Accreditation & Recognition
CNM Course Accreditations
Natural therapies such as Nutrition, Naturopathy, Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture and Homeopathy are in the UK, like in many other countries, voluntarily regulated.
All CNM courses are accredited by the leading professional associations in the UK, Ireland and some countries in Europe and overseas.
CNM Nutrition and Herbal Medicine graduates are eligible to practice throughout North America, following specific state specific regulations. CNM Nutrition Course is accredited in Canada, allowing graduates to practice throughout the country with a valid work permit.
CNM is dedicated to training successful and qualified practitioners. For more information, or to receive a prospectus, please use our contact form or email info@cnmnorthamerica.com.
CNM Graduation
Nutrition Training (Naturopathic Nutrition)
National Association of Nutrition Professionals (USA)
National Association of Nutrition Professionals: NANP is the only professional business league dedicated to advancing holistically trained nutrition professionals.
American Associations of Drugless Practitioners (USA)
The AADP is dedicated to promoting an enhanced professional image and prestige among practitioners of traditional and non-traditional therapies and methodologies since 1990.
International Organization of Nutritional Consultants (Canada)
International Organization of Nutritional Consultants: The International Orthomolecular & Naturotherapies Council (IONC) is the founding registry, established in 1983, to ensure advanced standards of education and practice efficacy for Nutritional Consultants (ROHPs, RNCPs).
International Institute for Complementary Therapists (Canada)
International Institute for Complementary Therapists: IICT provides professional recognition and access to comprehensive insurance for complementary therapists in diverse modalities.
Herbal Medicine Training
American Associations of Drugless Practitioners (USA)
The AADP is dedicated to promoting an enhanced professional image and prestige among practitioners of traditional and non-traditional therapies and methodologies since 1990.
American Herbalists Guild (USA)
CNM is a member of the American Herbalists Guild (AHG) – a non-profit, educational organisation which represents the goals and voices of herbalists specializing in the medicinal use of plants. CNM herbal graduates are eligible to join the American Herbalist Guild as full members.
International Recognition
College of Naturopathic Medicine is accredited by Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC). The Institution has earned Premier status with ASIC for its commendable areas of operation. ASIC accreditation helps students and parents make a more informed choice and will also help a school, college, university, training provider or distance education provider, demonstrate to the international student body that they are a high quality institution.
ASIC is recognised by UKVI in UK, is a member of the CHEA International Quality Group (CIQG) in USA and is listed in their International Directory, is a member of the BQF (British Quality Foundation) and are institutional members of EDEN (European Distance and E-Learning Network).
Erfahrungs Medizinisches Register (Switzerland)
CNM Graduates of the following CNM Diploma courses are eligible to apply for EMR membership:
Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture and Homeopathy.
Please note that there is no such thing as ‘internationally accredited’. Each country has its own accreditation, especially in the field of Natural Therapies, also regulations change from time to time. It can’t be guaranteed that the information below is correct at all times.
CNM focuses on having its courses recognised by relevant associations in the UK and Ireland. Thanks to CNM’s contacts in Europe and internationally, CNM has official accreditation in a number of countries throughout the world, making graduates eligible to practice in many countries.
North America
USA
Our Nutrition and Herbal Medicine graduates are eligible to practice throughout North America. The CNM Nutrition course is accredited by the 2 leading Associations. Herbal students are eligible to join the leading herbal association and practice within the legal framework.
Canada
The CNM Nutrition Course is accredited in Canada, allowing Graduates to practice throughout Canada once they have a valid work permit.
Europe
The Netherlands
All CNM diploma courses are accredited by the KTNO. Graduates are eligble to join VBAG, BATC and LVNG (professional bodies for the CAM industry in The Netherlands).
Sweden
CNM’s Nutrition Diploma is officially accredited in Sweden by the Swedish Association NMTF.
Germany
Everybody who wants to practice Natural Therapies in Germany must take an exam set by a Government body. Once you have passed this exam you are allowed to call yourself a “Heilpraktiker” (Natural Health Practitioner). No matter if you practice Nutrition, Homeopathy, Herbal Medicine or Acupuncture, the exam is the same for everybody.
Italy
CNM has obtained a decree from the Italian Ministry of Education who have authorised that CNM Graduates in Naturopathy, Nutrition, and Nutraceuticals-Flower Therapy are eligible to practice in Italy within the legal framework.
Cyprus
CNM graduates in Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture, Homeopathy, and Naturopathy are eligible to practice in Cyprus.
Greece
CNM graduates in Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture, Homeopathy, and Naturopathy are eligible to practice in Greece.
Finland
CNM’s Nutrition Diploma is accredited in Finland.
Switzerland
CNM courses in Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture, Homeopathy, and Naturopathy are accredited in Switzerland.
Norway
CNM Nutrition Diploma is accredited by NNH (The Norwegian Association of Natural Medicine) in Norway.
NB: graduates will need to take an additional VEKS-fag course which covers laws, structure of health care etc in Norway before they can become members of the NNH.
