A practical is an educational session held at the school location to gain more experience in specific topics and to learn practical experience as a Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant™ professional.

In Alberta, practical sessions are taught at the classroom location under the instruction of a Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant™ professional or Naturopathic Doctor. Some of the topics taught in the practical sessions are:

• Consulting and client skills
• Menu Planning,
• Food Quality & Food Preparation
• Mental Health Issues and Nutrition
• Hormonal Health
• Weight Management
• Detoxification
• Nutrition that Supports Cardiovascular Health
• Blood Glucose Issues
• Supporting Immunity
• Skin Health
• Bone Health
• Thyroid Health and much more.