Dominion Herbal College is North America's oldest school of

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founded in 1926 in

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, Canada by Dr. Herbert Nowell. Dominion Herbal College is a post-secondary institution accredited by the

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(PCTIA) offering

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programs.

Notable alumni

* Ella Birzneck — President (1962–1987) * Ryan Drum *

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History and educational programs

Dominion Herbal College was founded in

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in 1926 by naturopathic physician Dr. Herbert Nowell who taught

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prior to 1918 when such medicine was accepted and practiced by the medical profession. Dr. Nowell’s knowledge in herbal medicine was admired and appreciated by doctors in the

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. In 1962 Ella Birzneck, RMT, MH, EP, who apprenticed with Dr. Nowell, continued the tradition and spirit of Dr. Nowell’s love of

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s and natural healing by resurrecting and reorganizing Dominion Herbal College and making the Chartered Herbalist and Master Herbalist Diploma Programs available for study by anyone with a sincere desire to gain real knowledge in the field of Herbal Medicine. In addition to opening Canada’s first

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, Ella Birzneck was a founder of the Canadian Health Food Association and the Canadian Herbalist’s Association of British Columbia. Since 1987 members of Ella Birzneck’s family have worked to ensure that the original purpose of Dominion Herbal College is maintained.

Accreditation and memberships

Dominion Herbal College is accredited by the

(PCTIA) and holds school or professional memberships with the American Herbalists Guild, the Canadian Herbalist’s Association of British Columbia and the Health Action Network Society. Dominion Herbal College is an EQA Designated Institution by the BC Ministry of Advanced Education. The Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation is British Columbia, Canada's brand for quality

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. Dominion Herbal College is part of the

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External links

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PCTIA

American Herbalists Guild

CHAofBC

HANS

TOEFL

IELTS

References

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