Some work in their own shops or offices, others work in health food stores and for other herbalists, some manufacture herbs and wholesale to other distributors. Some grow herbs to be sold in living plant stores which are growing in number. One will find many medicinal plants as well as culinary plants in these stores. Practicing health professionals have enrolled in the course and are using the knowledge gained as an effective adjunct to traditional treatment methods. The completed lessons are sent in, corrected and returned to the student with appropriate comments or suggestions.
Students work at their own time and speed.
The average length of the time to complete the course is six months to one year. If more than two years time is required students are asked to contact the College and speak to administration to avoid reregistration fee. Upon completion of sending in all lessons for correction the student will be required to write a final exam. Upon passing the final exam the student will receive a diploma stating they have completed the Chartered Herbalist Diploma Program. The legislation governing the practice of herbalism varies in different provinces, states and foreign countries.