Summer Accelerated 2012

Program

Certificate in Herbal Retail Management Online (CHRM)

Learn to assess the quality of botanicals and understand the primary production methods of preparations including tinctures, decoctions, infusions, and teas while learning how to recommend herbal supplements for preventative health and how to incorporate herbs in daily life to support optimal health and wellness in a retail setting.

Associate of Applied Science in Complementary Alternative Medicine Online (AAS)

This terminal professional degree allows students to work towards two specializations: Herbal Medicine or Aromatherapy or to complete a general degree.

Certificate in Aromatherapy Online (Cert. Aroma)

The focus of the Certificate in Aromatherapy is holistic aromatology. Holistic aromatology focuses on restoration of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health through the application of essential oils. We use the terms “aromatherapy” and “aromatology” interchangeably throughout the program.

Certificate in Natural Products Manufacturing Online (CNPM)

Graduates of the Certificate in Natural Products Manufacturing will be able to use herbs and essential oils to manufacture natural products including lotions, creams, salves, bath and bodycare products and formulate natural perfume blends.

Certificate in Dynamic Phytotherapy Consulting Online (CDPC)

Dynamic phytotherapy has the power to enhance the healing abilities of even the most experienced holistic health practitioner.

Diploma in Aromatherapy Master Aromatherapist Online (Dip. Aroma.)

This advanced level Diploma is an in-depth study of the science and art of aromatherapy. This program meets the education requirements of the Institute of Aromatic Medicine UK (IAM) and exceeds the curriculum requirements of the NAHA Level Two education standards.

Course

HERB 101

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.

Upon successful completion of this course, each student will be able to:

AROMA 101

Aroma 101 provides students with an in-depth understanding of the history and uses of essential oils including basic methods of administration and therapeutic actions of each of the oils studied. This 3-credit course is the first level of aromatherapy training at ACHS.

Upon successful completion of this course, each student will be able to: