CIVT1005 Getting Started Veterinary Chinese Herbal Therapeutics

This course combines CIVT1003 and CIVT1004 for a biomedical approach to Getting Started in Chinese Veterinary Herbal Practice Medicine Veterinary Chinese Herbal Therapeutics. You save $195.00 by combining both courses. We focus on the top 20 formula group, so you can get started easily in practice without having to invest in an extensive pharmacy. This course won't make you an expert, but we will show you which cases to select for maximum efficacy and safety. You don't have to have a solid grounding in Chinese Medicine to have success in well selected cases. If you want a more in-depth knowledge then CIVT1006 provides a greater depth of knowledge, and if you want to become a Certified Veterinary Chinese Herbalist then CIVT1002 is the course for you.

This Course earns you 40 Continuing Education credit hours with IVAS.


Why learn with CIVT?	CIVT delivers cost effective courses in these financially stressful times - that get you using herbs straight away. With a strong biomedical basis you dont have to have an in-depth understanding of Chinese medicine to have success. However you do need to be choose the right cases - we will show you how. When you do, you will see safety and efficacy, and happy patients and clients. This course will take approximately 80 hours to complete.
Course Title	CIVT1005 Getting Started Veterinary Chinese Herbal Therapeutics
Course Units and Codes	CIVT1003 Getting Started with Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medicine Topic 1 Getting Started In Herbal Medicine Topic 2 The Clinical Approach- Establishing a Blue print for success Topic 3 Interpreting Outcomes in Herbal Medicine Topic 4The Top Chinese Formulas what they treat and how they work Topic 5 The Top Chinese Formulas II Topic 6 The Top Chinese Formulas III Topic 7 The Top Chinese Formulas III Topic 8 The Top Chinese Formulas IV Topic 9 Chinese medical treatment of skin disease Topic 10 Heal Yourself with herbs PLUS CIVT1004 Veterinary Chinese herbal therapeutics Topic 1 Treatment of some Autoimmune Diseases Topic 2 Chinese herbal treatment of some Cancers in small animals Topic 3 Chinese herbal treatment of some Endocrine Diseases Topic 4 Chinese herbal treatment of common Gastrointestinal conditions Topic 5 Chinese herbal treatment of some Liver Disorders Topic 6 Chinese herbal treatment of Skin Disease in Small Animals Topic 7 Pain Management using Chinese Herbal Medicine Topic 8 Treatment of Renal/Urinary Tract conditions. Topic 9 Treatment of Cardiopulmonary Conditions Topic 10 Treatment of Neurological Disorders
Course Outcomes	On completion of this program veterinarians will have the knowledge and skills necessary to: Apply basic knowledge and understanding of 20 classical TCM formulas for use in the management of your clinical cases from both a TCM and biomedical perspective Know how to analyse a given formula from the individual herb components to judge how the formula might work and therefore be applied to appropriate cases Integrate conventional and TCM treatments where necessary safely and effectively. Apply knowledge of potential herb/drug interactions and address and avoid potential side effects. Successfully integrate a core group of at least 20 traditional Herbal Formulas into veterinary practice Assess the quality and therapeutic potential of Chinese herbal medicines Advise clients on the rational and safe use of Chinese herbal medicines
Course tuition fee	Combine CIVT1002 and CIVT1003 and save $195.00 on course fee. US$1095.00 for USA, Canada, Europe, UK students AUS$1095.00 plus GST $109.50 for Australian residents AUS$1095.00 for NZ, Malaysia, HK, Singapore, Rest of World
Communication and Course Course Material	We will provide self paced learning content and activities within the myCIVT classroom online. You will recieve a log in and password to access this room. From myCIVT you can access course content as well as submit assessment tasks. Email/skype/chat support is available.
Course schedule 2012	Available On Demand. You have 6 months to complete your course from the date you start your course, you can complete it sooner if you wish. Click here to register your interest in the course. To enrol, click on thegreen button left.
Prerequisites	Learners should have independent computer skills and be able to access the internet. This course is restricted to qualified veterinarians. Ideally students should have completed CIVT1001 Introduction to Veterinary Chinese Medicine, acupcunture or another TCM course.
Assessment	Multiple choice open book, short answers, forum participation. You will receive a Certificate of Statement of Attainment on successful completion of the course.