Eligibility Requirements

CHC Eligibility Checklist

  1. Both oral and written English proficiency is required. We do not offer accommodations for limited English proficiency. An English language proficiency test is not mandatory.
  2. You must take the exam from a location in the United States or Canada. To ensure exam security, the CHC requires that all test takers be physically present at a location in the United States or Canada on the day of their exam. This policy is applicable whether you are taking the exam at an approved Authorized Testing Center or via Online Remote Proctoring.
  3. You must submit transcripts to prove fulfillment of the educational requirements per your pathway as follows:
PATHWAY 1 – For graduates from schools/programs accredited by, or that have earned candidate status from the Accreditation Commission for Homeopathic Education in North America (ACHENA), or an equivalent U.S.-based accrediting agency.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Completion of a minimum of 500 hours of theory and foundations of homeopathy from an ACHENA accredited program.
  • Completion of 500 hours of clinical training from an ACHENA accredited program – including at least 10 independently managed chronic cases with two follow-ups each, supervised by a CCH, DHANP, or DHT Certified Supervisor.
  • Successful completion of college-level courses in Anatomy and Physiology and Human Pathology.
  • Compliance and signature on required attestations regarding Fitness to Practice; CHC’s Code of Professional Ethics; CHC Client Healthcare Rights; and Confidentiality of Exam Questions.
PATHWAY 2 – For graduates from professional homeopathy programs outside of the United States who fulfill one of these three requirements: (A) Hold a license in homeopathy, such as BHMS, CHO (or equivalent) (B) Graduated from a homeopathy school that is approved by a foreign government’s Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, or equivalent agency or (C) Graduated from a school/program that is approved by a private accreditation agency recognized by the respective government entity that maintains standards comparable to those of ACHENA.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Graduates from international homeopathy schools must be verified by the CHC Pre- Qualification Evaluation Committee (PQE) for eligibility before their application is forwarded to the exam committee for verification.
  • Transcripts, homeopathic licenses, or supplemental documents must demonstrate:
    • 500 hours of classical homeopathic foundations.
    • 500 hours of clinical work.
    • Successful completion of college-level courses in Anatomy and Physiology and Human Pathology.
  • The homeopathy school must be approved by a foreign government’s Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, or equivalent agency. –OR– Approved by a private accreditation agency recognized by the respective government entity that maintains standards comparable to those of ACHENA.
  • Applicants may be asked to verify their education through evaluation services like AACRAO, ECE, or WES.
  • Compliance and signature on required attestations regarding Fitness to Practice; CHC’s Code of Professional Ethics; CHC Client Healthcare Rights; and Confidentiality of Exam Questions.

For Either Pathway…

  • All applicants must submit documentation of their training, sign attestations, and pay an application fee.
  • Once the exam committee verifies an application, the applicant is encouraged to register for the exam.
  • A verified application is valid for one year after verification.

Work/Study Visas

The CHC does not provide referrals, information, or assistance regarding work or study visas. Please do not contact the CHC with inquiries about these topics.

Reciprocal Agreements

The CHC does not have reciprocal agreements with any homeopathic certifying, licensing or registering organizations within or outside of the United States or Canada. All applicants who have been educated in non-accredited ACHENA schools outside the US or Canada must meet all requirements for qualifying to take the CHC exam.