Holistic Nutrition Diploma
Nutrition is an essential and central element of health: by completing this program, you will be able to assess the nutritional status of individuals and communities, and help them apply the rules of healthy eating in order to promote health and well-being.
Holistic nutrition is a natural approach to health, it is about looking at nutrition through all aspects of a person’s life, their lifestyle, their beliefs, their environment.
Our holistic nutrition program, offered online, flexible and modern, opens the doors to a rewarding career!
Description
At the end of this Holistic Nutrition Diploma, the student will be able to assess the nutritional status of individuals and help them in applying the rules of a healthy diet in order to promote their health and well-being.
He/she greets, advises and empowers various clients in order to improve their nutritional practices while taking into account their values, beliefs and environment, and the available resources.
The student establish action plans that meet the needs of their clients and offer them possible solutions that take into account the ecosystem by means of sustainable nutritional practices.
Taking into account the physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual, cultural and socioeconomic aspects, and applying your knowledge and professional abilities, he/she acts as an agent of change by accompanying your clients in order for them to adopt healthy eating habits that promote health and well-being.
Graduates of the Collège Éducacentre have skills that are adapted to the labour market and adaptable to its future evolution. The students’ innovativeness, respect, engagement, open-mindedness and communication skills in French and in English set them apart from others.
This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
Career occupations
NOC : 32 209 – Others practitioners of natural healing
- Holistic nutritionist
- Nutritional Practitioner
- Dietary consultant
Courses
Program duration
1120 hours – 45 weeks for full time
Students can expect 5 to 7 hours of homework and studies per week of each course.
Combined delivery:
All courses are delivered through an online platform Moodle with the exception of work experience..
Students required a computer with a camera.
| Title of Course/Work Experience Component | Hours |
|---|---|
| NHO 101 – Holistic Health Approach | 45 |
| NHO 102 – Health Promotion | 45 |
| NHO 103 – Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 45 |
| NHO 104 – Macronutrients | 45 |
| FRA 100 – French Writing | 45 |
| NHO 105 – Micronutrients | 45 |
| NHO 203 – Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 45 |
| NHO 106 – Diets | 45 |
| NHO 107 – Sustainable Food Practises | 45 |
| NHO 108 – Observation practicum | 40 |
| ANG 104 – English: Speaking and Listening | 80 |
| NHO 201 – Holistic Intervention | 45 |
| NHO 202 – Nutrition and Pathologies | 60 |
| NHO 204 – Professional Development | 45 |
| NHO 205 – Nutrition and Life Cycles | 60 |
| ANG 102 – English Writing | 60 |
| NHO 206 – Introduction to Pharmacology | 60 |
| NHO 207 – Culinary Approach | 60 |
| NHO 208 – Professional Ethics | 45 |
| NHO 210 – Practicum | 140 |
| TOTAL OF HOURS | 1100 |
Admission requirements
Proof of high school completion or equivalent. Mature students (19 years old) may be considered for admission.
Successful completion of French Studies 12, or equivalent with a grade of C (60%) OR completion of the College Éducacentre French Writing Assessment.
Letter of motivation written by the applicant
Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident or Study Permit
Two letters of recommendation
The following conditions must be met before the first practicum:
- Criminal record check for the practicums
- Online criminal record request
- Online criminal record sharing request
- Request on pre-filled paper form
- Evidence of up-to-date immunization / vaccinations and other vaccines to be received according to the requirements of the internship establishment
- First Aid Level
- Foodsafe niveau 1
Tuition fees
6250 $ + 438,56 $ for textbook (textbook prices are provisional and subject to change) + $ 35 for the registration fee
Financial aid :
Visit our Scholarships and Financial Aid page (Bourses et aides financières, in French) for information on scholarships offered by Collège Éducacentre, and other sources of financial aid.
It is also possible to be funded for college programs under certain conditions. If you are or have been unemployed in the last 5 years, you are a single parent or if you receive social assistance benefits, you may be eligible for financial aid. To find out more about the conditions and the process to follow, please contact the WorkBC agency closest to you: workbc.ca
Students can start the program in the fall, winter or spring.
Refund policy:
Please refer to our full refund policy (in French)
To register
1 – Prepare Your Documents
- Photo ID (federal or provincial government issued)
- Proof of status (different from your photo ID)
- Eligible statuses:
-
- Canadian citizen
- Permanent resident
- Refugee with permission to study
👉 Check the specific admission requirements for your chosen program (see the “Admission Requirements” tab).
2 – Admission Application
Step 1 – Submit your admission application
-
- Apply online through the admission portal.
- You can save your progress and return later to complete the form.
⚠️ Submitting falsified documents may result in serious penalties.
⚠️ Missing information may delay or prevent the processing of your application.
Step 2 – Take a French placement test
👉 Watch the explanatory video, in French HERE
-
- The test is sent after your application and admission fee payment are confirmed.
- Online test, maximum duration: 3 hours
- 3 sections:
- Grammar (multiple choice)
- Reading comprehension
- Writing (250–300 words)
Step 3 – Admission confirmed
-
- Contact your Student Services team:
- info.nh@educacentre.com
- 604-708-5100 ext. 1405
- Contact your Student Services team:
3 – Course Registration
- Choose your courses
- Pay through Omnivox
- For any questions, contact admission@educacentre.com
👉 Watch the explanatory video
Contact
For more information, contact your student advisor by email at info.nh@educacentre.com or by phone at 604.708.5100, ext. 1405.
