Veterinary Herbal Medicine Certification Set
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Key information
What is Chinese Herbal Medicine?
Chinese Herbal Medicine (CHM) is a major branch of Chinese Medicine. Although most associate Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with acupuncture, the majority of cases in TCM clinics in China are treated with herbs, either with acupuncture or alone, rather than with just acupuncture. In the States, more and more TVCM practitioners are following suit by incorporating herbs in their veterinary practice. CHM therapies have their historical origins with TCM and date back 4,000 years. Herbs today are prepared with the benefits of modern technology but are still guided by the historical wisdom underlying TCM. In CHM practice, herbs are used to correct imbalance underlying a disease pattern and to promote the body's ability to heal itself. Each herb has a different effect on the body and can fall under a number of classifications such as warming, cooling, sour, or bitter and can affect a variety of organs, including the liver, lungs, or heart. TCVM utilizes herbal formulas that are a combination of single-herb ingredients to treat a specific pattern of disease.
The increasing popularity of CHM lies in the fact that it is an all-natural treatment option that is generally safe and effective when prescribed correctly. An extensive body of clinical research has shown CHM to be extremely effective in treating chronic veterinary medical issues in the fields of gastroenterology, cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, reproduction, oncology, and animal behavior. CHM is also commonly used to treat respiratory issues and sports injuries. In addition, CHM increases the quality of life for geriatric patients, especially those diagnosed with terminal cancer, as it assists the body's ability to reduce tumor size when chemotherapy may not an option. CHM can be combined with acupuncture and/or Western Medicine to enhance clinical results.
CE Program Overview
The Certified Veterinary Herbal Medicine program is a 150-hour continuing education program approved by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards Registry of Approved Continuing Education (AAVSB RACE) that certifies students in Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medicine. It is presented in five modules, each covering different sets of organ systems and their affiliated health disorders. Each module offers five hours of wet lab demo and a total of 30 continuing education hours. All five modules are offered each year and can be taken either online or on-site in any order. The modules include:
- Respiratory & Cardiovascular
- Gastrointestinal & Spleen
- Liver & Endocrinology
- Kidney, Urinary, Reproductive & Geriatric
- Dermatology, Oncology & Immune-mediated Diseases
Each module features tongue and pulse diagnosis in addition to real case studies through wet labs. The program is intended for small, mixed, and equine vets, and both small and large animals (mostly dogs and horses) are used during case studies and wet labs. General topics covered in each module include herbal medicine, a TCVM approach to Western diseases, and advanced TCVM theories and principles. Online modules are self-paced and have 4 months of online access. All modules include lectures and quizzes that may be accessed at any time during the 4-month period.