FAQs about the
Online Course
Q.
When does the online course start and how long does it take to
complete?
A. The online
course is done at your own pace. You can start it anytime. To
thoroughly digest the material, including doing the assigned reading, a
reasonable pace might be completing one module every week or two. But
your pace depends on how much time you choose to devote to the
course. You might want to study more intensively, and complete it in
a short time.
Q. What
does the course cover compared to the ICH four year Professional Training
Program?
A. The course
is a concise version of a substantial portion of the 1st year material
from the four year program, including the history and context of
homoeopathic thought, the philosophy and principles of classical
homoeopathy, and practical materia medica (the study of homeopathic medicines) for
effective acute and emergency prescribing. The scope of study, and the practice for which it prepares the
student is much narrower than that of the regular professional training
program. The subjects covered in the “Essentials” course are
discussed and worked with in more depth in the first year of the regular
program, and more material is included as well. The first year of the
professional training provides a grounding in
the methodology as well as the understanding needed to treat a wider
range of acute cases, such as colds, flu, allergic reactions, etc. We
also offer a special one-year certification program for licensed medical
professionals, with extra hours added to the regular first-year class.
(See One Year Program link.)
Q. How is
the ICH course different from other online homoeopathy courses, some of
which are offered for free?
A. The ICH
online course covers more material and does so in greater depth than most
online courses. It is based on the most respected sources and effective
principles of Classical Homoeopathy. In contrast, some free online
courses use a cookbook approach, providing little information that
enhances understanding of this profound medical system. Other
courses do not follow all of the principles of classical homoeopathy,
instead suggesting routine or simplistic prescribing rather than matching
the remedy with the individual's state. The practical consequence of this
is an enormous disparity in the effectiveness of treatment. When
prescribed according to the science of classical homeopathy, the
prescription more precisely fits the case, and the potency choices and
dosing protocols bring about rapid cure.
Sadly, most of what popularly passes as homeopathy does not
utilize the true homoeopathic science that makes the medicines so
effective. The ICH is committed to bringing homeopathy into the
mainstream of modern healthcare, by teaching the most reliable,
thoroughly proven material. This commitment applies throughout all levels
of our educational programs. We have put a lot of creative work into
making this an outstanding course that will give you everything you need
to be effective.
Q. What are
the assignments?
A. There are
11 modules. Each module includes readings, questions to answer, and
essays to write; some include exercises. You will e-mail your
answers and essays to the course instructor, who will give individual
feedback and determine a pass/fail grade for each module and the whole
course.
Q. What if
I fail an assignment?
A. You may do it
over and turn it in again. The goal is for you to really learn,
understand, and be able to utilize the material in the course. The
instructor will support you in this goal in every way possible.
Q. What is
the tuition for the course?
A. The cost for the
entire course is $675, which includes a $100 registration fee, 11 Course
Modules, and evaluations and feedback from the course instructor, who
will be available to you via email throughout the course.
Q. Does the
tuition cover books and other materials?
A. No, books
must be purchased separately. They may cost between $75 and $100 if you
purchase all of them, including optional texts. Many of the books are
available for free online. However, we recommend purchasing the books in
order to be able to annotate them and to build your homoeopathic
library. The course preface includes the book list and the best
sources for buying the books you need..
Q. What if
I start the course and I decide not to continue?
A. We are
confident that you will be completely satisfied with the content and
quality of the course. However, if after receiving the first
module, you decide for any reason to withdraw from the course, we will
close your account and you will receive a refund of the unused tuition,
minus the $100 registration fee (i.e. $675-$100 [registration fee] - $52.28
[tuition for the 1st module] = $522.72 refund)
Q. Can I
practice homoeopathy when I complete the course?
A. Upon completion,
you should be able to effectively treat simple acute health problems such
as injuries, and emergencies with homeopathic remedies. More
training is needed to treat more complicated acute conditions or chronic
cases. Depending on where you are, the professional practice of
homoeopathy may be regulated by various state or national laws, which you
must investigate for yourself. However, in most places, homeopathic
medicines are available over-the-counter, and this course gives you the
training to use those medicines safely and effectively.
Q. If I
complete the online course and want to continue studying in the four year
ICH Professional Training Program in San Francisco, is that possible?
A. Yes. After
completing the “Essentials” course, you would need to submit an
application and attend an interview to qualify for the professional
training program. If accepted, you would join the first year class, which
begins every fall. The online course will have given you a head-start,
with a solid foundation on which to build, and some practical experience
in seeing the responses to homeopathic medicines in your treatment of
first-aid situations. This understanding will serve you well as you delve
more deeply into the rich treasury of homoeopathic material.
Q. I live
far away from San Francisco, but want to study truly classical
homeopathy. If I want to continue
my ICH studies online, is this possible?
A. Although we are
not currently offering the next level of training online, we are planning
to do so in the future, specifically for those in other countries, or too
far away to attend regular classes in San Francisco. You should definitely
inquire about this when you finish the online “Essentials”
course, and perhaps something could be worked out.
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