Herbal Medicine

University of Minnesota via Coursera

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Coursera
Pricing

Free Online Course (Audit)
Languages

English
Certificate

Paid Certificate Available
Duration & workload

17 hours 56 minutes
Sessions

On-Demand
Subtitles

Arabic, French, Portuguese, Italian, German, Russian, English, Spanish, Hungarian, Kazakh, Hindi, Swedish, Korean, Greek, Chinese, Thai, Ukrainian, Japanese, Indonesian, Polish, Dutch, Turkish, Bengali, Pashto, Urdu, Azerbaijani, Farsi

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Integrative Health and Medicine

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There is strong demand for alternatives to pharmaceuticals for a variety of common illnesses due to concerns of safety, efficacy, and a desire for more “natural” products. Despite this growing interest, “conventional” healthcare providers may have little to no knowledge about herbal medicines, which is further compounded by the sometimes misleading information in the media and on the internet. This course provides the necessary background for providers to begin to incorporate herbal medicines into their practice, particularly in regards to their therapeutic properties, efficacy (or lack thereof), and safety concerns, including quality control and potential adverse effects. Continuing Education Credit This course has been designed to meet Minnesota Board of Nursing continuing education requirements for 16 contact hours and may be eligible for CE credit from other professional boards that allow self-documenting of continuing education activities. It is your responsibility to check with your regulatory board to confirm this course meets your local requirements and, if necessary, to provide them with the certificate of completion you get if you pay for and fulfill all the requirements of this course.

Syllabus

Herbal Medicines in Healthcare

This module covers essential knowledge that ensures you are starting with a clear understanding of what herbal medicine is, how it is regulated, and why botanical medicine can be challenging to research. This will set you up for success as you move forward in the course and apply it to your professional life.

Using Botanicals Safely

Now that you’ve gotten an overview of the field of herbal medicine, we’ll identify some important cautions to keep in mind when using botanicals, including contaminants, herb-drug interactions, product quality measures, and safety guidelines. By the end of this week you’ll be equipped with the skills you need to identify quality products and assess if a patient is a good candidate for botanicals.

How Do Botanical Medicines Work?

In this module we’ll be taking a deeper look at how botanical medicines work. What is an adaptogen? When should you recommend a carminative? How do you make a botanical preparation? You’ll also have the chance to discuss with your peers about the potential impact on healthcare systems if more patients knew how to make botanical preparations.

Botanical Medicines for Mental Wellbeing, Women's Health, and Musculoskeletal Pain

In this module we’ll discuss botanicals that can help manage symptoms related to mental health, women’s health, and musculoskeletal pain. You’ll get some handy reference sheets that you can use for quick access to information on uses and precautions, and we’ll identify the level of evidence for each botanical in the research guides.

Botanical Medicines for Upper Respiratory and Skin Conditions

In this module we’ll explore botanicals that can be used for upper respiratory and skin conditions. You will also continue to learn how to assess, educate, and advise patients on botanicals from a real-life scenario.

Skills Workshop: Final Project
Botanicals for GERD, GI and Liver Disorders, and UTIs

In this module we will discuss botanicals that can help manage symptoms related to GERD, GI and liver disorders, and UTIs.

Taught by

Amy Taylor, MD

Reviews

3.9 rating, based on 11 Class Central reviews

4.9 rating at Coursera based on 826 ratings

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Anonymous

Its not a free online course if it is a 7 month course and only 7 days are free. It is a free trial and paid course with paid certification.
Anonymous

It may be a good course, however, The title offer is misleading. THE COURSE IS NOT FREE, it's a 7-day trial.
Briana Cocozzo

Very disappointed with this program. It is stated on this site that this course would be free. When I decided to take the course it took my off this site and on to another. Once I tried to start the class it said I would have to pay $40 monthly to take this course. This course should not be advertised as free if it will end up being almost $300.
MICHAEL COLLINS KULOBA

The herbalist course caught my attention right from the beginning because the language presented was very easy to comprehend. This kind of approach is good because it takes into consideration the very new learners in the field. Imagine, my current…

The herbalist course caught my attention right from the beginning because the language presented was very easy to comprehend. This kind of approach is good because it takes into consideration the very new learners in the field. Imagine, my current profession is business accounting which I have been practicing for the last 40 years. Before I embarked on the course, I had a very low opinion of botanicals and never took more than one look whenever I can across an article in my local newspapers regarding the efficacy of herbal remedies.

Interestingly, when my personal tutor in the course by the name Amy Taylor opened her mouth, I became alert. I rewinded the first lesson four times because I felt this was going to be my new career path and I wanted to get it right before I switch over from accounting to herbal medicine!

Throughout the course, my attention did not waver. I have come to realise that my real joy lies in treating patients. I ,therefore, wish to seriously study the field and serve my fellow human beings in any country God will choose me to leave my legacy.
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Anonymous

I found this course very insightful for a beginner. It gives you a great overview of the subject without making it daunting. It has inspired me to take further courses linked to this program.
Anonymous

How does herbal medication work
When is write time to use herbal medication
Who should use herbal medication
How to use herbal medication
How to give herbal medication
Who should study about herbal medication
What type of herbal medication I can use when patient has bacteria infection
Herbal medication to use during viral infection
How active is herbal medication
Nitin Kumar R Jain

Excellent to learn. Good opportunity and very helpful for day to day life. Increase knowledge related to health issues and make us perfect. Simple term prevention is better than cure.
Vakel Alissa Neptune

I'm really excited about this course... especially the fact that it's free... it's can allow others to reach their full potential without worrying about how they are going to pay.
Anonymous

Respected Sir, I am Mr. S. Shrikanth. I need the practical training and internship along with the latest practical training sessions and to provide free access to health care system towards the upliftment of people and children suffering from various health issues. Awaiting the reply at the earliest. Thanking you, Your's faithfully, S. Shrikanth.