Holistic Nursing CE Course Information

Holistic nurse courses

Discover new ways to heal the body, mind, and spirit with holistic nursing CE courses offered by the American Institute of Health Care Professionals (AIHCP). Our continuing education courses combine numerous theories and practices with strategies and techniques that you can use in your everyday work. With help from AIHCP, you can cement your holistic nursing certification and provide the latest care for each and every patient.

Criteria for Enrolling in Holistic Nursing Continuing Education

To participate in our holistic nursing continuing education courses, you must be a current, licensed registered nurse in the state or country of current practice. You can also fill out our qualification review form to see if your current experience and qualifications meet our requirements.

Holistic Nursing Continuing Education Board Approvals

AIHCP’s courses on continuing education for the holistic nursing certification have continuing education approvals from the following states:

The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc. is an Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the Florida State Board of Nursing, CE Provider # 50-11975.
All of the following courses have provider approvals: CE Provider # 50-11975 and is a licensed Continuing Education Provider in the State of California, Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 15595.

Additionally, AIHCP also has Nursing Board Rule Provide Approvals from these states:

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.

For the full list of our current state and board approvals, please visit our healthcare continuing education approvals page

Courses for Holistic Nursing Continuing Education

The Holistic Nurse continuing education program from the American Institute of Health Care Professionals is made up of six CE courses. The sum of the course costs is $990. You may enroll into as few or as many course as you wish. All of the CE courses are self paced, independent study. Students buy the textbooks, follow the syllabus and take a comprehensive online exam. Faculty mentoring is provided, as needed. Many of our courses include supplementary videos and course materials. Students have a two-year timeframe to complete all required CE courses in the curriculum. Again, all textbooks and learning materials are separate and not included in the course cost.

The following CE courses are required to complete the Legal Nurse Consultant Curriculum to qualify for certification in the American College of Legal Nurse Consulting

HN 500 – Holistic Nursing: Theory & Practice I

This CE Course is the first and the foundational course in the education curriculum for Registered Nurses in the Integrative and Holistic Nursing Certification/Education program. This comprehensive course introduces the professional nurse to the sub-specialty practice of Holistic and Integrative Nursing practice, including alternative and complimentary care practices and interventions. Students will study the history and progression of this sub-specialty practice and gain a solid foundation and appreciation for its purpose and growth in contemporary nursing practice today. They will explore the Scope and Standards of Holistic Nursing Practice and understand their important and applications in clinical practice. As their study progresses they will begin to appreciate and understand theories, philosophies and implications for the development and implications of holistic and integrative nursing practice today. This sub-specialty practice becomes more tangible to the student as they progress in their study of more core concepts such as healing, spirituality in practice, transpersonal caring and holistic ethics. This course also focuses on the holistic nurse leader and how leadership is important to not only the modern-day practice of holistic and integrative nursing but to its future growth and success. Theories and implications for effective holistic leadership are examined. Study continues with important concepts of nursing holistic self-development, contemplative practices, that assist the student in transitioning into the professional sub-specialty practice of holistic/integrative professional nursing practice. Students also begin their study of important concepts of wellness and health promotion, especially related to initiatives such as Healthy People and Healthy Nurse. This foundational course prepares the student for entry into the other two courses which focuses in-depth specifically in holistic/integrative body, mind and spirit interventions and modalities utilized in this sub-specialty practice. Contract hours of education: 50 hours. Course HN 500 Cost: $ 175.00.

HN 510 – Holistic Nursing: Theory & Practice II

This continuing education course continues the student’s education in the study of the theory and applications of Holistic and Integrative Nursing Sub-Specialty Practice. This comprehensive course moves from the more foundational theory and practice of the sub-specialty practice and provides for the study of the core elements of the heart of the specialty in clinical practice. Students will study issues related to obesity, nutrition and world-wide related nutritional issues. They will study major holistic theories and complementary modalities including mindfulness, meditation, movement, intention quantum theory and the research and implications for such in clinical holistic practice today. The use of imagery in practice will be explored from a research outcomes perspective as well as an intervention in holistic practice. The role of the holistic nurse in developing a comprehensive body-mind-spirit plan of care and the use of the holistic nursing process is examined and implications for use in practice are discussed and reviewed. Students will then study therapeutic touch, it’s history, research outcomes and use in a holistic nursing practice setting for easing patients’ pain, stress and anxiety. A study and inquiry into energy healing and its various modalities is undertaken and students will examine the effectiveness and clinical outcomes of these modalities and learn how they can be incorporated into a holistic and integrative practice. The study of aromatherapy and the use of essential oils then is undertaken. Students will learn the essence of essential oils, how they are used in health care practices today, clinical effectiveness and outcomes and issues related to further education and credentialing for those interested in their use in practice. Aesthetics in nursing is examined in many dimensions and students will come away with a grounded understanding of its importance in inclusion of a holistic and integrative nursing practice. The study of the peace end of life care is examined and holistic approaches to providing patients with peaceful transitions at the end of life are examined. Students will study the evolution from therapeutic communications to holistic communications and learn how to move forward in this important evolution in their own practices. Students then examine the newer role of the professional nurse coach and learn how the holistic nurse can also serve as a professional nurse coach to her/his clients in this sub-specialty practice. Course Code: HN 510. Contact hours of education: 50 hours. Course Cost: $ 175.00.

