Program: Clinical Master Herbalist
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Clinical Master Herbalist graduates will receive two diplomas: MH and CMH. Our CMH program is the complete Master Herbalist program with additional studies in functional anatomy & physiology, disease and pathology, health protocols, and the study of phytochemistry.
The Anatomy & Physiology and Phytochemistry tests have been divided into sections for study purposes. There is one book per course. The CMH program makes you eligible to apply for Board Certification with The American Association of Drugless Practitioners Certification and Accreditation Board.
Requirements include 15 books/manuals, 2 projects, 3 online classes, 1 DVD, and a final exam. Estimated time to complete this program is 24 months. 67 credit hours/1072 study hours. The estimated time is a guideline. It is possible to finish earlier if you have the time to devote to your studies. Some students will need to extend the time by several months.
TEST DIRECTIONS: YOUR TEST HAS TWO PARTS!
- The TEST QUESTIONS are in a PDF format – it will not let you enter the answers but, you may download and print the test and fill in the answers for your personal files.
- The TEST ANSWER SHEET is in a word document format that mac or pc computers can open. Download this document – it is where you will type in your answers, save, and email the answer sheet to office@genesisschoolofnaturalhealth.org
You may sign up for class at any time during your studies. Classes are offered every other month and you only need to attend once but may join a class more than once. Most classes last about 2 hours.

SG10 Functional Anatomy Study Group:
Class Notes: Functional Anatomy
Study Group Schedule
Quarterly Online Class
Teacher’s choice online class! These classes are optional and are limited to the first 25 students that sign up. A PDF of the classes will be added to the student resource pages for those unable to attend.
PHASE ONE STUDIES
Estimated Time: 6 months

Student Profile: A student profile and picture is required for your student folder. All information is confidential. Having goals and a mission will help you stay focused! Please send the picture and profile to office@genesisschoolofnaturalhealth.org
Download: Student Profile
Nutrition & Health by Sharlene Peterson
Vitamins, Minerals, & Supplements
by Darlene Jorgens (2020)
Herbal ABC’s (2018)
Dr. Sharol Marie Tilgner
(It has been brought to my attention that this book is a difficult one to start in phase one studies. Feel free to start it in phase 2, 3, or phase 4.)
- G350: Herbal ABC’s Test
- G350: Herbal ABCs Answer Sheet
**You may choose either the free Anatomy PDF book download
or you may purchase the Anatomy book by Ross & Wilson***
Part One: PDF Anatomy and Physiology
- G215 PDF Book: Anatomy & Physiology PDF
- G215-A: A&P Manual/PDF (part A) Test
- G215-A: A&P Manual/PDF (part A) Answer Sheet
OR CHOOSE
Part One: Anatomy and Physiology
(11th or 12th ed.) by Ross and Wilson
Cost should be $35-$50
- G210-A: Anatomy (part A) Test
- G210-A: Anatomy (part A) Answer Sheet
Part One: Herbal Constituents
by Lisa Ganora (2009)
- G480-A: Phytochemistry Test (part A)
- G480-A: Phytochemistry (part A) Answer Sheet
SG30 Herbal Reference Project: This project will become a valuable reference guide for your office. It is a simple system that expands with your knowledge about herbs. This project can and should be started as soon as you are reading herbal books.
You do not need to list every herb you have studied – include those that “spoke” to you, the herbs that when you were reading them really caught your attention as something you would want to use in your office with clients.
Directions: Herbal Reference Project
Directions by Darlene: Reference Creation Blog/Guide
Estimated Time: 6 months
Botany in a Day (6th edition/2013)
by Thomas J. Elpel
- G415: Botany Test (Rvsd 1020)
- G415: Botany Answer Sheet
The Herbal Medicine Maker’s Handbook
by James Green (2000)
SG31 Herbal Preparation Projects
Herbal medicine making project! You will prepare one tincture and one project of choice (salve, decoction, oil infusion…).
Download Directions: Herbal Preparation Project
Part Two: Herbal Constituents
by Lisa Ganora (2009)
- G480-B: Phytochemistry Test (part B)
- G480-B: Phytochemistry (part B) Answer Sheet
Part Two: PDF Anatomy and Physiology
- G215-B: A&P Manual/PDF (part B) Test
- G215-B: A&P Manual/PDF (part B) Answer Sheet
OR CHOOSE
Part Two: Anatomy and Physiology
(11th or 12th ed.) by Ross and Wilson
- G210-B: Anatomy & Physiology (part B) Test
- G210-B: Anatomy (part B) Answer Sheet
Estimated Time: 6 months

The Definitive Practitioner’s Guide
by Matthew Wood (2016)
- M610: Blood Chemistry Manual
- M610: Blood Chemistry Test
- M610: Blood Chemistry Answer Sheet
Part Three: PDF Anatomy and Physiology
- G215-C: A&P Manual/PDF (part C) Test
- G215-C: A&P Manual/PDF (part C) Answer Sheet
OR CHOOSE
Part Three: Anatomy and Physiology
(11th or 12th ed.) by Ross and Wilson
- G210-C: Anatomy & Physiology (part C) Test
- G210-C: A&P (part C) Answer Sheet
Part Three: Herbal Constituents
by Lisa Ganora (2009)
Part Four: Herbal Constituents
by Lisa Ganora (2009)
- G480-D: Phytochemistry Test (part D)
- G480-D: Phytochemistry (part D) Answer Sheet
Parasites of Human Interest
by Sharlene Peterson
- M250: Manual for Parasites
- M250: Parasites Test
- M250: Parasites Answer Sheet
Estimated Time: 6 months
*PDF VERSION OF Natural Medicine Book 3rd edition. Purchased on Ebay as an easy way to prepare the tests.
The Clinician’s Handbook of Natural Medicine
by Joseph Pizzorno (3rd ed.,2015)
- G550 – A: Natural Medicine (part A) Test
- G550 – A: Natural Medicine (part A) Answer Sheet
- G550 – B:Natural Medicine (part B) Test
- G550 – B: Natural Medicine (part B) Answer Sheet
- G550 – C: Natural Medicine (part C) Test
- G550 – C: Natural Medicine (part C) Answer Sheet
*** Natural Medicine Therapeutic Pages (PDF) – an excellent addition for your desk reference (particularly if you add notes for specific herbs)
Medical Herbalism
by David Hoffman (2003)
M230 Autoimmune Diseases
The manual and short test will be available soon.
- M230: Manual Coming Soon!
- M230: Test Coming Soon!
- M230: Answer Sheet Coming Soon!
Part Five: Herbal Constituents
by Lisa Ganora (2009)
- G480-E: Phytochemistry Test (part E)
- G480-E: Phytochemistry (part E) Answer Sheet
- M240: Lyme Disease Manual
- M240: Lyme Disease Test (Rvsd 1020)
- M240: Answer Sheet: Lyme Disease
#1: Your Office
#2: Consent to Treatment Form
#3: Symptom Form
#4: Supplement Recommendation Example
ENJOY THE JOURNEY!