Choosing The Right Homeopathic Course
With so many different courses available – part time, full time, correspondence courses, distance learning, academic or vocational etc it's hard to know which one will be right for you. Please be clear that each course is unique in its leadership, approach, philosophy, teaching standards and resources. Do not assume that one course is the same as another!
What's right for you? - Just as in homeopathy we give an individual prescription to match each patient's needs, so in pursuing your homeopathic education you should find a course that meets your needs. If you're considering studying homeopathy, it's important to bear in mind that the provision of homeopathic training in the UK covers a broad spectrum. The main qualification courses offer is a Licentiate Diploma which is the standard qualification accepted by the professional bodies registering homeopaths in the UK. (Some colleges are now offering a degree in homeopathy but this is not necessary nor especially desirable to practice).
How to gain the necessary qualifications - There is no set educational route into the field. There are about 30 training providers in the UK. Broadly speaking course providers can be put in the following categories.
1)Vocational courses aimed at producing graduates who are capable of setting up and running their own practice.
2) Academic courses primarily aimed an providing a degree. (Our experience is that an overly academic approach based on an allopathic medical model is not a particularly useful route to becoming a competent and confident practitioner).
3) Eclectic – a few courses offer a more esoteric approach and attract people who have a general interest in alternative approaches to health.
You should be careful to compare like with like e.g. degree course with other degree courses. (If you find you are torn between a Vocational course and an academic course then you are probably using the wrong criteria for choosing a course. It is important to get it right as starting a course that does not suit you is both disheartening and very expensive).
Where does CPH fit – uniquely we combine a strong vocational training with a excellent theoretical (academic) foundation that lead to professional qualifications in homeopathy and naturopathy for people with a desire to become successful practitioners in the alternative and complementary health sector. This training can be studied flexibly fulltime, part time or by Distance E learning.
• Choosing Homeopathy As A Career
• What is Practical Homeopathy
• Choosing the Right Course
• Why Study at Cph
• How to Apply