Foundation in Herbal Medicine
5 Hours CE/CPD | Online Course with Margaret Sinclair OST
Herbal medicine is one of the oldest therapeutic systems in human history, yet interest in plant-based healthcare continues to grow across 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 examining the relationship between herbal medicine, lifestyle, nutrition, stress management, recovery, and whole-person care.
Course Overview
Across this 5-hour CE/CPD course, participants will explore the foundations 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 solely on individual herbs or protocols, the course encourages a holistic understanding of health, balance, recovery, and individualized care. Students will gain valuable context for understanding how herbal medicine fits within contemporary integrative health and wellness practices.
Designed as a practical and accessible introduction, the course bridges traditional herbal knowledge with modern wellness perspectives, helping practitioners develop a balanced understanding of this longstanding therapeutic discipline.
Supported by educational video tutorials, a fully illustrated workbook, companion course, lesson quizzes, final examination, certificate of completion, and lifetime access, this course provides a structured introduction to herbal medicine for modern healthcare and wellness professionals.
What You Will Learn
| Topic |
Focus |
| Historical Foundations |
Exploring the origins and evolution of herbal medicine across cultures and traditions |
| Herbal Preparations |
Understanding teas, tinctures, infusions, oils, salves, and topical preparations |
| Herbal Energetics |
Learning the principles that underpin many traditional herbal systems |
| Herbs & Wellness |
Examining the relationship between herbal medicine, stress, recovery, and overall wellbeing |
| Safety & Contraindications |
Developing awareness of responsible practice, interactions, precautions, and professional boundaries |
| Integrative Healthcare Perspectives |
Understanding how herbal medicine may complement broader wellness and healthcare approaches |
Course Content
The course combines herbal history, traditional principles, preparation methods, wellness applications, safety awareness, and modern integrative health perspectives.
| Module |
Focus |
| Introduction to Herbal Medicine |
Historical development and the role of herbal medicine throughout human history |
| Traditional Herbal Principles |
Understanding foundational concepts and herbal energetics |
| Herbal Preparations & Applications |
Learning how herbs have traditionally been prepared and used |
| Herbs, Lifestyle & Wellness |
Exploring the relationship between herbs, stress, recovery, nutrition, and wellbeing |
| Safety & Professional Awareness |
Recognising contraindications, precautions, and responsible practice considerations |
| Modern Integrative Perspectives |
Understanding herbal medicine within contemporary wellness and healthcare environments |
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for massage therapists, manual therapists, wellness practitioners, holistic health professionals, health coaches, rehabilitation professionals, exercise professionals, and healthcare practitioners interested in developing a broader understanding of herbal medicine.
It is particularly valuable for professionals who want to better understand how herbal medicine fits within modern integrative health models and who wish to have more informed conversations around wellness, lifestyle, recovery, and holistic care.
About Margaret Sinclair
Margaret Sinclair OST is an experienced practitioner and educator with a longstanding interest in holistic healthcare, wellness education, and traditional healing approaches.
Her teaching style focuses on making complex concepts approachable and clinically relevant, helping practitioners develop practical knowledge that can be applied within modern therapeutic and wellness environments.
In this course, Margaret guides students through the historical foundations, practical principles, and contemporary relevance of herbal medicine in a clear and engaging manner.
Included With This Course
| Included |
Details |
| Video Tutorials |
Educational video modules presented by Margaret Sinclair OST |
| Fully Illustrated Workbook |
Supporting reference materials and structured educational content |
| Companion Course |
Expanded lesson modules designed to reinforce and deepen learning |
| Lesson Quizzes |
Knowledge checks designed to reinforce learning throughout the course |
| Online Exam |
Assessment included for course completion |
| Certificate |
Downloadable 5 Hours CE/CPD certificate following successful completion |
| Lifetime Access |
Study at your own pace and revisit the material whenever required |
CE Finder
This course has been approved for continuing education by professional boards and associations. Scroll through the list to find your board or association.
Course: Foundation in Herbal Medicine
Approvals Listed: 8
Approvals in alphabetical order
American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP)
Approved Hours: 5
Australian Traditional Medicine Society
Approved Hours: 5
Board for Certification for Nutritionist Specialists (BCNS)
Approved Hours: 3
Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)
Approved Hours: 5
British Acupuncture Council
Approved Hours: 5
CEU/CPD Self-Cert
Approved Hours: 5
National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA)
Approved Hours: 5
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Athletic Training)
Approved Hours: 5
Approval requirements can change. Please confirm acceptance with your own board, association, employer, or regulatory authority before registration.
