, and assignment deadlines are advised to register in classroom studies.  Students who prefer learning at their own pace and creating their own personalized schedule are advised to register in distance education studies.
  
  
  The benefits of the classroom study format are as follows:
  • Instructor brings his/her experience and knowledge into the classroom
  • Students are able to ask questions of the instructor and receive an answer back on the spot
  • Students share their knowledge and experience in the industry and are a support network for each other
  • Set schedule for those who like structure
  • Case study practicums
    
    
  The benefits of distance education study format include:
  • Detailed notes for distance education students
  • Staff advisors to answer student questions
  • Chat group for  distance education students and graduates
  • Students create their own schedule
  • Distance education tuition rate (lower than the classroom rate)

2. How long does it take to complete the Natural Nutrition program?

• The Natural Nutrition program takes approximately 1200 hours to complete. Classroom instruction, clinical studies, and supervised practicums* total 632 hours, plus approximately 550 additional hours are required for studying, class preparation, and assignments.  *Since distance education students do not have practicums, the program takes approximately 1100 hours to complete.

  In the classroom, the program can be completed in one year (full time) or two years (part time). Some classroom branches also offer accelerated options. Distance education students are given two years to complete the program the program but may finish sooner.

3. What are practicums and are they covered in the tuition cost?

• Over 100 practicum hours per academic year are available to classroom students.  The main focus of practicums is working on case studies; however, practicums include client/practitioner role-playing, assessment and interview skill development, guest speakers form the industry, plus a variety of additional holistic nutrition topics not covered in the program. Practicums are run by qualified holistic nutritionists who have experience in the industry.

  Students also have the option of completing 14 external practicums as part of the practicum hours requirement. Students gain industry experience in external practicums, which are offered independently of CSNN and take place at external venues.

  Practicums are covered in the cost of classroom tuition.

4. What are case studies?

• Basically, case studies are practice client assessments, so that students gain experience before they graduate and have their own holistic nutrition practice.  Each student is required to complete 14 case studies including follow up assessments, in order to be eligible to graduate.  Case studies provide the student with practical experience in assessing the client’s individual nutritional needs and in making nutritional and lifestyle recommendations. 

5. What payment plans are available?

• CSNN offers flexible payment plans, including a monthly payment plan and quarterly payment plan. For more information, please contact the branch of your choice.

6. When do classes start?

• The classroom start dates are generally March and September of each year.  The distance education program may be started at any time.

7. Approximately, how many graduates from the Natural Nutrition program are there?

• Approximately, 4,500 graduates have earned CSNN’s R.H.N.™ designation to date.

8. Does CSNN provide job-search assistance?

• Since the R.H.N.™ designation is the most recognized holistic nutrition designation in the industry, companies look to CSNN for graduates. Job opportunities are posted in the classroom, on the graduate section of the website, and on distance education’s chat group.

  CSNN graduates also qualify to join the Canadian Association of Holistic Nutrition Professionals (CAHN-Pro) which mentors graduates and coordinates employment initiatives.  For more information about CAHN-Pro’s initiatives, go to www.cahnpro.org.

9. Why doesn’t CSNN have co-op work placements?

• Instead of co-op, CSNN informs students of many different paid part- and full- time positions available to them.  These job opportunities enhance students' learning experience in the industry.  Also, students gain practical experience from practicums and preparing their case studies, which eliminates teh necessity for a co-op placement

10. Does CSNN provide tuition tax receipts?

• CSNN provides tuition and education tax receipts to students.

11. Can I practice in the United States with the R.H.N.™ designation?

• Each state has its own laws in regard to practicing as a holistic nutritionist, so students are advised to check which laws exist in their state.
  
  The National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP) in the U.S. recognizes CSNN graduates, once they have also completed AN106 and AN109 from CSNN’s Advanced Holistic Nutrition program. For more information about NANP, go to www.nanp.org.

12. Is CSNN’s Natural Nutrition program registered/recognized?

• CSNN’s standardized Natural Nutrition program is registered/recognized in several provinces.  For example:
  • In British Columbia, it is accredited by the Private Career Training Institutions Agency (PCTIA)
  • In Nova Scotia, it is registered with the Department of Education of Nova Scotia as a private career college
  • In New Brunswick, it is legislated under the New Brunswick Private Occupational Training Act as a private career college
  • In Alberta, the Natural Nutrition program is licensed under the Private Vocational Schools Act

  Since the R.H.N.™ designation is the most recognized holistic nutrition designation in Canada,  CSNN’s Natural Nutrition program is the most recognized and sought-after holistic nutrition program. CSNN’s Natural Nutrition program is also recognized by the Canadian Association of Holistic Nutrition Professionals (CAHN-Pro) and by the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP) in the United States.