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TOX 501 Fundamentals of Toxicology and Safety in Botanical Medicine Online
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Course Description:
Graduates of this course will be expected to demonstrate an advanced knowledge base of the principles of toxicology (the study of adverse effects from biologically active compounds) and the mechanisms and effects of herb-herb and herb-drug interactions as they apply to botanical medicine. Graduates of this course will be expected to recognize, compare and contrast the toxicology of specific plant constituents and essential oils, different types of adverse reactions, the incidence and relevance of idiosyncratic and allergic reactions to herbal products, and the influence of herbal quality on potential toxicity. Graduates of this course will be expected to demonstrate a practical understanding of the relative risks and benefits of commonly used botanical substances, safety considerations for special populations, how to evaluate and relate herbal concentration and potency to appropriate dosing, and principles of quality control important to the production of unadulterated and authentic herbal preparations.
Graduates of this course will be expected to demonstrate the ability to locate and evaluate, and then compare and contrast knowledge from empirical use with data from current phytochemical, toxicological, and epidemiological studies and databases.
Students will be expected to employ concepts and theory to complete projects, practical experiments and labs, and to critically evaluate various concepts, approaches, methods, and issues in the field in relation to holistic remedies.
Students will also formulate an experiment to prove a hypothesis of their design, analyze their results and present them in a format recognized by the science communities.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Master of Science in Complementary Alternative
Medicine degree program.
Taught:
This course is completed over 16 weeks. Minimum
study time recommended is 9 hours per week including online time,
homework, reading, labs and practical work.
Credit:
3 semester credits.
Materials:
- ACHS Student Handbook and Study Guide
- Interactive, instructor-led ACHS online classroom.
- Online lectures updated with the latest information and applicable research.
- Regular tests designed to enhance your understanding as well as assess your learning to date.
- Ongoing,
instructor-led and peer-to-peer discussions for each module to enhance
your learning and connect you with your fellow students, all of whom
are adult learners from varying walks of life, enriching your learning
experience. Add to discussions 24/7, giving you flexibility to work in
with your busy lifestyle.
- Comprehensive online
virtual library including online access to the Natural Standards
Database and Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database as well as a wide
variety of additional resources, reviewed by faculty and our lead
librarian.
- Access to LIRN, Library and Information Resources Network, Inc.,
a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation founded in 1996, and consisting of a
consortium of educational institutions that have joined to share access
to information resources.
- Bonus: Access to the ACHS Wellness Guide Online
Fees:
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