Professional Homeopathic Training

Homeopathy is an effective and scientific system of healing, which assists the natural ability of the body to heal itself.

Discover our professional homeopathic training course, available through the Homeopathic College of East Anglia.

Homeopathy recognises that the symptoms of ill-health are the expressions of imbalance in the whole person. Only by treating the individual as a whole can we hope for cure. Well-being (optimum health) is not simply an alleviation of symptoms, it is to experience a sense of optimism, freedom and joy of life.
A principle of Homeopathy, like curing like (as opposed to Allopathy, which is treating with opposites) has been known from the time of Hippocrates in Ancient Greece. In the late eighteenth century, a German doctor Samuel Hahnemann (1755 –1843), rediscovered this true approach to cure, which he called “Homeopathy” from the Greek meaning “homoios” meaning similar and “pathois” meaning suffering or disease. Hahnemann tested and successfully demonstrated the fundamental principles of nature – that if a substance can create certain symptoms in a healthy individual, then it will heal another person suffering from similar symptoms.
In order to restore the sick to health, a Homeopathic preparation is administered which is similar in effect to the symptoms experienced and expressed by the patient on an intellectual, emotional and physical level – quite simply, the “totality” of symptoms.
To achieve this enhanced medicinal action and remove the problem of side-effects, a special method of preparation of the remedies was developed by Hahnemann, called “potentisation”. The original substance from which the remedy is prepared is subjected to a series of dilutions or trituration. Between each stage of dilution or trituration, the medicinal solution is shaken, a process called “succussion”. After such preparation, remedies are referred to as “potencies” to signify the way in which the original substance has been transformed. Living organisms are particularly sensitive to remedies prepared in this dynamic way and it is precisely for this reason that they are so effective when administered according to the “law of similars”.
Samuel Hahnemann spent a lifetime defining the principles of Homeopathy based on his observations of the natural process of health and disease. The founding text of Homeopathy “The Organon of Medicine” represented through its six editions the refining of the principles of Homeopathy. It is only through a deep understanding of Hahnemann’s philosophy of cure, that we can, like the many pupils drawn to Hahnemann in his lifetime, hope to emulate the work of this and other great Homeopathic physicians.

Homeopathy for the 21st Century

In the historical evolution of homeopathy, especially since the 1980’s, there has been a separation between Classical and the more Practical and Clinical based methodologies. The Classical approach, originally founded by Hahnemann and Kent, is from the eighteenth century, whereas the Clinical methodology, which reflects modern developments and understanding, is designed to address the changes in lifestyle and disease found in the twenty-first century.

The teaching at The Homeopathic College of East Anglia encompasses both the Classical and the Clinical methodologies of Homeopathy. We provide professional Homeopathic education, reflecting established Homeopathic principles and methodology, yet educating and preparing students fully in modern, current Homeopathic treatment methods. This combined methodology, blending old with new, ensures that our students are fully prepared to confidently apply Homeopathy within today’s medical and health care environment.

What does this training involve

The curriculum is designed to reflect a balance between theoretical and practical tuition, providing the student with the stimulation of a broad spectrum of prescribing methods. To this aim, all our teaching staff are selected not only for their transparent competence, established and well respected Homeopathic practices, but also to ensure that they individually complement the teaching team by widening the range of methods employed.

Learning aims and assessment criteria are selected to ensure that all learning outcomes are met. The use of a wide range of teaching, learning and assessment methodologies will continue to be encouraged.

The College places an emphasis on the creation of an academic environment in which students are encouraged to take an active part in the learning process. This includes student centred methodologies which require students to work together effectively – to problem solve, case evaluate, devise their own projects and to make full use of the learning materials.

The Curriculum consists of four main components:

• Materia Medica
• History, Philosophy & Principles of Homeopathy
• Medical Sciences
• Clinical Practice & Case Management

The College has a strong commitment to curriculum development and whilst these fundamental elements will remain constant each year the curriculum is subject to change in order to meet the advances of educational standards.

YEAR 1

Study Skills & Practitioner Development
Introduces the study skills necessary for homeopathic training, alongside communication and computer skills, report writing and practitioner development. Students are also introduced to case taking, case analysis and Classical prescribing.
Homeopathic Philosophy
This looks at homeopathic philosophy and history, alongside key principles to include the Law of Similars, Direction of Cure, Vital Force, Potency, Suppression and Aggravation. This section of the course also introduces the repertory to students.
Materia Medica 1
Materia Medica in Year One covers a wide range of remedies and also looks at how remedies are made and homeopathic pharmacy. Students also study the use of acute remedies and begin to develop an understanding of Miasm.
Medical Sciences 1
The Medical Sciences studied in Year One provides a foundation level of tuition to include the introduction to medical terminology; bones and structure; digestion; respiration; the nervous system and circulatory system.

YEAR 2

Clinical Skills & Case Work
This develops further the case taking and analysis skills from Year One and introduces the student to Clinical Skills. The Society of Homeopaths’ Code of Ethics and Self Reflection are introduced.

Homeopathic Methodology

During Year Two a wider range of methodologies are introduced including the Layers Methodology and Miasmatic Studies. Repertory work reaches a more advanced level to prepare students for participation in Student Clinics.

