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:
  1. A signed and fully completed application form along with the application fee of $25.00
  2. Official transcripts from all secondary and post secondary schools attended
  3. A Personal Statement of program interest
  4. 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
  5. A copy of a government issued photo ID
  6. Two passport-sized photos
  7. A certified letter from a physician indicating that the applicant is in good health
It is the policy of CNHS-BDA to inform all would be applicants that the following circumstances render such persons ineligible to enroll:
·         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.
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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.
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 Per Year: Master's degree programs $3650.00 (includes cost for lab fees) 
                               Associate's degree program $2450.00 (includes lab fees)
One time Enrollment Fee: $100.00 (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
The Associate of Science in Holistic Health Studies, the Master of Science in Osteopathy, and the Master of Science in Natural Health Therapies course curriculum are described below: 

​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.
 
​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 osteopathic practitioners. Upon successful completion of the 3.9 year full-time program, graduates are eligible to sit the Bermuda Osteopathy Board Exam (BOBE) in order to register 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 3.9 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
What is Osteopathy? Osteopathy is a complete care health profession that specializes in the treatment of the musculoskeletal system as a means to restore health and to promote wellness. Osteopaths use a combination of manual techniques (Soft Tissue Therapy, Muscle Energy Techniques, Joint Mobilization, Myofascial Release, and physical modalities (Thermal/Cold Therapy, Ultrasound Therapy) in order to bring the body back to a cohesive whole.

​What are the two branches of Osteopathy? Two branches of Osteopathy (Osteopathic Medicine & Osteopathic Manual Therapy) emerged when Dr. John Martin Littlejohn, a student of Dr. Still, founded the British School of Osteopathy in London in 1917, and subsequently the Journal of Osteopathy, which is seen to be the laying down of the scientific foundations for Osteopathy in Europe. Other persons such as Paul Gény a physiotherapist, teamed up with an English osteopath named Thomas G. Dummer, and founded the l’École française d’Ostéopathie. Their aim was to provide non-doctors the opportunity to learn osteopathic techniques. These two distinguished gentlemen are credited for advancing what is now known as European-style Osteopathy throughout Europe, Asia, Canada, and many other countries throughout the world.

What type of training program in Osteopathy does CNHS-BDA offer? CNHS-BDA offers training in European-style Osteopathy by way of an integrated format which combines e-learning with practical training. At the completion of the program students earn a Master of Science degree in Osteopathy.
​What is Naturopathy? Naturopathy is a holistic system of healing in which different natural methods are administered to promote health and restoration within the body. Naturopathy treats the person as a whole by using treatments that place emphasis on using the body's self-healing mechanisms to keep the body in harmony with nature. The naturopath tries to balance the diseased person, regardless of what the person suffers from, as in conditions that might be otherwise labeled in conventional terms as specific diseases. Although the term 'Naturopathy' has been coined in recent years, its basis and many of the methods used in treatment are more than 2,000 years old, causing many to posit that when life began so did Naturopathy.

​What are the three main Naturopathic Personnel Classifications? Naturopathic personnel consist of three classifications: Naturopathic Physicians, Naturopathic Doctors and Certified Naturopaths/Naturopathic Therapists.

What type of training program in Naturopathy does CNHS-BDA offer? CNHS-BDA offers training in Naturopathic Therapies by way of an integrated format which combines e-learning with practical training. At the completion of the program students earn a Master of Science degree in Natural Health Therapies.




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