This comprehensive course delivers a broad spectrum of information on herbal medicine, aromatherapy and the use of flower essences.
You will discover the history of herbal medicine, how to cultivate and use herbs for health, cooking, nutrition and beauty, and how to conduct a consultation and prepare external remedies specific to client needs.The course material includes details of nearly 900 herbs, their habitat, uses and actions, and any contraindications. Herbal medicine draws from international knowledge and includes lessons on the three main traditions of healing: Chinese, Western, and Ayurvedic, herbal medicines, along with a full database of uses and actions.
Furthermore, a thorough understanding of the theory and uses of aromatherapy oils, flower essences, Bach remedies and tissue salts is included in this course title.Legal aspects of operating a herbal medicine consultancy are also disclosed in this courseware, providing you with up-to-date information on running your own business. In completing this course you will be fully conversant with modern practices relating to the use of herbal and plant remedies.Entry requirements: There are no previous skills or qualifications required to register for this study programme. Support: All students will be assigned a personal tutor with whom they may correspond with via telephone or email. Details will be in your course study pack. Duration: All students have one year to complete this course from date of registration. Average study of 300 hours. Provided materials:
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Assessment method: This course is completed using continual assessment, allowing your tutor to closely monitor your progress every step of the way. Therefore no examination is required. Examination: No examination is necessary Qualification: On completion of your course, you will receive two qualifications: Qualification 1: Master Herbalist DiplomaDiploma entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name. Qualification 2: ASET Level 5 Master Herbalist AwardThis Course leads to an ASET Level 5 Award Certificate for successful learners. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework (NFQ) 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 5 ASET attests that its learning outcomes are at an equivalent level to a level 5 national qualification.
Professional MembershipOn completion of this course students can apply for membership to the Society for Holistic Therapists and Coaches (SHTC), a professional body who are dedicated to recognised standards of qualification and practice - students will also be able to use the initials 'SHTC' after their names.
For more information please visit the SHTC website at www.societytherapistscoaches.com
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