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ADD: 9700 West Hwy 318
  Reddick, FL 32686

Veterinary Herbal Medicine Program Is Available Online Now
Overall Outline
To take advantage of modern technology, and to allow our students to study at whatever time increments and hours they choose, we are very proud to announce that Veterinary Herbal Medicine Program can be taken either ON-LINE or ON-SITE.

The program is divided into five modules (click here to see the online class schedule). You can start from any one of the five modules without regard to sequence. Upon completion of all five modules, passing 5 take-home exams and the submission of three case studies, you will receive a diploma of Certified Veterinary Herbologist registered the Chi Institute and China National Society of TCVM. These classes can be combined with onsite classes, or not, as you wish. This program has been approved for 165 C.E. Hours by many states.
$900 Special Gift from the Chi Institute
Students who register for this program will receive complimentary registration for the new Evidence Based Veterinary Acupuncture on-line course ($900 value), which is approved for 27 CE hrs by RACE.
What You Will Get For Each Module (5 modules in total)
  • 24 Hours Lectures for 4-month Online Access
  • 4 Hours Lab Demo for 4-month Online Access
  • 4-month Email Mentorship with Dr. Xie and Other Chi FacultyNotebook Binder in Mail
  • 4-month on-line library access: review previously taken on-line classes as needed
  • Herbal Samples Kit in Mail
  • Homework Assignment
  • Case report example
  • Eligible for the Diploma of Certified Veterinary Chinese Herbologist (CVCH)
  • 32 C.E. Hours
What You Need
Reference Books
Introduction to Chinese Herbal Medicine
5 C.E. Hours       Back to Top
A module of Introduction to Chinese Herbal Medicines is required only for those who have not taken any Chinese herbal courses before. But it is of benefit to all. This module is now offered by DVD for $100 (including text and handout). The student should watch and study all lectures on the DVDs before the regular module of the herbology program.
  • Lecture 1 TCVM Overview (Five Branches and History)
  • Lecture 2 Indication and Clinical Application
  • Lecture 3 How to Understand Chinese Medicine and Herbals
    • Part 1 Herbal Energy and Yin-in-Yang
    • Part 2 Herbal Taste and Five Elements
    • Part 3 Herbal Actions, Combination and Safety
  • Lecture 4 Chinese Herbal FAQs

Respiratory/Cardiovascular Diseases
32 C.E. Hours       Back to Top
On-line Class Syllabus
Wet Labs:(5 hours)
Tongue and pulse diagnosis; small animal and equine case presentation
Advanced TCVM Theory-Principles:
- Lung Physiology and Pathology
- Heart Physiology and Pathology.
TCVM Approach to Western Diseases:
- Rhinitis
- Sinusitis
- Nasal bleeding
- EIPH
- Acute Laryngitis
- Chronic Laryngitis
- Sore Throat
- Bronchitis
- Pneumonia,
- Cough
- Asthma.
- Cardiovascular Pathology
- Heart Failure
- Hypertension
- Cardiac Arrhythmia and Heart Murmur
- Shen Disturbance
- Behavioral Problems.
Herbal Studies
- 20 Individual herbal Materia Medica; 30 herbal Formulas
- Distribution of 20 samples of individual herbs

Tai-ji Practice

Gastrointestinal Module
32 C.E. Hours       Back to Top
On-line Class Syllabus
Wet Labs: (5 hours)
Tongue and pulse diagnosis; small animal and equine case presentations
Advanced TCVM Theory-Principles:
- Dr. Li Dong-yuan Spleen & Stomach School
- Spleen physiology and pathology
TCVM approach to Gastrointestinal diseases:
- Anorexia
- Stomatitis
- Gingivitis
- Megaesophagus
- Vomiting
- Abdominal Pain
- Colic
- GI Ulceration and Pancreatitis
- Diarrhea
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Megacolon
- Constipation and Impaction.
- TCM Food Therapy and Approach for Obesity.
Herbal Studies
- 20 Individual herbal Materia Medica; 30 herbal Formulas
- Distribution of 20 samples of individual herbs
Tai-ji Practice

Liver/Endocrinology Module
32 C.E. Hours       Back to Top
On-line Class Syllabus
Wet Labs (5 hours):
Tongue and pulse diagnosis; small animal and equine case presentations.
Advanced TCVM Theory-Principles:
- TCM Endocrinology
- Liver Physiology
- Liver Pathology
TCVM Approach to Western Diseases:
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Cushing's Disease.
- Hypothyroidism / Hyperthyroidism.
- Hepatitis/ Cholangitis / Jaundice / Ascites.
- Hepatomegaly
- Liver Abscess.
- Foot problems
- Tendon/ligament problems,
- Uveitis/Conjunctivitis
- Cataract/Glaucoma, Seizure/Epilepsy/Neurological Disorders.
Herbal Studies (6 hours):
- 20 Individual herbal materia medica; 30 herbal formulas.
- Distribution of 20 samples of individual herbs.
Tai-ji Practice

Kidney/Geriatric/Urinary/Reproductive
32 C.E. Hours       Back to Top
On-line Class Syllabus
Wet Labs:(5 hours)
Tongue and pulse diagnosis; small animal and equine case presentations
Advanced TCVM Theory-Principles:
- Kidney physiology and pathology
TCVM Approach to Renal, Urinary, Reproductive Diseases:
- Nephritis, Cystitis, Renal Failure
- Lin Syndrome (Dribbling Syndrome)
- Wei Syndrome (Weakness Syndrome)
- Infertility
- Inflammatory Genital Diseases
- Prostate, Geriatric Medicine
- Bi Syndrome (Arthritis)
- Wobbler's Disease
- Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)
- Lumbago
- Equine Lameness
- Sports Medicine
- Pediatric Medicine
- Jing Deficiency
- Ear Problems
Herbal Studies
- 20 Individual herbal Materia Medica; 30 herbal Formulas
- Distribution of 20 samples of individual herbs
Tai-ji Practice

Dermatology/Oncology/Immune-mediate Diseases
32 C.E. Hours   Back to Top
On-line Class Syllabus
Wet Labs: (5 hours)
Tongue and pulse diagnosis; small animal and equine case presentations
Advanced TCVM Theory-Principles:
- TCM Immunology
- TCM Dermatology
- TCM Oncology
TCVM Approach to Western Diseases
- Hypersensitivity
- Pruritus/ Eruption/ Erosion/ Eczema
- Allergic Dermatitis
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Immunodeficient Diseases
- Pemphigus
- Lupus
- Alopecia Areata
- Cancer/Tumor
Herbal Studies
- 20 Individual herbal Materia Medica; 30 herbal Formulas
- Distribution of 20 samples of individual herbs
Tai-ji Practice