Health & Wellness
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or 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.
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.
Start a career or earn a professional certification with IVCC's online career training programs. Visit Career Trainingfor additional information.
Self-paced, online courses. Register online, begin anytime. Additional programs available.
Please note: Once the program curriculum is accessed online or through submission
of a material shipment confirmation, refunds cannot be issued.
Certified Professional Life Coach
[40 Hours | 6 months] Advanced Career Training | Industry Recognized Certification
Life coaching is about healthy change. This practice is based on the belief that people
are creative, resourceful, resilient and can make authentic life choices. Certified
life coaches are not therapists or counselors who diagnose emotional problems. Instead,
they create a safe space, ask powerful questions, listen deeply and reflect back what
they hear to expand their client’s awareness. This course focuses on life coaching
techniques and business practices. Learn proven methods established by the International
Coach Federation (ICF) and the International Association of Professional Recovery
Coaches (IAPRC) to serve a variety of clients. Upon earning your life coaching certification,
you will hold the industry-preferred credential needed to launch your career. (Exam
included.)
Tuition: $1,895
NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Exam Preparation
[80 Hours | 6 months] Advanced Career Training | Industry Recognized Certification
Want to become a leading fitness industry professional and start an exciting career
helping others achieve their fitness goals? The NASM Certified Personal Trainer and
Exam Preparation is a unique online training program that prepares for the NASM exam,
to earn one of the most respected and in-demand certifications in the health and fitness
industry. You will use a robust set of available resources (videos, presentations,
readings, quizzes, activities) to master health and fitness topics, including nutrition,
program design, human movement science and fitness assessments, among others. This
program includes exam preparation, all study materials, as well as the certification
exam fee. The NCCA accredited NASM CPT Personal Trainer Exam is taken at a PSI testing
center. You can schedule your exam date after completion of the program. Certification
candidate must have a high school diploma or GED and must hold current Emergency Cardiac
Care (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification before attempting
the exam. CPR and AED certification not included with course. (Exam voucher included.)
Tuition: $1,295