The Naturopathic Medicine Consultant Program combines studies in basic health science courses (anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, pathology and chemistry) with core courses in naturopathic, homeopathic, holistic, herbal, and nutritional medicine, along with massage, hydro, and exercise therapy.  The Naturopathic Medicine Consultant Program is a 1200 hour training program that provides you with a diploma in Naturopathic Medicine.  All Blue Heron eLearning programs are state licensed!

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The Certified Practical Acupuncture Assistant program is designed for the allied medical professional who want a beginning program in acupuncture.  The program combines studies in basic health science courses (anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, pathology and chemistry) with core courses in holistic, herbal, and nutritional medicine, along with acupuncture and massage therapy.  The Certified Practical Acupuncture Assistant program is a 1000 hour training program that provides you with a diploma in Acupuncture.  Before enrolling in this program check your state laws to determine if it will meet state requirements.  This program is recommended for allied medical personnel who will be working under direct physician supervision.  All Blue Heron eLearning programs are state licensed!

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Clinical nutrition is defined as the "sum total of the processes involved in the taking in and utilization of food substances by which growth, repair, and maintenance of activities in the body as a whole or in any of its parts are accomplished including ingestion, digestion, absorption, and metabolism."  A vital aspect of the Blue Heron Academy's clinical nutrition eLearning program is its association with holistic, complementary and alternative healthcare.  Weight Management Consultants are vitally needed to assist clients who are struggling with eating disorders, obesity, clinical obesity and morbid obesity.  This program in weight management prepares you to work with individuals who are over fat and physically out of condition.  This program teaches you the core skills needed to work with this large population of clients, including proper assessment and evaluation, long term client tracking and reassessment, medical history, dietary assessment, as well as, diet, fitness and lifestyle consultation.  All Blue Heron eLearning programs are state licensed!

• 100 Clock Hours
  Certification:  Clinical Nutrition & Weight Management Consultant
• Estimated cost of Nutrition Almanac 5th Edition:  $10-$18 purchased on line at Amazon.com, or your local book store
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Holistic Health Care is based on the concept of achieving balance, or what is called homeostasis, in the various systems of the body and on physical, emotional and spiritual levels.  The Blue Heron Academy eLearning certification program in holistic health care provides you with training in nutrition and diet, physical fitness assessment and training, and stress management.  All Blue Heron eLearning programs are state licensed!

• 100 Clock Hours
  Certification:  Holistic Health Consultant
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The acupressure program is designed for the student looking for beginning training in acupressure, or the massage therapist looking for additional training and certification hours.  The certified acupressure program is a 100 hour training program that provides you with a certificate in acupressure.  The program combines eLearning materials with a hands on Acupressure Kata Meridian Massage Technique DVD.  All Blue Heron eLearning programs are state licensed!

• 100 Clock Hours
  Certification:  Certificate of Completion
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Herbal medicine is not only an ancient system of health care, but it is growing in importance and recognition among the general public and medical profession.  The Blue Heron Academy has been a leader in herbal medicine training in its residential training programs for twenty-five years.  In the BHA Herbal Medicine eLearning certification program you learn the basic concepts and methods of herbal medicine along with the modern techniques that are based on the latest scientific research and evidence regarding now herbs work and what health care conditions they can be used to treat.  All Blue Heron eLearning programs are state licensed!

• 100 Clock Hours
  Certification:  Herbal Counselor
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The Blue Heron Academy has been providing residential classes in personal fitness and exercise, and certifying trainers, for over twenty-five years.  Now you can study the Blue Heron Academy personal training methods and become a certified Fitness Consultant through our dynamic and highly successful eLearning certification program.  The Blue Heron Academy has the only program that incorporates personal training with a comprehensive wellness approach to personal fitness instruction.  All Blue Heron eLearning programs are state licensed!

• 100 Clock Hours
  Certification:  Fitness Consultant
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This course provides specialized information in the latest scientific and medical advancements in acupuncture.  The course material in this program reviews the latest research from the fields of bio-medicine, bio-mechanics, neurology, immunology and endocrinology that demonstrates in western medical terms, how acupuncture affects the human organism.  This eLearning course presents acupuncture as a neurophysiological science and as a sub-discipline of manual medicine.  The Practical Acupuncture course is ideal for physicians and allied medical personnel including physical and occupational therapists, as well as, nurses who desire to add acupuncture to their therapeutic regime as a treatment modality.  This program is recommended for allied medical personnel who will be working under direct physician supervision.  All Blue Heron eLearning programs are state licensed!

Note:  We strongly recommend combining these eLearning lecture eClasses with our hands on residential seminars and clean needle training classes.

• 225 Clock Hours
  Certification:  Practical Acupuncture
  Certificate of Completion
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This program provides specialized training for students who are seeking medical and chiropractic career opportunities.  In a medical or chiropractic practice, the MA or CA assistant may assist doctors in conducting patient assessments, and if they are appropriately trained they will also provide various medical services to patients.  This program covers patient billing and HIPAA regulations, as well as how to supervise an office, including administrative duties related to financial transactions and patient management.  All Blue Heron eLearning programs are state licensed!

• 150 Clock Hours
  Certification:  Medical/Chiropractic Assistant Certificate
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The Blue Heron Academy of Healing Arts and Sciences is the first school in the US to provide research based certification in Manual Lymph Drainage and Complete Decongestive Therapy in accordance with the methods and protocols established by Gregory T. Lawton, D.N., D.C.  This program is a comprehensive and dynamic approach to lymphedema therapy that exceeds and moves well beyond current existing programs in lymphedema therapy.  Dr. Lawton has based this program upon early techniques that were more comprehensive than the Vodder method, as well as, new physical methods based on the latest scientific research regarding lymph fluid dynamics.  No other lymphedema training program has access to Dr. Lawton's new treatment protocols, but they are contained within this lymphedema training program.  All Blue Heron eLearning programs are state licensed!

• 100 Clock Hours
  Certification:  Massage Therapy Lymphedema Technician
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This program in anatomy and physiology is designed to be fun, interactive, and to assist with your understanding of basic concepts in anatomy and physiology.  This course is designed for alternative health care and massage therapy students who need to acquire additional hours of training in basic anatomy and physiology.  All Blue Heron eLearning programs are state licensed.

• 100 Clock Hours
  Certification:  Certificate of Completion
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Pathology 1 is an entry level program that covers basic skin diseases and disorders of the human body.  This program is recommended for all massage therapists and alternative health care providers who want a broader knowledge of patient skin care problems, and is very valuable for medical spa and paramedical skin care workers.  All Blue Heron eLearning programs are state licensed!

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Pathology 2 is an entry level program that covers basic musculoskeletal diseases and disorders of the human body.  This program is recommended for all massage therapists and alternative health care providers who want a broader knowledge of general musculosketetal anatomy and physiology.   All Blue Heron eLearning programs are state licensed!

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This course is designed for students requiring an introductory course in kinesiology and course work that is directly related to training in introductory kinesiology.  The course provides an introduction and insight into kinesiology and body movement.  Students will acquire a foundation for history, philosophy, ethics, and sociology in the field of kinesiology and will examine the multidisciplinary and scientific basis for kinesiology.  All Blue Heron eLearning programs are state licensed!

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