College of Naturopathic Medicine - Courses in Nutrition, Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy and Naturopathy

About the Course

What is Homeopathy?

Homeopathy is a complete system of medicine which is based on the principle of “The Law of Similars” - the principle of like curing like - a substance which can cause symptoms in a healthy individual can also be used to treat those symptoms when they manifest as part of a disease.

It was developed about 200 years ago by a German Doctor called Samuel Hahnemann - a medic disillusioned with the ineffective and often barbaric treatments of the day.

Homeopaths do not treat physical, emotional and mental symptoms separately but take the view that they are all interconnected as facets of the patient’s suffering. This is what makes homeopathy a truly holistic and refined art.

Because the central principle requires the use of medicines that are often derived from toxic sources, homeopathic preparations are made in a special way which involves repeatedly diluting and shaking the medicines until they contain virtually no trace of the original substance. It is thought that the processes of preparation somehow imprint a characteristic energy pattern or blueprint of the substance onto the water in which they are diluted.

Why Study Homeopathy with The CNM?

The CNM Homeopathy Diploma Course provides high quality training that equips graduates to build highly successful practices. It is carefully structured so each study unit builds on the previous one, allowing students to develop their confidence and skills, and reach their full potential as professional Homeopaths. Students are strongly encouraged to develop their own unique style of consultation and application.

The Regulation of Homeopathy

In the UK, the Department of Health is expected to create a statutory register of practitioners within about three years. In order to use the title “Practitioner of Homeopathy”, therapists will have to be on the register. CNM is fully committed to gaining accreditation for its Homeopathy graduates, which would allow them to practice legally within the UK.

Prerequisites

5 GCSEs or 2 A Levels, or equivalent academic and/or work experience.

If you are able to demonstrate previous study or work experience you may apply to gain exemptions from some units. Please contact us for more information and to see if you qualify for direct enrolment.

Biomedicine Study

Duration - 1 year.

• Medical terminology, cells, tissues, embryology
• Anatomy, physiology, pathology
• Clinical diagnostic, differential diagnosis
• Blood- urine analysis, examination methods
• Infectious Diseases

Naturopathy Study

Duration - 1 year.

• Toxicity, Detoxification, Cleansing
• Fasting, Diet, Nutrition
• Bach Flower Therapy
• Introduction to Homeopathy
• Introduction to Herbal Medicine
• Tissue Salts
• Naturopathy

Naturopathic Practical

Duration - 1 year.

• Chinese diagnostic
• Face
• Tongue
• Pulse
• Nail
• Abdominal Diagnostic
• Ear Acupuncture
• Introduction to Acupuncture
• Cause of disease and pathogenic energies
• Important Acupuncture points
• Specific effects of needle stimulation
• Examination methods and diagnostic rules
• Iridology
• History of Iridology
• Technique of Examination
• Topography of the Iris
• Constitution, Disposition and Diathesis
• Pupil Phenomena
• Study of the signs
• Study of pigments
• Prescriptions

Homeopathy

Duration: 3 years, 1 weekend per month, plus 400 clinical hours over the 3-year course.

• Introduction
• 200 remedies
• 50 remedies in detail
• Case taking and follow up
• Repertorisation
• Reactions
• 1st and 2nd prescription
• Miasma
• Comparison of remedies
• First Aid
• Mother and Child
• Skin and Allergies
• Asthma
• Respiratory System
• Women’s Diseases
• Reproductive System
• Urinary System
• Rheumatism
• Cancer
• Tumours
• Headache
• Migraine
• Pain
• Practice Management

Diploma

• Dip. Naturopathy
• Dip. Homeopathy

Study Programme and Locations

Options

• Full time, weekends, weekdays and evenings (London only)
• Part time, weekends (all colleges - London, Bristol, Brighton, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast)
• At this time, Specialist courses are held in London only

Intake Dates

Typically, students enrol for the Autumn (Oct) and Spring (Feb) semesters. However, since our Biomedicine and Naturopathy courses are built around a modular system, new students can join a course throughout the year.

Examples

Depending on your study schedule, the diploma courses can be completed in 3 to 6 years.

Full time study

• Year 1: Biomedicine, Naturopathy Study and Naturopathic Practical
• Years 2 and 3: Specialist training (Acupuncture, Nutrition, Herbal Medicine or Homeopathy)

Part time study

• Year 1: Biomedicine
• Year 2: Naturopathy Study
• Year 3: Naturopathic Practical
• Years 4 and 5: Specialist training (Acupuncture, Nutrition, Herbal Medicine or Homeopathy)

Our course advisors are here to help you create a schedule that suits your needs - contact us for information.

Cost

Please contact our registration advisors for exact course pricing, discounts, and financing options.

Recognition

Homeopathy Training

Recognised by the HMA (Homeopathic Medical Association). The HMA is a member of CORH (Council of Registered Homeopaths). The CNM has attended CORH meetings and will apply to be recognised with them as soon as the educational standards come out.

Naturopathy Training

The Naturopathy training is recognised by the ANP (Association of Naturopathic Practitioners).

How to Apply

We advise you to first contact us and discuss your personal needs and goals. We can then assist you in tailoring a study schedule that suits your lifestyle and commitments. Our course advisors are knowledgable, friendly, and deal with students from all walks of life - please call us at +44 (0)1342 410 505, use our contact form, or email info@naturopathy-uk.com.

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Admissions Contact

Lynne Ott
info@naturopathy-uk.com
+44 (0)1342 410 505

Unit 1, Bulrushes Farm
Coombe Hill Road
East Grinstead
West Sussex, RH19 4LZ
T: (+44) 1342 410 505
F: (+44) 1342 410 90

Continuing Study Options

Further Study with the CNM

Students who have completed the Biomedicine, Naturopathy Study, and Naturopathic Practical study Units may opt to study the other specialist diploma courses, Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, and Naturopathic Nutrition.

Degrees

CNM has developed an exclusive alliance with Charles Sturt University (CSU) in New South Wales, Australia, which allows CNM students and graduates to enrol into the Bachelor of Health Science Degree (Complementary Medicine). The CSU Degree programme is a distance learning course which starts each February and can be completed in 1 or 2 years. CSU offers the further opportunity for ongoing study to obtain a Master’s Degree, or a PH.D. in Complementary Medicine.

Charles Stuart University is Australia’s leading distance learning University, being responsible for the on-line education of over 28,000 students. CSU was awarded a "University of the Year" award in Australia, for its nationally recognised ability to reflect the needs of today’s society, and responsiveness to the need for life-long learning in a changing world.

Applications must be completed by the end of November; please contact us for more information. Students must have completed their CNM course before being issued with a CSU degree.