Diploma in Herbal Studies Master Herbalist

Overview

This Diploma in Herbal Studies – Master Herbalist program is a rigorous and extensive program designed for the serious student seeking a professional working knowledge of herbalism. Graduates develop practical skills in botanical safety, how to blend and use herbs, and how to apply this knowledge professionally as a clinical herbalist, educator, consultant, or product manufacturer, among other professional pathways.

At ACHS, herbalism studies offer a holistic and practical approach to learning how to safely use herbs to support health and wellness. From how to grow and store herbs to making your own capsules, tinctures, infusions, and more, graduates gain hands-on experience and learn from practicing herbalists with a passion for using plants to support wellness.

This program is also ideal for medical professionals wishing to increase their knowledge of this exciting field and integrate herbalism and botanical supplements into their practice, including MDs, Psychologists, Pharmacists, Nurses, Veterinarians, Respiratory Therapists, or Social Workers.

Ready to get started and not sure where to begin, learn more about ACHS’s herbal medicine programs and start earning credentials with the Certificate in Herbal Studies or the Graduate Certificate in Herbal Medicine. Begin building your knowledge and stack your credentials to earn a degree or advanced credential like this Diploma.

Highlights

Meets the education requirements to apply for professional membership with the American Herbalists Guild to achieve the designation Registered Herbalist – RH (AHG).

Ideal for medical professionals wishing to increase their knowledge of this exciting field and integrate it into their practice, including MDs, Psychologists, Pharmacists, Nurses, Veterinarians, Respiratory Therapists, or Social Workers.

Learning Outcomes

  • Determine the legal and professional standards of herbal practice, including record keeping, required insurance, the scope of practice, ethics, legal issues, marketing, business management, professional networking, and supply sourcing.
  • Examine the history, philosophy, and therapeutic models of global herbal healing systems.
  • Evaluate current evidence-based herbal research methods, data, and applications.
  • Describe human systems and appropriate medical terminology in the application of herbal support protocols and the study of materia medica.
  • Implement competent herbal materia medica legal, safety, therapeutic indications, and administration strategies.
  • Assess plant botany and sustainability best practices in the field of herbalism.
  • Design safe and effective, evidence-based, holistic herbal lifestyle support plans.
  • Develop evidence-based case study reports and literature reviews on pertinent herbal topics.

Career Goals:

  • Master Herbalist
  • Clinical Herbalist
  • Herbal Educator

Current Instructors:

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Admissions Requirements:

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalency and recommendation for admission by the ACHS Admissions Committee.

Tuition and Fees:

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