Frequently Asked Questions

Who can take the Certified Food & Spirit Practitioner Program (CFSPP)?

The certificate program is designed specifically for healthcare practitioners who are legally able to give nutrition and lifestyle advice to their clients. As part of your credentials, you must be able to provide health-related advice to your patients/clients and to be in compliance with the regulations of the state and/or country in which you live. You will be asked to provide liability insurance since this program includes a practicum portion.

 

What constitutes a “health professional”?

  • Dentist
  • Health Coach
  • Licensed Acupuncturist
  • Licensed Herbalist
  • Licensed Mental Health Therapist
  • Nutritionist/Dietitian
  • Primary Care Practitioner (MD, ND, NP, PA, DO, DC)

*Of course, each type of health professional would need the qualifications mentioned above, such as the ability to give nutrition and lifestyle guidance to their clients.

 

I’m currently a student. Am I able to enroll in the program?

To enroll in the program, you need to be a healthcare practitioner, not be a student in the process of obtaining your qualifications. If you are already qualified and have enrolled in another program and/or are studying for additional qualifications, you may be eligible; however, we would prefer that you not be in school when enrolling in the CFSPP and instead dedicate your time fully to your studies and check back in with us about the next CFSPP offering when you are done your program.

 

What is the format of the CFSPP?

The program is online and consists of two parts: 12-weeks of online training and an 8-week online mentorship practicum. The 12-weeks of online training includes recorded webinars that you can listen to at your convenience. Every week, you will have a 60-90 minute live check-in with Dr. Deanna Minich. If you miss these check-ins, you can listen to the recording at a later time. The purpose of the live check-ins is to answer any questions you may have about the material. The average amount of time spent per week in the program is 3-5 hours. In addition to the content and the 12 webinar check-ins, there is a private chat forum (in a Facebook group) where you can discuss the material with your classmates. Successful completion of this section requires a 70% grade or higher on the final exam. Participants will have 7 days to complete the exam. Successful completion of the final exam is required for entry into the practicum.

The second part is 8 weeks long and is an online practicum where you get to put the “Food & Spirit” methodology in motion with one or more clients under the mentorship of Dr. Minich. The format will be outlined to you after you’ve completed the first phase of the program. You will be able to select your client for inclusion into the practicum session, and you will have weekly online calls with Dr. Minich to ask questions. At the conclusion of the 8-week practicum, you will write up a case study and submit it as the final requirement for the certificate of completion for this program.

In summary:

  • 12 weeks: Training portion of the course with weekly lessons and webinar check-ins to review case studies:
    Successful completion of this part of the course requires a 70% or higher grade on the final exam. Participants will have 7 days to complete the exam. Successful completion of the final exam is required for entry into the practicum.. 
  • 8 weeks: Clinical, practicum mentorship portion of the course with weekly check-ins:
    Successful completion of this part of the course requires a passing grade on the submitted case study.

 

How can I successfully complete the program?

The successful completion of the course requires passing a final exam (a grade of 70% or higher is required), completing the 8-week practicum component and writing up a case study based on your practicum experience.

 

Will I be able to do this if my life is busy?

We want to see you succeed. Our program has been designed to take 12 weeks of online instruction plus 8 weeks of practicum to give you time to do course work and digest what you are learning.  We record the webinars so that you can go back and view what you learned at your own pace at a later time.  The course requires that you complete reading and course work. On average, the time commitment per week is about 5 hours. Ultimately, it is your decision whether you at able to commit the necessary resources to excel in the program.

What materials will I need to acquire to participate in the program?

Can I get continuing education credit?

We are proud to announce that by joining the Certified Food & Spirit Practitioner Program you will also qualify for Continuing Education Units and Continuing Professional Development through the following partners:

Partners currently approved: 

Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists

National Association for Nutrition Professionals 

American Naturopathic Certification Board

British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine

Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy

When is the next program?

If you are interested in being notified about the next offering, please sign up using the form on our CFSPP homepage.

Will this program expand my scope of practice?

Food & Spirit is not a primary, but an adjunctive, clinical method that a Practitioner can include into their practice. Dr. Minich will train practitioners in the Food & Spirit methods and procedures for working with clients. However, the health guidance must fit within the practitioner’s existing scope of practice. This program is for qualified health professionals who are looking to fortify their knowledge to assist their clients through nutrition and physical, mental, and spiritual activities to holistically improve their health and well-being. This program will not expand the practitioners existing scope of practice.

 

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