Online Fundamentals of Integrative Healthcare Graduate Certificate

Graduate Certificate in Fundamentals of Integrative Healthcare

The Graduate Certificate in Fundamentals of Integrative Healthcare at Indiana Wesleyan University equips healthcare professionals who have a bachelor’s degree or higher with the knowledge and skills to blend traditional allopathic medicine with complementary and alternative practices. Through evidence-based holistic techniques—including nutritional therapies, herbal remedies, dietary supplements, and mind-body practices—this program fosters strategies for health promotion, disease prevention, and disease management.

Rooted in Christian values, the curriculum emphasizes the importance of person-centered care, addressing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Students develop a personal integrative health plan that evolves throughout the program and culminates in the final course. Designed to prepare healthcare providers for a compassionate, holistic approach to care, this certificate builds a foundation for those who want to lead the evolution of healthcare.

A primarily online program, this Graduate Certificate features 8-week courses, designed for working professionals, and offers the ultimate flexibility with no mandatory login times and just enough structure to help keep you moving forward.

Students can choose to complete the certificate program on its own or pursue a master’s degree in Integrative Health by adding two additional certificate programs: Health Coaching and Wellness and Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Healthcare.

What is Integrative Health?

Integrative health takes a comprehensive approach to healthcare, blending traditional medical practices with complementary therapies to treat the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. This approach emphasizes a collaborative therapeutic relationship and leverages a range of conventional and alternative therapies to promote optimal health and healing. Practitioners work closely with patients to create personalized care plans that address the root causes of illness, incorporating modalities such as nutrition, mindfulness, acupuncture, and more.

What to Expect from the Program

• Holistic Health Training: Explore evidence-based integrative techniques that align with Christian values to promote health and wellness.
• Personal Growth: Create and refine a personal integrative health plan throughout the program to model holistic health practices.
• On-Site Immersive Experiences: Participate in two required immersive sessions held in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, to connect theory with practice.
• Interprofessional Collaboration: Learn teamwork strategies that enhance patient outcomes through collaborative, integrative care.
• Heutagogical Learning: Experience a student-centered approach that empowers you to take an active role in directing your learning journey, fostering critical thinking, and lifelong learning skills.
• Real-World Application: Engage with case studies and practical applications of technology to develop actionable strategies for patient care.

Why Choose Indiana Wesleyan University?

• Distinctly Christian Approach: Integrative healthcare education that weaves faith into every aspect of the curriculum, including assignments and immersive activities.
• Comprehensive and Flexible: A standalone certificate that is one of three stackable certificates in the Master of Science in Integrative Health degree program, allowing you to customize your educational path.
• Industry-Relevant Training: Gain practical skills that blend conventional and alternative healthcare practices, preparing you to lead in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
• Focus on Provider Well-Being: Learn self-care and resilience strategies to maintain your well-being while providing the highest level of care.
• Expert Faculty: Led by healthcare professionals like Dr. Penelope Callaway, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, who emphasizes the importance of a holistic and faith-centered approach: “Healthcare professionals often recognize that the current approach to health is not effective but don’t know where to start to make an impact. This course builds on your healthcare background and empowers students to make a difference in healthcare by approaching it holistically from a uniquely Christian perspective.”

Who Should Consider This Program?

This program is ideal for:

• Healthcare Professionals: RNs, NPs, MDs, pharmacists, PTs/OTs, health coaches, LCSWs, counselors, and others who want to incorporate holistic care into their practice.
• Career-Changers: Individuals seeking to transition into the growing field of integrative healthcare or add new dimensions to their current roles.
• Organizational Leaders: Employers and institutions aiming to upskill their teams with innovative, patient-centered care strategies.
• Lifelong Learners: Those who value a flexible, self-directed learning experience that fosters reflection, collaboration, and personal growth.