About the Course

What is Herbal Medicine?

Herbal medicine has a long tradition in all cultures, and recent research has begun to prove some of the huge benefits of using herbs.

As well as relieving symptoms, herbal medicine also works on a deeper level to help patients return to full harmony. Herbal medicine is becoming ever more popular, as ever more people seek out qualified herbalists.

Why Study Herbal Medicine with The CNM?

The CNM Herbal Medicine Diploma Course provides high quality training that equips graduates to build successful practices. It is carefully structured so each study unit builds on the previous one, allowing students to develop their confidence and skills, and reach their full potential as professional Herbalists. Students are strongly encouraged to develop their own unique style of consultation and application.

One of the strengths of The College of Naturopathic Medicine course is that we draw on a variety of herbal traditions: we have expert lecturers in western, Ayurvedic (Indian) and Chinese herbal medicine.

Students study the energetic models of these systems, allowing them to make a multi–faceted, holistic diagnosis. Graduates can draw on a wide variety of herbs from different traditions, helping them to provide the best possible treatment for their patients.

Studying Herbal Medicine at the CNM means that upon graduating, you are not only a Herbalist but also have a good grounding in Naturopathic Nutrition, First Aid Homeopathy, Chinese diagnostics, Bach Flowers, Tissue Salts, Naturopathy and Iridology. You’ll be a specialist in Herbal Medicine and you will be able to apply a number of other therapeutic and diagnostic tools to help your patients.

The Regulation of Herbal Medicine

The UK government is currently reviewing the need for regulation of the herbal sector in light of a recent public consultation, and also in view of changes in EU legislation affecting herbal remedies. It is likely that a statutory register will be created in the near future. CNM remains fully committed to gaining accreditation for its herbal graduates, in order to enable them to join such a register when the time comes.

Prerequisites

5 GCSEs or 2 A Levels, or equivalent academic and/or work experience.

If you are able to demonstrate previous study or work experience you may apply to gain exemptions from some units. Please contact us for more information and to see if you qualify for direct enrolment.

Level I (Biomedicine, Naturopathy Study, Herbal Medicine I)

Duration - 1 - 3 years

Biomedicine

Duration - 1 year

• Biomedical Sciences
• Medical terminology, cells, tissues, embryology
• Anatomy, physiology, pathology
• Clinical diagnostic, differential diagnosis
• Blood- urine analysis, examination methods
• Infectious Diseases, Red Flag symptoms

Naturopathy Study

Duration - 1 year

• Naturopathy
• TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) 1
  • Chinese diagnostic, face, tongue, pulse, nail, abdominal diagnostics
• Naturopathic Nutrition
• First Aid Homeopathy
• Introduction to Herbal Medicine
• Naturopathy Clinics (Iridology)
  • History of Iridology
  • Technique of Examination
  • Topography of the Iris
  • Constitution, Disposition and Diathesis
  • Pupil Phenomena
  • Study of the signs
  • Study of pigments
  • Clinical application

Herbal Medicine year 1

Duration - 1 year

• History, philosophy and treatment theories of Western herbal medicine.
• Herbal actions and their therapeutic applications
• Safety considerations for herbal medicine
• Social, political and legal context for herbal practice
• Plant anatomy and physiology
• Basic horticulture
• Ecological issues and sustainability in herbal medicine
• Energetics (Greco-Roman, Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, American traditions)
• Clinical Observation
• Practitioner Development & Ethics I
• Research & study skills I

Level II (Naturopathic Principles and Herbal Medicine II)

Duration - 1 year

Naturopathic Principles

Duration - 1 year

• Naturopathy & Detoxification
• Bach Flower Therapy
• Tissue Salts

Herbal Medicine year 2

Duration - 1 year

• Biochemistry
• Pharmacology
• Herb drug interactions
• Botany & Plant identification
• Quality assessment of herbal medicines
• Preparation of internal and external herbal medicines
• Herbal medicine materia medica
• Clinical examination skills
• Pathology
• Clinical Observation and Experience
• Practitioner Development & Ethics II
• Research & study skills II

Level III (Herbal Medicine III and Dissertation)

