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| The '''Clayton College of Natural Health''' |
The '''Clayton College of Natural Health''' based in ] offers accreditation in the natural health field by the | ||
| Clayton College uses ] provided by the American National Naturopathic Medical Accreditation Board.<ref></ref> and the American Association of Drugless Practitioners <ref></ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ccnh.edu/sitehelp.asp#admiss7|title=What is your accreditation?|accessdate=2007-02-11|publisher=Clayton College of Natural Health}}</ref> These organisations are not recognised accreditation agencies by the ]. |
Clayton College uses ] provided by the American National Naturopathic Medical Accreditation Board.<ref></ref> and the American Association of Drugless Practitioners <ref></ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ccnh.edu/sitehelp.asp#admiss7|title=What is your accreditation?|accessdate=2007-02-11|publisher=Clayton College of Natural Health}}</ref> These organisations are not recognised accreditation agencies by the ]. | ||
| According to its web site:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ccnh.edu/sitehelp.asp#admiss7|title=What is your accreditation?|accessdate=2007-02-11|publisher=Clayton College of Natural Health}}</ref><blockquote>Clayton College is accredited by the ''American Association of Drugless Practitioners'' and the ''American Naturopathic Medical Accreditation Board''. These are private, professional associations that offer accreditation in naturopathy and other areas of natural health. Both are private accrediting associations designed to meet the needs of non–traditional education and are not affiliated with any government agency.</blockquote> | According to its web site:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ccnh.edu/sitehelp.asp#admiss7|title=What is your accreditation?|accessdate=2007-02-11|publisher=Clayton College of Natural Health}}</ref><blockquote>Clayton College is accredited by the ''American Association of Drugless Practitioners'' and the ''American Naturopathic Medical Accreditation Board''. These are private, professional associations that offer accreditation in naturopathy and other areas of natural health. Both are private accrediting associations designed to meet the needs of non–traditional education and are not affiliated with any government agency.</blockquote> | ||
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| Critics say that degrees issued by Clayton may not be acceptable to employers or other institutions, and use of degree titles may be restricted or illegal in some jurisdictions.{{{category|]}}} | Critics say that degrees issued by Clayton may not be acceptable to employers or other institutions, and use of degree titles may be restricted or illegal in some jurisdictions.{{{category|]}}} | ||
| ⚫ | Well-known graduates include ]<ref>, The Guardian</ref>, ] and Jonny Bowden, <ref>http://www.ccnh.edu/networking/gradprofile.asp</ref> | ||
| In an article describing the school's background history, accreditation status, teachings, and some notable graduates, ] sums up why he "recommend avoiding both the school and its alumni." Although he notes that he had not reviewed the actual course materials, he considers un] any school that teaches instruction in "irrational theories and methods" such as "'alternative' cancer treatments, ], 'the ] approach,' ], biochemical individuality, spectro-chrome (color) therapy, ], enzymatic nutritional therapy, ] techniques, ], imaginal ], ], psychodietetics, ], ], and 'methods for determining your own optimal ] levels.'"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.quackwatch.org/04ConsumerEducation/Nonrecorg/clayton.html|author=], M.D|title=Clayton College of Natural Health: Be Wary of the School and Its Graduates|accessdate=2007-02-11|publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
| ⚫ | Well-known graduates include ]<ref>, The Guardian</ref> |
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| McKeith's credentials from Clayton have been the focus of comment in ]'s '']'' column, specifically noting the institution's refusal to make McKeith's doctoral dissertation available for outside review.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/food/Story/0,,2011151,00.html| title=TV dietician to stop using title Dr in adverts| publisher=] | date= February 12, 2007 | first=Owen | last=Gibson | accessdate =2007-02-12 }}</ref> In February 2007, McKeith agreed to stop using the title "Dr" on advertising for her company or its products, due to the unaccredited nature of her Clayton education.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.24dash.com/health/16424.htm | title=Gillian McKeith agrees to drop 'Dr' title| publisher=] | date= February 12, 2007 | first=John | last=Land | accessdate =2007-02-12 }}</ref> | McKeith's credentials from Clayton have been the focus of comment in ]'s '']'' column, specifically noting the institution's refusal to make McKeith's doctoral dissertation available for outside review.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/food/Story/0,,2011151,00.html| title=TV dietician to stop using title Dr in adverts| publisher=] | date= February 12, 2007 | first=Owen | last=Gibson | accessdate =2007-02-12 }}</ref> In February 2007, McKeith agreed to stop using the title "Dr" on advertising for her company or its products, due to the unaccredited nature of her Clayton education.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.24dash.com/health/16424.htm | title=Gillian McKeith agrees to drop 'Dr' title| publisher=] | date= February 12, 2007 | first=John | last=Land | accessdate =2007-02-12 }}</ref> | ||
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The Clayton College of Natural Health based in Birmingham, Alabama offers accreditation in the natural health field by the American National Naturopathic Medical Accreditation Board.
Clayton College uses unrecognized accreditation provided by the American National Naturopathic Medical Accreditation Board. and the American Association of Drugless Practitioners These organisations are not recognised accreditation agencies by the USOE.
According to its web site:
Clayton College is accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners and the American Naturopathic Medical Accreditation Board. These are private, professional associations that offer accreditation in naturopathy and other areas of natural health. Both are private accrediting associations designed to meet the needs of non–traditional education and are not affiliated with any government agency.
Critics say that degrees issued by Clayton may not be acceptable to employers or other institutions, and use of degree titles may be restricted or illegal in some jurisdictions.
Well-known graduates include Gillian McKeith, Hulda Regehr Clark and Jonny Bowden,
McKeith's credentials from Clayton have been the focus of comment in The Guardian's Bad Science column, specifically noting the institution's refusal to make McKeith's doctoral dissertation available for outside review. In February 2007, McKeith agreed to stop using the title "Dr" on advertising for her company or its products, due to the unaccredited nature of her Clayton education.
References
- ANMAB Accredited Member Institutions
- AADP School Listing
- "What is your accreditation?". Clayton College of Natural Health. Retrieved 2007-02-11.
- "What is your accreditation?". Clayton College of Natural Health. Retrieved 2007-02-11.
- Bad Science, The Guardian
- http://www.ccnh.edu/networking/gradprofile.asp
- Gibson, Owen (February 12, 2007). "TV dietician to stop using title Dr in adverts". The Guardian. Retrieved 2007-02-12.
- Land, John (February 12, 2007). "Gillian McKeith agrees to drop 'Dr' title". 24 Dash. Retrieved 2007-02-12.