HN 520 – Holistic Nursing: Theory & Practice III

This Continuing Education course in Holistic/Integrative Nursing Theory and Practice continues the student’s study in the core concepts of this subspecialty. It begins with an inquiry in issues related to environmental health with an emphasis on the most pressing issues society faces today such as environmental toxins, clean water, air quality and climate change. Other major environmental issues are examined such as noise and the stress response as well as radiation levels in our environments. Implications for holistic/integrative practice are examined. Students will then study from a broad and then more focused concentration the topics of holistic education, research, and advanced concepts related to Holistic/Integrative Nursing Practice. Personal development as a holistic/integrative nurse are examined, as well as various types of education program and continuing education as an ongoing path of personal development. The study of creating, appraising, and applying evidence to enhance holistic/integrative nursing practice is examined. Students will also examine advanced pharmacotherapeutics as they relate to holistic/integrative health care practice. This study will include many herbs, botanicals, and supplements most commonly utilized in this subspecialty practice. Both therapeutic uses and benefits are examined as well as contraindications for selected conditions. The Role of the Advanced Holistic Nurse is studied related to practice with patients with chronic noncommunicable disease health challenges. Client care and collaboration with client families is examined. Implications for practice are examined. Students will also undertake the study of Cognitive-Affective Strategies to promote resilience and well-being for their clients; including meditation and mindfulness interventions and therapies. An examination of holistic approaches in substance use recovery and smoking cessation are also presented. Sacred medicine, including current trends are presented in this course and there will be examination into the endocannabinoid system, including sacred medicine modalities. This course will also present concepts and theories on Global Holistic Nursing. Prerequisites for enrolling into this course are: 1. Must have successfully completed HN 500 and HN 510 as listed above. Course Code: HN 520. Contact hours of education: 50 hours. Course Cost: $ 175.00.

MED 300/SM 550 – Relaxation Strategies

This online Continuing education course is the foundational course in meditation theory and practice. This course provides a comprehensive overview of breath work, concentration and the physiological effects on the central nervous system. Students learn anatomy and physiology related to breathe work, as well as physiology and anatomy of the central nervous system. The focus is on learning various types of breath work, the use of concentration and mantras, and the elicitation of the relaxation response. Students will study research outcomes related to meditation and its positive effects on overall health and well-being of participants. Many disease states are reviewed, along with research oriented outcomes related to the many benefits and positive outcomes of meditation as an intervention in disease states. Students also practice and become proficient in several types of meditative techniques. Spiritual issues related to meditation are also explored. Course Code: MED 300. Education contact hours = 35. Course Cost: $165.00.

SM 530 – Clinical Stress Management

This online continuing education course provides a most comprehensive presentation of the theories, concepts and contemporary modalities in stress management. It continues were the introductory course, SM 500, leaves off. Students study foundational theories with greater depth of research review. There is a comprehensive presentation of stress psychophysiology as students understand and appreciate the mind-body-spirit connection in stress and stress management. Life-situations and perceptions are studied related to stress. Multiple dimensions of stress management interventions are presented and provide students with an excellent foundation for the further study of stress management modalities used in practice Spirituality and stress is also examined. Diversity in stress is examined, as well as various life and occupational situations related to stress. An in depth exploration of interventions is provided. This course also offers students a CD-Rom program that can be used with clients to conduct an interactive exploration of health and well-being. In addition, students receive additional online learning resources from the book publisher via their website. Course Code: SM 530.Contact hours of education = 30. Cost: $ 150.00.

EF 500 – The Complete EFT Training Seminar for Professional Development

This course is a comprehensive Video on Demand course and seminar that offers students a complete education and EFT training program in the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). The course is written, produced and instructed by our Executive Director, Dr. Dominick L. Flarey, who is a Certified Master EFT Practitioner, A Certified Holistic EFT Practitioner and Certified in Thought Field Therapy. This 14-hour course takes students from the very basics of EFT and energy psychology and moves from basic to intermediate to advanced concepts and techniques in EFT practice. By the completion of this education and training seminar students have a high level of proficiency in understanding and in using EFT for their professional development needs and goals. This course is also the foundational course for those who are studying in our Certification program to become Certified as Master EFT Practitioners. The course is structured in 6 Video sessions; How EFT Works, Tapping Energy, Classic EFT & Protocols, Positive EFT, Advanced Concepts, and The Experiences of EFT. Each session comes with downloadable course handouts. There are three downloadable E-Learning books provided with supplemental articles and materials on EFT for additional learning. In each of the Video lecture sessions students will experience actual EFT sessions lead by Dr. Flarey , incorporating the learning and skills being taught; from basic to advanced. This experienced based learning is a real plus in solid learning of EFT.

Course Code: EF 500. Contact hours of education = 14. Course Fee: $150.00

The Benefits of a Holistic Nursing Continuing Education Program

New skills and insights into comprehensive healing of the mind, body, and spirit can change the way you provide care to each client. AIHCP’s continuing education courses aim to get you using these newfound techniques while staying grounded in well-known fundamentals. At the end of the program, you can easily take these new discoveries to clients and raise the quality of care provided in each session.