CECHM
Phytomedica: Clinical Herbal Medicine CECHM
Instructor: Todd Caldecott Dip CIH, RH(AHG)
Campus: Vancouver
Phytomedica is an integrated approach to the use of phytotherapy or herbal medicine in clinical practice, drawing upon Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, Physiomedicalism and clinical nutrition. The program is divided into fourteen, three hour modules, each module detailing a specific area of clinical work, including gastroenterology, immunology, anti-aging, cancer and musculoskeletal disorders. Each module will provide a review of each system as well as energetic approaches in traditional medicine, followed by a review of clinical approaches for specific health issues. Phytomedica is geared to the intermediate student, with a solid foundation in the health sciences and herbal medication.
Semester One: April/May 2012
1. The Fire Within: Digestive Function and Botanical Medicine (6 hours)
2. The Inner Alchemist: Hepatobiliary Function and Botanical Medicine (6 hours)
3. The Breath of Life: Respiratory Function and Botanical Medicine (6 hours)
4. Mobility and Movement: Musculoskeletal Function (6 hours)
5. Skin Deep: Integumentary Function and Botanical Medicine (6 hours)
6. The Water of Life: Renal and Urinary Function (6 hours)
7. Dwelling in the Heart: Cardiovascular Function (6 hours)
Midterm Exam (3 hours)
Total hours: 45 hours
Cost: $750
Semester Two: Oct/Nov 2012
8. The Human Flower: Sexual Function and Botanical Medicine (6 hours)
9. The Brain and Botanicals: Nervous Function (6 hours)
10. Herbal Immunity: Immune Function and Botanical Medicine (6 hours)
11. A Life in Balance: Metabolic Function and Botanical Medicine (6 hours)
12. Rebirthing Traditions: Obstetrics, Pediatrics and Botanical Medicine (6 hours)
13. Aging and Rejuvenation: Geriatrics and Botanical Medicine (6 hours)
14. Meeting Life: Cancer and Botanical Medicine (6 hours)
Final Exam (3 hours)
Total hours: 45 hours
Cost: $750
Location: Vancouver Campus
Sessions: Semester One: 8 Fridays – April 13– June 1 10am-4pm
*the final Friday 10am-1pm only (Midterm Exam)
Semester Two: 8 Fridays -October 12 – November 30 10am-4pm
*the final Friday 10am-1pm only (Final Exam)
Required Text: Course Notes Pack – $45 +GST per semester
Fee: $750 + HST per semester
Deposit: $250+ HST non-refundable deposit due upon registration
Registration Deadline: April 5, 2012
