Herb 101 Basics of Herbalism Online

**Now accepting applications for class starting October 18, 2010. This class fills quickly and is limited to 30 students. This class is a pre-requisite for advanced herbal training. Register early to ensure your place in class.  Contact Admissions toll free 800.487.8839 or email admissions@achs.edu to schedule your admissions interview.**

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Herb 101 Basics of Herbal Medicine is the first step in your herbal training and is ideal if you have just discovered herbs and want to know more. Herb 101 provides students with an in-depth understanding of the history and uses of herbs including basic methods of administration and therapeutic actions of each of the botanicals studied. Herb 101 is also a pre-requisite for advanced herbal training. Students in this course may also study some of the topics covered in NAT 101, but in more depth.

Current Instructors: View full instructor bios and photos online here.

Prerequisites:

Recommendation for admissions by the Dean of Admissions.

Study Time:

This course is completed over 16 weeks. Minimum study time recommended is 9 hours per week.

Credit:

3 semester credits.

Continuing Education Credit:

RN: 110 hours. Vet: 6 hours. Massage: 110 hours.

Materials:

• Online Course Manual

• ACHS Student Handbook and Study Guide

• Access to the Wonderful Weeds Online Video
  

• Herb 101 Herb Kit - a selection of 10 organic herbs in 1-oz quantities.
  
  
• Herb 101 Study Kit - 1 oz bag of Red Rose Buds & Petals, 5 ml Peppermint Essential Oil, Organic Seeds, Bamboo Tea Strainer.
  

• 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.
  

• Bonus: Access to the ACHS Wellness Guide Online

Recommended Texts & Study Kits:

Click here to view the Herb 101 Recommended Reading Starter Library

Fees: