Herbal and Dietary Supplements

PHA 6357 – Herbal & Dietary Supplements

The College of Pharmacy at the University of Florida offers a course in herbal and dietary supplements to healthcare professionals interested in advancing their knowledge in this growing field.

Topics

Module Topic
Module 1 Definitions and drug extraction procedures
Module 2 St. John’s wort and other antidepressant herbal and dietary supplements
Module 3 Kava kava and other anxiolytic supplements
Module 4 Valerian and other sleep-inducing herbal remedies
Module 5 Ginkgo and other neuroprotective supplements
Module 6 Case studies I
Module 7 Black cohosh and other supplements for menstrual irregularities
Module 8 Saw palmetto and other supplements for Men’s health
Module 9 Ginseng and other CNS and weight loss supplements
Module 10 Bilberry and other supplements for circulatory disorders
Module 11 Supplements for other disorders
Module 12 Case studies II

Terms Offered

Summer

Tuition

$575/credit hour plus student fees

Questions regarding the course?

Contact the course instructor, Oliver Grundmann, Clinical Assistant Professor.

Questions about the application and registration process?

Contact dess@ahc.ufl.edu

Required Materials

No textbooks are required for this class.

Library Access

Distance Education and UF Online Students enjoy the same library privileges as on-campus students.