ADMISSIONS POLICY
CNHS-BDA is an equal opportunity institution. All prospective students must be age 18 years or older at the time of initial enrollment. We welcome students with diverse backgrounds which may or may not include a prior background in health education. Our faculty members are committed to providing the support needed to help each student successfully complete each program.
In order to apply for admission into our programs the prospective student must submit the following documents:
· Any person who has been convicted of crimes of a sexual nature, domestic violence, armed robbery, child abuse/neglect, elder abuse/neglect, assault, assault with a deadly weapon, possession of firearms or bladed weapons, and/or manslaughter/murder
· Any person who has been suspended, disciplined, or fired from a place of employment due to child/elder abuse or neglect, sexual harassment, or sexual misconduct
· Any person who has within the last 12 months been arrested and/or formerly charged with any of the above offenses
· Any person who has been deemed to be ineligible to obtain mal practice / professional indemnity insurance in order to register with the professional organizations and/or to obtain the required license or future license(s) for practice.
PROGRAMS
Our courses are designed to produce caring natural health practitioners who are skilled in evidence-based treatment techniques. Although no prior background in health education is required to in order to be admitted, previous studies in the natural sciences will be advantageous. Students will need to have basic computer skills and internet access to complete the programs as online lectures, webinars, and interactive e-learning platforms are integral to the theoretical delivery of the courses offered. All practical training and lab classes are held in person at our Sandys and Southampton campus.
TUITION & FEES
CNHS-BDA is proud to offer the most affordable price of tuition for quality natural health education, which is paid at the beginning of the school year for the full year.
Tuition: Bachelor & Master's degree programs: $3875.00 per year (includes cost for lab fees)
Associate's degree programs: $6550.00 (includes lab fees)
Holistic Foot Health Practitioner Degree Program: $3950.00 (includes textbooks, instruments & lab fees)
Osteokinaesthetics Practitioner Diploma/Degree Program: $2875.00/$3950.00 (Includes textbooks, instruments & lab fees)
Clinical Aromatherapy Program: $1400.00 (includes textbooks, instruments & lab fees)
Diploma of Mental Health Herbal Practice $595.00 (special rate)
One time Enrollment Fee: $150.00 (paid upon admittance)
Scholarships and Financial Aid Packages are also available for those who qualify. Please check with our Financial Aid Officer for more information.
COURSE DESCRIPTORS
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN HOLISTIC HEALTH STUDIES
The purpose of the Associate of Science in Holistic Health Studies (ASc. HHS) degree, is to provide students with a solid science foundation which will allow them to continue to matriculate into our master's degree programs. Students may complete this program as a dual enrollment option as they complete their last year in high school.
ASSOCIATE & BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN HOLISTIC FOOT HEALTH PRACTICE
This program equips students to become holistic foot health practitioners with certifications in Reflexology and Clinical Aromatherapy. It is completed in two academic semesters. Upon completion students will be able to register with the Bermuda Natural Health Practitioners Council, qualify as board certified holistic health practitioners, and be able to purchase mal practice insurance upon graduation. Students who already possess a associate or bachelor's degree can qualify to receive the bachelor of applied science degree holistic foot health practice.
DIPLOMA OF MENTAL HEALTH HERBAL PRACTICE
This dynamic timely program trains students to become mental health first aiders as well as mental health support herbalists. Upon completion of this 100% online self-study program students will receive certification as mental health first aiders (renewable every three years) and certification as a mental health herbalist. This course can be used to complete the capstone or thesis project for the degree program a student is already enrolled in. The length of study to complete this program is between 10 and 17 contact hours.
DIPLOMA AND/OR ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN OSTEOKINAESTHETICS
The purpose of the Diploma and/or the Associate of Applied Science in Osteokinaesthetics (Dip/AASc. OP) degree, is to educate individuals to become safe, competent osteokinaesthetic practitioners who are educated to the diploma and/or degree level. Upon successful completion of this 24-module program graduates qualify to write the Bermuda Osteopathy Association Board Exam [BOABE] to become registered osteokinaesthetic practitioners.
