Health & Wellness
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REGISTER ONLINE NOW Go to Yoga, T'ai Chi, & Breathing Classes NEW! Health & Wellness Resourcesor Register by calling the IVCC Continuing Education Center (815) 224-0427
Mon-Fri: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
(hours may vary during holidays and Fridays during the summer)
The IVCC Continuing Education Center offers a variety of classes with focus on topics such as yoga, meditation, t'ai chi, metaphysics, nutrition, sound healing and more. Classes are offered both at the IVCC Main Campus in Oglesby, and Nell's Woodland (2000 Alexis Avenue, Ottawa, Illinois.)
Visit our website for a listing of available classes: Find a class now
Online Learning
Certificate in Brain Health
[10 Hours | 6 Weeks | 3 Months]
The brain is an amazing organ. It receives information through the five senses of
sight, smell, touch, taste and hearing. It's affected by virtually every aspect of
your life, including your moods, your activities, how well you sleep, your stress
levels and the foods you eat. In this innovative course, you will gain insights into
the brain and explore how to support health and happiness through lifestyle choices
that impact this remarkable organ. Based on recent scientific studies, this course
offers techniques and insights about how these and other aspects of life can support
the healthy brain. This course is perfect for healthcare professionals and nurses
or anyone who wants to better understand how supporting brain health can foster health,
happiness and wellbeing. 6 week instructor-led or 3 month self-paced option available.
Classes start monthly. Register online at ed2go.com/ivcc.
Fee: $79
Certificate in Meditation
[8 Hours | 6 Weeks | 3 Months]
Learn how to intentionally train your attention and concentration for effective meditation.
In addition to meditation techniques, this course will also help you discover how
meditation can be used to increase mindfulness, reduce stress, deal with pain and
illness, and support overall health. 6 week instructor-led or 3 month self-paced option
available. Classes start monthly. Register online at ed2go.com/ivcc.
Fee: $79
Certificate in Integrative Behavioral Health
[24 Hours | 6 Weeks]
This groundbreaking certificate demonstrates the dramatic shift taking place as a
growing number of alternative, holistic, and integrative therapies are being used
to treat mental disorders. While the field of integrative medicine emphasizes treating
the mind, body, and spirit, integrative mental health offers a new approach to treating
mental disorders by applying conventional and evidence-based complementary and alternative
therapies. While medication and psychotherapy can save lives, they can also be part
of an integrative solution to mental health conditions. Topics covered include anxiety
disorders, Alzheimer's disease, bipolar disorders in children and adolescents, chronic
pain, depression, sleep disorders, and mental health and aging. The outcome of this
certificate is for the learner to describe various mental disorders and alternative,
holistic, and integrative therapies that are being used to treat these disorders.
6 week instructor-led courses begin monthly, choose a self-paced course. Register
online at ed2go.com/ivcc.
Fee: $144
Certificate in Mindfulness
[8 Hours | 6 Weeks]
Mindfulness is a state of active, open attention on the preset moment. When you are
mindful, you observe your thoughts and feelings without judging them. Today, more
and more healthcare practitioners are seeing the benefits of incorporating mindfulness
in to their treatments and teaching others in all backgrounds about this valuable
practice. In this online course, you'll examine the many benefits of mindfulness for
both your personal and professional life. You'll also lay the foundation for a career
in health and wellness coaching. Harnessing the power of mindfulness, business leaders
have found that, in the long run, this practice offers long-term health changes that
result in fewer chronic illnesses, which reduces demand on the health care system
and results in fewer health-related costs in business. 6 week instructor-led course.
Classes start monthly. Register online at ed2go.com/ivcc.
Fee: $89careertraining.ivcc.edu
Certificate in Medical Cannabis
[8 hours | 6 Weeks]
Cannabis has been used for religious, spiritual, industrial, therapeutic, and other
purposes for thousands of years. It has a complex and culturally significant history
throughout the world. During the past several decades, social perspectives on the
recreational and medicinal use of cannabis have evolved.
As a result of changes in social and legal perspectives, there has been a surge in cannabis legislation during the last few decades that has outpaced the research available on the use of cannabis and how it impacts the body. This creates new job opportunities and career paths for those passionate about this industry and makes it a great time to explore an online medical cannabis course.
Although the use of medical cannabis has its challenges for healthcare providers, legislators, and employers, it also provides opportunities for those seeking to learn more about the medicinal benefits of cannabis and employment in this field.
The outcome of this medical cannabis course is for you to learn the fascinating history, culture, business factors, as well as the legal, ethical, and social issues related to medical cannabis. You will also learn about the current healthcare applications of medical cannabis and what effects cannabis has on the body. Monthly 6 week instructor-moderated course or self-paced. Register online at ed2go.com/ivcc.