PATHWAY 2 REQUIREMENTS

All applicants who are graduates of schools without CHO approval or ACHENA accreditation (PQE Review $75, Application Fee $35)

HOMEOPATHIC EDUCATION AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

1. Submit a copy of an official school transcript(s) documenting 1000 hours of a sequential, comprehensive, cohesive, homeopathic program of study which includes:

• • 500 hours of instruction in the foundations, history and theory of classical homeopathy including study of materia medica, repertory, posology, ethics, professional practice, case taking, case analysis, case follow-up and management.
  • 500 hours of homeopathic clinical training, generally divided into two parts. 

• • • Part 1: 250 hours of documented clinical observation. 
    • Part 2: 250 hours of clinical analysis requiring a minimum of 10 independent cases with two follow-ups each, supervised by a CCH. The cases and follow-ups must have been presented as written case reports and verified on a transcript or on the CHC Clinical Training Log.

• • • • Apprenticeship: If you have completed the 10 supervised cases and 250 hours of documented clinical observation (Part 1), you may complete the remaining hours needed to meet the 250-hour clinical analysis (Part 2) requirement by participating in an apprenticeship. An apprenticeship is a one-on-one clinical experience allowing an individual to sit in on intakes and follow-ups and participate in case analysis with an experienced CCH. Apprenticeships must be supervised by a current CCH and the hours verified on the CHC Apprenticeship/Mentorship log. Each hour engaged in an apprenticeship = 1 clinical analysis hour. 

2. Anatomy & Physiology and Human Pathology. Submit a copy of an official transcript for college level courses in: Anatomy & Physiology (A&P) and Human Pathology (Pathology).

3. Submit course descriptions, syllabi, or a detailed program description for the school’s homeopathy program outlining the topics addressed and the hours of delivered instruction.  

4. Read, affirm and sign the following attestations:

• Fitness to Practice
• CHC’s Code of Professional Ethics
• CHC’s Clinical Healthcare Rights
• Confidentiality of Exam Questions

5. Pay the required PQE ($75) and Exam Application ($35) fees.

Note: No individual Seminars: Standalone certificates from individual courses or seminars are not accepted to meet core program requirements. 

APPLICANTS WHO HOLD A GOVERNMENT-ISSUED LICENSE IN HOMEOPATHY

Applicants holding a government-issued license or registration in classical homeopathy may submit a copy of your license and a transcript outlining your study and clinical work to meet the requirements for #1-3 above. All attestations must be affirmed and signed (#4) and fees paid (#5). 

If you trained outside the USA or Canada, you may be required to have your education verified by evaluation services such as AACRAO, ECE, or WES.

CLINICAL ALTERNATIVES FOR ESTABLISHED HOMEOPATHS

Established, practicing homeopaths who have completed the required 500 instructional hours, may fulfill the required clinical experience with one of the following options:

• Option #1 Practicing homeopaths with an established practice who have completed: 500 hours of formal instruction in classical homeopathy, 250 hours of clinical observation through a school program (Part 1, above), and A&P and Pathology (See details in #1-5 above) may meet the 250-hour clinical analysis requirement (Part 2, above) by submitting notes for 36* cases from your own practice. (Submit redacted 1st page intake notes and 1st page notes for two follow-ups for each case. Cases and follow-ups must be labeled, numbered and submitted in a single PDF.) 
• Option #2 Practicing homeopaths with an established practice who have completed: 500 hours of formal instruction in classical homeopathy and A&P and Pathology (See details in #1-5 above), but have not completed 500 hours of clinical training, may meet the 500-hour clinical observation and analysis requirements by submitting redacted notes for 72* cases from your own practice. (Submit redacted 1st page intake notes and 1st page notes for two follow-ups for each case. Cases and follow-ups must be labeled, numbered and submitted in a single PDF.)
• Option #3 Practicing homeopaths with an established practice who have completed: 500 hours of formal instruction in classical homeopathy and A&P and Pathology (See details in #1-5 above) but have not completed the 500 hours of clinical training, may meet the 500-hour clinical observation and analysis requirements by combining any existing qualifying clinical training hours with a mix of the following to reach the 500-hour clinical training requirement. 
  • Organized Clinic Participation: Earn 5 hours of clinical credit for each written case report completed by participating in an organized clinic. Credit is certified by the organization’s director through a log or transcript.
  • Cases from your own practice: Earn 5 hours per intake and 1 hour per follow-up. (Submit redacted 1st page intake notes and 1st page notes for two follow-ups for each case. Cases and follow-ups must be labeled, numbered and submitted in a single PDF.) 
  • Mentoring with a CHC: 1 hour of mentoring = 1 clinical hour of credit. Mentoring is a professional relationship in which a CCH homeopath guides and supports an uncertified homeopath. It can provide knowledgeable assistance on a wide range of topics as well as a safe space to ask questions and build confidence. Document apprenticeship hours on the CHC Apprenticeship/Mentoring Log.
  • Apprenticeship with a CCH: 1 hour of apprenticeship = 1 clinical hour of credit. Refer to the section above on an apprenticeship for details. 
  • Study Group Participation: 1 hour of attendance = 1 hour of clinical credit. Participation in a homeopathy study group is verified through a log signed by a study group member (limited to 50 hours of credit).
  • Study Group Presentation: Presenting a new case from your practice to a homeopathy study group of peers, earns 6 hours of clinical credit. Submit either the case report(s) or the presentation notes via a single PDF. Participation in a homeopathy study group is verified through a log signed by a study group member.

*Note: Individual cases from one’s own practice earn 5 hours of credit for each intake and 1 hour of credit for each follow-up. The number of required cases from one’s own practice can be reduced based on the number of hours of clinical training completed under approved eligibility requirements.