Diploma Program Overview - CSNN Vancouver Island

Natural Nutrition Program

The dedicated purpose of CSNN’s teaching is to demonstrate the importance of natural nutrition in complementary health care.

Whether you are looking to start a career in the Holistic Nutrition industry or are interested in improving your own health and wellbeing, this life-changing program will help you achieve your goals.

This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) and Ministry of Post Secondary Education and Future Skills. 

The Natural Nutrition Program prepares holistic nutrition professionals with a comprehensive curriculum that consists of 18 courses plus a clinical component consisting of live case studies. It covers natural nutrition relevant to each stage of life, the science and research behind it, as well as the fundamentals of business. An integral part of the studies is the connection between body, mind, and spirit; this program aims to enlighten in a broad way about the effects of life experiences and circumstances on health.

With Full-Time and Part-Time options, this program was designed to be flexible to accommodate busy schedules and other commitments.

What do you get?

Diploma, Professional Designation, and Title to start a fulfilling career in the Holistic Nutrition Industry

Practical hands-on experience through supervised live case studies to learn how to do individual client assessments and give nutritional recommendations

In-depth understanding of the mind-body-spirit connection how it’s scientifically demonstrated to affect physical health

Professional skills and confidence from the diverse and accomplished instructors; their educational background and varied experience in a number of industries makes learning at CSNN unique and worthwhile

Opportunity to improve your overall health and wellbeing naturally through nutrition and to share your knowledge with others.

Below are a few of our courses. Please visit Course Descriptions for full details on all courses offered in the program.

  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Nutritional Symptomatology
  • Motivational Interview Skills
  • Hormone Health
  • Fundamentals of Business
  • Biochemistry & Epigenetics
  • Lifecycle Nutrition – Sports
  • Eco-Nutrition

Holistic Culinary Certificate

30 Hours of Culinary Training Included

Designed to enrich kitchen skills and confidence, students are introduced to an array of whole foods, diverse methods of food preparation, and how certain techniques can enhance the restorative qualities of food. With 30 hours of experiential learning available, students sharpen their practical abilities while deepening their knowledge of whole foods and holistic health.

A few examples of these cooking workshops:

  • Knife Skills & Food Safety
  • Healthful Broths
  • Gluten-free Baking
  • Preparation of Whole Foods

These included workshops ensure students will have the skills necessary to work with clients in food preparation and meal planning. 

Contact Information

CSNN Vancouver Island

201 – 612 View Street
Victoria, B.C. V8W 1J6

Tel: 250-668-8663
Hours: Mon-Thurs, 9:15am-2pm

Email: victoria@csnn.ca
Email: v.i@csnn.ca

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