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 is dedicated to training successful and qualified practitioners. For more information, or to receive a prospectus, please use our contact form, call 01342 410 505, or email info@naturopathy-uk.com.

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Nutrition Training (Naturopathic Nutrition)

Association of Naturopathic Practitioners

The Association of Naturopathic Practitioners is a member of the GNC (General Naturopathic Council) which is the Regulator for Naturopathy and Naturopathic Therapies in the UK.

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Naturopathic Nutrition Association

NNA (Naturopathic Nutrition Association) which is a member of the GNC (General Naturopathic Council) which is the Regulator for Naturopathy and Naturopathic Therapies in the UK.

General Naturopathic Council

The General Naturopathic Council (GNC) is the Regulator for Naturopathy and Naturopathic Therapies in the UK. CNM Graduates are eligible to join the GNC.

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International Institute for Complementary Therapists

Approved by the IICT (International Institute for Complementary Therapists) Australia, New Zealand, Canada, UK and EU.

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Council of Holistic Health Educators USA

CNM is a member of the Council of Holistic Health Educators is the only independent non-profit advocacy group for holistic schools, practitioners, and stakeholders.

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Herbal Medicine Training

Association of Naturopathic Practitioners

The Association of Naturopathic Practitioners is a member of the GNC (General Naturopathic Council) which is the Regulator for Naturopathy and Naturopathic Therapies in the UK.

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The Association of Master Herbalists

The Association of Master Herbalists was founded in 1995. Master Herbalists are registered members of the AMH (Association of Master Herbalists).

General Naturopathic Council

The General Naturopathic Council (GNC) is the Regulator for Naturopathy and Naturopathic Therapies in the UK. CNM Graduates are eligible to join the GNC.

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American Herbalists Guild

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.

Council of Holistic Health Educators USA

CNM is a member of the Council of Holistic Health Educators is the only independent non-profit advocacy group for holistic schools, practitioners, and stakeholders.

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Acupuncture Training

Association of Naturopathic Practitioners

The Association of Naturopathic Practitioners is a member of the GNC (General Naturopathic Council) which is the Regulator for Naturopathy and Naturopathic Therapies in the UK.

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Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine

(ATCM) is one of the main self-regulatory bodies that govern the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in the UK.

Council of Holistic Health Educators USA

CNM is a member of the Council of Holistic Health Educators is the only independent non-profit advocacy group for holistic schools, practitioners, and stakeholders.

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General Naturopathic Council

The General Naturopathic Council (GNC) is the Regulator for Naturopathy and Naturopathic Therapies in the UK. CNM Graduates are eligible to join the GNC.

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British Acupuncture Federation

CNM is a member of the BAF, British Acupuncture Federation

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Homeopathy Training

Association of Naturopathic Practitioners

The Association of Naturopathic Practitioners is a member of the GNC (General Naturopathic Council) which is the Regulator for Naturopathy and Naturopathic Therapies in the UK.

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Homeopathic Medical Association

The Homeopathic Medical Association, established in 1985, represents qualified professional homeopaths and promotes homeopathy and homeopathic education.

Council of Holistic Health Educators USA

CNM is a member of the Council of Holistic Health Educators is the only independent non-profit advocacy group for holistic schools, practitioners, and stakeholders.

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General Naturopathic Council

The General Naturopathic Council (GNC) is the Regulator for Naturopathy and Naturopathic Therapies in the UK. CNM Graduates are eligible to join the GNC.

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Naturopathy Training

Association of Naturopathic Practitioners

The Association of Naturopathic Practitioners is a member of the GNC (General Naturopathic Council) which is the Regulator for Naturopathy and Naturopathic Therapies in the UK.

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General Naturopathic Council

The General Naturopathic Council (GNC) is the Regulator for Naturopathy and Naturopathic Therapies in the UK. CNM Graduates are eligible to join the GNC.

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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.

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.

International

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.