Curriculum
The course curriculum is designed in accordance with the Irish Occupational standards, The Core Criteria and the Education Guidelines of the European Council for Classical homeopathy (ECCH) all of which are necessary to meet the requirements of the homeopathy regulatory body in Ireland. The course is delivered at degree (BSc) level and is currently undergoing application for degree status with Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC) Ireland. Year 1 of the course offers a broad introduction to homeopathy and equips students with the necessary skills for prescribing for minor first-aid and acute conditions. The full four year course equips students with the necessary skills for professional practise.
Students study six compulsory course modules per year
Stage 1 (Year 1)
Anatomy and physiology (double module)
Introducing students to first level anatomy and physiology, examining body systems their functions and dysfunctions
Homeopathic principles 1 (single module)
Introducing students to the underlying principles upon which the practice of homeopathy is based. Teachings of Hahnemann and how they have been developed in recent years
Homeopathic materia medica and case analysis 1 (single module)
Introducing remedies from all 3 kingdoms i.e. animal, mineral and plant, case-taking, case analysis and effective use of the repertory
Personal and professional development 1 (single module)
This module aims to equip students with supplementary skills vital for study, personal development and professional practice.
Communication skills (single module)
This module aims to provide conceptual and experiential basis for effective communication skills.
Stage 2 (Year 2)
Homeopathic principles 2 (single module)
Homeopathic materia medica and case-taking 2 (single module)
Personal and professional development 2 (single module)
Anatomy and physiology 2
Research1 (single module)
Stage 3 (Year 3)
Homeopathic studies 1 (single module)
Supervised cases 1 (single module)
Personal and professional development 3 (single module)
Anatomy and physiology 3
Research 2 (single module)
In addition clinical education begins in this year in order to meet the requirements of the registering body
Stage 4 (Year 4)
Dissertation (single module)
Practice Management (single module)
Homeopathic studies 2 (single module)
Homeopathic studies 3 (single module)
Supervised cases 2 (single module)
Nutrition (single module)
Clinical education continues into the fourth year
All modules are compulsory.
Graduates of the college are awarded a licentiate of the Galway College of Homeopathy (LGCH) and are subsequently eligible to apply for registration with the Irish Society of Homeopaths.
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