College & Course Choices

Choosing The Right College & Course:

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 different in its 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 that courses offer is a Licentiate Diploma, which is the standard qualification accepted by the professional bodies registering homeopaths in the UK. How to gain the necessary qualifications – There is no set educational route into the field. 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. 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. If you want to become a successful practitioner then it entails developing an alternative perspective on health and this is not something that can be learnt properly from an academic course based on an allopathic medical model.

2) Degree based academic courses – There is no intention for the profession to become degree entry, so treat with caution any claims that it will. All but one degree course has been closed as there has been a very high drop out rate from these types of courses. They are more suitable for people wishing to become administrators or researchers but there are very few posts of this nature available in the NHS!

3) Eclectic – a few courses offer a more esoteric approach and attract people who have a general interest in alternative approaches to health.

Where does CPH fit – uniquely we combine a strong vocational training with an excellent theoretical (academic) foundation that leads to professional qualifications in homeopathy and naturopathy for people with a desire to become successful practitioners in the alternative and complementary health sector.

CPH provides a genuine alternative approach to the study of health and healing – combining an understanding of what works for modern patients, making use of the allopathic model as appropriate and additionally providing a clear and proven alternative approach, suitable to the needs of the modern patient.

“I gained so much practical experience, witnessed a wide range of approaches and learned many tools to suit the differing cases I see in practice. All practical experience is underpinned by thorough lectures in all the elements of homeopathy and detailed lecture notes are provided, an incredibly valuable resource to have at my finger tips. It may be sentimental to say, but the course truly is a life changing experience.”
~ Christine Avery, London

How will you benefit by choosing CPH? – If your vision /dream is:

• you want to have a practical foundation in homeopathic theory and practice

• you want that grounding to be underpinned by rigorous academic and practice standards

• to become a successful professional homeopath then your first choice should be CPH as we offer the following benefits: Flexible learning study options – via Full-time Intensive, Part-time or Distance E learning CPH can create a programme to suit your needs External accreditation – CPH is the only homeopathic college with accreditation from an independent nationally recognised accreditation body – The British Accreditation Council BAC.

Vocational emphasis – CPH teaches from a practical perspective in order to support you in being ready to run your own business Class size – Small friendly classes, time to ask questions, get to know other students and tutors well, and supports interaction between students.

Flexible and Integrated teaching programme – CPH has a fully integrated programme that combines theory and practice from day one.

High quality written material – you will leave with a comprehensive set of notes that will fit your learning needs and act as a source of reference for the rest of your career. This is invaluable information that has been developed from clinical experience and cannot be found in most books.

Tutors –a good tutor should make you think, not tell you what to think! All our Tutors have active practices and teach both from the heart and from experience.

Clinical training – homeopathy is best learnt ‘hands on’. You will start seeing patients in clinic as early as possible and assignments are based around your own patients.

Practitioner Development – to be successful you need to have a range of personal skills, drive, personality, understanding of your own boundaries etc, as well as business skills above and beyond homeopathy – planning, marketing and financial management skills. CPH makes sure this is built into our courses.

“The more practical element of the training allows you to get to grips faster with homeopathy as a whole and it is great to be trusted with patients so early on in your training.”
~ Claire Zarb, LCPH, London

Some secondary factors to help you make the final choice.

These are:

a) location and venue – CPH has good public transport connections plus there is adequate and low cost parking close to the college and no congestion charge. CPH is the only college in London to have its own premises for teaching, clinics, office and seminar facilities thus making it a genuine community of student homeopaths.

b) reputation and recommendation – take the time to talk to students (and if possible) graduates to see what they think of CPH.

c) cost – the fees at CPH are very competitive – when comparing costs of courses you should look at the overall cost, including all extras to get a true comparison.

d) other supporting factors – CPH is the leading college for:

• flexible study to meet your needs

• openness to new communications technology – both with providing and accessing resource materials and to taking cases by phone and by email

• Graduate and alumni programmes after graduation

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