Herbal Medicine
This course is part of Integrative Health and Medicine Specialization.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Integrative Health and Medicine Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Understand the role of herbal medicines in healthcare and evaluate research quality
Assess patients for potential herb-drug interactions and contraindications
Educate patients on safety, quality control, and proper usage of botanical medicines
Recommend appropriate herbal preparations for common health conditions
Understand botanical actions and preparation methods for different therapeutic goals
Identify high-quality herbal products through third-party testing and quality indicators
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
3.3 Hours PreRecorded video
12 assignments
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There are 7 modules in this course
This comprehensive course provides healthcare professionals with essential knowledge about incorporating herbal medicines into clinical practice. Through seven well-structured modules, participants learn to navigate the complex landscape of botanical therapeutics, from regulatory frameworks to clinical applications. The curriculum covers fundamental botanical actions, preparation methods, safety considerations including herb-drug interactions, and evidence-based protocols for common conditions. Students develop skills in patient assessment, education on quality control issues, and appropriate herbal recommendations for mental wellbeing, women's health, pain management, respiratory conditions, gastrointestinal disorders, and skin conditions. Case studies throughout the course illustrate practical application of the "Assess, Educate, Advise" model for integrating herbal medicine knowledge into various healthcare settings. The course emphasizes a balanced approach that considers both traditional uses and scientific evidence while addressing safety concerns and special population considerations.
Herbal Medicines in Healthcare
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Using Botanicals Safely
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
How Do Botanical Medicines Work?
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Botanical Medicines for Mental Wellbeing, Women's Health, and Musculoskeletal Pain
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Botanical Medicines for Upper Respiratory and Skin Conditions
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Skills Workshop: Final Project
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
Botanicals for GERD, GI and Liver Disorders, and UTIs
Module 7 · 2 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Integrative Health and Medicine Specialization
Instructor
Integrative Medicine Expert and Emergency Medicine Specialist
Dr. Amy Taylor serves as Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota, combining expertise in emergency medicine with integrative health approaches. Her academic credentials include a Medical Degree, a Master's in Public Health from the University of Iowa focusing on nutrition and exercise, and completion of Dr. Andrew Weil's Integrative Medicine Fellowship at the University of Arizona. Through her Coursera courses in integrative medicine, she helps healthcare professionals understand holistic approaches to patient care. Her expertise spans emergency medicine, lifestyle medicine, clinical hypnosis, and workplace wellness, with particular emphasis on nutrition, exercise, botanical medicines, and mind-body therapies. As a member of the Minnesota Society of Clinical Hypnosis, she applies clinical hypnosis techniques for relaxation, pain control, and behavior modification. Her commitment to workplace wellness is evidenced by her Global Healthy Workplace Certificate from the University of Arizona, focusing on WHO-based workplace wellness interventions. She contributes to medical education as a co-facilitator for The Healer's Art while maintaining active practice in emergency and integrative medicine
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