Frequently Asked Questions
Q:
As a resident student, how often do I attend classes?
A: Classes are held one weekend
per month, Friday evening 6.00PM - 9.00PM, Saturday and Sunday from 9.00AM - 5.30PM.
Q:
Are classes going all year?
A: Classes for resident students in the two-year
program are held in Boulder, begin in September and go through
June; there is a summer break during July and August. Attendance
is not required for Distance Education participants.
Q:
I work on the weekends, can I attend the school?
A: The Two-year DVD-Distance Education option
may work well for you. The entire lectures and classroom activities
are digitally recorded and mailed to you monthly on high quality
DVDs. You also receive an easy to follow syllabus, study materials,
quizzes, assessments and the support of a certified homeopath.
Q: How do the Self-paced and the Two-year
Distance Education differ?
A: The course content for both options is exactly
the same; each contains 20 modules. The two-year option follows
a month-by-month schedule and can be completed in 22 months (20
sessions). Assignments are due monthly. The two-year option runs
from September - June. This program is open to US students only.
The self-paced option divides the program into
four levels. Each level has five modules. While it is easier
for some students to follow monthly deadlines, others like more
flexibility and finish the program in more or less than 22 months
time. This program is open to students residing anywhere in the
world.
Q:
With an unpredictable work schedule, what is the best study
option for me?
A: Instead of completing
the program in 22 months, you can take more or less time with
the Self-paced Distance Education. You
could, for example, complete one section in a year. This option
provides more flexibility for students with a demanding work schedule
or challenging family commitments. If you are pressed for
time and are not sure you have ten to fifteen hours a week to devote
to studying, then this is the best option for you.
Q:
Why would I choose the Self-paced Distance Education?
A: If you live in the United
States or anywhere in the world and want to earn a professional
certificate in homeopathy, this is your home study option. It
is an excellent choice for individuals who are serious students,
but not sure about receiving full professional certification.
Enrolling for the first section provides sufficient education to
help family and friends with homeopathic treatment. By completing
all four sections successfully you will earn the professional certificate.
Q:
I live outside of the US; can I take the Certificate
Program?
A: The Self-paced Distance
Education is suited especially to students living outside of
the US. You receive one program section (of four) at a time
and have flexible completion dates. Your studies are fully supported
by certified homeopaths and the wonders of modern technology.
Q: Where do I stand if I only complete
the first part of the Distance Education?
A: During the first level you learn to use first
aid and acute homeopathic treatment for family and friends. You
will also be introduced to the treatment of chronic conditions,
and receive 125 hours credit towards the 500-hour requirement for
national certification.
Q:
How can I take classes when I am out of the country for a few
months every year?
A: The Self-paced Distance
Education (20 sessions) would most likely be the best solution
for you. You can order your first packet (five sessions) including
DVDs and materials from anywhere in the world or take it with
you when you travel. Once you have completed the first section
of the program, you can begin the second one.
Q:
What does certification mean?
A: After completing all requirements of the
certificate program (two years), you will be certified as a homeopath
(CHom). The school issues a certificate for completing the Two-year
Certificate Program, and your transcript will document
500 hours of homeopathic training required for national certification.
Q:
What can I do with homeopathic certification?
A: Certified homeopaths usually work in a clinical
setting with other health care practitioners or in private practice,
consulting clients with the health benefiting effects of classical
homeopathy.
Q: What do the different homeopathic
designations mean?
A: In the US you will mostly see the following
designations implying a standard of education:
• CHom - Certified
through a school with 500 hours of training
• CCH - Nationally
certified by the Council for Homeopathic Certification
• RSHom - Registered
with the North American Society of Homeopath (after being nationally
certified)
Q: What is national certification?
National certification is provided by the Council
for National Certification (CHC), an independent certifying board
with members from homeopathic organizations nationwide.
The CHC was formed (1991) in response to a new
vision for the future of homeopathy and a unified profession. (www.homeopathicdirectory.com)
The CHC board developed an exam and a certification
process for the homeopathic profession and set standards for certified
practitioners. To date, the CHC has certified more practitioners
than any other professional homeopathic organization.
Q:
Is there a license for homeopathy?
A: The laws governing the practice of homeopathy
vary from state to state, country to country, and profession to
profession. Many states do not provide licensing for alternative
health care, including homeopathy. Successful completion of any
homeopathic program does not result in professional licensure.
Applicants should check any legal issues regarding the practice
of homeopathy in the states or countries of residence. (www.homeopathicdirectory.com)
Q:
What does the national exam require?
A: The national exam process covers 3 phases:
theoretical exam, practical exam, and case submittal/oral exam.
The exam's level of difficulty is set so that a homeopath with
500 classroom hours of homeopathic education and 250 hours of additional
clinical training would be able to pass comfortably.
Q:
Which of the study options includes clinical work?
A: You will be experiencing
some clinical work during the first year of the program in the
resident and the distance education. Most of the clinical work
is done during the second year of the program.
Q:
How can I participate in clinical training if I am a distance
student?
A: All clinic cases are digitally video-recorded.
You will receive cases observed and discussed by the class on DVD.
Case supervision for your own casework is provided by certified
homeopaths either via mail, email or fax.
Q: The Advanced Clinical Program
sounds really interesting, why can't I just sign up for that?
A: This program, in essence,
is a "graduate
program." It is designed for certified practicing homeopaths
interested in supervision for case work in preparation for national
certification. (www.homeopathicdirectory.com). Since it
is a graduate program, it requires a professional level knowledge
of homeopathy (500 hours of education).
|