Duration - 1 year

Herbal Medicine year 3

• Herbal Therapeutics
• Eyes, ears, nose, throat and face
• Lower respiratory system
• Gastrointestinal system
• Musculoskeletal system
• Genitourinary system
• Cardio-vascular system
• Blood and lymphatic system
• Nervous system
• Endocrine system
• Immune system
• Female and male reproductive systems
• Fertility
• First aid and acute treatments
• Dermatology
• Obstetrics
• Paediatrics
• Oncology
• Geriatrics
• Clinical Practice
• Clinical Management
• Practitioner Development & Ethics III

Dissertation

Diploma

• Dip. Herbal Medicine
• Dip. Naturopathy

Study Programme and Locations

Options

• Full time, weekends, weekdays and evenings (London only)
• Part time, weekends (all colleges - London, Bristol, Brighton, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh)
• At this time, Specialist courses are held in London only

Intake Dates

Typically, students enrol for the Autumn (Oct) and Spring (Feb) semesters. However, since our Biomedicine and Naturopathy courses are built around a modular system, new students can join a course throughout the year.

Examples

Depending on your study schedule, the diploma courses can be completed in 3, 4 or 5 years.

Full time study

• Year 1: (Level 1) Biomedicine, Naturopathy Study and Herbal Medicine year 1
• Year 2: (Level 2) Naturopathic Principles and Herbal Medicine year 2
• Year 3: (Level 3) Herbal Medicine Year 3 and Dissertation

Part time study

• Year 1: (Level 1) Biomedicine
• Year 2: (Level 1) Naturopathy Study
• Year 3: (Level 1) Herbal Medicine year 1
• Year 4: (Level 2) Herbal Medicine year 2 and Naturopathic Principles
• Year 5: (Level 3) Herbal Medicine year 3 and Dissertation

Our course consultants are here to help you create a schedule that suits your needs - contact us for information.

Cost

Please contact our course consultants for exact course pricing, discounts, and financing options.

Recognition

Herbal Medicine Training

CNM graduates are accepted by the ANP (Association of Naturopathic Practitioners).

How to Apply

We advise you to first contact us and discuss your personal needs and goals. We can then assist you in tailoring a study schedule that suits your lifestyle and commitments. Our course consultants are knowledgable, friendly, and deal with students from all walks of life - please call us at +44 (0)1342 410 505, use our contact form, or email info@naturopathy-uk.com.

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Admissions Contact

Lynne Ott
info@naturopathy-uk.com
+44 (0)1342 410 505

Unit 1, Bulrushes Farm
Coombe Hill Road
East Grinstead
West Sussex, RH19 4LZ
T: (+44) 1342 410 505
F: (+44) 1342 410 90

Continuing Study Options

Further Study with the CNM

Students who have completed their Herbal training with the CNM may opt to study additional specialist diploma courses, Homeopathy, Acupuncture, or Naturopathic Nutrition.

Degrees

CNM has developed an alliance with Charles Sturt University (CSU) in New South Wales, Australia, which allows CNM students and graduates to enrol into the Bachelor of Health Science Degree (Complementary Medicine). The CSU Degree programme is a distance learning course which starts each February and can be completed in 2 or 3 years. CSU offers further opportunity for ongoing study to obtain a Master’s Degree, or a PH.D. in Complementary Medicine.

Charles Stuart University is Australia’s leading distance learning University, being responsible for the on-line education of over 28,000 students. CSU was awarded a "University of the Year" award in Australia, for its nationally recognised ability to reflect the needs of today’s society, and responsiveness to the need for life-long learning in a changing world.

Applications must be completed by the end of November; please contact us for more information. Students must have completed their CNM course before applying to start a CSU degree.

About the Course

What is Acupuncture?

The power of acupuncture to restore the health of body and mind is increasingly recognised throughout the western world. Acupuncture has an extraordinary ability to change people’s lives.

Acupuncture works on a deep level to help patients recover their physical and mental harmony. Acupuncture is becoming ever more popular in the UK, and opportunities for both independent practice and within the NHS are growing all the time. Acupuncture is viewed very positively by the House of Lords Committee, the British Medical Association, and the World Health Organisation.

Why Study Acupuncture with The CNM?

