LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Learning Outcome 1

To have an understanding of herbal formulation and prescribing

• To create your own philosophy and core values
• Humoral herbal medicine
• To have an understanding of Modern Western Herbalism
• The energetic use of herbs
• To have knowledge of the organ herbal remedies
• To have an understanding of case taking, ethics and record keeping

Learning Outcome 2

Herbal dosages and prescribing

• To have an understanding of Young’s rule
• To gain knowledge of herbal formulations and dosages
• To have an understanding of when and how to prescribe herbal medicines
• To have an understanding of infectious diseases and infectious disease control

Learning Outcome 3

Herbal medicine treatments and strategies for the immune system   

• To have the knowledge to understand the immune system physiology and herbs used for that system
• To have an understanding of herbal treatment strategies for all auto-immune disorders
• To have knowledge and understanding for a wide range of immune disease states such as common cold, CFS, viral infections, candida, fever, inflammation, lupus, cancer support, MS, Influenza,

Learning Outcome 4

Herbal medicine treatments and strategies for the gastro-intestinal system   

• To have the knowledge to understand the gastro-intestinal system physiology and herbs used for that system
• To have an understanding of herbal treatment strategies for all digestive disorders
• To have knowledge and understanding for a wide range of immune disease states such as dyspepsia, acidosis, halitosis, reflux, hiatus hernia, gastritis, constipation, diarrhoea, diverticulitis, IBS, Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative colitis, Celiacs, ulcers, haemorrhoids, children and GIT, parasites and nausea

Learning Outcome 5

Herbal medicine treatments and strategies for the Liver and Gall Bladder systems   

• To have the knowledge to understand the liver and gall bladders physiology and herbs used for that system
• To have an understanding of herbal treatment strategies for all liver disorders
• To have knowledge and understanding for a wide range of immune disease states such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, hepatitis, liver detoxification, jaundice, gall stones, Cholelithasis, Cholecystitis and  fatty liver

Learning Outcome 6

Herbal medicine treatments and strategies for the Nervous System   

• To have the knowledge to understand the nervous system physiology and herbs used for that system
• To have an understanding of herbal treatment strategies for all nervous disorders
• To have knowledge and understanding for a wide range of immune disease states such as depression, headaches, neuralgia

Learning Outcome 7

Herbal medicine treatments and strategies for the Respiratory System   

• To have the knowledge to understand the respiratory system physiology and herbs used for that system
• To have an understanding of herbal treatment strategies for all respiratory disorders
• To have knowledge and understanding for a wide range of immune disease states such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema

Learning Outcome 8

Herbal medicine treatments and strategies for the Urinary System   

• To have the knowledge to understand the urinary system physiology and herbs used for that system
• To have an understanding of herbal treatment strategies for all urinary disorders
• To have knowledge and understanding for a wide range of immune disease states such as UTI’s, cystitis, pyelonephritis

Lecture

Lecture Content

Recommended Reading

1

Introduction to therapeutics. The Art of Case Taking

2

 Prescribing and Herb Dosages 

3

Therapeutics of the Immune System 

4

Therapeutics of the Gastro-intestinal System 

5

Therapeutics of the Liver and Gall Bladder  

6

Therapeutics of the Nervous System 

7

Therapeutics of the Respiratory System 

8

Therapeutics of the Urinary System