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Advanced Certification in Veterinary Western Herbal Medicine

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Duration:

12 Months

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Tutors and Lecturers:
Dr Shelley Doxey BVetMed (Hons) MRCVS GDVWHM FACVBM
Dr Barbara Fougere BSc BVMS (Hons) MODT BHSc (CMed) MHSc (Herb Med) FACVBM GDVA GDVCHM GDVWHM CVA (IVAS) CVBM CVCP CMAVA
Dr Susan Wynn DVM, DACVN, RH(AHG), CVA (certified veterinary acupuncturist) CVCH (certified veterinary Chinese herbalist)
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About the Course

This Advanced Certification in Veterinary Western  Herbal Medicine course is designed for veterinarians who have already undertaken either the CIVT Certification Veterinary Western Herbal Medicine or a similar course through a recognized herbal school or can demonstrate their experience in Western herbal medicine. The focus of this course is on the Materia Medica from a veterinary perspective and on therapeutics for veterinary conditions at an advanced level. The course is taken over 12 months at your own pace.  

This advanced course is developed by Dr Susan Wynn and Dr Barbara Fougere, editors and authors of Veterinary Herbal Medicine - the first authoritative textbook of its kind. Both Barbara and Susan are practicing veterinary herbalists and leaders worldwide in herbal medicine, bridging traditional and veterinary medicine. Taught by a team of tutors and experts in their fields, this course will develop your competence and confidence to safely and effectively integrate herbal medicine into your practice.

The focus of these modules is on the Materia Medica from a veterinary perspective and on therapeutics for veterinary conditions at an advanced level. Western herbal medicine for complaints of the major body systems is covered through examination of both traditional and evidence-based Materia Medica. The Materia Medica covers the actions, indications, constituents and contraindications of herbs and enables the student to develop a working comprehension of the herbs in relation to the different body systems and to become both competent and confident in the use of these herbs for a wide variety of disease states. A minimum of 100 herbs is covered during these modules.

Please note that this is an evidence-based course delivered by qualified and experienced practitioners but is not an Australian government-accredited qualification.

Communication and course materials

We will provide self paced learning content and activities within the myCIVT classroom online. You will receive a log in and password to access this room. From myCIVT you can access course content as well as submit assessment tasks. Email/Zoom support is available, and online tutorials and lectures in real time, with recordings available in case you miss them.

Assessments

  • online quizzes
  • forum participation
  • case journals and case studies
  • short answer questions and essays

Students are awarded the 'Advanced Certification in Veterinary Western Herbal Medicine'.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning is available where previous studies are equivalent to units offered in this course. Students can apply for recognition of prior learning towards the 10684NAT-Graduate Diploma Veterinary Western Herbal Medicine. This will reduce the study load and assessments required.

Course Outcomes

Based on previous knowledge and completion of this advanced course, you will have the knowledge and skills necessary to:

  • Successfully integrate Western Herbal Medicine into veterinary practice
  • Plan an individualized prescription and treat animals safely and effectively
  • Assess the quality and therapeutic potential of herbal medicines
  • Manage a herbal dispensary
  • Advise clients on the rational and safe use of Western herbal medicines
  • Access and evaluate information available from a variety of herbal medicine resources

Students will at the end of the course be able to:

  • Identify the therapeutic properties of the major herbs used to treat veterinary disorders and diseases of the major systems including both traditional and evidence-based uses, indications, safety and contraindications.
  • Assess, advise and prescribe appropriate herbal treatment for disorders of these body systems.

Credits

  • 38 RACE Credits
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Dr Shelley Doxey
Dr Barbara Fougere
Dr Susan Wynn

Meet the Tutors and Lecturers

Dr Shelley Doxey
BVetMed (Hons) MRCVS GDVWHM FACVBM
Shelley graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, London, UK in 2002 and has worked in small animal practice ever since. She has a keen interest in the management of chronic disease and also in geriatric care, which led her to explore the...
2 Webinars and 4 Courses
BSc BVMS (Hons) MODT BHSc (CMed) MHSc (Herb Med) FACVBM GDVA GDVCHM GDVWHM CVA (IVAS) CVBM CVCP CMAVA
Dr Barbara Fougere is a 1986 graduate from Murdoch University Veterinary School Western Australia. She practices in Sydney Australia, exclusively in veterinary integrative medicine. She has served on the Australian Veterinary Association Policy...
18 Webinars and 11 Courses
DVM, DACVN, RH(AHG), CVA (certified veterinary acupuncturist) CVCH (certified veterinary Chinese herbalist)
Susan G. Wynn, DVM, DACVN is a 1987 graduate of the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed an internship with Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington DC in 1988, a post-doctoral fellowship in viral...
2 Webinars and 5 Courses

What will you Learn

VWHM10025 Veterinary Herbal Therapuetics I

A review of Principles of Herbal Treatments in Veterinary Practice is followed by Western herbal medicine for the gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, and respiratory systems, covered through examination of both traditional and evidence based Materia Medica. The Materia Medica covers the actions, indications, constituents and contraindications of herbs, enables the student to develop a working comprehension...

VWHM10025 Veterinary Herbal Therapuetics I

A review of Principles of Herbal Treatments in Veterinary Practice is followed by Western herbal medicine for the gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, and respiratory systems, covered through examination of both traditional and evidence based Materia Medica. The Materia Medica covers the actions, indications, constituents and contraindications of herbs, enables the student to develop a working comprehension of the herbs in relation to the different body systems, and to become both competent and confident in the use of these herbs for a wide variety of disease states. 

