Program Overview

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Introduction to the DIU Conseil en Phytothérapie et Aromathérapie Program

The DIU Conseil en Phytothérapie et Aromathérapie is a university program offered by the Université de Toulouse, focusing on phytotherapy and aromatherapy. This program aims to provide professionals in the health sector with comprehensive knowledge on the scientific basis of phytotherapy and aromatherapy, enabling them to advise, prescribe, or use these therapies effectively.

Presentation of the Formation

The program is designed to deepen the understanding of botany, chemistry, and clinical aspects necessary for appreciating the possibilities and limitations of phytoaromatherapy. It covers the recognition of plant-based drugs, the preparation of herbal mixtures for teas, and aromatherapy workshops. The formation includes herborizations in botanical gardens, providing hands-on experience.

Composantes

• Direction Département des sciences pharmaceutiques
• Service universitaire de développement professionnel continue en santé soin

Lieu(x) des Enseignements

The program is held in Toulouse, specifically at the Faculté de Santé, Département Pharmacie, and the Jardin botanique du Museum de Toulouse.

Stage(s)

There are no stages (internships) required for this program.

Domaine(s) de Compétence

• Santé et soins

Aménagement(s) des Études

The program accommodates various student needs, including:

• Etudiant en situation de handicap (students with disabilities)
• Etudiant entrepreneur (student entrepreneurs)
• Etudiant salarié (working students)
• Sportif et Artiste de haut niveau (high-level athletes and artists)

Durée de la Formation

The program lasts for 70 hours, spread over 10 days, in two seminars in May and June.

Informations Pédagogiques

• Capacité d'accueil: 40 students
• Rythme et modalités d'enseignement: The program is accessible in initial training, continuing education, and is taught in a face-to-face setting.

Présentation de la Formation

The goal is to acquire the botanical, chemical, regulatory, and clinical bases to appreciate the possibilities and limits of phytoaromatherapy. This includes deepening knowledge in botany, chemistry, and clinic to better understand therapeutic uses of plants and essential oils.

Admission

Pré-requis

Formation(s) Requise(s)

For initial training:

• Étudiants 3ème cycle de Pharmacie, Chirurgie dentaire, Médecine
• Étudiants de l'École Nationale Vétérinaire For continuing education:
• Docteurs en pharmacie, chirurgie dentaire, médecine, or equivalent diplomas from the EU or outside the EU
• Infirmier(e) DE, Masseur-Kinésithérapeute DE, Sage-Femme DE, Pédicure-podologue DE, Préparateur en pharmacie, Diététicien(ne), Vétérinaire with diplomas from France, the EU, or outside the EU

Candidature

Modalités de Candidature

Application documents should be sent by mail to the specified contacts, including:

• CV
• Copy of diploma(s) or justificatifs for access to the desired formation

Programme

The program includes:

• Introduction to the botany and chemistry of natural molecules (pharmacognosy)
• Legislation on health products based on plants
• Clinical phytotherapy: prescription and advice by area of activity
• Clinical aromatherapy: prescription and advice by area of activity
• Practical work:
  • Recognition of dry drugs and official preparation of plant mixtures for teas
  • Aromatherapy workshop
  • Herborizations in botanical gardens

Équipe Pédagogique

The teaching team includes:

• COUIC-MARINIER Françoise, docteur en pharmacie
• COUPLEUX Marie, docteur en pharmacie
• FABRE Nicolas, docteur en pharmacie, Professeur
• GADEA Alice, docteur en pharmacie, maître de conférences
• GONZALEZ Yann, docteur en médecine
• HUYGUE Fanny, docteur en médecine
• LEGERON Marie-Line, docteur en pharmacie
• VANSTELLANDT Marieke, docteur en pharmacie, maître de conférences

Évaluation

Evaluation is based on:

• Assiduité (attendance)
• Examen final écrit (final written exam)

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Compétences

The program aims to inform health professionals about the scientific data available on phytotherapy and aromatherapy, enabling them to choose, prescribe, or advise on plant-based products effectively. It also aims to alert them to the risks of self-medication.

Inscriptions

Coût de la Formation

• Tarif des inscriptions en formation continue: Droits d'inscription universitaires (178 €) + frais de formation (1500 €)
• Tarif des inscriptions en formation initiale: Droits d'inscription universitaires (300 €, with possible additional fees)

Modalités d'Inscription

Inscription procedures vary for continuing education and initial training, involving preliminary candidature, approval, and then administrative registration before the start of the teachings.