Herbology Program Starting 5/24

Become a     Certified Master Herbalist                        Classes in Silver Spring, Maryland   Master Herbalist Certification with Continuing Education Credit   Live On-line and On Location While certified herbalists may not legally practice medicine in the United States, they may work as consultants, researchers, educators, or producers of herbal products. This career field may be appealing to those with an interest in using alternative or natural therapies to promote health. Herbalists may become certified through schools or professional organizations. Educational requirements include formal education and apprenticeships. Required Education Varies according to the certifying body; some candidates earn the Doctor of Naturopathy degree Median Annual Salary (May 2013)* $43,920 (all herbalists) http://education-portal.com/articles/Certified_ Herbalist_Salary_Info_Job_Duties_and_Requirements.html     Job Outlook A reputable position in this field requires a lot of experience and expertise. Patients who require herbal treatment look for experts to treat chronic and acute diseases. There are plenty of opportunities for people in this field because new medicines are constantly produced with effective cure. Employment opportunities can be found in various areas including personal clinics, physician's office, hospitals, and holistic medicine clinics. Furthermore, herbalists can work as manufacturers, managers or consultants in the herbal industry. They can even apply for the post of a teacher or researcher.   Salary There is a great potential in this work and salary structure can be checked from two different but authentic sources. The payscale.com has reported herbalists who are certified might earn around $20,800 to $50,000, annually in 2011. According to American Herbalists Guild, herbalist's average salary range might be up to $20,000 to $120,000 annually.   http://www.healthschoolguide.net/health-careers/certified-herbalists/       Call 202-237-7681 to register     Classes are simultaneously done on location and "live on-line" using Adobe-Connect. Come to PMTI in Silver Spring or join us from the comfort of your home using your laptop and Adobe-Connect.com.   Each MHC class level is $225            Each level can be paid separately               Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Each course can be taken in any order Makeup can be done online   2015 - 2016 Master Herbalist Certification Master Herbalist Certification Total cost $2,250 Class dates Makeup Instructor HHC3-   Aromatherapy & Herbal   Medicine                Location: 3700 Mystic Ct., Olney, MD 20832 May 24   Sun Oct 3   Sat JMB MHC1 - Treating Body systems & Detoxification Aug 29   Sat Sep 6   Sun JMB   MHC2 - Eastern & Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine Sep 12     Sat Sep 20 Sun   JMB MHC3 - Phytochemistry Sep 26     Sat Oct 4   Sun JMB   MHC4 - Plant Ident/ preparations Oct 10     Sat Oct 18   Sun JMB   MHC5 - Vit / Drug / Herb interactions   Oct 24     Sat Nov 1     Sun JMB   MHC6 - Business procedures Nov 7       Sat Nov 15   Sun JMB   MHC7 -Clinical Nov 21     Sat Dec   6   Sun JMB   HNC2 - Principles of Nutrition Feb 6       Sat 2016 Feb 14   Sun 2016 JMB   HNC5 - Meal Planning guideline Mar 12   Sat 2016 Mar 20 Sun 2016 JMB     Each class is an independent module and can be taken out of sequence except for clinical.              7 Continuing Education units offered per level    Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD Doctor of Integrative Homeopathy Certified Medicinal Herbalist NCBTMB Certified Massage Therapist    Class Location: Washington Institute of Natural Medicine Within Potomac Massage Training Institute 8380 Colesville Rd. Suite 600 Silver Spring, MD 20910   winmoffice@gmail.com  Call to Register: (301) 538-9650, (202) 686-8202 www.NaturalHealthDC.com        Upon completion of the Master Herbalist Program graduates will receive Practitioner Certifications through:   Washington Institute of Natural Medicine and the American Naturopathic and Holistic Association     Live On-line and On Location    Upon payment you will either report to our classroom location or you can participate through Live On-line attendance with Adobe Connect.   If you participate through live on-line attendance our office will send you a link to Adobe Connect approximately 24 hours before the class.   The Washington Institute teaches continuing education classes and a certificate program in Holistic Health/Naturopathy in Maryland. The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) has reviewed the Washington Institute's classes and has determined that the Washington Institute of Natural Medicine is exempt from MHEC approval authority and therefore can teach in Maryland.    Approved for continuing education through the American Alternative Medical Association   Accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners     Advanced Certification Become a Certified Master Herbalist Quick Link NaturalHealthDC.com    Instructor JEN MARTINEZ, HD Homeopathic Doctor Master Herbalist NCBTMB Certified Massage Therapist dr.jen.holistichealth@gmail.com       To register contact: call (202) 686-8202        Washington Institute of Natural Medicine  Washington, D.C.   www.NaturalHealthDC.com winmoffice@gmail.com (202) 686-8202