This is a three-year stream, leading to a professional qualification as a homœopathic practitioner. Graduates are eligible to join the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS).
Homœopathy is the study of the human condition and the life force that governs it. The principles that govern the process of healing by homœopathy are at one with the principles and laws that govern all of life. The foundation of homœopathic practice considers man not only as an individual but as a complete unit in himself in which all parts comprise a well balanced whole.
The aim of homœopathic treatment is to stimulate and strengthen the patient’s vital force and establish complete balance within that person i.e. on the physical, mental and emotional levels. Homœopathy recognises humans as more than flesh and bone – it recognises that first and foremost we are an energy field. When this vital energy is depleted illness then ensues. Homœopathy is a specialised system of medicine, and is inexpensive, safe, natural, non-addictive and effective for both acute and chronic diseases.
The homœopathic curriculum covers: The History of Homœopathy; Sources of Remedies, Homœopathic Laws, Potencies & Preparations; Disease & Vital Force; Miasms; Constitutions; Modalities; First Aid; Practical Homœopathic Pharmacy; Case Taking & Repertorisation; Nosodes; Materia Medica; Homœopathic Remedy Themes & Families; Therapeutics; Research & Development; Computerised Homœopathy.
Students are required to do a minimum of 440 hours of Supervised Clinical Training where they observe, dispense and eventually conduct consultations with clients in the School’s Homœopathic Clinics. The School believes that this experiential learning is a critical component of the studies, allowing the student to develop a high level of clinical skill and confidence and preparing them to be successful practitioners.
The Advanced Diploma of Homœopathy curriculum is taught over 36 weeks per year, and is designed to be as flexible as possible, allowing students to design a programme of study that suits their needs. Most modules are held in the evenings or on weekends and a number of Health Science units are available by distance education.
A VETAB Accredited Senior First Aid Certificate (Level 2 or equivalent) must also be obtained during the course. First Aid courses are delivered by external providers and these fees are additional.
