THIRD MODULE

PHARMACOLOGY - 6 UNITS - PART 2
Pharmacokinetics; absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of remedies, Basic components; acids, alcohols, carbohydrates, gums and mucilages, phenols, tannins, coumarins, anthraquinones, flavones and derivatives, volatile oils, saponins, cardioactive and cyanogenic glycosides and alkaloids. Remedies and their pharmacology for the urinary system, cardiovascular system, digestive system, respiratory system, nervous system, endocrine system, reproductive system, the skin, infectious conditions and tumours. Allopathic remedies.

GYNAECOLOGY, OBSTETRICS & PEDIATRICS - 6 UNITS-PART 2
Review of the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system including circulation, innervation, hormones and structure. Disorders of menstruation, the vagina, cervix and vulva including herbal treatment. Chronic pelvic inflammation, tumours of the uterus and ovaries, uterine displacement and prolapse, and suggested herbal treatment. Obstetrics, circulation, elimination, psychological conditions and diet during pregnancy. Common obstetric disorder. Herbs used in pregnancy. Post-natal care and infant feeding. Childhood diseases, symptoms and herbal treatment.

HERBAL PHARMACY - 6 UNITS - PART 1
Basic principles and process of preparing medicines from plant material. Methods of extraction of plants. Pharmacopoeia preparations, liquid preparations for internal and external use, solid preparations for internal and external use, semi-solid preparations for external use. Dispensing, prescription writing and posology.

DERMATOLOGY - 3 UNITS - PART 1
Skin structure and function, diagnostic features, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, pityriasis, rosea, lichen planus, ichtyosis, autoimmune conditions, infections, and infestations, acne vulgaris, acne rosacea, urticaria, bullous disease and tumours. Disorders of hair, nails, sweat glands and buccal cavity. Herbal remedies used in skin disorders.

FOURTH MODULE

DERMATOLOGY - 3 UNITS - PART 2
Skin structure and function, diagnostic features, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, pityriasis, rosea, lichen planus, ichtyosis, autoimmune conditions, infections, and infestations, acne vulgaris, acne rosacea, urticaria, bullous disease and tumours. Disorders of hair, nails, sweat glands and buccal cavity. Herbal remedies used in skin disorders.

PHARMACY - 6 UNITS - PART 2
Basic principles and process of preparing medicines from plant material. Methods of extraction of plants. Pharmacopoeia preparations, liquid preparations for internal and external use, solid preparations for internal and external use, semi-solid preparations for external use. Dispensing, prescription writing and posology.

NUTRITION & DIETETICS - 6 UNITS - PART 2
Absorption and digestion, energy metabolism, proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamin and minerals, their absorption, storage, regulation, excretion, physiological effects, recommended intake, deficiency and sources. Nutrition in illness; gastro-intestinal disease, diabetes, anemia, coronary heart disease, hypertension, thrombosis, renal disease, rheumatic and arthritic disease, gout, skin disorders, mental illness and cancer. Food allergy.

MEDICAL ETHICS & JURIS PRUDENCE
The Herbal Practitioner and the Law, Supply of Remedies. Code of Ethics and Rules of Practice.

SEMINAR - 5 DAYS
Lectures will place emphasis on the therapeutic approach towards the patient and prescription writing. Reinforcement of subjects covered in previews seminars will aim at preparing students for the written and clinical examinations, discussing the finer points concerning clinical assessment, differential assessment, therapeutics and pharmacology.

WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS
The three written examinations will be in Pharmacology, Materia Medica and Therapeutics (including Applied Pharmacy).

CLINICAL EXAMINATION
Upon attending the required 5 day seminar, successful completion of examinations and completion of 150 clinic hours and clinic practicum requirements, students are required to sit the final practical clinical examination. The student must be familiar with the use of diagnostic equipment and be able to perform a clinical examination of the patient presented to them. Clinical skills and knowledge of differential assessment will be expected. The student will be asked to give suitable treatment plan with indications of the pharmacology involved, asked to write a herbal formula and to accurately dispense herbal preparations.