Updated in 2022. Graduates who have completed this course will have advanced standing for the Advanced Pediatric Certificate.

The Pediatric course presents information on how to conceive and raise a healthy child in today’s world – a world in which our children’s health is declining at an alarming rate. Children’s nutritional needs and challenges differ from adults and require a unique approach. Students learn dietary, supplementation, and lifestyle recommendations from pre-conception, through pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding to raising healthy school-age children. This course also discusses ways to naturally manage allergies and food sensitivities, to establishing a healthy intestinal microbiome, healthy weight, the picky eater, the GAPS protocol and much more.

CEUs: 3.5 | Association Upgrade Hours (CAHN-Pro & CANNP): 12 hours

Designed to provide students the understanding of how to use our new unique pediatric intake forms and assess a child’s nutritional needs. Students will learn motivational interviewing skills regarding consulting families, parents, and children. Students will also learn the importance of working with other healthcare professionals when consulting children and their parents and when referrals are necessary. This course also covers the legal implications of consulting children.

CEUs: 3.0 | Association Upgrade Hours (CAHN-Pro & CANNP): 9 hours

This course was developed due to the epidemic in many illnesses that are affecting the health of our children. Illnesses such as allergies, asthma, learning and behavioural disorders, feeding problems, and obesity have become more prevalent and have reached alarming rates in children of all ages. Understanding the root issues of these illnesses and the future health effects on children is important to be able to address the nutritional imbalances and develop the necessary program to help families.

CEUs: 3.2 | Association Upgrade Hours (CAHN-Pro & CANNP): 10.5 hours