What You’ll Gain from Practitioner Year 1
In this year-long journey, you will:
- Deepen your understanding of Unani theory and its practical applications, preparing you to become a skilled practitioner.
- Master client centred approaches, building on the knowledge from your foundation year.
- Learn how to identify and prepare herbs, understand herb energetics, and create Unani formulations.
- Explore the therapeutic benefits of eastern nutrition, food energetics, and treatments through diet.
- Study different types of body observations.
- Apply Unani principles to specific symptoms and conditions, learning how to maintain and restore client health.
- Engage in individual case studies to sharpen your practical skills.
Learning Outcomes for the Year
On completing this year, you will be able to:
- Understand the Unani concept of disease.
- Explain causes and effects within Unani medicine.
- Describe various types of pain and their impacts on the body.
- Identify signs and symptoms of health and disease.
- Grasp Unani nutritional principles.
- Demonstrate proficiency in Herb Materia Medica.
- Understand Unani single formulations.
- Understand and apply Unani therapies.
Module Roadmap Overview
Throughout this year, you will cover:
- Diseases and Symptoms: Classification, phases, structural diseases, and symptoms.
- Aetiology: The effects of food, air, seasons, movement, sleep, and psychological factors on health.
- Causation: Causes of obstruction, ulceration, swelling, and more.
- Pain: Causes, types, and effects of pain.
- Signs of Health and Disease: Symptoms, temperament indicators, and health imbalances.
- Unani Nutrition: Classification, temperaments, and food categories.
- Materia Medica: Study of 15 key Unani herbs.
You’ll have a chance to apply your learning practically, with real-world case studies and individual assessments designed to reinforce your skills.
