Description:
Phytomedica is a series of 12 educational modules that consist of a review of the different physiological systems of the body; a review of the etiology, pathology and diagnosis of selected diseases within each system; and, an overview of the various modalities used in the treatment of these diseases, including biomedical, Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, Unani medicine, Western herbal medicine, and clinical nutrition. 

Objectives:
Phytomedica provides the aspiring clinician a detailed, practical review of health and disease, with a focus on integrating biomedical and complementary/natural medicine approaches.

Course Dates/Times:
Phytomedica is a self-paced program that runs over a three year period, consisting of six semesters. Students meet with the teacher on a weekly basis over these six semesters during the spring (April-June) and fall (Oct-Dec).

Total Hours of Coursework:
Phytomedica is comprised of 30 prerecorded classes that run for a total of 120 hours, in addition to approximately 108 hours of weekly Live Q&A sessions, webinars run over six semesters, to total approximately 228 hours of online training. This does not include individual study time and course work including assessment, which adds another 50-100 hours of course work, depending on the student.

Faculty Member & Bio:
Phytomedica is developed and taught by Todd Caldecott, DipClH, RH(AHG), CAP(NAMA), director of the Dogwood School of Botanical Medicine, and author of several books including Food As Medicine: The Theory and Practice of Food. Todd Caldecott has been in clinical practice since 1997.

PACE: Topics in Wellness = 10 CE’s
Course Schedule: On Demand

Course Registration Link: https://dogwoodbotanical.com/product/phytomedica/