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Continuing Professional Development (CPD)Ā is aĀ globally recognised trademark that is sometimes referred to as CPE (Continuing Professional Education).
Training that has been accredited by the CPD Certification service carries both UK and international recognition.
The CPD Certification Service was established in 1996 as the independent CPD accreditation institution operating across industry sectors to complement the CPD policies of professional and academic bodies.
The CPD Certification Service provides recognised independent CPD accreditation compatible with professional, organisational and academic CPD principles. There are thousands of organisations, professional bodies and associations worldwide that require an annual commitment to Continuing Professional Development.
A CPD accredited certificate provided by The Health Sciences Academy can be used to meet professional registration requirements, such as the maintenance of a licence to practise, and to ensure that employees and professionals can evidence their skills and remain proficient to change in practice.
Through our CPD accredited certifications, you can use your earned CPD hours with a number of professional bodies and organisations, including: the NHS, Cancer Research, the General Medical Council, the Nursing and Midwifery Council, the Health and Care Professionals Council, NSPCC, The British Society of Psychologists, B-eat, Bioforce, but also pharmaceuticals like Novartis or Bayer, schools like London School of Economics, Kingās College London, or Imperial College London, manufacturers like Tata, and banks like UBS or JP Morgan ā to name a few.
You can find out whether a course is CPD accredited and how many CPD hours you can book by looking at its curriculum.
* Note: It is important that you always consult with your professional organisation about their CPD system.
Demonstrate ongoing professional development for your profession*
The quality of your training is of an extremely high standard
CPD training is often partially or fully reimbursed by employers
Global portability and recognition
You are on top of the latest research and thinking and can provide up to date advice to your clients
You are on top of the latest research and thinking in your field
You meet your company's requirements and training standards
TheĀ International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT)Ā provides membership and access to discount insurance for every professional in the field of therapy and nutrition. No matter how many different services you offer, everything can be covered under one membership and one insurance.
IICT is an excellent fit for nutritional advisors without the need of joining multiple associations. IICT has the largest list of services (modalities) in the world (1,000+). All advisory courses at The Health Sciences Academy have been approved by IICT and their insurance brokers.
Joining IICT is the first step to getting insurance. They verify your qualification and certificate to ensure you meet their standards. Once approved you can get yourself insured to practice.
The Health Sciences Academy asked IICT to approve all Advisory courses, which means that graduates in the Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Channel Islands, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, UK (England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland), and US can join an international community of like-minded professionals and obtain insurance for their new practice or extended services (such as personal trainers offering nutritional advice for their clients).
Discounted Full Membership with a professional body in your field
Recognised insurance cover upon completion of the Advisory add-on module
International community with like-minded professionals
You can prove to your clients that you are a member of a global community
You adhere to the IICT Constitution and Code of Ethics
You can obtain insurance to practise
The following advisory courses have been approved by IICT for insurance to practise:
IICT is an excellent fit for nutritional advisors without the need of joining multiple associations. IICT has the largest list of services (modalities) in the world (1,000+). All advisory courses at The Health Sciences Academy have been approved by IICT and their insurance brokers.
Joining IICT is the first step to getting insurance. They verify your qualification and certificate to ensure you meet their standards. Once approved you can get yourself insured to practice.
TheĀ American Association of Natural Wellness PracticionersĀ (AANWP) provides third-party recognition and credibility to qualified wellness education schools, programs and courses; Internationally.
Graduates of the Clinical Nutrition Program are eligible to apply for US board exam recognition through the AANWP. This prestigious recognition not only enhances your credibility in the United States but also carries significant weight internationally. By becoming Board Certified Nutrition Consultants (BCNC), you demonstrate a high standard of expertise and professionalism, ensuring clients and employers of your exceptional qualifications. For more information, please contact our Admissions and Success Team.
