DOMINION HERBAL COLLEGE
Established 1926
Registered and Accredited by the Private Career Training Institutions Agency (of BC)

Syllabus

Dominion Herbal College, was founded by Dr. Herbert Nowell, a Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, B.C. in 1926. Prior to 1918, he taught botanical medicine to medical doctors, when such medicine was accepted and practised by many in the profession. Dr. Nowell's knowledge in Herbal Medicine was admired and appreciated by doctors in England, Canada and the United States. He spent many hours researching and compiling the material recorded in Books One and Two of the DHC's Chartered Herbalist Program.

Ella Birzneck, M.H., continued the tradition and spirit of Dr. Nowell's love of herbs and natural healing by resurrecting and reorganising DHC. Many of Ella's favourite remedies accumulated as a result of a lifetime of experience in Herbal Medicine and other holistic health methods are contained in Book Three of Chartered Herbalist Program.

Since 1962, members of Ella Birzneck's family have worked to ensure that the original purpose of the College, which was and still, is to preserve and nurture the study of Herbal Medicine.
This is accomplished by:
a.) continuing to be the best available source of herbal studies
in North America;
b.) educating students to become competent professionals in
the field of herbal therapy;
c.) advocating close working relationships with all other
health care professionals.

DHC will continue to light the way in the true North American Herbal Tradition and to encourage interschool co-operation and unity with Herbal groups locally, nationally and internationally.
DHC is a Member of the Canadian Herbalists Association of British Columbia (CHAofBC). Graduates of some of the programs offered by DHC are eligible for memberships at this association and other herbal associations.

DIPLOMA PROGRAMS

INTRODUCTORY HERBOLOGY COURSE
Date: Wednesdays - 7-9:30 pm starting
January 12, 2005 and ending on March 2, 2005
Location: at Dominion Herbal College
Cost: $295.00 including handouts and medicine making supplies.

This introductory Herbology Course is designed to bring the student a basic understanding of herbal medicine, both for those wishing to learn about this for their own personal knowledge as well as those interested in continuing their herbal studies leading to a career in Herbal Medicine. This course covers some concepts of healing, herbs according to body systems and common ailments, medicine making, and herb identification including botanical descriptions.

Registrations are now being taken

CHARTERED HERBALIST PROGRAM
1-year distance learning

Designed to equip the student with the basic fundamental qualifications for herbal studies. It is an introductory level program to herbal medicine and a basic foundation for North American herbal studies. DHC has students and graduates throughout the world. The program emphasises the Herbal Heritage of Canada. The presentation and character of the program reflects the actual use of herbal medicine as generally practised by Natives, Thompsonians, and Eclectics. DHC has offered this program since 1926, and it is by far the most popular program in western herbal medicine. It has been the inspiration of many great North American and International Herbalists. Jethro Kloss, Dr. John Christopher, Dr. Bernard Jensen, and Dr. Earl Mindell are only a few of the many renowned graduates who got their start in herbal studies with this program. The program includes Anatomy, Physiology, properties, actions and formulae incorporating approximately 200 herbs. Also included is a practical book by Ella Birzneck, M.H. drawn from generations of herbal knowledge, as well as her own lifetime experience as a practising Herbalist and Natural Healer. This is a great way to learn about herbs, take better care of your family's health or begin a career in Herbal Medicine. Chartered Herbalist Program is available to anyone with a sincere desire to gain real knowledge in the field of herbal medicine. The lessons maybe completed via post or email.

HERBAL CONSULTANT PROGRAM
1-year Distance learning

Learn how to market herbs for industry. This program is suitable for those working in health food stores, herb shops, pharmacies, or wherever herbs are sold, and in herbal product manufacturing or distributing. You will learn how to assess and formulate herbal products as well as consult with clients in the work place or privately in knowledgeable manner. The student will become familiar with the efficient and safe use of herbs in compliance with industry and government regulations.

MASTER HERBALIST PROGRAM
1-year - Thesis

Upon successful completion of the Chartered Herbalist program or another acceptable Herbal Diploma Program, the student is eligible to apply, for an additional fee, to the Master Herbalist Program, which includes research and a thesis on an aspect of Herbal Medicine of interest to the student and approved by the College.
CAREER IN CLINICAL HERBAL MEDICINE
Clinical Herbal Therapy Diploma Program will prepare you to set up your own Clinical Herbal Practice. This program is the advanced studies in herbal medicine. DHC offers full-time classroom, distance learning, and special structured for physicians. Registration is now being accepted.

