Since time immemorial man has observed animals in their natural habitat and through these observations found cures for man’s maladies. Today we are witnessing a massive swing to the combining of organic and inorganic drug therapies. There is supporting evidence that the community at large is using both forms of treatment for themselves and their animals. Anyone interested in horses and the therapeutic benefits of herbal medicine for the treatment of common equine conditions would be suited to this course.
Units
-History of Herbal Medicine
-Why Herbs Cure
-Signature of Plants
-Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy
-Active Plant Constituents
-Therapeutic Actions of Herbs
-Herbal Preparations
-Physiomedical Philosophy
-Materia Medica
-Nutritional Aspects of Herbal Medicine
-Basics of Physiology
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Delivery Modes
This course is offered by distance education. You are provided with a tutor who is available for support via facsimile, email or mail.
Next intake dates:
There are no intake dates for distance learning courses, you can commence at anytime during the year.
Course Duration
This is a Distance Learning course, generally completed over a 24-week period, which is the equivalent of 240 hours or 12 months(5 hours per a week).
Tutor
Sue Martin
Assessment
Assessment is via written assignments and project work. You are also required to construct a herbarium and a materia medica.
Course Materials
A comprehensive manual, 6 audio CDs and 1 academic text.
You are also provided with a tutor who is available for support via facsimile, mail or email.
Accreditation
Graduates are eligible to join the Small Animal and Equine Naturopathic Association as a full member.
Career Opportunities
This certificate is designed for the student to acquire a broad understanding of the foundation of herbal medicine. The graduate will be able to grow and manufacture herbal medicine for use with horses. The graduate will gain a working knowledge of this field and will be proficient in advising which herb would be useful to treat a range of equine conditions once a veterinarian consultation has been sought.
Award
Herbal Medicine for Horses Certificate
Click here for details on our Herbal Medicine for Horses Introductory Pack
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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