Western herbal Medicine is the science and art of using plants to stimulate the vital force of the body following the tradition of natural medicine. The modern herbalist will be a sought-after practitioner as s/he understands the link between the safe and effective use of organic drugs and respects the effects powerful healing plants may stimulate. Historically, plant medicines when intelligently applied are safe and effective. The art must never be overlooked by science and the elements of scientific scrutiny must acknowledge the power of empirical data that carries a history of several thousand years.
Units
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History of herbal medicine
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Why herbs cure
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Signature of plants
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Herbs in health
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Plant chemistry - an introduction
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Active constituents in plants
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Minerals from A to Z
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Materia Medica
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Preparation of medicinal herbs for use
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Physiomedical philosophy
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Aspects of herbal medicine
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Terminology
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Pharmacognosy & pharmacology
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Vitamins and Minerals
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Basics of physiology
- Herbal ointments and oils
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Delivery Modes
This course is offered by distance education(correspondence) or periodically offered in an in-class format. Distance education students are provided with a tutor who is available for support via facsimile, email or mail.
Course Duration
This is a Distance Learning course, generally completed 320 hours or 12 months(5 hours per a week).
Tutors
Christa Faigh
Nicki Stewart
Assessment
You are assessed by written assignments and project work. You are also required to construct a Herbarium and a Materia Medica. These are exciting projects designed to enhance your learning and expand your knowledge.
Next intake dates:
There are no intake dates for distance learning courses, you can commence at anytime during the year.
Course Materials
A comprehensive manual, 6 audio CDs and academic text.
You are also provided with a tutor who is available for support via facsimile, mail or email.
Career Opportunities
This certificate is designed for the student to gain a broad understanding of the foundation of herbal medicine. The graduate will gain a working knowledge of the unit and will become proficient at advising which herb would be useful to treat a range of conditions as well as grow and manufacture herbal medicine for their own use.(Students will not be able to practice or dispense Medication to clients)
Award
Western Herbal Medicine Certificate
Investment
$1295 (upfront course investment)
$ 1415.00 Ezypay payment plan: $495 deposit and 4 monthly instalments of $230)
(extra postage charges apply for overseas students)
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