MHC 101 – Herbal Science & Phytotherapy (4 credits/5 weeks)
This course focuses on the numerous health problem conditions and presents supportive evidence for selected herbal therapies used for specific medical conditions based on case studies that make a useful tool for client counseling in clinical practice. In addition, dosage information is provided for adults and children along with other cohesive treatment plans considering all therapeutic options.
MHC 102 – Understanding of Aromatherapy (4 credits/5 weeks)
This course focuses on and will provide enough information about essential oils and their therapeutic impact based on combined evidence and research with the art of natural essential oils. Discuss and explain how important are these natural essential oils, their therapeutic properties for numerous common health conditions, and precautions that should be taken in certain situations.
MHC 103 – Introduction to Acupuncture (4 credits/5 weeks)
Students will gain knowledge of the history of acupuncture and its fundamental principles. Discuss the five elements based on the science of acupuncture. How acupuncture plays a significant role in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Explain how acupuncture works with modern medicine.
MHC 104 – Introduction to Human Biology (Anatomy & Physiology 5 credits/6 weeks)
This course introduces the human body on a microscopic level such as cells, tissues, organs, and systems13. Describes basic human body parts and their functions in the life process. How important the human body is which consists of cells, tissues, organs, and systems that play a significant role in the structures and functions of each major system of the human body.
MHC 105 – Essential Microbiology (5 credits/6 weeks) Alternative Option Introduction to Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs.
Students should learn the basic characteristics of each group (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, protozoa) of the microbe. Describe the link how does one know that a person is infected? Where and how is a person infected? What can be done if a person is infected?
MHC 106 – Green Prescriptions (4 credits/5 weeks)
This course focuses on issues about how green herbs play a significant role, and how to utilize them as a green pharmacy. It is important to consider safety first and choose the right herbs for the right ailment, for instance, arthritis, asthma, colds and flu, coughing, constipation, cancer prevention, fever, and many more diseases.
Business Skill & Communication is not included in the diploma program (Short Course 5 weeks Separate and optional for Students with a Separate Tuition Fee of $200)
This course guides and covers the basic concept of how to start a business and e all the necessary issues required for a Natural Health Consultant such as schools, accreditation, credentials, legal issues, malpractice insurance, forms, assessment systems, marketing, compliance, appointment structuring, and other related issues.
Note Each online course with its assigned period has assignments, three exams, and a paper per course for students to write.
BNHC academic committee can modify the curriculum based on science and update research on the needs background or careers of prospective students.