Course overview

Evidence-Based Use of Botanicals, Supplements, and Natural Therapies

Gain clinical confidence in guiding patients on the safe, effective use of natural therapies.

Explore the history, science, and practical application of botanical and dietary supplements in whole-person care. In this self-paced course, you’ll learn how to evaluate supplement safety, analyze clinical evidence, and integrate botanicals into care plans that reflect both tradition and science.
This course is part of the Certificate in Integrative and Whole Health Practice. Go to the certificate program page for more information.

What's included?

Micro-Certificate in Botanicals and Natural Therapies

Earn a downloadable micro-certificate. This course is part of a full Certificate in Integrative and Whole Health.

Multimedia Presentations + Clinical Cases

Learn through a combination of video lectures, case-based learning, downloadable tools, and self-reflection activities.

17.5 hours of Expert-led Content

Build confidence in evaluating natural therapies with practical, evidence-based instruction.

Self-Paced and Flexible Learning

Follow clearly organized, self-paced modules that fit your schedule—no mandatory live sessions or fixed deadlines.

Earn CME Credit

This course includes 1 CME-eligible modules approved for up to 3.5 continuing education credits for physicians and other eligible health professionals, including physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and pharmacists. CME credit is available through February 1, 2027.

To claim CME credit, participants must complete module requirements and pass quiz activities with a score of 70% or higher. All reflection and assignment activities must be submitted.

See the linked PDF for details on the accredited module and applicable professions.

Here is what we will cover in
this course

Foundations of Botanical Medicine (Parts 1 & 2)

Learn the cultural and historical roots of plant medicine, examine how adaptogens work in the body, and explore ethical, clinical, and cultural considerations in herbal practice.

Drug-Nutrient Interactions & Depletions

Identify nutrient depletions associated with common prescriptions and assess how botanicals or nutrients can complement conventional treatment plans.

Supplement Safety, Labeling & Regulation

Understand the regulatory landscape for supplements and how to distinguish evidence-based claims from marketing.

Top 10 Common Supplements

Review clinical evidence for commonly used supplements including omega-3s, CoQ10, zinc, and B vitamins, and explore their roles in cardiovascular, immune, and metabolic health.

Take the next step in your integrative and whole health journey

This course gives you practical tools to evaluate and apply natural therapies in clinical care—integrating botanical history, modern science, and patient-centered decision-making into your whole health practice.
Enroll now to get immediate access to all course materials, expert-led video lessons, and clinical case studies. Earn your micro-certificate upon successful completion of the course.

Why should I take this course?

Patient use of supplements and natural therapies is at an all-time high, yet clinical training in this area remains limited. Providers are often left navigating safety, evidence, and product quality without clear guidance.
In this course, you'll:
  • Understand the historical and cultural contributions to botanical medicine
  • Identify and prevent herb-drug and nutrient-drug interactions
  • Analyze supplement labels, marketing claims, and regulatory issues
  • Evaluate common supplements based on current clinical research
  • Expand your toolkit with practical, patient-centered skills for integrating natural therapies
This course equips you with the knowledge and discernment needed to confidently guide patients in using botanicals and supplements safely and effectively—grounded in both tradition and science.

Whether you're a physician, advanced practice provider, pharmacist, or integrative health professional, this course will equip you with the clinical insight and practical tools to confidently navigate the safe, effective use of botanicals and supplements in patient care.

Ready to build your integrative clinical skillset?