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The Advanced Herbalism Certification Program courses are taught in unified modules of closely related material. In a clinical setting, the herbalist gathers information, research, and material from basic anatomy and physiology, pathology, herbal Materia Medica, therapeutic strategies, clinical nutrition, pharmacology, and interview skills.
Required Prerequisite
A Certificate in Fundamentals of Medical Herbalism, or a passing grade of an 80% or higher on the placement exam (this exam is for students who have studied herbalism extensively in Materia Medica, herbal pharmacy, nutrition, flower essences, and physiology).
Day Program
January 9 - July 10, 2023-
Mon-Wed 10AM-5PM
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8-10 Hours of homework per week
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$50 Application Fee
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$6,200 Tuition
Evening Program
October 3, 2023 - July 18, 2024-
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6-9PM
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2 Saturdays per Month 10AM-5PM
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2-4 Hours of homework per week
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$50 Application Fee
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$6,200 Tuition
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Occupational Objectives
The program prepares the student with the skills necessary to offer advice on herbal and nutritional wellness in a retail or private office setting. Graduates of the Advanced Herbalism program will have a thorough set of skills in Vitalist Western Herbalism and Nutrition.
Course Study & Hours
- Fundamentals of Vitalist Medicine: 51 hours
- Vitalist Therapeutics for Acute Symptoms: 51 hours
- Clinical Nutrition in the Vitalist Paradigm: 45 hours
- Toxicity and Detoxification: 12 hours
- Roots of Chronic Disease I – Nutrition, Digestion, and Immunity: 42 hours
- Roots of Chronic Disease II – Insulin Resistance Syndrome: 12 hours
- Reproduction and Vitalist Therapeutics: 24 hours
- Safety, Side Effects, and Contraindications: 36 hours
- Bach Flower Essence: 18 hours
- Nature Observation and Field Trips: 36 hours
- Interview Skills: 30 hours
- Case Analysis: 30 hours
- Professional Practicum: 20 hours
- Materia Medica Independent Study: 90 hours
- Advanced Herbal Pharmacy: 36 hours
- Orientation / Exams: 7 hours
TOTAL HOURS = 540 classroom hours
Don’t forget to add homework time!
Extra Benefits for Students & Alumni
- 20% off Supplements
- 20% off all Books
- 20% off Bulk Herbs & Tinctures
About
The Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism, Inc., offers certificate programs in Fundamentals of Medical Herbalism, Advanced Herbalism, Clinical Herbalism, Nutrition, and Flower Essences. We teach Western herbalism and integrated nutrition in the Vitalist tradition. Click Here to Learn More.