06/11/2020
This introductory course, accredited by Dr. Dilis Clare, in Herbal Medicine is aimed at those interested in using or understanding herbal medicines for:
Themselves and their families.
Providing advice regarding the use of herbal medicines in the course of their employment e.g. sales assistants in health stores, pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, doctors and nurses.
An understanding of the uses and limitations of herbal medicines that are being used by their patients e.g. pharmacists and pharmacy assistants, nurses and doctors.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) practitioners who wish to extend their knowledge of herbal medicines to benefit their patients.
The course is designed to be flexible and modular. Because it is web based it is accessible to those with web access who have basic computer skills.
All modules are mandatory.
As an on-line course the pace of learning is directed by the student.
The Aims of the course are;
To understand the overall functioning of the body as an integrated whole.
To understand the roles of nourishment and support for healing offered by herbal medicines.
To understand the actions of individual herbs.
To understand the benefits of blending the actions of single herbs in the formulation of herbal blends.
To understand the safety issues in using herbs. This is in the context of current dominance of pharmaceutical medicine.
To know how to make herb teas, decoctions and tinctures.
To know how to responsibly forage and resource herbs.
To learn how to use forty-five herbs for health benefits.
To understand when herbal medicines are not appropriate.
To consider an overview of herbal research.
The overall aim of the course is that the student builds confidence in using herbs and understanding the safe application of knowledge and insights gained by participating in this course. The safe use and understanding of the role of herbs will be to the benefit of their own health and the health of their families, customers, clients and patients where relevant.
"Very comprehensive but not overwhelming to someone who hasn't studied for awhile. Dr Clare has a lovely light way of teaching that felt very informal and non-intimidating. Would love to do more courses at progressing levels in the future! (Plus online study very useful for those of us who live remotely.) Thank you!" https://drclaresacademy.com/