Practitioner Licentiate Course (4 year)
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If you have a desire to help others and transform lives doing work you love, then this professional homeopathy training is for you…
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Is this You? ... and how we help
You want to Become a fully Qualified Homeopath & start helping others?
Want to have an positive impact in the world?
Want more Freedom & Control over your life?
Want to Understand Homeopathy, Health & Disease at a much deeper Level?
Study at the Worlds No.1 Homeopathy School
Learn from internationally renowned teachers & authors
Create a "Purpose driven" Career Opportunity
Join a vibrant, energized Homeopathic Community full of supportive like-minded people - people just like you!
Create a life of meaning
Ready to have a meaningful impact in people’s lives?
The 4 year part time Practitioner Licentiate Course is tailor-made for passionate, caring, aspiring homeopaths just like you!
Get ready to unleash your potential & embark on a life-changing path as a fully qualified, practicing homeopath!
The 4 year part time Practitioner Licentiate Course is tailor-made for passionate, caring, aspiring homeopaths just like you!
Get ready to unleash your potential & embark on a life-changing path as a fully qualified, practicing homeopath!
Choose from Online or Classroom in London
Study part-time in the comfort of your own home, OR attend the classroom one weekend per month at our London-based school. Either way, you’ll be joining a thriving community designed to support you at every step as you embark on the exciting journey to becoming a qualified homeopath…
Real Patients - Real Experience
During our 4 Year Practitioner Licentiate Course, your clinical training begins from the second year as an observer at our low-cost clinics. This continues into the third & fourth year where you become an active “case taker” with your own patients.
Learn to navigate real-life scenarios, under the direct supervision of an experienced clinician, honing your skills to become a confident and compassionate Homeopath.
You’ll love taking the chance to follow your passion and transform friends, family & patients lives – all through the magic of homeopathy!
Learn to navigate real-life scenarios, under the direct supervision of an experienced clinician, honing your skills to become a confident and compassionate Homeopath.
You’ll love taking the chance to follow your passion and transform friends, family & patients lives – all through the magic of homeopathy!
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Online Overview
Not near London? No matter… Study part-time, over the course of 4 years in the comfort of your own home online.
Join a community of people just like you as you embark on a new exciting journey to become a fully qualified homeopath.
You’ll boost your knowledge and understanding of homeopathy whilst gaining all the skills, training and education you need to become a practising homeopath. You’ll study homeopathic philosophy and develop an understanding of the different approach to healing that homeopathy represents.
You’ll also study the basics of human anatomy and physiology to enable a full understanding of the conditions that affect the individual, and how homeopathy works to counteract them.
Your fellow students and our CHE staff will offer you continued motivation and encouragement throughout the course, supporting your learning & creating an empowering learning environment.
You’ll also start working with real patients during your second year, allowing you to put your training into practice at our CHE student clinic.
During your third year you will begin to build your own practice alongside your training whilst under supervision and with student insurance. By the time you’ve finished your fourth & final year you’ll have built up your own practice, and will have everything you need to begin your journey as a fully qualified homeopath.
This course is fully accredited by the Society of Homeopaths, and CHE graduates can join their professional register.
Join a community of people just like you as you embark on a new exciting journey to become a fully qualified homeopath.
You’ll boost your knowledge and understanding of homeopathy whilst gaining all the skills, training and education you need to become a practising homeopath. You’ll study homeopathic philosophy and develop an understanding of the different approach to healing that homeopathy represents.
You’ll also study the basics of human anatomy and physiology to enable a full understanding of the conditions that affect the individual, and how homeopathy works to counteract them.
Your fellow students and our CHE staff will offer you continued motivation and encouragement throughout the course, supporting your learning & creating an empowering learning environment.
You’ll also start working with real patients during your second year, allowing you to put your training into practice at our CHE student clinic.
During your third year you will begin to build your own practice alongside your training whilst under supervision and with student insurance. By the time you’ve finished your fourth & final year you’ll have built up your own practice, and will have everything you need to begin your journey as a fully qualified homeopath.
This course is fully accredited by the Society of Homeopaths, and CHE graduates can join their professional register.
Syllabus & Qualifications
Once you have successfully completed the part-time Licentiate course you will be awarded with the professional homeopathic practitioner qualification – the Licentiate of the Centre for Homeopathic Education (LCHE).
