How to Apply

Acceptance into the National Institute of Whole Health’s post-professional programs requires appropriate education and credentials, a telephone interview, and application to the program. To register for the program, your credentials must be independently verified by NIWH. You must upload your license or credentials ID and provide the $49 application fee.

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​​What is the application process?

After an application is completed and submitted, it is subject to an independent verification of the candidate’s license, certification, or degree credentials and the absence of disciplinary action or suspension before a decision of acceptance is made. When the program representative is notified of a positive confirmation, the applicant is contacted and sent a copy of the verification and the enrollment paperwork.

 

When are the program start dates?

Because the National Institute of Whole Health is approved by the Department of Defense to provide Whole Health training to over 3.5 million military family members around the world, there are no cohort or group start times. After an applicant is offered and accepts enrollment, they then select their chosen start date and begin on that day.

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Is support available during the program?

All NIWH learners work with an Academic Adviser who is a licensed healthcare provider and a graduate of NIWH. There is ample opportunity to request the assistance of and work with Program Services personnel for support and assistance.

What are the time-track options for learners?

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There are two tracks a learner can choose from: the Basic 12-month track, which is 6-8 hours per week, or the Accelerated track, which is 6-7 months long and requires 12-16 hours per week. The Whole Health programs were piloted with nurse cohorts to determine the specific clock hours for the curriculum to be completed.

The pilots determined the metrics of completion data identified that approximately 19% of learners completed the program in 6-8 months; 49% of learners completed the program in 6-12 months, and 32% of learners required additional time to complete. This depends on the track the learner chooses and how much time they commit to every week. If the learner needs additional time, low-cost extension time is available.

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​What is included in the tuition cost?

Your tuition is all-inclusive and covers all program costs, including materials, diplomas, and graduation. There are no additional lab fees or book purchases required. The only exception is a single required e-book, available on Amazon for less than $10 (available new or used).

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How can NIWH graduates apply their credentials in the health and wellness field?

NIWH learners are health or education professionals who are working in their respective fields and take the program to: (1) enhance the work they are doing with their patients or clients, (2) redirect their work towards health and wellness education and advocacy. NIWH students can apply the training to mainstream medical employment or apply the credentials in creating their own private practice.

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NIWH has a broad spectrum of nurses, educators, mental health and medical professionals who apply the training in a wide variety of settings often use the professional credentials of the National Provider Identification number, the professional liability insurance for health educators, and the provided Billing and Coding Manual, to begin their own practice or business in Health and Wellness Education and Advocacy.

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All NIWH Whole Health programs offer evidence-based coursework that incorporates principles of natural health, health and wellness behavior change, disease prevention, health advocacy, nurse coaching, as well as integrative, holistic nutrition. NIWH Whole Health programs include accredited and approved continuing education credits for credentialed and licensed medical, health care, and allied health care professionals. Please see our Accreditation page for details. Download our Whole Health Career Guide for additional career opportunities.