Clinical Herbalism & Botanical Therapeutics™
The Clinical Herbalism & Botanical Therapeutics™ Program is a comprehensive professional education program designed to develop competency in the science, formulation, safety, and practical application of herbal and botanical preparations. Students progress from foundational herbal science and materia medica into plant constituents, formulation principles, herbal preparations, dosage and measurement concepts, safety and contraindications, client education, botanical product development, and applied herbal practice. Rather than focusing solely on memorizing individual herbs, the program teaches students how to think systematically about botanical formulation—why an herb is selected, how multiple botanicals work together within a formulation, how preparation methods influence use, what safety considerations must be evaluated, and how botanical recommendations should be documented and communicated responsibly. Applied coursework incorporates teas, infusions, decoctions, tinctures and extracts, infused oils, salves, topical preparations, herbal baths and soaks, and other botanical applications while emphasizing responsible scope of practice and evidence-informed decision-making. Graduates who successfully complete all academic and competency requirements earn the Certified Clinical Herbalist™ credential from KISSED University of Healing Arts & Sciences.
- Format
- Online, self-paced academic coursework with applied formulation activities and competency-based assignments. Selected botanical laboratory experiences may be completed through approved at-home, virtual, or in-person formats as designated by the University.
- Start
- Open Enrollment — Start Anytime
- Duration
- Approximately 8–12 months self-paced
- Credit hours
- 30
- Tuition
- $3,497