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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Herbal Medicine certification course is a part of the Integrative Health and Medicine Specialisation offered by the University of Minnesota. The specialisation offers courses that provide the knowledge and skills needed to practice medicine and integrative therapy.

The Herbal Medicine certification by Coursera provides the necessary background information for medical practitioners to incorporate the use of herbal medicine in their practice. The course explores the benefits of herbal medicine, its therapeutic qualities, as well as the safety concerns associated with them.

The course contains approximately 17 hours of study material provided by experts from the University of Minnesota. The study material includes video lessons, reading material, and practice quizzes.

The Highlights

Offered by the University of Minnesota
17 Hours Long
Online Course
Intermediate Level Programme
Shareable Certificate

Programme Offerings

Video Lessons
Reading Material
Practice Exercises
Coursera Labs
Flexible Time Schedule
Subtitles Availability

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Coursera

The Herbal Medicine certification fees depends on the chosen duration of the course. The duration varies between one month and six months. Similarly, the fee varies between Rs. 3,267 and Rs. 9,802. It also offers Refund Policy for 14 days and an EMI payment option. Users can audit the complete course without paying.

Fee Structure

Course Duration	Fee
1 month (20+ hours/week)	Rs. 3,267
3 months (7 hours/week)	Rs. 6,535
6 months (4 hours/week)	Rs. 9,802

Eligibility Criteria

Academic Qualifications

The Herbal Medicine training is targeted towards practising healthcare professionals and healthcare students but it is beginner-friendly.

Certification Qualifying Details

To get qualified for the certification for Herbal Medicine, the learner must complete the course, and attempt and pass all the graded assignments and practice exercises.

What you will learn

The Herbal Medicine online course prepares the learner to include herbal medicine as part of their practice. After completion of the course, the learners will learn to:

Incorporate the use of herbal medicine in healthcare
Educate their patients about the benefits and safety concerns of herbal medicine
Discuss the general herbal activities as well as the ways for making botanical preparations.
Evaluate patients for herb-drug interactions, contraindications, and special populations to ensure their safety and well-being.

Who it is for

PharmacistBotanistStaff NurseChemistDoctorNurse

Completing the Herbal Medicine certification syllabus creates a stepping stone for the learner to build a career in the field of medicine, healthcare, botany, and pharmaceuticals. Following are the careers that can be opted for after doing this course:

Doctor
Nurse
Staff Nurse
Botanist
Chemist
Pharmacist

Admission Details

To enrol for the Herbal Medicine online course by Coursera, you need to follow these steps:

Step 1. Sign up to the official website of Coursera: https://www.coursera.org/.

Step 2. Look for the application form on the official webpage of the course (https://www.coursera.org/learn/herbalmedicine) and fill up your primary details.

Step 3. Make the payment or apply for the scholarship or financial aid.

Step 4. The course can be accessed once you fill up the application.

Application Details

The application form for the Herbal Medicine training asks the learner to provide basic information such as name, age, phone number, email address and location. Upon availing of financial aid or scholarship, income and employment information may also be asked.