American Herbalist Guild Enrollment in the Herbal Studies Certificate programs includes a one-year complimentary membership in the American Herbalists Guild (AHG), the organization at the forefront in developing standards and guidelines for the practice of herbalism in the United States.

Family Herbalist Certificate — Level 1

This program provides education for the student who wants to use herbs to improve family health. It is a pre-requisite for higher certificate levels offered by CCNH.

Program Objectives

• Provide the student with an introduction to home remedies and simples; basic nutrition; general herbology; growing and gathering herbs; women’s health; aromatherapy; children’s health; aging and longevity; and therapeutic nutrition.
• Introduce skills critical in the client/practitioner relationship.

Curriculum

	In order to earn your Family Herbalist Certificate, you must successfully complete the following courses:
	ORT 100	Orientation Course*
	HRB 110	Home Remedies and Simples
	HRB 126	Basic Nutrition
	HRB 131	Basic Herbology
	HRB 143	Growing and Gathering Herbs
	HRB 215	Women’s Health
	HRB 223	Aromatherapy
	HRB 234	Children’s Health
	HRB 245	Aging and Longevity
	HRB 251	Therapeutic Nutrition
	*One-hour course. No tuition charge to the student.

After completing Herbal Studies Level 1, those seeking an advanced certificate(s) may elect to progress sequentially to Level 2 and beyond to the Level 3 Certificate.

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