• Covers traditional and biomedical understandings of Chinese herbal formulas

• Self-paced study to fit your schedule

• Clinically practical and case-based learning

• Case support as you learn

• Support by experienced veterinary practitioners throughout the course

• IVAS Certification VCHM upon completion of 160 hour course

• IVAS Certification Advanced VCHM upon completion of 500 hour course

Presented by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society in conjunction with

the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies

Welcome! Do you ever wish there was something more you could be doing for your patients? Laboratory and clinical

research into the pharmacological effects of herbal medicines is increasing exponentially and revealing

new opportunities to help treat:

• Chronic disease

• Resistant viral and bacterial infections

• Chronic Inflammation

• Tumors and metastasis

• Conditions of old age

• Many of the common disorders we see in veterinary practice

If you want to extend your knowledge and add Chinese Herbal Medicine to your armory, The IVAS

Certification Course and Advanced Certification Course offers you the chance to expand your treatment

options in a very rational, effective and evidenced-based way.

Prerequisites

DVM or equivalent and licensed to administer veterinary treatment to animals (treatment of cases is a

requirement of assessment).

Veterinary students can register but must provide verification of enrolment in a veterinary school with

expected graduation date; and a letter from a certified veterinary Chinese herbalist stating they will

provide case support for required assessments.

Resources

• You will need basic computer and internet skills and access to the internet with download speeds

that allow easy viewing of video lectures.

• You will need a head set or good speakers to listen to online lectures.

• You will require regular study time each week to complete the course within the allocated time.

• Textbooks are not mandatory—detailed study notes may be downloaded and saved.

• You will need to purchase a basic herbal pharmacy to treat your own patients.

Which Certification is for You?

The IVAS Certification in Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medicine will teach you to use a select group of multi-

function Chinese herbal formulas in your practice across a wide range of common conditions.

You can take your training to the next level with the IVAS Advanced Certification in Veterinary Chinese

Herbal Medicine which imparts the ability to unravel and treat more complex cases and effectively use a

wider range of Chinese herbal formulas.

Both courses may be credited toward a post-graduate qualification. More information available at

collegeoffice@civtedu.org.

Learning Outcomes • Explain the basis of how Chinese herbs work from a traditional medicine basis and from a

biomedical and pharmacological perspective

• Explain how Chinese herbal products are made and therefore be able to ascertain quality issues

• Take a history, conduct and interpret the necessary diagnostic procedures in order to make a TCM

diagnosis by integrating patterns of disharmony with etiological factors and pathological processes

and how these aspects interconnect - along with the Western diagnosis

• Elucidate the treatment principles needed for your patients and therefore be able to select an

appropriate strategy based upon the actions of Chinese herbal medicine

• Have the practical skills to dispense Chinese herbal medicine and integrate them with conventional

medications

• Monitor the patient’s condition as a result of treatment, re-evaluate diagnostic information and

differential diagnosis and modify treatment strategy as the patient’s condition changes over time.

• Be aware of safety issues including the potential for side effects (know how to interpret side effects)

• Be able to integrate Chinese medicine principles with conventional veterinary medicine with

emphasis on potential herb drug interactions and manage the risk.

• Be aware of professional codes of ethics and the practice of veterinary Chinese herbal medicine

• Be aware of significant research issues

Curriculum

IVAS Certification in Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medicine (160 hours) curriculum available at

www.ivas.org

IVAS Advanced Certification in Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medicine (500 hours) curriculum available at

www.ivas.org.

What Will You Learn?

• Pathophysiology of Chinese medicine.

• Individual herbs, their safety and the research that supports their use.

• In-depth study of formulas (selected list in Certification; extensive list in Advance Certification).

• Pathophysiology and treatment of:

Gastrointestinal and Liver Conditions

Neurological Conditions

Musculoskeletal Conditions

Behavior Disorders

Kidney Conditions

Urinary Disorders

Endocrine Conditions

Respiratory Conditions

Cardiovascular Conditions

Dermatological Conditions

Immune-mediated Diseases

Ophthalmological Conditions

Oncological Problems

Faculty Steve Marsden DVM, ND, MSOM, Lac, Dipl.C.H., RH (AGH), Grad Dip VCHM, Grad Dip Vet Acup.

