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Evolution � The ACCH Diploma in Homeopathy
 The ACCH Diploma in Homeopathy - Evolution - aims to provide the graduate with a solid competence from which to practice as a professional within the health field, both within NZ and internationally.
After the first year of the course modules of learning are expanded to include a focus on contemporary homeopathic practice as espoused by leaders such as Jan Scholten and Rajan Sankaran.
An emphasis is placed on studying remedies by kingdom and family. Miasm theory, from Hahnemann to the current day, is taught alongside Sankaran�s latest theories on the vital sensation. The methodologies of Group analysis and thematic prescribing are also investigated and applied.
Students are assisted in their integration of these theories by studying chronic cases and, later, applying the theory to real cases in their fourth year of study under the tutelage of a personal mentor. This final year of study is invaluable, enabling each student to develop in confidence as a homeopath.
Qualification Specifics:
Approved Qualification with the New Zealand Qualification Authority. This level of Diploma is equal to a Bachelor Degree course under the definitions of the NZ educational system. Students who successfully complete the qualification will be awarded the ACCH Diploma in Homeopathy.
Prescription:
Designed to equip the graduate with theoretical and practical skills to function effectively as a practitioner in the field of homeopathy. Successful graduation of the ACCH Diploma in Homeopathy will qualify the graduate for registration with the New Zealand Council of Homeopaths (NZCH).
NZQA Level and Credits:
� NZQA Level 7, 427 credits.
� Includes the ACCH Certificate of Acute Prescribing (Level 5) , or the ACCH Diploma in Homeopathy Foundation Skills.
� Four years full-time equivalent study.
Enrolment Criteria:
Enrolment into the ACCH Diploma in Homeopathy :
1. Completion of either the ACCH Diploma of Homeopathy Foundation Skills or the ACCH Certificate of Acute Prescribing (Essence).
2. Completion of all or part of a comparative qualification, subject to cross crediting review.
1. Open to students wishing to study by our Distance and Flexible Learning study option.
2. Open to attendance on campus. 2007/2008 course dates.
Rationale and pathways:
The ACCH Diploma in Homeopathy serves as a pathway to further study in homeopathy, including entry into the ACCH Graduate Diploma. It also provides an entry opportunity into the Bachelor of Health Science (Complementary Medicine) degree in collaboration with Charles Sturt University, NSW, Australia.
Modules of Learning include:
Year 1:
The first year of the ACCH Diploma in Homeopathy requires completion of either Essence � ACCH Certificate of Acute Prescribing, or the ACCH Diploma of Homeopathy Foundation Skills. Each of these courses are both a stand alone qualification, and also the first year of the ACCH Diploma in Homeopathy.
 Years 2 and 3:
Homeopathic Philosophy
o Learning about miasm theory from Hahnemann to the modern day
o Studying the history and development of repertory
o Learning about computer repertories and how to use them
o Investigating and applying the methodologies of Group Analysis and thematic prescribing
o Studying the theories of Sankaran and Scholten
Materia Medica
o Studying a further 254 remedies
o Becoming familiar with the kingdom and family approach to studying homeopathic medicines
Chronic Case taking, Analysis and Management
o Studying chronic case-taking procedure
o Taking a chronic case under supervision
o Analysing and evaluating information in a chronic case in order to identify and prescribe the appropriate remedy
o Learning how to manage a chronic case after a remedy has been given
o Maintaining professional standards in chronic case-taking
o Learning how to successfully manage a follow-up consultation in a chronic case
o Studying posology for chronic cases
o Learning how to manage difficult cases
Homeopathic Pharmacy
o Studying the homeopathic pharmacopoeia
o Learning the principles of good manufacturing practice of homeopathic remedies
o Understanding pharmocognosy
o Studying appropriate legislation for the manufacture of homeopathic remedies
Medical Science
o Anatomy and physiology
o Pathology and disease
Client Practitioner Relationship
o Cultural sensitivity in a health care context
o Professional behavior as a practitioner
o Ethical responsibility as a practitioner
Year 4:
During their fourth year of study ACCH students are given the unique opportunity to apply the skills they have learned over the previous three years.
Throughout Years 1 � 3, students learn about case-taking through paper, DVD and video cases. By the fourth year, their confidence and knowledge is such that they are ready to move on to real clinic practice in which they are the homeopath. They become immersed in the practical application of their learned
skills.
Each student is required to take a minimum of eight clinical cases, with up to three follow-ups for each. The student is assisted for the duration of this year by a personal mentor who observes them closely through the process of case-taking, analysis and management. All ACCH mentors are qualified and experienced homeopaths, and in most cases graduates of the ACCH, with expertise in mentoring.
Strict criteria are followed to ensure our students complete the year competent in clinical case-taking, analysis and management. Having a mentor help the student throughout the process of clinical case-taking contributes much to the student�s success.
As well, fourth year students participate in a number of workshops, which covers the practical aspects of setting up and managing a homeopathic clinic.
The college�s unique mentored, clinical case-taking process enables students to ease into homeopathic practice with the minimum of difficulty and the maximum of self-confidence
Details of fee structure for Domestic Students & International Students
Details of applying for this course.
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