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Traditional Integrative Medicine



The Traditional Integrative Medicinal Course (TIMC) offers a comprehensive blend of traditional African healing practices and modern scientific approaches. It equips learners with the skills to safely and ethically practice herbal and natural therapies. The course is offered by International Pharmacotherapy Education and Training Research Initiative (IPERI), in collaboration with Intellectus Campus.

Core Modules

1. Course Overview – Role of traditional healers and integration into modern systems.

2. Mental Health – Traditional and clinical perspectives on mental wellness.

3. Principles of Natural Therapy – Diagnostics, disease mechanisms, and referrals.

4. Integrative Health – Blending traditional and biomedical practices.

5. Complementary Medicines – CAM therapies and holistic care models.

6. Natural Therapy – Comparative disease management approaches.

7. Sanitation & Manufacturing (MCAZ) – Quality assurance and hygiene.

8. Law and Ethics (TMPC) – Ethical and legal framework for practice.

9. Policy and Ethical Practice (MCAZ) – Dispensary management and confidentiality.

10. Medicinal Plants – Chemistry, effects, and safe usage of herbs.

11. Nutrition – Therapeutic diets and food-drug-herb interactions.

12. Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) – Lifestyle and natural interventions.

Assessment & Practice

Assessment includes both formative and summative strategies. supervised fieldwork and case studies to ensure learners are prepared for independent practice.

Entry requirements

Basic literacy and individuals recommended by experienced, registered and licensed Traditional Practitioner Mentors (Vatwasi).

Course Duration

Course commences on 14 July 2025

Application

Click the following link to fill and submit your application online or

Download the Application Form and submit the filled form to training@hgp-iperi.org.

Only successful individuals will be conducted.

Enquiries

We'd love to hear from you! If you have any questions, feedback, or need assistance, please feel free to reach out to us using the contact details provided below. Our team is here to help and will respond as soon as possible. Thank you for getting in touch!

Email

       training@hgp-iperi.org

Phone

     ​+263 774 009 540 or +263 772 519 036