Diploma
Wellness & Lifestyle Consultant
A two-year diploma centred on building healthy lifestyles — diet, exercise, sleep and a resilient immune system.
Program overview
This diploma program consists of 30 credit hours and runs as a two-year study program. You complete all assigned courses and study requirements to earn the Diploma in Wellness & Lifestyle Consultant.
Objectives
To graduate successfully with the Wellness & Lifestyle Consultant, you should be able to:
- Plan a healthy lifestyle that restores individual health through diet, exercise and sleep patterns
- Discuss how healthy and unhealthy diets — especially processed foods and trans-fats — affect health and wellbeing
- Explain how to build a strong immune system through natural, holistic diet so the body can defend against infectious agents
- Communicate effectively to help resolve issues and improve health and wellness
- Collaborate accurately with the public in the pursuit of optimum wellness and lifestyle
Career opportunities
Successful graduates should be able to find employment in the following areas:
- Elementary & secondary school cafeterias
- Wellness & family centers
- Health & nutrition centers
- Nursing homes & hospitals
- Natural vitamin & supplement companies
- Women, Infant & Children (WIC) programs
Note: Each 4-credit course runs on a 12-week period (three exams, assignments and a paper); 3-credit courses run on an 8-week period with the same requirements.
