Certificate in Canine Myofunctional Therapy $1895.00
Manufacturing & Dispensing Herbal Medicine $495
Units(Manufacturing & Dispensing Herbal Medicine)
-Common terminology
-Regulations
-Why make your own medicines?
-Advantages of making your own herbal Medicines
-Herbal preparations
-Active contituents
-Extraction of active constituents
-Selecting the extraction process
-Solvents
-Selecting a solvents/types of solvents
-Advantages and disadvantages of the types of solvents
-Active constituents and their solubility with various solvents
-The herb supply
-Wild Crafting
-Growing, harvesting and drying
-Manufacturing guidelines
-Preparation in common use in clinical practice
-Internal preparations:i.e. Infusions, Decoctions, Tincture
-External preparations:i.e Ointment & Creams, Poultice, Salves
-Other preparations:i.e Inhalation, Shampoo, soap
Clinical Principles $1950.00
-Units(Clinical Priniciples)
-The Foundation
-Anatomy, Physiology and Pathphysiology Part 1
-Anatomy, Physiology and Pathphysiology Part 2
-Anatomy, Physiology and Pathphysiology Part 3
-Anatomy, Physiology and Pathphysiology Part 4
-The Skin
-The Digestive System
-The Urinary System
-The Cardiovascular System
Business Portfolio
You are required to develop your own business portfolio that encompasses all certificates.
Clinical Practicum & Log book
100 Clinical hours need to be commenced once student have successfully completed assignment work. This entails combining theoretical and practical training in all components in a clinic situation. 50 hours under the supervision of qualified Veterinary who has at least 5 years experience. 50 hours no supervision required, but must complete case histories for each consultation.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Delivery Modes
This course is offered by distance education(correspondence). You are provided with a tutor who is available for support via facsimile, email or mail. The Canine Myofunctional Therapy Certificate course component is included in this course and is delivered through various options (please see CMT individual courses in the animal studies section of the web site.)
Next intake dates:
There are no intake dates for distance learning courses, you can commence at anytime during the year.
Course Duration
This course should take approx three years part-time (1140 hours). The in-class Canine Myofunctional Therapy Certificate course is included within this time estimation.
Tutor
Belinda Morrison / Dani Simmonds / Sandi Rogers
Assessment
You are assessed by written assignments and project work. You are also required to construct an herbarium and a materia medica. These are exciting projects designed to enhance your learning and expand your knowledge. With regard to our clinical practicum requirements, the student will locate a veterinary surgeon to liaise with who will allow participation by the students and discuss complementary health care issues pertaining to companion pets.
Course Materials: (inclusive of fees)
The course investment includes 5 comprehensive manuals, 5 audio CDs, and 5 academic texts.
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 training is suited to anyone who has an interest in the field of small animal health (pertaining to cats and dogs). Natural therapies for pets can be of great assistance to you as a pet owner or lover. This course is directed at anyone interested in creating a career in the exciting discipline of small animal naturopathy. It is aimed at anyone who is already involved in animal health and would like to improve the health and wellbeing of their companion pets.
Award
Small Animal Naturopathy Diploma
Investment
$6,500 (upfront course investment) or
$1,300 deposit and 20 monthly instalments of $299)
(extra postage charges apply for overseas students)
