Course: Introduction to Herbal Medicine Certificate

Open Colleges' (formerly Cengage Education) Introduction to Herbal Medicine provides fundamental information about using herbs and herbal extracts for therapy and prevention.

You will learn about the history and principles of Western herbal medicine, and the therapeutic approaches to certain acute conditions. You will also be introduced to the Materia Medica herbal database and provided with case studies and treatment plans. At the completion of your studies, you will have the skills and knowledge required to prepare simple infusions, decoctions, inhalations and creams.

Included materials

Holistic Herbal textbook
Green Pharmacy textbook
Materia Medica manual
Principles & Practice of Phytotherapy textbook

Valued at $375!

Course Number	A0098
Course Fees From	View our payment options

Delivery mode:	Print or online
Course duration:	Max 18 months
Assessments:	3 written exams, 3 multiple choice exams
Qualification:	Open Colleges Certificate
Nationally Recognised	No
Government Funding	No

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	Introduction to herbal medicine History of Western herbal medicine Growing collecting and preparing herbs Principles of Western herbal medicine Introduction to herbal Materia Medica
	Principles of herbal treatment Principles of herbal treatment Cleansing Heating and cooling Tonification Approaches to using herbs
	Introduction to pharmacognosy Principles of pharmacognosy
	Classification of medicinal herbal medicines: Materia Medica Adapogen Alteratives Anthelminitic
	Introduction to case taking; nature of acute diseases Lymphatic system and immunity Anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic Infection and inflammation
	Therapeutic approach to acute disorders; Materia Medica for immunity and support Treatment principles in acute conditions Materia Medica for the immune system Immune stimulants Anti-Inflammatories Nutritives
	The gastro intestinal tract (GIT) Materia Medica for the GIT Bulk demulcents Stimulating laxative Mild purgatives Astringents Vermifuges Antispasmodics Digestive stimulants Bitter tonics Anti-inflammatories Treating acute conditions of the GIT Constipation, diarrhoea pain and loss of appetite Dyspepsia Flatulence Poor digestion Reflux
	The respiratory system Materia Medica for the respiratory system Expectorants Anti-tussives Diaphoretics Anti-catarrhal Treating acute conditions of the respiratory system Sore throat Fever Common cold and influenza Influenza Acute bronchitis Rhinitis/Hay fever Allergic Rhinitis (hay fever)
	The integumentary system Materia Medica for the skin Treating acute conditions of the skin Boils, abscesses and skin ulcers Burns Acute Otitis Media
	Herbal treatment principles Philosophical principles Western herbal medicine's philosophical principles Western herbal medicine's therapeutic strategy Therapeutic strategies Constitution Treating the cause versus treating the symptoms Aspects of cause and symptoms Aspects and severity of presenting symptoms Patient's prerogative
	Herbal formulation principles Formula dosage criteria A thorough approach to designing a herbal formula Herb selection Individual constitution Duration of treatment Preparation of the herb Dosage Herb combination and composition of a herbal formula Safety issues
	Dosage and therapeutic principles Dose information Adult dosage Child dosage Herbal liquid incompatibilitie Drop dosages Prescription records and dispensing
	Case studies and treatment plans Treatment plans Diagnosis Developing and communicating a long-term treatment plan for asthma
	Clinical reasoning and the principles of herbal practice Medical histories
	The biliary tract The biliary tract The liver The gall bladder The pancreas
	Materia Medica for the biliary tract Herbal medicines for the biliary tract Cholagogue Hepatotonic and hepatoprotective
	Treating acute conditions of the biliary tract Liver tonification
	Materia Medica for the urinary system Diuretics Urinary demulcent Urinary astringents Urinary antiseptic
	Treating acute conditions of the urinary system Urinary system disorders Cystitis Urethritis Prostasis Incontinence
	Materia Medica for the nervous system Nervous restoratives/tonics Sedatives Relaxants Analgesics Nervous stimulants Anti-depressants
	Treating acute conditions of the nervous system Stress, anxiety and hyperactivity Depression Headaches

Entry requirements

Minimum education

Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.

Minimum age

Minimum age of 16 years. If you are under 18 your application must be signed by a parent or guardian.

Computer requirements

Students will need access to a computer and the internet. For students who do not have access to either a computer or the internet please contact a student support officer to discuss alternative methods of communication.

Minimum specifications for the computer are:

Microsoft Office 2003 or equivalent, and
Microsoft Windows 98, or
Mac OS X, and
CD-ROM drive.

Students will also need access to a printer and the following applications:

Adobe Acrobat Reader and
Macromedia Flash player.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competency before enrolling into the course. Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below:

Evidence	Example
IELTS	Overall score of 5.5
TOEFL	530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 (internet)
12 months in English-speaking employment	Testimonial, statutory declaration

Additional requirements

There are no additional requirements for this course.

Upon completion of this course, you will have developed a better understanding of the subject area and be able to put your new skills into practice.

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