Foundation in Herbal Medicine | NAT Certification Course (5 hrs)
Foundation in Herbal Medicine
5 Hours CE/CPD | Online Course
Herbal medicine is one of the oldest therapeutic systems in human history, yet interest in plant-based healthcare continues to grow rapidly within modern wellness, rehabilitation and integrative healthcare settings.
Foundation in Herbal Medicine is a professionally presented online CE/CPD course designed to introduce therapists and healthcare professionals to the principles, traditions and practical applications of herbal medicine from a modern holistic perspective.
This course explores how herbs have traditionally been used to support health and wellbeing, while also examining the relationship between herbal medicine, lifestyle, nutrition, stress, recovery and whole-person care.
Designed as a practical and accessible introduction, this course helps bridge traditional herbal knowledge with modern wellness and integrative health perspectives.
Course Overview
This course introduces the foundational concepts of herbal medicine, including historical traditions, herbal energetics, preparation methods, safety considerations and the role herbs may play within broader wellness and lifestyle approaches.
Rather than focusing on isolated protocols alone, the course encourages learners to think holistically about health, balance, recovery and individualized care.
Explore how herbal systems developed historically across different cultures.
Understand tinctures, teas, infusions, oils and topical applications.
Learn how herbal medicine is often integrated into broader lifestyle approaches.
Develop a clearer understanding of scope, contraindications and responsible practice.
What’s Included
Professionally produced educational Video modules presented by Margaret Sinclair Ost.
Supporting reference material and structured educational content.
Expanded lesson modules designed to reinforce understanding.
Complete the course exam to receive your CE/CPD certificate.
What You’ll Learn
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for therapists, wellness practitioners and healthcare professionals interested in expanding their understanding of herbal medicine within a modern integrative-health context.
CE/CPD Course Details
5 Hours CE/CPD
Online, self-paced learning
Lifetime access to course materials
Issued after successful completion
Student Feedback
“A very approachable and professional introduction to herbal medicine. The course explained traditional concepts in a way that felt practical and relevant.”
— Gary Simpson, Massage Therapist
“Excellent balance between historical foundations, wellness principles and modern professional awareness.”
— Amanda Serrit, Massage Therapist
“The lessons were engaging and easy to follow. I especially appreciated the focus on safety and holistic thinking.”
— KC Warnock, Yoga Teacher
A Modern Introduction to Herbal Medicine
Herbal medicine continues to play an important role within many modern wellness and integrative-health approaches. For therapists and healthcare professionals, understanding the foundations of herbal medicine can provide valuable context for broader conversations surrounding recovery, lifestyle, stress management and holistic care.
This course provides a clear, balanced and professionally presented introduction designed specifically for modern wellness and rehabilitation professionals.
Start Learning Today
Expand your understanding of herbal medicine, holistic wellness and integrative health principles with this professionally presented CE/CPD course.
Enroll now and receive lifetime access to all course materials.
NAT Certificates are issued for all courses and can be downloaded and printed online at no additional charge. Presentation frame not included.
