CPD Courses

Postpartum Care: "Sitting the Month" – TCM Herbal Medicine for Maternal Recovery

A comprehensive TCM CPD course on postpartum care, focusing on herbal formulas and recovery strategies to help mothers heal, nourish, and thrive.

Course Format

  • Online learning with pre-recorded lectures

  • Expert-guided sessions by Dr. Su Shan-Yu

  • Practical case studies and herbal formula explanations

Course Benefits

✅ Master effective TCM herbal formulas for postpartum recovery

✅ Learn strategies to address both natural and cesarean deliveries

✅ Gain specialized knowledge in treating postpartum breast issues (e.g., breast engorgement)

✅ Understand TCM principles of Qi and blood nourishment for long-term health

✅ Enhance your skills to provide holistic postpartum care

Who Should Take This Course

  • TCM practitioners and herbalists

  • Acupuncturists specializing in women's health

  • Healthcare professionals interested in postpartum care

  • Students of Traditional Chinese Medicine

  • Professionals seeking to expand their expertise in maternal recovery

Ethnopharmacy Module: Explore Global Herbal Medicine, Master Safety, Science, and Product Making

Explore the world of ethnopharmacy with Dr Tony Booker in this dynamic course blending traditional herbal wisdom with modern science—covering product making, safety, and global regulation of medicinal plants. This course can be taken as a CPD module or counted as credit toward the UKTATM Diploma in TCM, with 40 hours of scheduled learning and 110 hours of independent study.

Course Format

  • Comprehensive Learning: Gain a deep understanding of ethnopharmacy, herbal safety, and product formulation through a combination of lectures, workshops, and practical sessions.

  • Hands-On Experience: Learn to identify medicinal herbs, make herbal products like tinctures and creams, and build your own authentic herbarium.

  • Global Perspectives: Explore how different cultures use medicinal plants and the regulatory frameworks surrounding herbal medicine worldwide.

  • Expert Guidance: Benefit from Dr. Tony Booker's extensive experience in Chinese Herbal Medicine, ethnopharmacy, and pharmacognosy.

  • Flexible Learning: The course can be attended in-person or online, allowing you to learn at your own pace and convenience.

  • Accredited Module: This course counts as a CPD module or can be credited toward the UKTATM Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Course Benefits

  • Duration: Intensive learning, with a mix of theory, practical sessions, and tutorials.

  • Interactive Learning: Virtual tours, conferences, and forums to discuss topics like pharmacognosy and product making.

  • Independent Study: Students will engage in self-directed study for herb identification, background reading, and assessment preparation.

  • Learning Delivery: Available both in-person and online, so you can choose the format that suits you best.

Who Should Take This Course

  • Practicing Herbalists/Acupuncturists: Enhance your knowledge of herbal medicine safety, quality, and product formulation.

  • Chinese Medicine Practitioners: Deepen your understanding of authentic herbs and quality control, and integrate ethnopharmacy into your practice.

  • Aspiring Herbalists: Learn how to create your own herbal products and gain hands-on experience in the field.

  • Clinical Researchers: Explore the pharmacology and efficacy of medicinal plants and contribute to advancing herbal medicine research.

  • Healthcare Professionals: Anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of traditional medicine systems and global herbal practices.