Update: Final Stretch With GCNM

I say that I am in the final stretch of my GCNM schooling. This may be the case when it comes to the date. However, I wish I could say I was closer to complete when it comes to the course work. I've completed all of my workbooks and the quizzes. I've completed all of the in person Case Studies. I've read the things that are required. I have listened to the Dr. Weil Seminars twice. And I have posted several Forum Responses. Now that I write it down, it looks like I may be doing better then I feel like I am doing.

Now I'll list those things that I still need to complete. Technically I have about three more months until I need to have everything wrapped up and sent in. I have half of the Anatomy Coloring finished. This is one of the most monotonous and time consuming parts of the course work. It does give a good picture of the anatomy. But I can't promise I'll remember very much of it. I'm in the middle of writing down the answers for the Dr. Weil Seminars. I can't believe I didn't fill in the answers as I listened to it the previous TWO times I listened to them. I have the book report to complete. The Thesis. Case Studies to complete. The Final Exam. And the Herbal Remedy to make. Luckily I have an idea of what I am hoping to make. I plan on writing about the Course Book titled The New Optimum Nutrition Bible by Patrick Holford. This has been the most useful book by far that I have from these studies.

So how am feeling about my experience with GCNM (Global College of Natural Medicine)? I think on a scale from 1-10, 1 being "I want my money back!" and 10 being "OUTSTANDING" I give it a 5. I have certainly learned a lot. However, I believe that the course work was only a small foundation for what I have learned. I have done a lot of personal research outside of my coursework as well. So overall I feel prepared to answer questions and give advise. The one section that I feel is sorely lacking in the Holistic Health Practitioner course is more information on exactly HOW to make different Herbal Remedies. They give information. But I think more is required to help us understand the details of it all more clearly.

On a personal note, I realized half way through my studies that I probably would have been happy with the Nutritionist Course rather then the Holistic Health Practitioner course. I find that I am not as likely to use herbs as I am to advise someone to use quality vitamins and Omega 3s. But in the end I'm sure I won't regret the studies.