Students also graduate with clinical competency certifications in Clinical Aromatherapy and Clinical Reflexology and automatically become registered with the Bermuda Natural Health Practitioners Council [BNHPC].
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN OSTEOPATHY
The purpose of the Master of Science in Osteopathy (MSc. Ost.) degree, is to educate individuals to become safe, competent osteopaths. Upon successful completion of the 3 year full-time program, graduates are eligible to sit the Bermuda Osteopathy Board Exam (BOBE) in order to become registered osteopaths with the Bermuda Osteopathy Association.
The course prepares students to use integrated theoretical knowledge and practical skills which will allow them to work as independent primary contact professionals within osteopathic clinical settings. This program emphasizes evidence-based intervention that’s foundation is grounded in sound, scientific body of knowledge from subjects such as anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, pharmacology, and occupational science
CURRICULUM
CNHS-BDA is an equal opportunity institution. All prospective students must be age 18 years or older at the time of initial enrollment. We welcome students with diverse backgrounds which may or may not include a prior background in health education. Our faculty members are committed to providing the support needed to help each student successfully complete each program.
In order to apply for admission into our programs the prospective student must submit the following documents:
- A signed and fully completed application form along with the application fee of $75.00 (non-refundable)
- Official transcripts from all secondary and post secondary schools attended
- A Personal Statement of program interest
- Two letters of recommendation (academic or professionals) from individuals who can attest to the applicant’s maturity level and ability to participate in a rigorous course of study
- A copy of a government issued photo ID
- Two passport-sized photos
- A certified letter from a physician indicating that the applicant is in good health
· Any person who has been convicted of crimes of a sexual nature, domestic violence, armed robbery, child abuse/neglect, elder abuse/neglect, assault, assault with a deadly weapon, possession of firearms or bladed weapons, and/or manslaughter/murder
· Any person who has been suspended, disciplined, or fired from a place of employment due to child/elder abuse or neglect, sexual harassment, or sexual misconduct
· Any person who has within the last 12 months been arrested and/or formerly charged with any of the above offenses
· Any person who has been deemed to be ineligible to obtain mal practice / professional indemnity insurance in order to register with the professional organizations and/or to obtain the required license or future license(s) for practice.
PROGRAMS
Our courses are designed to produce caring natural health practitioners who are skilled in evidence-based treatment techniques. Although no prior background in health education is required to in order to be admitted, previous studies in the natural sciences will be advantageous. Students will need to have basic computer skills and internet access to complete the programs as online lectures, webinars, and interactive e-learning platforms are integral to the theoretical delivery of the courses offered. All practical training and lab classes are held in person at our Sandys and Southampton campus.
TUITION & FEES
CNHS-BDA is proud to offer the most affordable price of tuition for quality natural health education, which is paid at the beginning of the school year for the full year.
Tuition: Bachelor & Master's degree programs: $3875.00 per year (includes cost for lab fees)
Associate's degree programs: $6550.00 (includes lab fees)
Holistic Foot Health Practitioner Degree Program: $3950.00 (includes textbooks, instruments & lab fees)
Osteokinaesthetics Practitioner Diploma/Degree Program: $2875.00/$3950.00 (Includes textbooks, instruments & lab fees)
Clinical Aromatherapy Program: $1400.00 (includes textbooks, instruments & lab fees)
Diploma of Mental Health Herbal Practice $595.00 (special rate)
One time Enrollment Fee: $150.00 (paid upon admittance)
Scholarships and Financial Aid Packages are also available for those who qualify. Please check with our Financial Aid Officer for more information.
COURSE DESCRIPTORS
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN HOLISTIC HEALTH STUDIES
The purpose of the Associate of Science in Holistic Health Studies (ASc. HHS) degree, is to provide students with a solid science foundation which will allow them to continue to matriculate into our master's degree programs. Students may complete this program as a dual enrollment option as they complete their last year in high school.