CLINICAL HERBAL THERAPY PROGRAM
3-year full-time classroom

This program has been operating successfully since 1989 in British Columbia. 500 practical clinical hours are mandatory. This program has been designed for those students that are looking for a career change or wishing to advance in their herbal studies. As a professional and fully qualified Herbal Practitioner you will be eligible for membership in the Canadian Herbalists Association of British Columbia, the Canadian Herbal Practitioner Association, as well as herbal associations in other jurisdictions.

CLINICAL HERBAL THERAPY PROGRAM
4-year distance learning

A certified vocational program in the science and art of Herbal Therapeutics, this program encompasses a four-year distance learning study with practical annual summer seminars, plus 500 hours of supervised clinical training. This program is equivalent to the classroom program.

CLINICAL HERBAL THERAPY PROGRAM FOR PHYSICIANS
- 2-year distance learning

Specially Structured for Health Care Professionals at the Physician Level. For those physicians interested in developing a working knowledge of Botanical Medicine as a complimentary healing modality. This is a specially structured program designed for the Health Care Professional, at a physician's level, and is taken directly from the previously mentioned Clinical Herbal Therapy Diploma Program in Herbal Medicine. Attendance at the fourth year seminar and 150 hours of clinical training are required.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

HERBAL MEDICINE WORKSHOP SERIES
Monthly Workshop

Ongoing Workshops held in Burnaby,BC Canada.Topic varies each month - herbs for women, men, children, & elderly, herbal medicine making, and more. Open to all. Limited Space, Register Early!

SEMINARS

33nd Annual International Practical Herbal Summer Seminar
July 22-25, 2004 - Vancouver, Canada. An Educational Herbal Practicum held annually for over 32 years. This 3 ½ day educational seminar is open to everyone and suitable for all levels of expertise. Each of our instructors is internationally recognized in the field of Therapeutic Herbalism and Natural Health and will share with you their special wisdom on herbal healing, medicine making, herb identification, growing, gathering and harvesting of herbs, case studies, new research and more. A certificate is given upon completion; students of other Colleges of natural healing may be eligible for course credits. Guest speakers include well-known Herbalists local and international. Open to all. Limited Space, Register Early!

HERB WALKS

Local Herb walks and workshops given locally are open to everyone interested. For more information place your name on our mailing list and you will be notified.

FIELD EXPERIENCE

British Columbia, Canada - Netta Zeberoff, CH, MH
Herbal Cradle House (50 hours) field experience. Wildcrafting, permaculture, herb identification, gardening and herbal medicine making. Registration pre-requisite: Successful completion of the Chartered Herbalist Diploma Program. Field Experience Certification will be granted from Dominion upon successful completion of the program.

Ontario, Canada - Little Nettle Herb Farm
With Christine Dennis, CHT
On a farm where the student will learn about the whole growing aspect of herbs from spring time through to fall. Registration Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Chartered Herbalist Diploma Program. Field Experience Certification will be granted from Dominion upon successful completion of the program.

Virginia, U.S.A. - Robert Wooding, CH
Field Experience between April & November on a farm in Southern Virginia. The minimum stay is one week. Only 5 apprentices at one time. Background in herbs, botany, or gardening not required but helpful. Certificate of Completion from Southern Virginia Herbal to those students who complete a stay of 4 weeks and show themselves to be competent identifying, harvesting, and processing medicinal plants, both wild and cultivated.

HERBAL THERAPY CLINICS

Full service Herbal Therapy Clinics staffed by advanced students of Dominion Herbal College under the supervision of fully, qualified herbal therapists appointed by the college. The students who will be attending in clinic have been involved in basic science and theory of Herbal Practice and are ready to begin practical experience with patients. The Clinical aspect of the students training that has been founded by theoretical knowledge becomes translated into the practice of a Professional Herbalist. Open to the public by appointment - BC (604)-526-9312 or (604) 526-8835 Toll free#: 1-866-607-4372 or 1-888-342-1220 Ontario- DHC Approved Clinic - The Herbal Clinic Tel: (416) 537-5303.

BOOK STORE

Books & Videos - The College offers a unique selection of books and videos, many written and produced by Dominion Herbal College graduates and associates.

Registration for any of the programs accepted anytime.
Please contact Dominion Herbal College for Information.

Currently we offer following courses:

• Prerequisite Courses
• Herbal Consulting Diploma Program   
• Clinical Herbal Therapy Diploma (3 YearClassRoom)
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• Chartered Herbalist Diploma Program
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• Clinical Herbal Therapy Diploma ( 4 year tutorial)
• Master Herbalist Diploma Program (1 year program)
• Clinical Herbal Therapy Diploma Program  for Physicians
• The Herbal Cradle House Field Experience