The CNM Acupuncture Diploma Course provides high quality training that equips graduates to build highly successful practices. It is carefully structured so each study unit builds on the previous one, allowing students to develop their confidence and skills, and reach their full potential as professional Acupuncturists. Students are strongly encouraged to develop their own unique style of consultation and application.

Prerequisites

5 GCSEs or 2 A Levels, or equivalent academic and/or work experience.

If you are able to demonstrate previous study or work experience you may apply to gain exemptions from some units. Please contact us for more information and to see if you qualify for direct enrolment.

Level I (Biomedicine, Naturopathy Study, Acupuncture I)

Duration - 1 - 3 years

Biomedicine

Duration - 1 year

• Biomedical Sciences
• Medical terminology, cells, tissues, embryology
• Anatomy, physiology, pathology
• Clinical diagnostic, differential diagnosis
• Blood- urine analysis, examination methods
• Infectious Diseases, Red Flag symptoms

Naturopathy Study

Duration - 1 year

• Naturopathy
• TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) 1
  • Chinese diagnostic, face, tongue, pulse, nail, abdominal diagnostics
• Naturopathic Nutrition
• First Aid Homeopathy
• Introduction to Herbal Medicine
• Naturopathy Clinics (Iridology)
  • History of Iridology
  • Technique of Examination
  • Topography of the Iris
  • Constitution, Disposition and Diathesis
  • Pupil Phenomena
  • Study of the signs
  • Study of pigments
  • Clinical application

Acupuncture year 1

Duration - 1 year

TCM Theory

This Unit gives an understanding of the basic concepts of Chinese medicine, including yin/ yang, qi, five elements, causes of illness (including diet, emotions, stress, climate). It gives a fresh and revealing insight into the forces which shape our lives.

Point Location 1

This Unit allows students to begin to locate acupuncture points with ease and confidence. At CNM we encourage students to “tune in” to the points, to feel the quality of energy in them. This helps refine the diagnosis. Students also learn key therapeutic functions of the points, and the profound effect each one has on the human person.

Practitioner Development and Ethics

This Unit helps students focus on setting up and maintain a thriving practice. It helps CNM graduates to build the support systems they need to reach their full potential as acupuncturists, and keeps them abreast of regulatory developments in the acupuncture world.

Level II (Naturopathic Principles and Acupuncture II)

Duration - 1 year

Naturopathic Principles

Duration - 1 year

• Naturopathy & Detoxification
• Bach Flower Therapy
• Tissue Salts

Acupuncture year 2

Duration - 1 year

Practical Techniques

As well as becoming confident in acupuncture, students learn other related techniques, such as moxibustion (burning a herb over certain points), vacuum cupping (to release toxins) and electro acupuncture.

TCM Pathology

In Chinese medicine there is a saying “one disease, many patterns”. This means that everyone who comes in is seen as an individual, with a unique pattern of imbalance. For any one disease, there are usually a number of different causes. For example, asthma may be due to a kidney weakness, a lung weakness, or “phlegm”. This Unit allows students to differentiate the causes of a wide variety of common diseases seen in clinic, including digestive problems, gynaecology, nervous system disorders, musculo – skeletal problems, breathing problems, and mental - emotional problems.

Point Location 2

This Unit refines and deepens the knowledge gained in “point location 1”. Students to locate acupuncture points with increasing ease and confidence, and gain the ability to select the right points for a variety of illnesses.

Clinical Observation

There is one unit of clinical observation, and three units of clinical practice, which together provide 400 hours of clinical experience. On completion of these hours, students should be confident to take control of treatments of a very wide range of disorders. The clinical observation unit is the start of the process, where students get the opportunity to see how acupuncture works, and the profound effects it can have on healing a wide variety of disorders

Practitioner Development and Ethics 2

Level III (Acupuncture III and Dissertation)

Duration - 1 year

Acupuncture year 3

Clinical practice one, two and three.

In these units, students will be guided step by step towards becoming effective acupuncturists. They will be given ever increasing levels of responsibility as they are ready, until they are ready to become fully autonomous practitioners, able to treat a wide variety of disorders with confidence.