  • Unit VWHM113 (60 hours) Herbal Therapeutics of the Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Systems

  • Unit VWHM114 (20 hours hours) Herbal Therapeutics of the Respiratory System

  • Unit VWHM115 (40 hours) Herbal Therapeutics of the Cardiovascular System and Haematological System

VWHM10026 Veterinary Herbal Therapuetics II

Western herbal medicine for the skin (including allergies), immune, autoimmune, reproductive systems and for infectious diseases are covered through examination of both traditional and evidence based Materia Medica. The Materia Medica covers the actions, indications, constituents and contraindications of herbs, enables the student to develop a working comprehension of the herbs in relation to the different body systems, and to become both competent and confident in the use of these herbs for a wide variety of disease states.

  • Unit VWHM116 (40 hours) Herbal Therapeutics of the Skin and Coat

  • Unit VWHM117 (40 hours) Herbal Therapeutics of the Immune System and Infectious conditions

  • Unit VWHM118 (40 hours) Herbal Therapeutics of the Urinary System

VWHM10027 Veterinary Herbal Therapeutics III

Western herbal medicine for the musculoskeletal, nervous, reproductive and endocrine systems and ophthalmologic and behaviour disorders are covered through examination of both traditional and evidence based Materia Medica. The Materia Medica covers the actions, indications, constituents and contraindications of herbs, enables the student to develop a working comprehension of the herbs in relation to the different body systems, and to become both competent and confident in the use of these herbs for a wide variety of disease states.

  • Unit VWHM119 (40 hours) Herbal Therapeutics of the Musculoskeletal System

  • Unit VWHM120 (40 hours) Herbal Therapeutics of the Nervous System and Ophthalmological and Behavioral conditions

  • Unit VWHM121 (40 hours) Herbal Therapeutics of the Endocrine and Reproductive Systems

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Advanced Certification in Veterinary Western Herbal Medicine

Before you take the course

Below requirements are needed before you can take this course.
  • You should have independent computer skills and be able to access the Internet.
  • This course is currently restricted to registered veterinarians.
Pre-requisite Courses

Below are the required course(s) that you need to complete

Certification in Veterinary Western Herbal Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is online study right for me?

The College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies offers courses that are both challenging and rewarding. You can learn at your own pace under the tutelage of experts in their field. Online or distance learning is not for everyone. Think carefully before you enroll. To succeed in online learning and distance education you will need:

  • A commitment to study and enquiry
  • To be capable of self directed learning with our guidance and support through your course
  • Motivation to pursue your course of study
  • Access to the internet and a printer
  • A good internet service that provides a good speed for downloads
  • An enthusiasm for engaging with your tutors and peers
  • The ability to work on your own or collaborate in a team
  • The capability of an independent level of written and spoken English
  • An appointment by phone may be requested prior to course commencement- we don't want you to start if we think we can't provide the right experience for you
  • If you are not sure contact us, we can help you gain a  full understanding of our courses before applying.

What you won't need is to pay airfares, travel, hotel bills by participating in green education!

All our courses are available to enrol at any time.  Our courses are part time, self paced within the course timeframe, and fully online.  Sometimes there is a scheduled start date for a course, in which we accept a group intake of enrolments. This encourages a cohort of students to move through the course together, making for a more interactive learning experience.

Although some courses have live sessions available, there are no live sessions that you are required to attend for any of our courses.  Our courses are delivered online and are self paced within the course timeframe, to give you the greatest flexibility with your study. You can study anywhere, anytime that suits you. We have great learning tools such as lectures, comprehensive course notes, videos, online resources, discussion forum and continuous support from our highly qualified and experienced tutors to help you can get the most out of your course.

Please refer to our enrolment terms and conditions when seeking extra time in a course, https://civtedu.org/enrolment-terms-and-conditions 

If you take a "leave of absence/deferral" from a course this freezes your progress in the course.  You will have no access to the course during this time.  A request for a leave of absence/deferral can be made for up to 3 months, initially.  Longer periods of time away from the course can be reviewed after this time.  If you want to use any course resources whilst you are taking your leave of absence/deferral you will need to download the material (such as documents, course notes, reading material) beforehand.  There is no fee to take a leave of absence/deferral, however your regular payment instalments for the course will continue.

If you request an "extension" for a course, you may be given extra time in a course and still have full access to the course.  An extension can be granted for up to, or equal to, the maximal period of study for that course.  There is a fee involved in applying for an extension, this varies according to the amount of extra time requested and is found on the link provided.

 

This depends on the type of course you enrol in.

Our introductory or short courses require approximately 3-5 hours per week.  Our Certifications and Graduate Diplomas require approximately 5-10 hours per week.  This will vary amongst individuals, depending on the pace in which they learn.  More time may be needed each week, depending on how long an individual needs to spend on completing assignments. 

If you are a registered Veterinarian, you are eligible to enrol in any of our courses, https://civtedu.org/courses 

If you are a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Nurse or Animal Health Professional you may be able to apply to enrol in selected courses for Veterinarians, however you will need to go through an eligibility process first. Otherwise, you can apply for our courses for Animal Health Professionals, https://civtedu.org/courses/animal-health-professionals 

If you are a Pet Owner, you can apply for our courses designed for Pet Owners, https://civtedu.org/courses/pet-owners 

 

Earn your own CIVT certificate of completion

The College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies offers courses that are both challenging and rewarding. You can learn at your own pace under the tutelage of experts in their field. What you won’t need is to pay airfares, travel, hotel bills by participating in green education!

Your certificate will be issued in your legal name and sent to you upon successful completion of the program, as per the stipulated requirements.

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