Dr. Steve Marsden received his doctorate in veterinary medicine at the University of Saskatchewan

in 1988. At the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon he obtained a

doctorate in Naturopathic medicine, a Master’s of Science in Oriental Medicine and his licensure in

acupuncture and Diplomat status in Chinese herbology. He treats both pets and people in his

Edmonton, Alberta practice. He has instructed veterinarians in Chinese Medicine at IVAS, Tufts and

AVAC. He is a principle of CIVT, a member of the American Herbalists Guild. He is the co-author of

several texts, including the Manual of Natural Veterinary Medicine & Veterinary Herbal Medicine. His most recent text

is the popular Essentials of Chinese Herbal Formulas. He is a frequent guest lecturer to veterinary audiences

worldwide.

Barbara Fougere BSc, BVMS (Hons), MODT, MHSc (Herb Med), Grad Dip VCHM, Grad Dip Vet Acup.,

Grad Dip VWHM, CVA, CVBM, CVCP

Dr. Barbara Fougere has facilitated training in Chinese Herbal Medicine in Australia since 2006. She

graduated from Murdoch University in 1986 and is certified in Veterinary Botanical Medicine and

has a Masters degree in Herbal Medicine. She has been teaching on the Graduate Diploma

Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medicine since 2010 and has worked with Steve to develop online

education that is engaging, stimulating and provides the equivalent learning experience for

veterinarians as a face-to-face course. She is the co-author and author of several books including the text Veterinary

Herbal Medicine and Integrating Complimentary Medicine Into Veterinary Practice. She teaches online with VIN,

VBMA, CIVT and lectures internationally. She practices integrative medicine in Sydney, Australia.

Course Tutors

You will have experienced TCM veterinary practitioners (all IVAS Certified and Qualified Grad Dip VCHM) available to

guide you through your course and to ensure you achieve completion.

IVAS is affiliated with the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies (CIVT). This government accredited, international college of world-class veterinary educators provides leading edge learning materials for veterinarians.

College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies

Disclaimer: This brochure describes the course offered through IVAS for 2017-2020; however, we reserve the right to cancel, suspend or modify

the course at any time. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information is correct at the time, no responsibility can be taken for

any inaccuracies. All course fees quoted on the insert are subject to change.

WHAT PEOPLE WHO HAVE TAKEN A COURSE HAVE TO SAY:

“...I’ve studied TCVM for fifteen years—including four years of human acupuncture college—and I’ve learnt more in the CIVT (IVASW) course than I learned in all those years…” Dr. Marguerite H

“The most wonderful thing to me is that Chinese medicine...fills in these huge, frustrating gaps in Western medicine and give me tools I never dreamed of…” Dr. Sarah L.

“As a graduate of the 2005-2006 IVAS acupuncture course, I jumped at the chance to take the IVAS CIVT course. I am passionate about TCVM, and am at a point where I needed to get serious about learning herbal medicine in-depth. The distance learning format fit in wonderfully with working full-time, starting my own herbal medicine practice and being a single mom…. The material is all very current and provides evidence-based facts to support the course material…. This course has provided an exceptional resource to ex-pand the formulas I (use) normally to treat the cases in my clinic. I am able to look at a formula now and figure out the action of that formula based on the herbs that are in it. I can compare formulas and tell what their differences are and which would be more appro-priate to use, without having to look them up in a formulary. It has provided me with facts from journals, current literature, internet sites and books which I have used to explain to clients more accurately and with greater confidence what the advantages and differ-ences of TCVM compared to traditional medicine, and to be able to integrate the two more successfully in practice.” Dr. Jodi T.

“I thoroughly enjoyed this course…. It is fantastic to be able to do the learning online—in the comfort of our own homes or hospitals. It is so convenient not to have to leave our practices to travel to a distant city to take classes. The College website is excellent because of the forums...the ability to communicate with our classmates and instructors via email and the forums is very efficient”. Dr. Julie S.