Practitioner Development and Ethics 3

Research

This Unit will teach research methods, so students can identify best practice, and most effective techniques.

Dissertation

Students will be supported in writing a dissertation.

Summary of key subjects in the curriculum:

• Introduction
• Yin Yang theory
• Causes of diseases
• Five elements
• Eight Principals
• Meridians
• Pathology Diagnostic
• Differential Diagnostic
• Pulse Diagnostic
• Tongue Diagnostic
• Case taking and follow up
• Point location
• Needle techniques
• Cupping
• Moxabustion
• Bodywork techniques
• Qi Kung
• Respiratory System
• Urogenital System
• Digestive System
• Cardiovascular System
• Pain, Headaches
• Skin problems
• Practice management

Diploma

• Dip. Acupuncture
• Dip. Naturopathy

Study Programme and Locations

Options

• Full time, weekends, weekdays and evenings (London only)
• Part time, weekends (all colleges - London, Bristol, Brighton, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh)
• At this time, Acupuncture is held in London and Bristol only

Intake Dates

Typically, students enrol for the Autumn (Oct) and Spring (Feb) semesters. However, since our Biomedicine and Naturopathy courses are built around a modular system, new students can join a course throughout the year.

Depending on your study schedule, the diploma courses can be completed in 3, 4 or 5 years.

Full time study

• Year 1: (Level 1) Biomedicine, Naturopathy Study and Acupuncture year 1
• Year 2: (Level 2) Naturopathic Principles and Acupuncture year 2
• Year 3: (Level 3) Acupuncture Year 3 and Dissertation

Part time study

• Year 1: (Level 1) Biomedicine
• Year 2: (Level 1) Naturopathy Study
• Year 3: (Level 1) Acupuncture year 1
• Year 4: (Level 2) Acupuncture year 2 and Naturopathic Principles
• Year 5: (Level 3) Acupuncture year 3 and Dissertation

Our course advisors are here to help you create a schedule that suits your needs - contact us for information.

Cost

Please contact our registration advisors for exact course pricing, discounts, and financing options.

Recognition

Acupuncture Training

Recognised by the ATCM (Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine).

The CNM has passed stage two accreditation with the BAAB. (British Acupuncture Accreditation Board) This allows graduates to join the BAcC (British Acupuncture Council)

Naturopathy Training

The Naturopathy training is recognised by the ANP (Association of Naturopathic Practitioners) in the UK. ANP is a member of the GNC (General Naturopathic Council) which regulates Naturopathy in the UK.

How to Apply

We advise you to first contact us and discuss your personal needs and goals. We can then assist you in tailoring a study schedule that suits your lifestyle and commitments. Our course advisors are knowledgable, friendly, and deal with students from all walks of life - please call us at +44 (0)1342 410 505, use our contact form, or email info@naturopathy-uk.com.

• Contact us now for more information >>

Admissions Contact

Lynne Ott
info@naturopathy-uk.com
+44 (0)1342 410 505

Unit 1, Bulrushes Farm
Coombe Hill Road
East Grinstead
West Sussex, RH19 4LZ
T: (+44) 1342 410 505
F: (+44) 1342 410 90

Continuing Study Options

Further Study with the CNM

Students who have completed the Biomedicine, Naturopathy Study, and Naturopathic Practical study Units may opt to study the other specialist diploma courses, Homeopathy, Herbal Medicine, and Naturopathic Nutrition.

Degrees

CNM has developed an alliance with Charles Sturt University (CSU) in New South Wales, Australia, which allows CNM students and graduates to enrol into the Bachelor of Health Science Degree (Complementary Medicine). The CSU Degree programme is a distance learning course which starts each February and can be completed in 2 or 3 years. CSU offers further opportunity for ongoing study to obtain a Master’s Degree, or a PH.D. in Complementary Medicine.

Charles Stuart University is Australia’s leading distance learning University, being responsible for the on-line education of over 28,000 students. CSU was awarded a "University of the Year" award in Australia, for its nationally recognised ability to reflect the needs of today’s society, and responsiveness to the need for life-long learning in a changing world.

Applications must be completed by the end of November; please contact us for more information. Students must have completed their CNM course before applying to start a CSU degree.