The 2023 program will begin Thursday January 12, 2023
This online study program is taught by Dr. Christine Cannon, DAOM, Dipl.OM, L.Ac. The program is an in-depth study of the clinical application of Chinese herbs and formulas. The material is presented in such a way as to promote learning and embracing Chinese herbal medicine in a practical, simplified way for beginning students as well as seasoned practitioners and educators. The program was developed by Dr. Cannon, who has developed and fine-tuned the curriculum from her 25 years of teaching Chinese herbal medicine online, and for accredited colleges in Colorado, and Hawaii.
The program consists of 6 modules taught over 10 months. Five of the modules consists of 6 1.5 – 2 hour lectures, and the sixth module consists of 4 1.5 – 2 hour lectures. The live lectures are held each Thursday at 11:00am – 1:00pm MST. You can join the weekly live lectures, or listen to them at your convenience. You have lifetime access to the recordings and will receive detailed digital handouts.
What you will learn:
- The theoretical principles on the use of Chinese herbal medicine
- How to use the different forms of Chinese medicine – decoction, powder, or pills for example.
- Herb drug interactions.
- 27 categories of herbs and key formulas that relate to each category.
- Specific herbs and formulas from each category that are commonly used in the contemporary practice will be covered, prioritizing each herb and formula as primary – most effective, most often used and secondary – less commonly used, but useful.
- Relevant theoretical, diagnostic, clinical information and “treatment tips” for each category
- Documented and academically agreed upon cautions and contraindications for all herbs and formulas covered.
The 6 modules are approved for 12 NCCAOM CEU PDA points each
(a total of 68 points for the whole program)
CA Approved
Course Calendar and Cost
The program consists of 4 six-week modules of 2-hour live lectures each Tuesday from 10:00am to 12:00pm MST. (Total of 68 program hours)
- Module 1: Thursday January 12th, 2023 through Thursday February 16th, 2023
- Module 2: Thursday March 9, 2023 through Thursday April 13, 2023
- Module 3: Thursday May 4, 2023 through Thursday June 8, 2023
- Module 4: Thursday June 29, 2023 through Thursday August 3, 2023
- Module 5: Thursday August 24, 2023 through Thursday September 28th, 2023
- Module 6: Thursday October 19th, 2023 through Thursday November 30th, 2023 (no class Thanksgiving week)
Cost:
- Program cost: $1,900.00. Early registration discount: $1,600.00 if you register for the program before December 12th, 2022 (discount applied at checkout). To pay in full and enroll in the program click here
- 10% discount is available to students currently enrolled in a masters or professional doctorate program. To receive your discount code please email: chriscannon@thecmrc.com
- 50% discount is available to those who have taken the herbal program previously with Dr. Cannon, when paid in full. To receive your discount code please email: chriscannon@thecmrc.com
- Payment plan: Discounts do not apply to the payment plan. To enroll in the program and payment plan click here
Course Content
Module 1:
- Introduction and overview of the development of Chinese herbal medicine
- Methods of delivery of Chinese herbal medicines
- Herbs and formulas that: Release the Surface Clear Heat and Cool Blood
Module 2:
- Herb/Drug interaction
- Herbs and formulas that:
- Clear Heat and Dry Damp
- Clear Heat and Toxins
- are Moist Laxatives and Purgatives
- Resolve Food Stasis
Module 3:
- Herbs and formulas that:
- Drain Damp
- Resolve Wind Damp
- are Aromatic and Transform Damp
- Stop Cough and Wheezing
- Dispel Hot Phlegm
- Dispel Cold Phlegm
Module 4:
- Herbs and formulas that:
- Regulate Qi
- Move Blood
- Stop Bleeding
Module 5:
- Herbs and formulas that:
- Warm the Interior
- Tonify Qi
- Tonify Blood
- Tonify Yin
- Tonify Yang
Module 6:
- Herbs and formulas that:
- are Astringent
- Anchor Yang and Calm the Spirit
- Nourish the Heart and Calm the Spirit
- Dispel Wind and Stop Tremors