STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 1.   Examine the relationship between the various endocrine organs.

 2.   Explore the functional areas of the brain.

 3.   Discuss the various acute and chronic disorders of the body and how herbs can assist in the treatment of such conditions.

 4.   Differentiate various treatment modalities for common ailments

 5.   Utilize medical terminology associated with herbology.

 6.   Explain the difference between ingestion and digestion and how herbs are synthesized.

 7.   Explore the benefits of herbs in advanced women's health issues.

 8.   Create herbal remedies and explore their usage.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Relationship of endocrine organs

         A.      Stimulating organs

         B.      Inhibiting organs

 II.     The Brain

         A.      Functional areas of the cerebral cortex

         B.      Primary motor area

         C.      Premotor area

         D.      Primary sensory area

         E.      Special sense area

         F.      Associated areas

         G.      Hypothalamus

         H.      The limbic system

         I.      Cerebellum

 III.    Acute and Chronic Disorders of the Body

         A.      Acute and Chronic Lung Disease

         B.      Headaches

         C.      Chronic fatigue syndrome

         D.      Fibromyalgia

         E.      Diabetes

         F.      Dementia

         G.      Gynecological and obstetrical disorders

 IV.     Creating herbal remedies