Full course description
Cohort Dates: January 5, 2025 through April 26, 2025
January 2025 Nutrition Supervised Practice Experience
Program Overview:
The Nutrition Supervised Practice Experience (NSPE) is specifically designed to prepare MUIH nutrition alumni pursuing the Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS®) credential. The NSPE provides up to 1000 hours of synchronous remote CNS-Approved Supervision for practice experience in the field of nutrition for graduates of the Master of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Health from Maryland University of Integrative Health.
The Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists℠ (BCNS℠) requires 1000 hours of documented supervised nutrition practice experience, along with the successful completion of the CNS examination to attain the CNS credential. Participation in the Nutrition Supervised Practice Experience does not guarantee certification as a CNS® practitioner.
Program Format:
Interns enrolled in the program will join MUIH’s Natural Care Center (NCC) team of practitioners offering telehealth appointments during designated shifts to self-recruited clients while under the supervision of experienced clinic faculty. Candidates will receive support in clinical skills and practice management as they build their nutrition practice working under the license of CNS-Approved Supervisors and utilizing the NCC’s telehealth technology platforms.
This experience includes:
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Access to all Intake Questionnaires and Consent Forms
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Access to the telehealth technology platforms
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Professional Liability Insurance under the university
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Licensed supervisor to oversee clinical care
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CNS-Approved Supervision
Clinic shifts will take place on Thursday evenings and/or Saturday mornings depending on enrollment.
Due to supervisory availability, interns can only recruit clients located in the following states:
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Arizona
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California (with CA-based physician referral on record)
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Colorado
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Florida
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Maryland
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New Jersey
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North Carolina
- Pennsylvania
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Texas
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Virginia
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Washington, DC
Additional Information:
Interns will recruit clients for telehealth appointments within the Natural Care Center. Client fees are $70 for a New Client Initial Consultation and $50 for Follow-Up Consultations. Appointment fees are paid online to the Natural Care Center.
Completion of all 1,000 hours required by the Board for Certification of Nutrition SpecialistsSM (BCNSSM) is not guaranteed. Hours completed during the program will be verified by the supervisor. Completion of hours does not guarantee a favorable recommendation for certification. Recommendations are based on the candidate’s performance, competencies, and professionalism exhibited throughout the program.
Program Dates:
Start date: January 5, 2025
End date: April 26, 2025
A mandatory orientation will take place virtually the second week of December 2024
Eligibility Requirements: Open to MUIH nutrition program alumni only who have successfully completed the Master of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Health with Maryland University of Integrative Health.
By enrolling in this program, you agree to grant the Program Coordinator to verify your degree with the Registrar’s Office at MUIH.
Registration Information:
Registration deadline: December 1, 2024
When registering for this program, and other PCE courses, it is required that you use a personal email address you frequently access (do not use an muih.edu or muih.ndm.edu address) to avoid any disruptions in access to your PCE learning tools, Canvas Catalog and Canvas.
Program Tuition+:
$1,200 with a $300 deposit at registration
Registration and Payment are made on two separate websites. Click to enroll on this Canvas page, then complete payment on TouchNet -Payment must be received by December 1 to confirm enrollment.
+Program is not eligible for federal financial aid. Payments must be made in full by the program end date. Outstanding payments may delay the verification of the supervised practice experience hours to the BCNSSM. Students with outstanding payments may not be permitted to re-enroll.
*This program is not eligible for the MUIH Community Benefit Program. No other promotion codes than those used above may be used on this program unless otherwise approved.
Refund Policy:
A full refund is available if a withdrawal is requested before the start date. If a withdrawal is requested within the first 15 days of the program, 75% will be refunded. There are no refunds after 15 days.
Program Contact:
Elizabeth Owens, MS, CNS, LDN
Director of Experiential Programs
Nutrition & Integrative Health