I year
II year
III year
IV year
Over the year, you’ll gain a vital foundation in homeopathic principles, Homeopathic Philosophy and classical methodology. You will begin to study Anatomy & Physiology and practitioner development. Core to the syllabus is the Materia Medica, the collected body of knowledge on homeopathic remedies. You will also start your Clinical Training with acute & chronic case taking and also as an observer of live case taking with patients.
You’ll explore the history of homeopathy – from Hahnemann to the present day – and study the philosophy behind it. You’ll also be introduced to the repertory (the homeopath’s index to the symptoms of diseases and their remedies) and learn how to take both an acute and chronic case.
The History of Homeopathy
The Organon of Medicine
The Concept of Health & Disease
The Law of Similars
The Vital Force
The Direction of Cure
The Concept of Suppression
Potency & The Minimum Dose
The Hierarchy of Symptoms
Introduction to Miasmatic Theory
Hahnemann’s Chronic Diseases
Epidemics and Classification of Disease
In this module you’ll delve into the Materia Medica, the body of collected knowledge on the origin and properties of the substances used in homeopathy and key to your future professional practice. You will learn about the main polychrest remedies as well as acute remedies that are common in practice.
Introduction to Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
The Human Body and Homeostasis
The Language of Anatomy and Levels of Structural Organisation
Cells and Tissues
Anatomy and Physiology of the Musculoskeletal System
Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
You will learn all about the body, its organs and its systems, from cells and tissues to the immune and digestive systems and begin to integrate your understanding of homeopathy with a thorough understanding of the human body and how it works.
The Remedy Proving
Pharmacology and the Preparation of Remedies
Acute and First Aid Remedies
Major Polychrest Remedies
Keynote symptoms, Modalities and Aetiologies
The Chronic and Acute uses of Remedies
Tissue Salts
Introduction to the Nosodes and Associated Remedies.
Remedy Relationships
Through the study of methodologies, prescription, case analysis and case taking techniques, along with self-reflection and communication exercises you’ll build the practical skills you need to become a professional homeopath.
Acute Case Taking
Chronic Case Taking
Introduction to the Repertory
Repertory Work
Case Analysis
Remedy Differentiation and Comparative Materia Medica
Prognosis
Practitioner development
Remedy Relationships
This qualification demonstrates that you have attained the necessary academic and practical skills to be a homeopathic practitioner and enables you to begin your own homeopathy practice.
You’ll also be able to register with one of the professional registering organisations.
You’ll also be able to register with one of the professional registering organisations.
Your second year will introduce you to integrated homeopathy, our specialist approach to the subject and a blend of both classical and practical homeopathy. Our method includes new approaches, clinical skills and the specialised treatment of specific diseases.
Each year on from here you’ll expand and develop your knowledge in these areas, leading to an in-depth understanding of both classical and practical modern approaches to homeopathy.
You’ll also start your clinical training, from February of the second year, observing patients, role play and starting case analysis.
Each year on from here you’ll expand and develop your knowledge in these areas, leading to an in-depth understanding of both classical and practical modern approaches to homeopathy.
You’ll also start your clinical training, from February of the second year, observing patients, role play and starting case analysis.
You will continue from year one and delve into the Materia Medica, the body of collected knowledge on the origin and properties of the substances used in homeopathy and key to your future professional practice. You will continue to learn polychrest remedies as well as remedies specific to certain conditions.
Psychological examination of Materia Medica
In depth study of Polychrest remedies & Acute remedies
Remedy relationships-Acute and Chronic
Nosodes
Miasmatic prescribing
Keynotes, Modalities and Aetiology
Therapeutic remedies for common diseases
Remedy Mapping
Through study of methodologies, prescription, case analysis and case taking techniques, along with self-reflection and communication exercises you’ll start to build the practical skills you need to become a professional homeopath.
Case analysis and case taking techniques
Remedy differentiation and comparison
Repertory work and analysis
Developing rapport and communication skills
Layers method
Remedy reaction and second prescription
Continue your journey of understanding the body through extensive study of the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the GI, Liver and Biliary System, Male and Female reproductive systems, alongside learning about the remedies associated with the A&P being taught.
Anatomy and physiology of the digestive system, introduction to the common pathologies of the digestive system.
Anatomy, physiology and pathology of the Liver and Biliary System
Anatomy, physiology and pathology of the female reproductive system
Anatomy, physiology and pathology of the male reproductive system
Here you’ll build the foundations for your future as a homeopathic practitioner, developing case-taking skills, critically analysing real cases, undergoing supervision and learning all about the clinical environment, its ethics and its protocols.
