Herbalism (Advanced) Course

Course overview

Modern scientific analysis is proving what ancient physicians instinctively understood about the therapeutic properties of herbs. With the interest in herbal medicine growing more people are turning to this form of therapy as an alternative to orthodox drugs. This course will assist you in the search for information about the safe use of herbs and how to effectively apply that knowledge to the treatment of a multitude of disorders.

Syllabus

Lesson One

Introduction/ The Circulatory System
- The Blood-Vascular System
- Circulatory Disorders
- Herbs for the Blood-Vascular System

Lesson Two
- General Guidelines/ The Circulatory System (Continued)/
  - The Respiratory Tract
  - Negative Interactions
  - Quantities
  - Herbal Suppliers
  - The Lymphatic system
  - Disorders of the Lymphatic System
  - Antibiotics
  - Herbs for the Lymphatic System
  - Disorders of the Respiratory Tract
  - Herbs for the Respiratory Tract
Lesson Three
- Science and Herbalism/ The Digestive System
  - The Upper Digestive Tract
  - Disorders of the Upper Digestive Tract
  - Diet
  - Herbs for the Upper Digestive Tract
Lesson Four
- The Digestive System (Continued)
  - The Lower Digestive Tract
  - Disorders of the Liver and Gall Bladder
  - Herbs for the Liver and Gall Bladder
  - Disorders of the Small Intestines
  - Herbs for the Small Intestines
Lesson Five
- The Digestive System (Continued)/ The Nervous System
  - The Large Intestine
  - Disorders of the Large Intestine
  - Herbs for the Large Intestine
  - The Nervous System
  - Disorders of the Nervous System
  - Herbs for the Nervous System
Lesson Six
- Chinese and Ayurvedic Medicine/ The Muscular-skeletal System
  - Disorders of the Muscular-skeletal System
  - Herbs for the Muscular-skeletal System
Lesson Seven
- The Urinary System
  - Disorders of the Urinary System
  - Herbs for the Urinary System
Lesson Eight
- The Endocrine System
  - The Hypothalamus
  - The Glands
  - The Pancreas
  - Disorders of the Pancreas
  - Herbs for the Endocrine System
Lesson Nine
- The Reproductive System
  - Female Organs and Disorders
  - Male Organs and Disorders
  - Herbs for the Reproductive System
Lesson Ten
- The Skin/ Oxidants and Antioxidants
  - Disorders of the Skin
  - Herbs for the Skin
  - Herbal Antioxidants

Practical training

No practical training is required to complete this course.

Prerequisites

An advisory pre-requisite is previous experience or study of herbalism at a foundation level.

Level

On successful completion of this course you will have received professional training at level 4. This is ideal if you wish to start a practice, or expand a career.

Certification

On successful completion students will receive dual awards: Award 1- The professional BSY Advanced Herbalism Diploma and will become a Registered BSY Advanced Herbalism Practitioner.

Award 2- Certificate of achievement at Level 4 from ABC Awards and Certa Awards. Registration through BSY is essential with this course.

How the course works

Upon enrolment you receive your first course lessons.

You can study in your own time, at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. If you have any questions, or would like feedback or encouragement about your course or your studies then you can contact our friendly tutors by phone, email or post.

At the end of each lesson are a set of questions. Completing these can aid your learning and help you master each step before moving on to the next. Your next lesson will then arrive for you to continue when it suits you.

Having progressed through each lesson you can take your final examination at home, and at a date and time that suits you. Then, on successful completion you will be awarded your BSY certificate.

Additional benefits

Health and Harmony Magazine
Enrol on this course and you will receive a complimentary issue of Health & Harmony, our inspirational full colour magazine. Giving complementary and natural health updates and news, it also includes student profiles, lists the most recent award winners, and provides interesting articles and short stories.

Professional Indemnity Insurance
Once you have successfully completed this course, you will be eligible for Professional Indemnity Insurance which protects you as a practitioner against professional public liability and malpractice. This insurance cover is considered essential in protecting the interests of both practitioners and the public.

Enrol on this course from £50

There are two ways you can enrol on this course. You can:

Pay with a deposit of £50, followed by 11 monthly instalments of £35
or
Pay the total course fee of £435 in one sum and receive a voucher towards the cost of your next course