Overview

The NHMEC Online School offers a flexible and faith-based educational pathway for students to design their own Herbalist Practitioner Course. This program allows each student to prayerfully select individual courses that align with their calling, ministry goals, and professional aspirations in natural health and Christian herbalism.

Students may combine foundational, intermediate, and advanced courses to create a personalized curriculum that reflects their unique interests and ministry direction.

Program Structure

Step 1: Choose a Foundational Pathway

Select one or more foundational herbalist tracks to establish a strong base in herbal studies and wellness principles.

• Kitchen Herbalist

• Community Herbalist

• Wellness Herbalist

• Family Herbalist

• Biblical Herbalism

• Biblical Wellness

• Natural Health Foundations

Step 2: Choose a Specialized Herbal Focus

Deepen knowledge and skills in specific areas of herbal practice.

• Christian Herbalist

• Clinical Herbalist

• Herbalist Medical Missionary

• Evidence-Based Herbalism

• Herbs of the Bible

• Seasonal Wellness

• Antimicrobial Specialist

• Herbal Anointing Oils

• Aromatherapy

• Beauty and Herbal Skincare

Step 3: Choose Anatomy and Physiology Studies

Select the anatomy course that best fits the student’s worldview and intended practice.

• Holistic Anatomy

• Biblical Anatomy

• Secular Anatomy and Physiology

Step 4: Choose Faith and Ministry Integration Courses

Integrate biblical principles and faith-based healing into the practice of herbalism.

• Biblical Faith and Health Connections

• Biblical Healing

• Biblical Faith Healing

• Faith Coach

• Faith Facilitator

• Holistic Biblical Medicine

• Working in the Ministry - Faith Healer

Step 5: Choose Holistic Modalities and Assessment Tools

Develop practical skills in holistic assessment and complementary modalities.

• Flower Essence

• Aromatherapy

• Ear Seeds

• Tongue Analysis

• Face Analysis

• Fingernail Analysis

• Iridology

• Self-Discovery and Self-Help Wellness

• Holistic PEN Way Method Facilitator (Herbal Pathways- Going Beyond Protocol)

Step 6: Choose Coaching, Consulting, and Business Courses

Prepare for professional practice, ministry, or business development.

• Coaching

• Consulting

• Health Coach

• Setting Up a Clinic

• Setting Up an Office

• Setting Up an Online Consulting Office

• Business and Ministry Development

Step 7: Choose Advanced Herbal and Health Studies

Expand into advanced or specialized areas of study.

• Herbal Studies

• OTC and Medicaments

• Holistic Nutrition

• Biblical Faith and Health Connections with Spiritual Warfare

• Holistic Biblical Medicine

Program Customization Guidelines

1. Minimum Course Requirement: Students must select at least one course from each major category (Foundational, Specialized, Anatomy, Faith Integration, Modalities, and Business).

2. Program Duration: The program may be completed at the student’s own pace, with flexible scheduling for online learning.

3. Certification Options: Upon completion, students may Register as a Herbalist Practitioner, with optional endorsements such as Holistic Christian Herbalist, Clinical Herbalist, Faith-Based Wellness Coach, or Holistic PEN Way Facilitator.

4. Mentorship: Students may request mentorship or guidance from NHMEC faculty to ensure their course selections align with their ministry or professional goals.

Example Custom Pathways

Student 1 - Example 1: Christian Family Herbalist

• Kitchen Herbalist

• Family Herbalist

• Biblical Anatomy

• Biblical Herbalism

• Faith Coach

• Aromatherapy

• Setting Up an Online Consulting Office

Student 2 - Example 2: Clinical Faith-Based Practitioner

• Wellness Herbalist

• Clinical Herbalist

• Holistic Anatomy

• Biblical Faith and Health Connections

• Iridology

• Holistic PEN Way Method Facilitator

• Business and Ministry Development

Student 3 - Example 3: Herbal Medical Missionary

• Community Herbalist

• Herbalist Medical Missionary

• Biblical Anatomy

• Biblical Healing

• Antimicrobial Specialist

• Herbs of the Bible

• Working in the Ministry

Enrollment Process

1. Complete the NHMEC Custom Program Application Form.

2. Select desired courses from each category.

3. Submit selections for review and approval.

4. Receive a personalized course plan and tuition outline.

5. Begin studies through the NHMEC Online Learning Portal via Canvas.

Certification and Ministry Opportunities

Graduates of the NHMEC Custom Herbalist Practitioner Program are equipped to serve as:

• Christian Herbal Practitioners

• Faith-Based Health Coaches

• Holistic Wellness Consultants

• Herbal Missionaries

• Ministry Health Facilitators

• Holistic PEN Way Method Practitioners