Induction to clinic environment and protocols
Code of Ethics & Practice
Role Play
Developing Case Taking & Observation Skills
Observing Case Taking
Clinical Casework Analysis
Self-reflective Practice
This qualification demonstrates that you have attained the necessary academic and practical skills to be a homeopathic practitioner and enables you to begin your own homeopathy practice.
You’ll also be able to register with one of the professional registering organisations.
You’ll also be able to register with one of the professional registering organisations.
You’ll be building on your knowledge base in your third year. You’ll learn about new styles of prescribing, get to understand energy systems, homeopathic mother tinctures and a vast range of therapeutic remedies, while keeping a firm grasp of homeopathic philosophy.
At the student clinic, you become an active case taker, seeing your own clients and undertaking case analysis in your clinic group. You’ll also begin supervision with an external supervisor who’ll be an additional learning support as you begin to build your homeopathic practice.
At the student clinic, you become an active case taker, seeing your own clients and undertaking case analysis in your clinic group. You’ll also begin supervision with an external supervisor who’ll be an additional learning support as you begin to build your homeopathic practice.
In this year you become an active case taker at the CHE clinic. You continue to learn about homeopathic practice by learning about remedy selection, case analysis and methodology differentiation as well as how to write prescriptions.
Active case taking
Methodology differentiation
Remedy analysis and selection
Advanced casework
Supervision
Working and relating to clients
Critical analysis of casework
Role play
In this fascinating module you’ll expand your knowledge of the Materia Medica, building on everything learnt in year one and two. You’ll study advanced methodology and therapeutic remedies for particular groups of ailments, such as children’s complaints, psychological illnesses and allergies. You will learn the remedy groups such as the Milks, Metals, Spiders and the Snakes and their application in practice.
Psychological Materia Medica: Depression, anxiety, grief, hysteria and fear
Analysis of major and minor remedies
Remedy mapping
Remedy differentiation
Therapeutic remedies for menopause, migraines, hay fever
Children’s complaints: – Hyper-activity, delayed development, eczema
Miasmatic remedies and small nosodes
Remedy groups: snakes, spiders, metals and minerals
Organ drainage/mother tinctures
Advanced methodology
This year will provide you with the tools and skills necessary to understand and apply different research methods and techniques. You’ll also ground the theoretical knowledge you’ve gained throughout the course by exploring the current evidence base for homeopathy.
Accessing research literature
Critical reading skills
Research paradigms and perspectives
Understanding statistics in research papers
Qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
Audit and evaluation
Ethical issues in research
Current evidence base for homeopathy
Extend your knowledge of the body and medical sciences through study of the cardiovascular, nervous and endocrine systems and gain a thorough understanding of heart and circulation pathology.
Pathology of cardiovascular system
Anatomy, physiology and pathology of the Nervous System
Anatomy, physiology and pathology of the Endocrine System
Heart & Circulation Pathology
This qualification demonstrates that you have attained the necessary academic and practical skills to be a homeopathic practitioner and enables you to begin your own homeopathy practice.
You’ll also be able to register with one of the professional registering organisations.
You’ll also be able to register with one of the professional registering organisations.
In your final year you’ll focus on gaining all the tools necessary for professional practice. These include advanced clinical skills, supervision, complex casework, case management, expanded Materia Medica and evolving reflective practice.
Business skills and practice management will also be a highlight of your fourth year.
Business skills and practice management will also be a highlight of your fourth year.
Consolidate your anatomy and physiology knowledge through study of the skin, infectious diseases, oncology and immune system dysfunctions.
Infectious diseases and sexually transmitted infections
Anatomy, physiology and pathology of the skin
Oncology
Immune system dysfunction (allergies, auto-immune, immunodeficiency and cancer)
Special Senses
Through this module your knowledge of the Materia Medica and your ability to analyse symptoms and identify treatments will reach new levels as you study complex cases and advanced methodologies. You’ll be equipped with the skills you need to move from student to practising homeopath.
Advanced methodologies: – Sankaran, Scholten
Sarcodes and Tautopathic remedies
Research into new remedies and proving’s
Advanced therapeutic remedies
New Remedies
Critical appraisal of Materia Medica
Comparative Materia Medica for complex health disorders
Reflective practice and patient management
Advanced case analysis
Reflection and critical analysis of remedy reaction
Drug withdrawal techniques
Nutrition
Chinese Medicine diagnosis
Designing treatment approaches for complex cases and advanced pathology
In your final module on clinical training, you’ll build on your learning from year three, gaining advanced interview and case taking skills, patient management skills and learning everything you need to build and grow your own practice. You will continue taking cases at the CHE clinic and building your practice with you own patients.
