Educational objectives of the program.

Acquire a comprehensive knowledge of:

• Therapeutic principles as they apply to supporting individual health and wellness
• Tools and techniques to cultivate and build rapport in a clinical encounter.

II. Acquire a basic knowledge of:

• Ethics, laws, and regulations regarding clinical herbalism.
• Business skills for building and maintaining an herbal practice.

III. Be able to:

• Conduct a comprehensive individualized assessment.
• Develop and adjust individualized health-related goals and plans with a client.
• Use language and observational tools and techniques to help clients become more self-aware and motivated to make behavioral changes.
• Recognize limitations and acquire help when needed.
• Present case studies to peers and provide a clear clinical rationale.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students who complete this program will:

I. Be able to serve their clients:

• Be able to accurately gather information regarding past and current health status while differentiating between phenomena and the client’s interpretation of phenomena.
• Be able to synthesize the above information to create a comprehensive assessment of health inputs and processes.
• Be able to work with clients to develop individualized goals and a plan for health and wellness.
• Be able to adjust the individualized plan and goals in response to the changing needs of the client.
• Be able to achieve and maintain rapport with clients, listen attentively, and practice with compassion.

II. Have the skills to establish and maintain an effective herbal practice:

• be able to assess and support clients within the context of a health and wellness paradigm.
• Be able to navigate the current healthcare environment, empower clients to make informed choices and refer when appropriate.
• Be competent in the basic business skills necessary to build and maintain an herbal practice.
• Be able to Interface with other healthcare providers in partnership.

III. Be able to grow personally and professionally:

• Have the self-awareness to recognize external and internal cues, reflect upon feedback and adjust behavior accordingly.
• Be able to apply concepts of critical thinking and information literacy to individualized client care.