Holistic & Integrative Health Care Specialist CE Courses

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The following CE Courses have provider approvals: The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc. is a licensed Continuing Education Provider in the State of California, Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 15595.

The following CE Courses have provider approvals:   The American Institute of Health Care Professionals, Inc. is an Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the Florida State Board of Nursing  Provider # 50-11975.

OTHER STATE BOARDS OF NURSING

The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is a Rule Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the Arkansas Board of Nursing. CE Provider # 50-11975.
The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is a Rule Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the Georgia Board of Nursing. CE Provider # 50-11975.
The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is a Rule Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the South Carolina Board of Nursing. CE Provider # 50-11975.
The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is a Rule Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Professional Registered Nurses. CE Provider # 50-11975.
The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is a Rule Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the New Mexico Board of Nursing. CE Provider # 50-11975.

 

HE 500 – Health Care Educator

This course is designed to examine the professional role of health practitioner as educator.  Health practitioners facilitate learning for clients and their families as they work to overcome the challenges that health, disease, prevention, and rehabilitation bring. They also share their experience, disseminate new knowledge and guide colleagues and students alike as they acquire new skills. This course is designed to examine these ‘educator’ roles in the health context and stimulate a critical analysis of taken-for-granted assumptions about this integral aspect of practice. Course Code: HE 500. Contact hours of education: 30 hours. Course Cost: $150.00.

 

HH 500 – Herbal Remedies & Supplements for Behavioral Health

This comprehensive CE course provides a very comprehensive overview of studies, research and treatments related to herbal medicine. Students study many facets of herbal and natural medicine as it relates to the treatment of multiple conditions to include depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, chronic stress, insomnia, thyroid disorder, dysmenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome/premenstrual dysphoric disorder, gastrointestinal disorders, polycystic ovarian syndrome and hyperglycemia/insulin resistance. Multiple vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids and other natural/physical treatments will be extensively discussed.

Course Code: HH 500. Contract hours of education: 55 hours. Course Cost: $175.00.

 

HH 510 – Nutrients, Biochemistry & The Brain

This comprehensive CE course provides a comprehensive overview of research, biology and nutrient treatments specifically related to brain disorders to include psychiatric illness and Alzheimer’s disease. Students study the basic concepts of brain chemistry, epigenetics and the role of nutrients in mental health.  History, theories, symptoms, biochemical classifications and studied nutrient therapies of many psychiatric illnesses extensively reviewed.

Course Code: HH 510. Contract hours of education: 30 hours. Course Cost: $150.00.

HH 520 – Holistic Body-Mind Healing

In this self-paced, online CE course, students will explore the dynamic interconnectedness of the body and mind and the ways in which physical, emotional, and psychological health influence one another. Using The Secret Language of the Body by Jennifer Mann & Karden Rabin and The Anxious Mind by Dr. Elenga, MD, as primary texts, this course provides an in-depth examination of anxiety, stress, and trauma, and how chronic activation of the nervous system leads to dysregulation as an adaptive survival response.

Students will study the spectrum of anxiety-related disorders and gain an overview of evidence-based behavioral therapies—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and key elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) such as emotion regulation and mindfulness. Emphasis is placed on Polyvagal Theory and the application of the AIR Method (Awareness–Interruption–Redesign) as frameworks for restoring nervous system balance and cultivating resilience.

Through integrative learning and self-reflection, students will discover how to incorporate holistic practices—such as relaxation techniques, self-care strategies, and lifestyle modifications—into both personal wellness and professional practice, fostering greater alignment between body, mind, and spirit.

Course Code: HH 520. Contract hours of education: 50 hours. Course Cost: $175.00.

 

HH 530 – Holistic Healing: Vagus Nerve Therapies

HH 530 is an advanced continuing education course focused on understanding and enhancing vagal nerve function to support stress regulation, emotional resilience, and overall mental and physical well-being. Grounded in neuroscience, autonomic nervous system theory, and integrative mind–body practices, this course explores how vagal tone influences emotional regulation, digestion, cardiovascular function, immune response, and recovery from stress and trauma.

Using evidence-informed strategies drawn from breathing techniques, mindfulness, meditation, nutrition, movement, sensory modulation, and lifestyle interventions, participants will learn practical, time-efficient methods to support parasympathetic regulation and nervous system balance. Emphasis is placed on clinically applicable tools that can be implemented in daily life or incorporated into client education and therapeutic settings.

This CE course is designed for post-licensed healthcare and mental health professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of the vagus nerve, heart rate variability, the gut–brain axis, neuroplasticity, and emotional resilience. Participants will gain a structured framework for recognizing vagal dysregulation and applying integrative strategies to promote calm, adaptability, and long-term nervous system health.

Course Code: HH 530. Contract hours of education: 35 hours. Course Cost: $150.00.

 

HH 540 – Holistic Healing With Mindfulness

This comprehensive, college-level continuing education course provides an in-depth exploration of mindfulness and meditation as evidence-based, trauma-informed, and healing-centered practices. The course integrates Eastern contemplative traditions with Western psychology, neuroscience, and therapeutic frameworks to support emotional regulation, stress reduction, self-compassion, and whole-person healing.

Unlike mindfulness programs that emphasize coping or relaxation alone, this course differentiates coping skills from healing skills, emphasizing therapeutic mindfulness, body-based emotional awareness, and non-judgmental presence. Learners will develop practical skills applicable across healthcare, counseling, coaching, and holistic wellness settings.

Course Code: HH 540. Contract hours of education: 40 hours. Course Cost: $150.00.

 

HM 565 – Applied Health Care Ethics and Law

This CE course is designed for nurse managers, working supervisors, assistant managers and department managers and for those who aspire to hold these positions in their healthcare organization. In addition, Nurses practicing in the Legal field and as Cases Managers can benefit from this course as well. We recognize that managers need a sound understanding of the concepts of how law and ethics affect their working environment.  Our goal is to provide you with a solid foundation, with sufficient guidance, and enough information about law and ethics to be beneficial to your work life. This knowledge will be helpful. for both prospective and sitting managers. to be successful in the daily running of their departments and managing the challenges that those who work in healthcare face. An understanding of law and ethics methodology will prepare students to make appropriate decisions in the environments they work in.

Course Code: HM 565. Contact hours of Continuing Education: 30, Course Cost: $150

 

HM 570 – Ethics in Health Care Practice

This CE course is designed for nurse managers, working supervisors, assistant managers and department managers and for those who aspire to hold these positions in their healthcare organization. In addition, Nurses practicing in the Legal field and as Cases Managers can benefit from this course as well. There is also relevance to those that work in Social Services Field, as well as all who practice in professional health care practices.  We recognize that managers need a sound understanding of the concepts of how healthcare ethics affect their working environment.  Our goal is to provide you with a solid foundation, with sufficient guidance, and enough information about healthcare ethics to be beneficial to your work life and most importantly when applicable to patients served. The most common ethical issues and related legal issues encountered today in health care practice are presented in this course. This knowledge will be helpful for both prospective and sitting managers to be successful in the daily running of their departments and managing the challenges that those who work in healthcare face. An understanding of healthcare ethics methodology will prepare students to make appropriate decisions in the environments they work in. All who work with patients in clinical practices will also benefit highly from the content in this course.

Course Code: HM 570. Contact hours of Continuing Education: 50, Course Cost: $175