Herbal Medicine has been used for thousands of years and is one of the oldest holistic therapies known. The Certificate in Western Herbal Remedies course provides strong a foundation and introduction into the amazing world of natural, plant based medicines and their application in therapeutic use.
Herbal Remedies can take the form of tablets, capsules, tinctures, extracts and other herbal preparations, which have been sourced from various parts of plants, from bark to leaves, flower to roots all other plant forms, depending on the herb, used to prevent and treat physical illness and increase vitality.
Studies include Medicinal herbs, history, theory and philosophy and herbal medicine materia medica (the therapeutic properties of specific herbs), and how these are used in practice.
Providing a great overview of Western Herbal Medicine, the Certificate in Western Herbal Remedies is ideal for those wishing to gain training in the core aspects of Herbal Medicine to complement their current skills or practice, for those wishing to 'taste test' Herbal Medicine to see if a future as a Herbalist is for them, or can be done as a general interest course to incorporate into your current lifestyle.
This program will give you credit towards the Advanced Diploma if you choose to continue on with your Herbal Medicine studies.
With a wide range of flexible study options and alternate payment plans, the Certificate in Western Herbal Medicine offers the ideal pathway to discover our unique Natural Medicine programs.
Distance learning is a great option if you're looking for the flexibility of being able to study without being on campus!
Your course materials & assessments are accessible on-line and you have access to your Trainer for help & support through on-line forums.
Studying by distance learning allows you to pace your terms studies around your lifestyle!
Nature Care College courses are not nationally recognised qualifications under the Australian Qualification Framework, do not lead to the issuance of AQF certification documentation and Nature Care College is not registered by ASQA to deliver the course.
Course Duration: 1 Year part-time
Commences: March, June & Sept
Delivery Mode: On campus or Distance Learning