Materia Medica 2

Enhanced Materia Medica awareness deepens the student’s knowledge, with the analysis of major and minor remedies. An increased understanding of the differentiation between remedy groups is established.

Medical Sciences 2
The Medical Sciences section of Year Two allows students to develop their knowledge and to understand further systems of the body, disease and medical terminology.

YEAR 3

Study Skills & Practitioner Development
Practical Clinical Development continues alongside advanced case work, with Self Reflection, Critical Analysis and Clinical Education.

Research Methods

Students are introduced to research and gain an understanding of critical reading, qualitative and quantitive research, audit and evaluation as well as looking at the ethical issues which arise in research.

Materia Medica 3
Materia Medica in Year Three develops the ability to compare and contrast Materia Medica with a greater in depth understanding and a wider range of homeopathic methodology in case analysis.

Clinical Development
Students develop Clinical Training, with case taking, case analysis and observation skills benefitting from participation in the Student Clinical Environment. Self reflective practice, methodology and differentiation are also studied further.

Medical Sciences 3 & 4

The Medical Sciences section of Year Three addresses specialist areas, such as childhood diseases, lymphatic disease, addiction and the implications of surgery. This continues throughout the third and fourth years.

YEAR 4

Business Skills & Practitioner Development
Practitioner Development continues alongside Business Skills, forming a Business Plan, Self Reflection and the importance of CPD.

Advanced Case Work
Advanced case work skills are studied during Year Four, alongside remedy reaction, drug withdrawal and advanced homeopathic methodologies.

Materia Medica 4
In Year Four students study advanced Materia Medica including Tautopathy and Isopathy. New remedies are researched with critical appraisal of Materia Medica.

Advanced Clinical Training
Students develop advanced Clinical Training and Case Skills, Patient Management, Complex Prescribing and Drug Pathology. Case Analysis with Critical Review is studied.

Graduation Portfolio
During this year the student will prepare their graduation portfolio of case work. This will include twelve cases which are prepared in a supportive, supervised environment.

Why should you do this training?

The Homeopathic College of East Anglia is a vibrant professional college established in 2002. The College is based in a beautifully restored building, conveniently situated in the centre of the historical Norman City of Norwich.
It is our intention to provide Homeopathic training to the highest possible standards within a lively and supportive clinical environment in which the quality of patient care is of paramount importance.
The College enjoys a large busy city centre clinical facility and incorporates extensive clinical training within a traditional Homeopathic education. This is provided within a secure and self reflective learning environment in which the unique individuality of the student is appreciated and the partnership between the student and their college is valued.
The College functions within the clear boundaries of the Society of Homeopaths’ Code of Ethics and Practice adhering strictly to the defined criteria of the National Occupational Standards for Homeopathic Practice and to the Society of Homeopaths’ Core Criteria and Clinical Educational Guidelines.
Research, on both a group and individual basis, is actively encouraged as is an awareness of the need to develop adaptability to the changeable expectations of health care.
Our mission is to provide a professional training environment in which our students can develop both personal and professional Homeopathic qualities, ensuring that our graduates become confident and capable registered Homeopathic practitioners.

College Faculty
Principal: Tricia Stephenson LCPH RSHom MHMA MARH FBHI MBCS FHFI 
From a background in the computer industry and teaching, Tricia brings to the College extensive and varied experience within Complementary Health Care, having studied and prescribed homeopathy for over thirty years. Tricia has also opened and run two health food stores, a Homeopathic drop in clinic, The Complementary Health Care Clinic in the centre of Norwich and the Homeopathic College of East Anglia itself.

A lifetime’s fascination with natural healing and a passion for homeopathy has led Tricia to complete a range of courses in Nutritional Medicine, Phytotherapy, Flower Remedies, Vitamin & Mineral Supplements and Herbal Medicine. Tricia writes regularly for many health publications including local newspapers and journals and has a busy homeopathic practice in Norfolk.

Vice Principal: Sue Saunders RSHom
An experienced Registered Homeopath and lecturer, Sue is in full time homeopathic practice working in clinics in Eye, Norwich and Thetford. Sue is Co-Director of the busy Complementary Medicine Centre in Eye, a private clinic but set within a NHS hospital. One of Sue’s particular areas of interest is fertility problems and she has worked with the Foresight Association for Conceptual Care since 1997.

Curriculum Development Co-ordinator: Sue Crump MA MCH RSHom
Sue has been practising in West Norfolk since she qualified from the College of Homeopathy in 1986. During this period, she has also been involved in a number of other activities to complement her work with patients, including supervising final year projects for over 15 years. She was a manager of the Homeopathic Recovery Project in Romania for 5 years, which included teaching student homeopaths and supervising their work in orphanages. She was a founder member of the Society of Homeopaths’ Research Group and currently organises and facilitates regional CPD seminars for the Society.

5. Dates
This course commences each October, and runs for 10 consecutive months through to July, for 4 years.

You are required to attended one weekend per month, with a minimum attendance of 80%.

Prices
Each year costs £2,100.00. If you pay in full before 1^st August then a reduction of £250.00 is given.

NOTE – this information has been taken from the Homeopathic College of East Anglia website, which can be accessed directly on www.homeopathic-college.com.

For more information please call Reception 01603 665173, or email reception@holistic-care.com.

If you require a prospectus, you can download a copy in PDF format from the college website, or request a paper copy by contacting us on the details above.