Obtain US board exam recognition
Enhance professional credibility with the designation: Board Certified Nutrition Consultant (BCNC)
Gain recognition in both the US and internationally
Assurance of your certified expertise and credibility
Trust in your internationally recognized qualifications
Confidence in receiving high-quality, professional nutrition consultation
The International Coaching Federation (ICF)Ā is the leading global organization for coaches and offers the only globally recognized, independent credentialing program for coaching practitioners.
ICF not only awards credentials to coaches who have met stringent education and experience requirements but also accredits programs that deliver coach-specific training. ICF-accredited training programs must complete a rigorous review process and demonstrate that their curriculum aligns with the ICF Core Competencies and Code of Ethics.
To ensure we put out a high-end coach training program for you to elevate your client coaching skills, The Health Sciences Academy went through accreditation with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and ourĀ Professional Health Coaching ProgramĀ meets the ICF gold standard in coaching.
With our ICF accreditation for ACC level plus CCE credits for PCC and MCC levels, the most sought-after credentials for coaches worldwide, our coaches-in-training undergoing the Professional Health Coaching Program henceforth enjoy a competitive advantage in the health coaching space!
* Note: It is important that you always consult with your professional organisation about their CPD system.
Your prospective corporate clients and large companies value and actively seek ICF coaches, and you could get the chance to make a dent in the corporate wellness industry with above-par credentials.
The NHS and healthcare systems around the world recognise the ICF as the gold standard for coaching, and typically favour ICF credentials if you would like to coach NHS workers, patients, and medical staff.
Your own private clients would benefit from your all-star coaching ability drawn from the ICF gold standard, enabling them to take their personal growth and wellbeing to new heights.
Every workplace needs stellar teams who understand how to apply ICF coaching competencies in key projects for better performance, innovation, and job satisfaction.
ScienceDirectĀ is Elsevierās leading information solution for researchers. It combines authoritative, full-text scientific, technical and health publications with smart, intuitive functionality so that you can stay informed in your field, and can work more effectively and efficiently.
ScienceDirect delivers over 13 million publications from nearly 2,500 journals and more than 33,000 books from Elsevier, their imprints and their partners. It is used by all the top universities, including Harvard University.
ScienceDirect and The Health Sciences Academy have a license agreement in place for research and educational purposes.
ScienceDirect is used by the Research Team and Tutors of The Health Sciences Academy.
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SCW Fitness Education is an internationally recognized educational organization that provides hands-on certifications and continuing education courses and conventions to fitness professionals in multiple disciplines nationwide. For over 36 years, SCW has always been and always will be dedicated to diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be the fitness education and respected certification company of choice for Personal Trainers, Group Exercise Instructors, Small Group Training Leaders, Aquatic Exercise Professionals, Cycling Instructors, Mind-Body Experts, Sport-Specific Training Educators, and many more. This outstanding Family of Leaders also supports Managers, Directors, and Owners of clubs and facilities nationwide with our Business Leadership Summit and sessions.
As the largest conference leader in the world, MANIAĀ® offers seven Professional Training Conventions annually in Washington, D.C., California (San Francisco), Florida (Orlando), Atlanta, Dallas, Midwest (Chicago), and Boston ā and now, online too with our Live Stream MANIAĀ® Fitness Pro Conventions! SCW serves over 8,000 health and wellness professionals at our events, and we reach more than 300,000 virtually through our SCW OnDemand program, Online Certifications and Continuing Education Credit (CEC) programming options. Watch for our FREE Webinars that continue to drive the business of fitness forward. www.SCWfit.com
Health & Fitness Education available through 7 Live annual MANIAĀ® Fitness Professional ConventionsāÆ
Wellness & Exercise training available at 4 Live Stream MANIAĀ® Virtual Fitness ConferencesāÆ
Conferences offer 200 Sessions, 90 Presenters, 20 Certifications, and 20 CECs - all ināÆ 3-days
Option to access 2 months of Recorded sessions ā attend live or purchase recorded convention
Health & Fitness Business Summits for Owners, Managers and Directors
Personal Trainer Apex Convention for novice and experienced Pros
Active Aging Summit for Health & Wellness Professionals
38 unique Fitness Professional Certifications
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