BLOOM HERBAL PRACTITIONER

HIGHLIGHTS:

THE CURRICULUM WILL REFLECT THE DIVERSITY INHERENT IN HERBALISM.

One of the few live, in-class, herbal colleges in North America
Direct learning with and from the plants
Exceeds standards requirements for professional designation
Learning with experienced, inspired, expert instructors
Halifax and Nova Scotia are herbally rich places to live and study
The college offers a regional flare represented by native plants and Mi’kmaq healing traditions
Diverse and beautiful class settings in the wilds of Nova Scotia
Herbal sanctuaries and farms, herbal laboratories and one of Halifax’s most grand heritage buildings with herbal teaching garden.
Blending of the timeless and modern aspects of herbalism, clinical study, and spirit connected learning

THE PROGRAM INCLUDES:

1500 hours of instruction spread over 3 years, 500 hours per year
350 hours of clinical practicum included.
2/3 of the herbal study is dedicated to direct learning with and from the plants, which translates as in-the-field-study of medicinal plants, in various settings throughout Nova Scotia.
In class study (with and without walls), with a team of experienced and inspired herbal teachers and other specialist in the field of medicine and well-being.
Meaningful participation within the Bloom Institute community.

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