Complex prescribing
Heavy drug pathology
Advanced interview and case taking skills
Evaluation and reflection of prescriptions
Use of appropriate methodologies
Case analysis with critical review
Patient management
Business plan and skills
Practice building and managing a small business
Transference and boundary issues
Self-reflection and supervision
Continuing professional development
This qualification demonstrates that you have attained the necessary academic and practical skills to be a homeopathic practitioner and enables you to begin your own homeopathy practice.
You’ll also be able to register with one of the professional registering organisations.
You’ll also be able to register with one of the professional registering organisations.
Fees
£3500
Per Year
Or pay by monthly installments:
2 installments of £1800
Or
£700 deposit + 10 x £297
All payments include a £700 non refundable deposit.
Please note that fees paid by monthly instalments are subject to an administration fee
2 installments of £1800
Or
£700 deposit + 10 x £297
All payments include a £700 non refundable deposit.
Please note that fees paid by monthly instalments are subject to an administration fee
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Entry Requirements
People of all ages and backgrounds are welcome to apply for the part-time Practitioner course. Our current students have a variety of qualifications, some already have a degree, some are practitioners in other fields and others have started out with no formal qualifications.
What they all have in common is a passion for helping others and the motivation to become a practising homeopath. As long as you share the same passion, motivation and are over 18 we welcome your application.
No matter what background you come to us with, we’ll provide you with ample support on your journey to become a licensed homeopath.
This is a popular course with limited places available, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible to improve your chances of securing your place.
This is a popular course with limited places available, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible to improve your chances of securing your place.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Below are most of the “Frequently Asked Questions” that people ask when considering studying with CHE. If you can’t find the answer to your question below – please contact us directly on Chat.
At the beginning of the course you will be taught study skills and how to manage your time effectively and how to fit your studies around your life. In addition to attending lectures you will also have assignments/tests you will need to revise for and complete.
There is also outside reading around the topics you are learning in class and monthly zoom tutorials you need to attend. You will receive the tutorial dates at the start of the year so you can plan your attendance accordingly.
The tutorials are recorded and posted in your student portal so you can catch up on the content if you cannot attend in person.
This “your course” and we want it to be enthusiasm driven. Your passion and enthusiasm for Homeopathy will be the driving force behind how many hours you choose to invest each week.
There is also outside reading around the topics you are learning in class and monthly zoom tutorials you need to attend. You will receive the tutorial dates at the start of the year so you can plan your attendance accordingly.
The tutorials are recorded and posted in your student portal so you can catch up on the content if you cannot attend in person.
This “your course” and we want it to be enthusiasm driven. Your passion and enthusiasm for Homeopathy will be the driving force behind how many hours you choose to invest each week.
Assessment is continual over the course of the academic year. At the start of the year you will receive an assessment calendar showing you what assessments you will receive and when along with the submission date so you can plan your time accordingly.
You will need to pass all assessments to graduate and move onto your next year of studies.
You will need to pass all assessments to graduate and move onto your next year of studies.
Yes, if once you have completed your current year of study you need to take time off for personal reasons, you can defer your studies for a minimum of one year and return to your studies picking up where you left.
If you require more than one year away you will need to apply to have an extension of absence which will then need to be approved by the CHE faculty board.
We understand that things in life can happen and sometimes students need to take time out of their studies.
If you require more than one year away you will need to apply to have an extension of absence which will then need to be approved by the CHE faculty board.
We understand that things in life can happen and sometimes students need to take time out of their studies.
We understand that most people wanting to train as a homoeopath will have been out of education for some time. Every person who is accepted onto one of our training courses is interviewed and assessed as a unique individual. Life experiences are just as important as Academic achievements.
The training does require essay writing and the use of academic language/writing/referencing but there are lectures available to teach these skills.
You have a dedicated “Learning Support Tutor” who will help and support you throughout your Homeopathic learning journey. You can book in a time to speak with them on your online student portal.
The training does require essay writing and the use of academic language/writing/referencing but there are lectures available to teach these skills.
You have a dedicated “Learning Support Tutor” who will help and support you throughout your Homeopathic learning journey. You can book in a time to speak with them on your online student portal.
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