Courses

• Safely and professionally integrate herbal medicine into your practice.
• Provide patients with effective, evidence-based, integrative treatment options.
• Confidently advise clients on the appropriate use of herbal medicines.
• Enliven your professional life with a rewarding new special interest.
• Be at the forefront of integrated animal healthcare.

Download 2011 Prospectus

FOUNDATION COURSE (VHM-F) - 14th October 2011- Download Registration Form
1-day introductory course to Veterinary Herbal Medicine.

An introduction to the fundamentals of Veterinary Herbal Medicine, the most useful herbs in clinical practice, and the basic skills needed to begin integrating them into veterinary practice. An information-packed, clinically-based, 3-day introduction to the art and science of Veterinary Herbal Medicine.

CERTIFICATION COURSE (VHM-C) - MODULE 1: 15th & 16th October 2011
Multi-modular course consisting of 6 x 2-day modules.

SYLLABUS SUMMARY
Building on the foundation course, each module focuses on a different organ system. This innovative course provides veterinarians with a high quality and comprehensive education in the fundamentals of Veterinary Herbal Medicine.

In the Materia Medica Section of each module, the primary herbs affecting that system are studied. The biochemistry, mechanisms of action, clinical indications, herb dosage, toxicities and herb-drug interactions of each herb are presented. Then in the Therapeutics Section, the diseases and syndromes affecting that organ system are discussed. Required treatment principles are identified and various strategies discussed. Through the use of case studies, a variety of herbal treatment options are explored. Practical sessions include opportunities to develop and dispense herbal prescriptions; explore the action of various herbs; and daily herb walks in the countryside to identify local herbs.

Module 1: Gastroenterology
Module 2: Rheumatology
Module 3: Cardiology, Respiratory medicine
Module 4: Genitourology, Oncology
Module 5: New Approaches to Integrated Physiology: Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI)
Module 6: Dermatology, Gerontology, Neonatology and complex cases

On successful completion of your examinations you will be able to become a member of the British Association of Veterinary Herbalists (BAVH).

CPD COURSES (VHM-CPD) - Next CPD day to be confirmed - 2011
1 x 1 or 1x 2-day CPD workshops available to all Veterinary Surgeons - register now .

 

Inspirational speakers and a beautiful environment to expand possibilities to increase successful treatment outcomes - Liz Philo MRCVS