Course: Certificate in Homeopathy

The practice of homeopathy is aimed at stimulating the body to produce its own natural responses to disease by treating patients with highly diluted preparations.

Open Colleges' (formerly Cengage Education) Homeopathy course provides a comprehensive introduction to this alternative therapy. It explains homeopathic laws and principles, and will guide you through the process of preparing remedies for first aid, women's health and pregnancy, sports injury and men's health. You will also learn about preventative healthcare, maintenance of the immune system and homeopathy for pets.

Included materials

Encyclopedia of Homeopathy
Aroma bars (scented soaps): lavender and oil, ylang ylang and honey, geranium and peach

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Course Number	96220
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Delivery mode:	Print or online
Course duration:	Max 18 months
Assessments:	10 written assessments
Qualification:	Open Colleges Certificate
Nationally Recognised	No
Government Funding	No

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ID	Subject expand all

	Introduction to homeopathy Homoeopathic application The role of homoeopathy in health care Introduction to remedies Baby care
	Dynalic principle Historical and scientific acceptance Introduction to constitutional prescribing Children's health and development Children's emotional development
	Homeopathic laws Need, application and function of homeopathic laws Introduction to temperament and basic types Teenage health and development
	Remedy preparation Quality, quantity and dosage First aid Women's health Pregnancy, the birthing process, menopause and their appropriate remedies
	Prognosis and healing Sports preparation, activity and recovery Men's health Reproductive organs, prostate and libido, and their appropriate remedies
	Miasm I Definition and historical significance of miasm Miasmatic remedies and their application Reproduction
	Miasm II Current significance of miasm Health for the third age Stress management
	Chronic and acute prescribing Maintaining of the immune system Preventive health care and remedies The brain
	Homeopathic pharmacy Homeopathic care for household pets Pet health care
	Complementary procedures Diet, beverages, hygiene, exercise and health therapies Homeopathy and the environment The homeopathic principle in nature: soil, plants, water and air

Entry requirements

Minimum education

Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.

Minimum age

Minimum age of 16 years. If you are under 18 your application must be signed by a parent or guardian.

Computer requirements

Students will need access to a computer and the internet. For students who do not have access to either a computer or the internet please contact a student support officer to discuss alternative methods of communication.

Minimum specifications for the computer are:

Microsoft Office 2003 or equivalent, and
Microsoft Windows 98, or
Mac OS X, and
CD-ROM drive.

Students will also need access to a printer and the following applications:

Adobe Acrobat Reader and
Macromedia Flash player.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competency before enrolling into the course. Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below:

Evidence	Example
IELTS	Overall score of 5.5
TOEFL	530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 (internet)
12 months in English-speaking employment	Testimonial, statutory declaration

Additional requirements

There are no additional requirements for this course.

Upon completion of this course, you will have developed a better understanding of the subject area and be able to put your new skills into practice.

Lindsey Porter

Lindsey Porter is a Natural Therapies clinical practitioner who has worked in both in research and private practice with patients all over the world.

She holds a Diploma of Homeopathy, and has written numerous books and courses covering Homeopathy, Aromatherapy, Massage and Natural Therapies.

Lindsay has also taught extensively in the natural therapies and homeopathic fields, and is the principal, founder and lecturer at a homeopathic college in Perth, WA. She has been a trainer with Open Colleges for more than 10 years.

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