Description
At the end of this Holistic Nutrition Diploma, the student will be able to assess the nutritional status of individuals and help them in applying the rules of a healthy diet in order to promote their health and well-being.
He/she greets, advises and empowers various clients in order to improve their nutritional practices while taking into account their values, beliefs and environment, and the available resources.
The student establish action plans that meet the needs of their clients and offer them possible solutions that take into account the ecosystem by means of sustainable nutritional practices.
Taking into account the physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual, cultural and socioeconomic aspects, and applying your knowledge and professional abilities, he/she acts as an agent of change by accompanying your clients in order for them to adopt healthy eating habits that promote health and well-being.
Graduates of the Collège Éducacentre have skills that are adapted to the labour market and adaptable to its future evolution. The students’ innovativeness, respect, engagement, open-mindedness and communication skills in French and in English set them apart from others.
This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
Career occupations
NOC : 32 209 – Others practitioners of natural healing
- Holistic nutritionist
- Nutritional Practitioner
- Dietary consultant
Courses
Program duration
1120 hours – 45 weeks for full time
Students can expect 5 to 7 hours of homework and studies per week of each course.
Combined delivery:
All courses are delivered through an online platform Moodle with the exception of work experience..
Students required a computer with a camera.
| Title of Course/Work Experience Component | Hours |
|---|---|
| NHO 101 – Holistic Health Approach | 45 |
| NHO 102 – Health Promotion | 45 |
| NHO 103 – Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 45 |
| NHO 104 – Macronutrients | 45 |
| FRA 100 – French Writing | 45 |
| NHO 105 – Micronutrients | 45 |
| NHO 203 – Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 45 |
| NHO 106 – Diets | 45 |
| NHO 107 – Sustainable Food Practises | 45 |
| NHO 108 – Observation practicum | 40 |
| ANG 104 – English: Speaking and Listening | 80 |
| NHO 201 – Holistic Intervention | 45 |
| NHO 202 – Nutrition and Pathologies | 60 |
| NHO 204 – Professional Development | 45 |
| NHO 205 – Nutrition and Life Cycles | 60 |
| ANG 102 – English Writing | 60 |
| NHO 206 – Introduction to Pharmacology | 60 |
| NHO 207 – Culinary Approach | 60 |
| NHO 208 – Professional Ethics | 45 |
| NHO 210 – Practicum | 140 |
| TOTAL OF HOURS | 1100 |
Admission requirements
Proof of high school completion or equivalent. Mature students (19 years old) may be considered for admission.
Successful completion of French Studies 12, or equivalent with a grade of C (60%) OR completion of the College Éducacentre French Writing Assessment.
Letter of motivation written by the applicant
Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident or Study Permit
Two letters of recommendation
The following conditions must be met before the first practicum:
- Criminal record check for the practicums
- Online criminal record request
- Online criminal record sharing request
- Request on pre-filled paper form
- Evidence of up-to-date immunization / vaccinations and other vaccines to be received according to the requirements of the internship establishment
- First Aid Level
- Foodsafe niveau 1
Tuition fees
6250 $ + 438,56 $ for textbook (textbook prices are provisional and subject to change) + $ 35 for the registration fee
Financial aid :
Visit our Scholarships and Financial Aid page (Bourses et aides financières, in French) for information on scholarships offered by Collège Éducacentre, and other sources of financial aid.
It is also possible to be funded for college programs under certain conditions. If you are or have been unemployed in the last 5 years, you are a single parent or if you receive social assistance benefits, you may be eligible for financial aid. To find out more about the conditions and the process to follow, please contact the WorkBC agency closest to you: workbc.ca
Students can start the program in the fall, winter or spring.
Refund policy:
Please refer to our full refund policy (in French)
To register
1 – Prepare Your Documents
- Photo ID (federal or provincial government issued)
- Proof of status (different from your photo ID)
- Eligible statuses:
-
- Canadian citizen
- Permanent resident
- Refugee with permission to study
👉 Check the specific admission requirements for your chosen program (see the “Admission Requirements” tab).
2 – Admission Application
Step 1 – Submit your admission application
-
- Apply online through the admission portal.
- You can save your progress and return later to complete the form.
⚠️ Submitting falsified documents may result in serious penalties.
⚠️ Missing information may delay or prevent the processing of your application.
Step 2 – Take a French placement test
👉 Watch the explanatory video, in French HERE
-
- The test is sent after your application and admission fee payment are confirmed.
- Online test, maximum duration: 3 hours
- 3 sections:
- Grammar (multiple choice)
- Reading comprehension
- Writing (250–300 words)
Step 3 – Admission confirmed
-
- Contact your Student Services team:
- info.nh@educacentre.com
- 604-708-5100 ext. 1405
- Contact your Student Services team:
3 – Course Registration
- Choose your courses
- Pay through Omnivox
- For any questions, contact admission@educacentre.com
👉 Watch the explanatory video
Contact
For more information, contact your student advisor by email at info.nh@educacentre.com or by phone at 604.708.5100, ext. 1405.
Discover the program in video (in French)
Program accredited by
This program has been approved but the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. Training
Designated B.C. Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit & Shield Design mark is a certification mark owned by the Government of British Columbia and used under licence.
Program recognized by
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Program funded by
