Certification
Homeopathy School International certifies graduates as Professional Homeopaths (CPHom) after completing 1000 hours of training. Upon completion of the HSI program, HSI graduates may apply for national certification with the Council for Homeopathic Certification (CHC) and receive the credential CCH (Certified Classical Homeopath) from the CHC.
Council for Homeopathic Certification https://homeopathcertification.org
The CHC is an NCCA-accredited homeopathic certification organization and offers a valid exam for certifying individuals who meet a recognized standard of professional and ethical competence in classical homeopathy after completing a 1000-hour program and successful completion of college-level courses in Anatomy & Physiology and Human Pathology. The CHC issues the credential CCH (Certified Classical Homeopath). The CHC is the only accredited homeopathy organization in the US.
Accreditation
The Accreditation Commission for Homeopathic Education in North America (ACHENA) is offering accreditation for schools but is NOT a recognized accreditation agency. The State of Colorado does not recognize accrediting agencies (such as ACHENA) that do not have the approval of the US Department of Education. There is no homeopathic accreditation agency that is approved by the US Department of Education. Effective April 1, 2024, claiming ACHENA accreditation is unlawful in the State of Colorado.
Per the Department of Education website:
“In the United States, the Department of Education (ED) does not directly accredit schools. Instead, accreditation is handled by private, non-profit organizations known as accrediting agencies. These agencies evaluate schools and higher education institutions based on certain criteria, such as academic quality, financial stability, and institutional integrity. However, the U.S. Department of Education plays an important role in overseeing these accrediting agencies. It recognizes certain agencies as being “nationally recognized” based on their ability to evaluate institutions according to established standards. Schools and colleges that are accredited by recognized agencies are often eligible for federal funding, including financial aid for students.
In summary, while the Department of Education does not accredit schools directly, it provides oversight and recognizes accrediting agencies that do.”
