Pacific College offers a certification program in herbal medicine that presents the fundamental principles of Oriental Herbology. Oriental herbology is one of the most practical, effective and safe herbal systems available as a healing tradition.

The program is designed for the licensed acupuncturist who wants to add this powerful tool to the scope of their acupuncture practice. Created with the busy professional in mind, the program is organized into three distinct phases, and is completed within six semesters.

In the first academic phase, fundamental theories are presented, along with learning the functions, indications and unique properties of individual herbs. As Clinical Associates in this phase, reinforcing their classroom studies, students assemble bulk herb formulas designed for patients by Clinical Interns under the supervision of licensed supervisors. In the second phase, courses present the full range of herbal formulas and their modifications Concurrently, the student enters internship and works in conjunction with a licensed supervisor to write formulas for patients. In the third and final phase of the program, courses present case studies and advanced topics in internal medicine while in the clinic students are managing patients and following their progress.

The Certificate in Chinese Herbology consists of 450 didactic hours and 240 clinical hours that qualify the student to complete the NCCAOM exam in Chinese Herbology.

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