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GENERAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

When do the courses begin? Can I start at any time?

 

Since the Global College of Natural Medicine is an independent-study school, you may begin at any time.

 

What if I need help or have a question?

 

You can call or e-mail our support staff and we will have an answer for you within 24 hours. You can also utilize our student forum.

 

How are tests and exams administered?

 

All GCNM courses are offered through distance learning. Students will be sent all necessary study materials, including books, case-studies, questionnaires, study guides, reference charts, DVDs and/or CDs. Each lesson is followed by a test to chart the student's progress. These tests are designed for self-evaluation and do not need to be sent in for grading. At the end of each course there's a final exam, a set of case studies to complete, and other assignments such as making herbal remedies or writing research papers, that need to be sent in for grading. An 80% passing grade is required to obtain a Certificate in your chosen field. The exams are "open book" exams that will challenge the student to re-study areas they haven't yet mastered.

 

What kind of educational background do I need?

 

Applicants must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent.

What are the laws in my state?  What do I need to practice? 

Students are responsible for determining the legal issues involved in conducting a holistic health or holistic nutrition practice in their state or locality.  We recommend you contact your state or local government for legal interpretations as, the laws differ from place to place.  In addition, we encourage you to conduct Internet research, and visit our online library or your public library for additional information as, it is important for you to know what your legal boundaries are as a consultant. 

Here is an excellent resource for learning more about state laws and the practice of holistic health or holistic nutrition: 
www.clearhq.org

 

What is your refund policy?

 

Please read the complete refund policy here .

 

Do you offer ESL classes?

 

GCNM does not provide English-as-a-second language classes. 

 

Is distance learning for me?

 

Please enter your contact information and answer yes or no to the following statements. 







Please answer yes or no to the following statements.

 

1. I do not find the classroom to be important to my learning.
Yes
No

 

2. I finish my tasks on time without being reminded to complete my tasks.
Yes
No

 

3. I learn easily from written information.
Yes
No

 

4. I would say I am a visual learner.
Yes
No

 

5. Instructor feedback does not need to be immediate.
Yes
No

 

6. I enjoy completing written assignments.
Yes
No

 

7. My work schedule is heavy or erratic, and so a regular classroom schedule is impossible for me.
Yes
No

 

8. I have received high grades in general in the past on my written coursework.
Yes
No

 

9. I need to have written information in front of me to learn the material.
Yes
No

 

10. I do not enjoy listening to instructor's lectures.
Yes
No

 



A score of 70% or better indicates distance learning may be a good fit for you. Please consider your interest in self-scheduling, your learning style, and your need to have immediate faculty and peer feedback in determining the fit of a distance learning program into your schedule.

 

  

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"What started as an education to break out of an unhealthy rut has turned into a lifelong passion, love and respect for the earth and all living things."

"After having two children and working at a desk job for twenty years, I found myself overweight, tired all the time, and feeling much older than I would have thought I should, in my mid thirties. The diets I had tried were good at taking weight off for a short period of time, but as soon as I tried to eat anything other than the "diet food" my weight again increased and my energy level plummeted. Fed up with trying another diet, I made one of the best decisions in my life and became determined to learn more about why this was happening and started searching for ways to educate myself.

Global College of Natural Medicine was exactly what I needed. They offered the flexible studying from home, without being locked into a set schedule, quick answers to my questions when I needed them, and the faculty and student forum postings were full of information available 24 hours every day.

Today, I am healthier and happier than I have ever been. What started as an education to break out of an unhealthy rut has turned into a lifelong passion, love and respect for the earth and all living things."
Jackie Doyle Homeopath, HHP, MH, NC and BSHH Graduate, MSHH, PhDHH student

 
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