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A.Vogel Institute: Course > F.A.Q.
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F.A.Q.
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What is the AVI?
The AVI is an Institute that is governed by an independent board of
advisors. The primary objective of the Institute is to increase both
consumer and retailer awareness of the benefits of Phyto-Pharmaceutical
products. The Institute is committed through its resources to actively
pursue the dissemination of scientific clinical information related to
Phyto-Pharmaceutical products, as well an unbiased review of the latest
developments in this field of medicine.
The Institute provides all interested parties with the opportunity of
increasing their knowledge in this field of therapy by offering a
12-module correspondence course on Phyto-Medicine.
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How do I register for the course?
To register from the web, click the register button or you can request
a registration form by phone, fax or e-mail and you may download the
form from this web site!
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What is the cost for the course?
Individual by mail:
The course costs $350 per person for all 12 modules.
The $350 includes a $75 non-refundable registration fee and $275 tuition fee.
Internet course and Groups:
For groups of 5 or more within a store or organisation, or if you choose to download the course from this website, the cost is $300 per person for all 12 modules.
The $300 includes a $75 non-refundable registration fee and $225 tuition fee.
For mail delivery, please add $15 plus tax.
Graduates and registered Students of the
10-modules version of the course, are invited to register to module 11
& 12 only. The price is $50 plus tax for both modules. If five or more people from the same business
register; or for those who chose to download module 11 & 12 from this
website, the price per participant is $40 plus tax.
For mail delivery, please add $5 plus tax.
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How much time does it take to complete the course?
You may take as little as 2 weeks to complete the course...or as much as 2 years! It takes a total of 48 hours to complete all 12 modules.
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How does it work?
At the beginning of the course, all 12 modules, assessment tests and answer sheets are sent to the students.
For all modules except the first, which is an introduction to Phytotherapy and physiology, the first part of the module deals with physiology and anatomy of the system; the second part illnesses related to the subject, and the third part discusses, in a generic manner, herbs appropriate for that system.
Instructions are included with each module. There is an assessment test (True or False) at the end of each module. You are free to choose your own pace within the 2 year window. Exams are corrected every Friday and scores are posted on the website every Tuesday. A score of 60% is a passing grade. Should you not attain a passing grade, we will send you a second assessment test.
At the end of the course, we will issue a certificate stating which modules you successfully completed.
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Is the course tax deductible?
The course is tax deductible with provincial government of Quebec for
the residents of Quebec. At this time, the Canadian Federal
government and other provincial governments do not give tax credits for
this course.
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Is the Institute an accredited training provider?
The course presently has no accreditation because the A.Vogel Institute is owned by Bioforce Canada, distributor of A.Vogel products. However, Phytoterapy course is generic and does not discuss Bioforce/ A.Vogel products.
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Is there a second course?
Right now, we do not offer other courses.
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Can I take the course via Internet?
Yes, the modules are available for the students to download in an Acrobat Reader format. Furthermore, the assessment test can be done directly on this website.
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How long has the course been given?
The first group of the AVI Phytotherapy correspondence course started
in November 2000 and completed the program in January 2002. Groups were then starting each trimester in January, April and
September. Since January 2008, groups are starting every month.
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Is it restricted to health specialist?
The course is based on scientific research and clinical experience
gathered over many years by the founder of Bioforce in Switzerland,
Alfred Vogel and other experts in phytotherapy. It is designed
mainly for health food store and pharmacy personnel as the course will
give those who lack a science background the knowledge to better advise
their customers in phytotherapy. However, anyone interested is
welcome to take the course.
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Is it restricted to Canadian Citizens?
No. We welcome students from around the world! The course is offered in English or
French.
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