Herbalism -Clinical Level 4

A Distance Learning Course of 17 Lessons

Course Description

The Facts

This course furnishes the students with the skills necessary to diagnose symptoms and signs and prescribe curative prescriptions for a wide range of health problems.

Features

An outstanding feature of this course is a proven method whereby suspected disease state can be identified in their early stages. Simple directions for the preparation of herbal remedies and recommended dosages are also included.

Course Syllabus

• Course introduction - Herbal medicine
• Anatomy and physiology - The human systems
• Signs and symptoms of disease states
• Assessment and diagnosis
• Which herbal for which dis-order
• Herbal preparations & remedies
• Prescriptions and dosages
• Specific problems of the sexes
• `New` herbal remedies
• The herbalist & the client
• Building your business
• 38 healing herbs of Dr. Bach
• Valuable herbal remedies
• Medical conditions and appropriate remedies

Qualifications

On completion of your course, you will receive two qualifications:

Qualification 1: Herbalism - Clinical Diploma

Herbalism - Clinical Diploma issued by Solo Learning Academy, entitling you to use the letters SLA Dip after your name.

Qualification 2: ASET Level 4 Herbalism - Clinical Award

This Course leads to an ASET Level 4 Award Certificate for successful learners. That means that it is independantly accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3).

The Award has been designed by a learning provider to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements and as such is not listed as a qualification on NQF. While the duration, content or assessment may vary from similar national qualifications, in accrediting the programme at level 4, ASET attests that its learning outcomes are at an equivalent level to a level 4 national qualification.

Tutor Support

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have.

You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

Duration of learning programme 11 weeks x 10 hours*

Total number of learning hours per programme 110**

* Unlike traditional schools, colleges or universities, there are no terms, semesters, or specified intake dates for our uniquely flexible distance education courses. Our system of continuous enrolment means that our students can enrol on any day and at any time of the year. This allows our students the freedom to plan their studies to fit in with their lifestyle or work commitments.

** Please note that this is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and also how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each module there is a question paper which needs to be completed and returned to your personal tutor.

Additional Information

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included

• All study materials
• Study Guide
• Full Tutor and Admin support
• The course fee includes the NCFE registration and certification fee (valued at up to £30.00).

Learning Outcomes

• Examine the relationship between herbs and the immune system
• Summarise the advantages of micro nutrients to the body
• Identify the medicinal chemical in herbs
• Analyse the affects of herbal remedies on the body system
• Evaluate the anatomy and physiology of the human body
• Examine the 4 systems of the body
• Summarise how many kidneys we have in our bodies
• Discuss the position of the thyroid gland in the body
• Discuss advantages and disadvantages of using herbs for medicinal purposes
• Summarise your research into the uses of the following herbs:

Marigold
Tansy
Vervain
Valerian root

• Identify methods of preparing herbs and give examples of conditions which benefit from these remedies
• Discuss what would be the suggested temperatures for:

A poultice
An enema

• Examine 2 herbs rich in silica and fluorine
• Define what ailment you would use witch hazel for
• Examine the more common digestive dis-orders, dis-ease states of the skin and appropriate remedies for such conditions
• Evaluate the recommended treatment for acute gastric catarrh
• Identify 4 functions of the skin
• Summarise your understanding of the following:

Papules
Pustules
Scales

• Introduce the more common afflictions of the respiratory system and give appropriate treatment
• Discuss what remedies would be used for:

Chronic Nasal Catarrh
Influenza

• Examine what dis-orders you would treat with Primrose
• Summarise the cause of Neurasthenia
• List the medical terms a student should become familiar with
• Discuss the Prostate and Thyroid Glands and Rheumatic dis-orders giving suggested treatment
• Describe dis-orders related to the Thyroid Gland
• Evaluate the treatment you would use for problems relating to the Prostate Gland
• Analyse the various conditions suffered by women and the herbal remedies offered
• Examine the sleep process and the herbs you would use to facilitate sleep
• Summarise your comprehension of the following, giving causes, symptoms and treatments(s):

Dropsy of the womb
Inflammation of the womb
Dysmenorrhoea

• Discuss menopause showing its symptoms and suggested treatment
• Discuss physical, biological and chemical systems of the anatomy and the physiological functioning of the human body
• Describe what the HEF consists of
• Evaluate the following:

Etheric body
Emotional body
Astral body

• Examine the herbs which play a part in the treatment of a range of problems
• Summarise the following, identifying 2 relevant herbs in each category mentioned:

Alternative
Anthelmintic
Anti-Inflammatory
Bitter
Cholagogue
Emetic
Pectoral
Tonic
Vulnerary
Carminative

• Describe the various herbs in detail, giving dosage and any contra-indications of their use
• Define the:

Description
Action
Uses
Dosage
Contra indications

Of

Dandelion
Hawthorn
Mallow
Marigold
Sage
Thyme
Yarrow

• Identify the herbal remedies that are exceptional valuable in treatment
• Examine 2 herbal remedies which you find valuable in the treatment of any condition of your choice, giving:

Action
Usage
Contraindication (if any)
Dosage

• Analyse the general principle underlying flower essence systems
• Define how to choose the most appropriate remedy for your client
• Evaluate the following remedies, indicating appropriate categories:

Rock Rose
Red chestnut
Wild Oat
Olive
Chestnut-Bud
Cerato

• Examine the herbs that can be used for different emotive states
• Summarise primary uses of the following:

Water Violet
Heather
Walnut
Holly
Larch
Willow
Oak
Rock Water

• List the various herbs used in Chinese remedies showing the organs And elements they are affiliate with
• Define the flavour and organ relationship of the following elements:

Metal
Earth
Wood
Fire
Water

• Identify 2 Chinese herbs suggested for the following dis-orders:

Stomach
Heart
Spleen
Liver
Kidneys
Gall Bladder
Lungs
Large Intestine
Triple Burner

• Introduce a typical Personal History Record form and discuss the issuing of herbal prescription to a patient
• Define why ‘Client Consultation' is necessary
• Evaluate how you would obtain information from a client in order to treat them correctly
• Examine the logistics, entrepreneurial skills and resources required for setting up a practice as a business opportunity
• Define the steps to follow when assessing a business opportunity
• Identify the importance of the therapy room when opening a practice