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Dorene Petersen

U.S.

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Expertise

I can answer questions related to the process of accreditation, legal issues relating to accreditation, accreditation and transfer of credit, accreditation and military funding, the benefits of accreditation for students and the distance learning community, how potential students can learn more about and verify accreditation, the philosophy of distance learning, the development of distance learning, distance learning and curriculum design, as well as questions relating to holistic health and holistic health education, including: Holistic Health Practitioner, Master Herbalist, naturopathy, aromatherapy, herbalism, homeopathy, flower essences, iridology, holistic nutrition, wellness consulting, and phytotherapy.

Experience in the area

I founded the American College of Healthcare Sciences (formerly the Australasian College of Health Sciences) in 1978 and serve as College President. My BA is in Archaeology and Anthropology from Otago University, New Zealand, I have a Diploma in Natural Therapeutics from the South Pacific College of Natural Therapies in Auckland, New Zealand, and am a certified acupuncturist with specialized training in Chinese herbal medicine and moxibustion. I also serve as Chair of the Aromatherapy Registration Council (ARC) and am a member of the Research and Educational Standards Subcommittee of the DETC.

Organizations

I currently serve as Chair of the Aromatherapy Registration Council (ARC), an independent, nonprofit organization that administers the national examination in aromatherapy to ensure minimum standards of training and safety knowledge of registered aromatherapists. I also am a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild.

Publications

My articles have appeared in Alternative Therapies in Clinical Practice, The News Quarterly, Making Scents, The Herbarist, and on Blogcritics.org.

Education/Credentials

My BA is in Archaeology and Anthropology from Otago University, New Zealand, I have a Diploma in Natural Therapeutics from the South Pacific College of Natural Therapies in Auckland, New Zealand, and am a certified acupuncturist with specialized training in Chinese herbal medicine and moxibustion.

Awards and Honors

In 2009, I was awarded the Professional Service Award from the International Herb Association for her outstanding contributions to the herb industry.

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
james	03/21/12	10	10	10	ok; thank you very much!!
peter	02/01/11	10	10	10
Julian	12/27/10	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Dorene Petersen

2012-03-10 vitamin a:

Dear James, Thank you for submitting your question. The challenge you are having locating vitamin A supplements may be a result of the form you are searching for. Vitamin A is found in two forms: 1

2012-03-01 Eczema:

Dear Susan, Thank you for submitting your question. I am sorry to hear about your health challenges. I imagine a natural solution you can use long term would bring some overdue relief. There are

2011-10-14 fatty tissue on rightside of neck:

Dear Marvin, Thank you for submitting your question. I am sorry to hear about your current health challenge and commend your efforts to proactively research potential solutions, including alternative

2011-03-21 Deep Breathing:

Hi Ray, Thank you for submitting your question. Respiration is essential to life and one of the few physical activities we can control but also do with no awareness. As Dr Andrew Weil explains

2011-01-31 Sandy Hill Institute of Naturopathy:

Hi Kammy, Thank you for submitting your question. Though I cannot specifically comment on other schools, here is some general information about the importance of accreditation that you may find informative

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