Phytotherapy, Aromatherapy and Nutrition

Program Presentation

Standard or conventional medicine is known as one that uses medical treatments that are scientifically proven, and therefore considered effective and safe. Apart from conventional medicine, there are also alternative and complementary ones.

This program aims to introduce medical school graduates to therapies that are in the greatest demand: nutrition, aromatherapy and phytotherapy.

Who is the programme for?

The Specialization in Phytotherapy, Aromatherapy and Nutrition program is designed for natural health professionals and those interested in unconventional therapies who wish to:

Expand their education in the Biological-Naturopathic area.
Apply biological and naturopathic therapies in the treatment of diseases.
Expand on information about illness from a more holistic point of view.
Acquire tools for their profession.

Diploma

Successful completion of the Program will enable you to be awarded the degree in Specialization in PHYTOTHERAPY, AROMATHERAPY AND NUTRITION.

After successfully completing the Program, the student will receive the degree as awarded by the University where they have enrolled.

Program Structure

The credit structure of the Phytotherapy, Aromatherapy and Nutrition program is shown in the following table. It should be noted that the duration is merely indicative, as the methodology followed integrates the knowledge and skills to be acquired in each part through integrative exercises of knowledge acquisition and internalization of project practices:

	CREDITS^a
Introduction	10
Dietetics and Naturopathic nutrition	15
Phytotherapy and Aromatherapy	10
TOTAL	35

a. The equivalence in credits may vary according to the university where he/she has enrolled. One (1) ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credit is equivalent to 10 + 15 hours. If the student is enrolled in a university that does not belong to the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), the relation between credits - hours may vary.

Duration

The program in Phytotherapy, Aromatherapy and Nutrition has 35 credits.

The duration of the program in Phytotherapy, Aromatherapy and Nutrition varies between 9 and 12 months, depending on the student's dedication. In this period of time, the student must have successfully passed all the evaluated activities and approved the Final Project, if any.

Objectives

General Objective

Understand the fundamentals of biological-natural medicine and its complementary therapies, applying them in the prevention and treatment of organic dysfunctions to promote health and wellness.

Specific Objectives

Analyze the evolution and foundations of biological-naturalistic medicine.
Understand the biological mechanisms of organic dysfunctions.
Explore the impact of healthy and naturopathic eating on health.
Identify strategies for food sensitivity management.
Study orthomolecular therapy and the use of trace elements.
Know the therapeutic properties of phytotherapy.
Apply the principles of aromatherapy in holistic wellness.

Study Plan

The training program is divided into 3 main parts:

1^ST PART: INTRODUCTION (100 HOURS)

A brief introduction to the history of biological-naturopathic medicine and the biological view of organ dysfunction is described.

The subjects and the corresponding hours that make up the first part are shown in the following table:

#	SUBJECTS	HOURS
1	History of Biological-Naturopathic Medicine	30
2	Biological View of Organ Dysfunction	70
	TOTAL	100

2^ND PART: DIET AND NUTRITION (150 HOURS)

The role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of diseases is presented. It is important to establish a foundation of knowledge in order to understand the factors related to nutrition and food.

The corresponding subjects and hours that make up the second part are shown in the following table:

#	SUBJECTS	HOURS
1	Nutritional biochemistry	35
2	Nutritional Status Assessment	35
3	Nutritional Needs of the Human Body	35
4	Naturopathic Food and Food Sensitivity	45
	TOTAL	150

3^RD PART: PHYTOTHERAPY AND AROMATHERAPY (100 HOURS)

Phytotherapy and aromatherapy are two alternative therapies to consider in the prevention and / or treatment of common diseases.

The corresponding subjects and hours that make up the third part are shown in the following table:

#	SUBJECTS	HOURS
1	Phytotherapy	50
2	Aromatherapy	50
	TOTAL	100

Management

Academic Administration

Dr. Carlos Llopis Martínez. General Secretary of the European Foundation for Traditional Chinese Medicine. Department Director of Traditional Chinese Phytotherapy from the Higher School of TCM.

General Academic Coordination

Vânia Alexandre. Coordinator of the Area in Natural Health.

FUNIBER Training Scholarships

The Ibero-American University Foundation (FUNIBER) periodically designates discretionary funds destined for scholarships in FUNIBER Training.

To apply, it is only necessary to submit an application for a scholarship on the website’s main page with the required information, and the evaluation committee will examine the eligibility of each candidate to be granted economic aid, in the form of a scholarship in FUNIBER Training.