ASSOCIATE & BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN HOLISTIC FOOT HEALTH PRACTICE
This program equips students to become holistic foot health practitioners with certifications in Reflexology and Clinical Aromatherapy. It is completed in two academic semesters. Upon completion students will be able to register with the Bermuda Natural Health Practitioners Council, qualify as board certified holistic health practitioners, and be able to purchase mal practice insurance upon graduation. Students who already possess a associate or bachelor's degree can qualify to receive the bachelor of applied science degree holistic foot health practice.
DIPLOMA OF MENTAL HEALTH HERBAL PRACTICE
This dynamic timely program trains students to become mental health first aiders as well as mental health support herbalists. Upon completion of this 100% online self-study program students will receive certification as mental health first aiders (renewable every three years) and certification as a mental health herbalist. This course can be used to complete the capstone or thesis project for the degree program a student is already enrolled in. The length of study to complete this program is between 10 and 17 contact hours.
DIPLOMA AND/OR ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN OSTEOKINAESTHETICS
The purpose of the Diploma and/or the Associate of Applied Science in Osteokinaesthetics (Dip/AASc. OP) degree, is to educate individuals to become safe, competent osteokinaesthetic practitioners who are educated to the diploma and/or degree level. Upon successful completion of this 24-module program graduates qualify to write the Bermuda Osteopathy Association Board Exam [BOABE] to become registered osteokinaesthetic practitioners.
Students also graduate with clinical competency certifications in Clinical Aromatherapy and Clinical Reflexology and automatically become registered with the Bermuda Natural Health Practitioners Council [BNHPC].
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN OSTEOPATHY
The purpose of the Master of Science in Osteopathy (MSc. Ost.) degree, is to educate individuals to become safe, competent osteopaths. Upon successful completion of the 3 year full-time program, graduates are eligible to sit the Bermuda Osteopathy Board Exam (BOBE) in order to become registered osteopaths with the Bermuda Osteopathy Association.
The course prepares students to use integrated theoretical knowledge and practical skills which will allow them to work as independent primary contact professionals within osteopathic clinical settings. This program emphasizes evidence-based intervention that’s foundation is grounded in sound, scientific body of knowledge from subjects such as anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, pharmacology, and occupational science
CURRICULUM
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NATURAL HEALTH THERAPIES
The purpose of the Master of Science in Natural Health Therapies (MSc. NHT) degree, is to educate individuals to become safe, competent naturopathic practitioners. Upon successful completion of the 4 year full-time program, graduates are eligible to register with the Bermuda Natural Health Practitioners Association.
The course prepares students to use integrated theoretical knowledge and practical skills which will allow them to work as independent primary contact professionals within naturopathic clinical settings. Students become certified in stand-alone therapies such as Acupressure, Aromatherapy, Botanical Medicine (Herbalism), Holistic Esthetics, Reflexology, and Vegan Nutrition. This program emphasizes evidence-based intervention that’s foundation is grounded in sound, scientific body of knowledge from subjects such as anatomy, physiology, clinical nutrition, pharmacology, and phytotherapeutics.
CURRICULUM
The purpose of the Master of Science in Natural Health Therapies (MSc. NHT) degree, is to educate individuals to become safe, competent naturopathic practitioners. Upon successful completion of the 4 year full-time program, graduates are eligible to register with the Bermuda Natural Health Practitioners Association.
The course prepares students to use integrated theoretical knowledge and practical skills which will allow them to work as independent primary contact professionals within naturopathic clinical settings. Students become certified in stand-alone therapies such as Acupressure, Aromatherapy, Botanical Medicine (Herbalism), Holistic Esthetics, Reflexology, and Vegan Nutrition. This program emphasizes evidence-based intervention that’s foundation is grounded in sound, scientific body of knowledge from subjects such as anatomy, physiology, clinical nutrition, pharmacology, and phytotherapeutics.
CURRICULUM
