Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the Clinical Practicum! START HERE

    • Clinical Practicum Logistics

    • QUICK LINKS (Classes, Office Hours, Case Review)

  • 2

    Practicum Resources

    • Practicum Tech Training Videos (Healthie and Dispensary Tree)

    • Basic Resources for Case Research

    • Client Requirements Checklist

    • ESHM Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Form

    • Vitals Assessment and Red Flags

    • Outline of Practicum Project and Asynchronous Assignments

  • 3

    Fall 2024 Clinic Orientation Videos

    • Clinic Orientation Day 1

    • Clinic Orientation Day 2

    • Clinic Orientation Day 3

  • 4

    Scope of Practice (Asynchronous Unit 1)

    • Scope of Practice Instructions

    • A Legal and Ethical Look at Mainstream Scope of Practice

    • A Legal and Ethical Look at Mainstream Scope of Practice Transcript

    • Defining Scope of Practice for Herbalists

    • Defining Scope of Practice for Herbalists Transcript

    • Red Flags and Referrals Part 1 Video

    • Red Flags and Referrals Part 1 Transcript

    • Red Flags Quiz Part 1

    • Red Flags and Referrals Part 2 Video

    • Red Flags and Referrals Part 2 Transcript

    • Red Flags Quiz Part 2 Quiz

  • 5

    SOAP Note Writing (Asynchronous Unit 2)

    • SOAP Notes Class Introduction

    • SOAP Note Writing Video

    • Assignment: Write a SOAP Note

    • UNIT 7 Resources

  • 6

    Clinicals and Case Review

    • Case Review Zoom Link (Weekly on Thursdays from 3-5 pm EST)

    • Guidelines for Case Review Participation

  • 7

    Clinical Skills and Relational Health UNIT 1: Thinking Through Client-Centered Care

    • Introduction to Client-Centered Care

    • Clinical Practicium Course Book

    • Unit 1 Assignments

    • Client Centered Care Discussion Questions

    • Unit 1 Client Centered Care Notes

    • Relational Health and Clinical Skills Overview Quiz

    • Client Centered Care Class Recording

  • 8

    Clinical Skills and Relational Health UNIT 2: Exploring Bias and Privilege

    • Introduction to Implicit Bias and Privilege

    • UNIT 2 Assignments

    • UNIT 2 Resources

    • Unit 2 Quiz

    • Unit 2: Implicit Bias Class Notes

  • 9

    Clinical Skills and Relational Health UNIT 3: Applied Harm Reduction

    • Introduction to Applied Harm Reduction

    • Preparation Assignment for Harm Reduction Class

    • Applied Harm Reduction Resources

    • UNIT 3 Applied Harm Reduction Quiz

  • 10

    Clinical Skills and Relational Health UNIT 4: Clinical Considerations in Mental Health and Resilency Building

    • Introduction to Mental Health and Resiliency Building

  • 11

    Clinical Skills and Relational Health UNIT 5: Trauma Awareness and Consent in the Therapeutic Relationship

    • Introduction to Trauma Awareness and Therapeutic Consent

  • 12

    Clinical Skills and Relational Health UNIT 6: Client-Centered History Taking Part 1

    • Introduction to Client-Centered History Taking Part 1

  • 13

    Clinical Skills and Relational Health UNIT 7: Client-Centered History Taking Part 2

    • Introduction to History Taking Part 2

  • 14

    Clinical Skills and Relational Health UNIT 10: Follow Ups and Case Management

    • Introduction to Follow ups and Case Management

Clinical Practicum

Herbalism is theoretical until we actively engage in practice and follow-up with our clients. Our clinical practicum is a hands-on program that provides all of the skills and experience you need to be a safe and effective clinical practitioner, complete with mentorship and support after graduation.

This program consists of a 10-week live online clinical skill development and relational health class series and a live in-person clinic orientation weekend, followed by 1 year(ish) of active clinicals done through our free clinic. After rigorous preparation and practice, you will be mentored through working with 20 clients using a comprehensive care model, with weekly live case reviews, monthly skill building classes, access to weekly instructor office hours, instructor case shadowing, and more!

Clinical Practicum Timing

We currently host 2 practicums per year, one in the spring and one in the fall. You must have completed all of your clinical coursework before joining the practicum. This program is a mix of in-person and live online classes, student meetups, and case reviews. Although it isn’t self paced like our other programs, you are able to see as little as one client per month to keep the pace part-time. We schedule classes based on cohort need; case reviews are always on Thursdays at 3 pm EST.

What You'll Get

as part of our Clinical Practicum

  • 10 week live, online Clinical and Relational Health Skills development series'
  • 1 in-person clinic orientation weekend (food/lodging not included
  • Weekly live case reviews
  • Monthly live skill building classes tailored for your cohort
  • CHIA (Clinical Herbalism in Action), our monthly livestreamed consultation shadowing
  • A membership to Thomas’ herbalmedicine.ai clinical bots
  • 4 private mentorship sessions with Mel
  • Access to Mel and Thomas’ weekly office hours
  • 1 year of free case review/mentorship post graduatio
  •  Free core curriculum program updates for 3 years after graduation
  • A membership to our Clinical Calyx practitioner support group, which includes a monthly live webinar and in-depth write up of one clinically relevant topic

After Program Completion

What you will be able to do when you complete certification:

After the Clinical Practicum you will be prepared to see clients professionally. The Clinical Practicum is required to graduate from ESHM with a clinical practitioner certificate.

Our clinical coursework is a prerequisite to joining the practicum, and at this time we’re unable to accept coursework from other schools in lieu of our prerequisite programs.

Try Before You Buy

If you'd like to preview the type of content that's included in our programs, check out these videos:

Thyroid Physiology

Understanding the Thyroid

Fatigue Differentials

An Introduction to Fatigue Causes

Herbal Medicine Making

Solubility Using Different Preparation Methods

FAQ

  • How much time does the program take to complete?

    The clinical practicum will take between 1-2 years to complete, depending on how many clients you choose to see each month.

  • What are the requirements for Clinical Practitioner certification?

    Requirements for Clinical Practitioner Certification:

    - Complete all clinical coursework and assignments

    - Attend the 10-week Clinical and Relational Health Skills class series

    - Attend in-person clinic orientation

    - Attend or watch monthly skill building classes

    - Attend live case reviews

    - See 20 clients (this includes an initial intake, presentation of case in case review, plan presentation with client, and 2 follow up appointments with client)

    - In-person final Examination AFTER all coursework and the practicum are completed

  • How much does the practicum cost?

    $3,900 if paid in full, or 12 payments of $345.

    If payment plan cost is an issue, we can set you up with a longer payment plan; please email [email protected] to inquire about an extended payment plan before enrolling. Please be aware that if you opt for an extended payment plan, you must be within the final year of payments to begin your practicum.

  • Who do I contact with questions about the practicum?

    Send an email to [email protected].

Clinical Practicum

Our Clinical Practicum is a hands-on program that provides the skills and experience you need to be a safe and effective clinical practitioner.

Addressing Cost and Accessibility in Herbal Education:

 We know that herbal education can be expensive and difficult to access for some folks! We pride ourselves in offering quality education and clinical experience opportunities at costs lower than the average herbal program, as well as offering longer payment plans. But we know that some folks will still find our prices inaccessible. 

We currently offer a small number of partial and full scholarships based on equity and/or true financial need. We are also working on creating a formal equity scholarship program and hope to launch this in early 2025. 

Please email [email protected] to inquire about potential scholarship opportunities.