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A comprehensive course of study, the Clinical Herbalist Course is a 1,200-hour education in herbal healing. Upon completion of this course, you'll be prepared for a career as a professional herbalist, with up-to-date information on herbal remedies.

With the knowledge and wisdom gained through the three-year program, you will be able to help your clients through the use of sound knowledge of the divine design of the human body, be able to serve as a nutrition counselor, and apply the art and science of herbal medicine throughout life.
Clinical Herbalist Course
 
 
72 lessons – May be completed within two to three years, but you may take as long as you like to complete
Self-paced, Progress Reviewed, Distance-Based, Certificate Awarded

1200 hours total study, may be completed within three years; may be accomplished in two years with more aggressive study and practice.

Cost: 2400.00 if paid in full; may be paid per module at $500 each.

May be added after successful completion of Community Herbalist Program. If added following completion of the Community Herbalist Program:
Cost: $1200.00 paid in full; installment plan available.

The lesson structure will be the same as our Community Herbalist program, with the addition of 18 more Progress Review Sessions (approximating monthly for a total of 24 for the program). All the same benefits and materials will be used, with the books described below as additional required and supplied texts.

The primary additional work will be in the following areas:

Pathophysiology: 25 hrs – Case Studies and Pathophysiology textbook (may test out if previous course work can be documented)

Medical Terminology: 25 hrs – Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary or Dorland’s Illustrated Medical Dictionary or online learning (may test out if previous course work can be documented)

Biochemistry: 35 hrs – Designated Online Resources or biochemistry textbook (may test out if previous course work can be documented)

Botany & Plant Identification: 50 hrs – Botany in a Day

Materia Medica/Therapeutic Herbalism: 200 hrs – Case Studies and Principles & Practice of Phytotherapy and Botanical Medicine for Women's Health

Pharmacy, Pharmacognosy, & Dispensing: 35 hrs – Clinical Intensive & Online Resources and A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs
Clinical Skills: 200 hrs – Clinical Intensive & Principles & Practice of Phytotherapy & Online Classroom

Career Preparation/Practice Development/Ethics: 10 hrs – Clinical Intensive & Online Classroom

History & Philosophy/Introduction to Research: 20 hrs – Workshop & Principles & Practice of Phytotherapy

Cost: 2400.00 if paid in full; may be paid per module at $500 each.

The Total Study Hours in each area at the completion of the program will be as follows:
Anatomy & Physiology: 45 hrs
Pathophysiology: 45 hours
Medical Terminology: 35 hours
Biochemistry: 45 hours
Nutrition: 50 hours
Botany & Plant Identification: 60 hours
Materia Medica/Therapeutic Herbalism: 400 hours
Pharmacy, Pharmacognosy, & Dispensing: 80 hours
Clinical Skills: 420 hours
Career Preparation/Practice Development/Ethics: 20 hours
History & Philosophy/Introduction to Research: 40 hours