Professional Certifications in Equine Herbal Medicine

In our Equine Herbal Medicine courses, students enter the wonderful world of herbal medicine to learn the differences between historic holistic and conventional herbalism, along with the notable merits of herbal medicine methodologies in treating the equine body from the ‘whole-body’ wholistic perspective. Learning the foundation principles behind herbal medicine ensures the students have gained the required knowledge to comprehend the safety and efficiency of herbal medicine for horses.

As students progress through the individual courses they will learn the art and science of botany and how to grow and harvest herbs. Through an understanding of basic plant morphology, botanical terminology, taxonomy, and nomenclature, students learn to recognise micro and macroscopic physical characteristics of plants, identify plant specimens and describe relationships between plants and their environments. These courses serve as a foundation for the study of herbal pharmacy and pharmacology, and herbal therapeutics. Understanding the therapeutic actions of herbs for equine use, will aid in the students’ knowledge of what herbs are appropriate for each of the body’s systems.

Herbal Medicine for Equines provides the student with information to build professional credibility for herbal medicine as it should be applied in clinical practice. Understand and gain Herbal Medicine knowledge in order to comprehend the safety and efficiency of herbal medicine. Learn the identification, actions, constituents, indications, contraindications and combinations of Herbal Medicine in detail. It is important for our students to have a sound understanding of the active chemistry associated with plant medicine and the Pharmacokinetics associated that may influence the actives both negatively and positively.

Manufacturing and Dispensing of Herbal Medicine gives students an in-depth knowledge in how to convert raw plants to medicines. This is a wonderful journey and offers the herbalist extraordinary opportunities. The information contained in this course is unique as it covers many subjects that form the foundation of learning.

Students have five (5) graduating courses to choose from:

Certification in Herbology.
Certification in Herbal Botany.
Certification in Equine Naturopathic Herbalism.
Professional Certification in Equine Naturopathic Herbalognosy.
Professional Certification in Equine Naturopathic Medicinal Phytotherapy.

Please note: as stated in the Course Information side panel, there are no prerequisites for the Herbology, Herbal Botany and the Equine Naturopathic Herbalism courses.

Those wishing to enrol in the Equine Naturopathic Herbalognosy or the Equine Naturopathic Medicinal Phytotherapy courses, will need to study the Equine Naturopathic Herbalism course prior to enrolment.

After completion, students have the opportunity to then continue their studies in order to obtain the Full Equine Naturopathic Medicine qualification. Refer to the Equine Naturopathy course page for details.

Subjects Included:

Nomenclature
Herbal Energetics
Herbal Philosophy
Herbal Botany
Herbal Toxicology
Chemistry of Plants
Constituents of Herbs
Therapeutic Actions of Herbs
Materia Medica
Dosage and Regulations
Herbal Treatments for Allergies and Diseases
Manufacturing Guidelines
Extraction of Active Constituents
Manufacturing and Dispensing Herbs
Internal and External Preparations i.e. Infusions, Decoctions, Tincture
Treatment Plans

Please note that this is a research-based course delivered by qualified and experienced practitioners but is not an Australian government-accredited qualification offered through the TAFE system. Graduates are professional accredited through industry associations.

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Investment

$1,000.00 - $6,000.00 (AUD$)

Payment Plan

Courses are divided into separate course subjects as a part of our 'pay-as-you-study' payment plan. Details outlined in the Course Prospectus, submit a request via our Enquiry Form to receive a course Prospectus.

Course Dates

Students can enrol into the Certifications of Herbology, Herbal Botany and the Equine Naturopathic Herbalism online at any time.

Once completed, students can automatically continue with their studies to complete the Advanced Certifications in Equine Naturopathic Herbalognosy and Equine Naturopathic Medicinal Phytotherapy.

Course Duration

Courses are suggested to be completed within three (3) years.
Herbology Nominal Hours: 180
Herbal Botany Nominal Hours: 180
Equine Naturopathic Herbalism Nominal hours: 280
Equine Naturopathic Herbalognosy Nominal hours: 440
Equine Naturopathic Medicinal Phytotherapy Nominal hours: 590

Delivery Mode

Distance education via the Thinkific Learning Portal through online webinars, audios, and videos.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for the Certificate in Herbology course, Certificate in Herbal Botany and the Certificate in Equine Naturopathic Herbalism course.

Those wishing to enrol in the Equine Naturopathic Herbalognosy, will need to study the Equine Naturopathic Herbalism course prior to enrolment, or hold applicable qualification in Equine Herbal is required (post-graduate/ veterinary medicine).

Those wishing to enrol in the Equine Naturopathic Medicinal Phytotherapy, will need to study the Equine Naturopathic Herbalism and the Equine Naturopathic Herbalognosy courses prior to enrolment.

Basic horse handling skills required and computer skills (minimum).

Assessment

Quizzes and examinations on the online learning portal, written assignments can be submitted by email or post, and via our online learning portal.

Course Materials

All course notes and textbooks are included in the course price.

Accreditation

Graduates are eligible to join the Small Animal and Equine Naturopathic Association or the International Institute of Complimentary Therapies as a full member.

Upon successful completion of the course and assessments, graduates will receive their Certification and an Academic Transcript.