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NANP Career Prep Program/The Career Preparedness Program
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The Career Preparedness Program

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  • 48 Lessons

This program will answer the top five questions asked by holistic nutrition students and professionals: 1. Can I practice in my state/what is my scope of practice? 2. How do I run my own business? 3. How will I make money? 4. Will I find help along the way? 5. How can I stay current after I graduate from nutrition school? We've provided all we can think of to set you up for success! NOTE: All sales are final.
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Contents

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Lesson 1 - Can I practice in my state/what is my scope of practice?

Your “Scope of Practice” defines your responsibilities and practice guidelines, limited to what the law allows for your specific education, experience, and demonstrated competency. Your “scope” determines the boundaries or permissible activities in which you may engage as a member of a healthcare profession. In many cases, the state in which you work determines your scope.
NEW! The Truth About Licensure
WATCH: Understanding Scope of Practice. How to Stay in Your Lane! with Laura Waldo, NTP, BCHN®
READ: Can I Perform Nutrition Assessments/Evaluations in My State?
Scope of Practice Checklist.pdf
READ: Holistic Nutrition Professionals and Working with Remote Clients
READ: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Compliance Document

Lesson 2 - How do I run my own business?

Starting and running your own nutrition business can be daunting, even for seasoned business professionals.

We've gathered as much information as possible to help you navigate setting your business up for success and avoid the many pitfalls that can waste your time, energy, and money.
READ: Types of Businesses
State by State Business License Resource List.pdf
IDEAS: Protecting Yourself and Your Business with the Proper Forms
RESOURCES: Sales Tax
READ: Choosing Accounting Software
RESOURCES: Client Tracking/Record-Keeping Systems
Clinic Management Software from Jane
HOW TO: Three Steps to Obtain an National Provider Identifier.pdf
RESOURCE: Nutrition Assessment/Evaluation Form
RESOURCES: Meal Planning Software
WATCH: Meal Planning Made Easy with That Clean Life for Business

Lesson 3A - How will I make money? Marketing your Business

You've learned so many outstanding skills to become an excellent nutrition professional. Now you need to attract clients to your practice. BUT... you're not a marketing expert. That's okay. You don't need to be an expert; you just need some tools that resonate with you, so you can build the nutrition business of your dreams and help as many people reach their health goals as possible.
RECOMMENDED READING: The PEACE Process Book
WATCH: Make PEACE with Marketing and Grow Your Practice as a Nutrition Professional
RESOURCES: Marketing Toolkit
RESOURCES: The Latest in Business Cards
WATCH: Referral Marketing: Relationships and Results
WATCH: Beyond the Niche: How to grow your ideal audience confidently
WATCH: How to Get Consistent Monthly Clients by Creating a Very Simple Sales Funnel

Lesson 3B - How will I make money? Business Tools

Incorporating the best tools into your business can make all the difference. We've gathered some great tools that others in our industry use to streamline their businesses and achieve the greatest impact.
RESOURCE: Setting up Your Nutrition Practice
From Single Sessions to Sustained Success with RWS
WATCH: How to Create and Sell Packages and Programs to Multiply Your Income and Improve Client Results
IDEAS: Types of work nutrition professionals do
READ: Dietary Supplement Sales Can Add Revenue to Your Practice
WATCH: Master Social Media - The strategies, best practices, and time-saving tools you need to multiply your digital audience and get more clients.
INFOGRAPHIC: Social Media Platforms

Lesson 3C - How will I make money? Serving Your Clients

Your passion is to help others achieve optimum health through a whole foods approach to eating and a holistic lifestyle. You'll want to think through the best way to reach the maximum number of clients to make the biggest impact. In this lesson, we've got some great resources and ideas on how to organize your business to do just that!
How to Get Better Clinical Results with Lab Testing as a Non-licensed Practitioner
Can I Accept Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Payments for Services Rendered?
HSA & FSA Accounts for Laboratory Testing
WATCH: Join an Integrative Healthcare Clinic to Reach More Clients and Become an Expert
WATCH: Group Wellness Programs to Scale your Holistic Health Practice
WATCH: Use Your Existing Expertise to Create Community, Courses & Cash
IDEAS: Additional modalities nutrition professionals incorporate into their nutrition practices
INFOGRAPHIC: Public Speaking Ideas
WATCH: Podcasting 101

Lesson 4 - Will I find help along the way?

You don't have to go it alone, and why would you want to? By joining the NANP in the first place, you recognize the value of community. Take advantage of your industry association connections by tapping them for insights and guidance that will not only propel your career but may help you avoid painful and expensive pitfalls.
Why a Mentor is Important.pdf
RESOURCES: Finding Mentors
RESOURCES: Tap Into Your Community - They Love to Help!
IDEAS: HEALCon - Meet Your Community in Person

Lesson 5 - How can I stay current after I graduate from nutrition school?

If you're like most NANP members you're a life-long learner. So, we don't have to tell you how important it is to continue to learn as much as you can about the field of holistic nutrition. Staying current is one of the best ways to help your clients reach their health goals. 
IDEAS: Expand Your Credentials
RESOURCES: Never Stop Learning!
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