On-Campus Program

We offer a three-year professional training program in classical Hahnemannian homeopathy with classes beginning in September and January of each year.  For the program beginning in September, classes are held two weekends per month from September to June, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Northrop Frye Hall, 73 Queens Park Crescent East, in the University of Toronto.  This scenic location is conveniently located near the Museum Subway Station.  Part of our expanded course content is delivered via webinars which take place online outside of business hours.

For the January program, classes are held two weekends per month from January to mid-summer, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the classroom adjoining the College’s administrative offices.  Part of the course content for this program is also delivered via webinars.

In addition, students are required to attend the College’s Teaching Clinic & Internship Clinic as well as participate in the Clinical Externship program.  Clinical proficiency is emphasized in our program and training at the College is fully supervised by qualified and registered homeopaths with extensive clinical experience.

Homeopathy is an exact science based on clearly defined principles and natural laws of healing.  The practice of homeopathic medicine is an art which applies this holistic science and philosophy to the individual.

This is an intensive, specialized program in homeopathic medicine.  Our priority is to make available to the student whatever knowledge, insight or experience is necessary to become a competent homeopathic practitioner in successful professional practice.

In order to ensure an exceptional standard of training we have adopted the core homeopathic curriculum guidelines of the Accreditation Commission for Homeopathic Education in North America and the International Council for Classical Homeopathy. Our curriculum reflects an international standard in classical homeopathy, and graduates are well-prepared to practice within the health care systems of many countries of the world. ICCH curriculum guidelines have been adopted by most of the major homeopathic colleges worldwide.

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WHAT IS STUDIED IN THE CCHM DIPLOMA PROGRAM?

Here is a brief overview of topics and courses presented for each year.

YEAR ONE

This is the all-important foundation year.  The homeopathic philosophy program underpins everything that is presented in this and subsequent years. We present the history of homeopathy, the fundamental principles of practice and a systematic and thorough study of Hahnemann’s Organon of Medicine and supporting philosophy texts. You’ll become familiar with the profound significance of the law of similars; the homeopathic theory of health and disease; the vital force; energy and resonance; the action of medicine; susceptibility; disease classification; symptom origin, function, types and hierarchy; exciting and maintaining causes, provings, etc.  In your materia medica classes you will learn many of the leading polycrest and primary remedies used in the treatment of chronic disease as well as remedies essential for the successful treatment of first-aid and acute conditions and you will have the knowledge to successfully treat acute conditions by the end of this year.  Acute case-taking, case analysis and case management are presented as well as an introduction to chronic case-taking. You will undertake a systematic study of all sections of the homeopathic repertory and gain proficiency in finding and differentiating between symptom-entries (rubrics).  Homeopathic pharmacy, remedy sources, preparation, potency scales, etc. are presented. Your clinical training begins this year too.

Anatomy & Physiology, Biochemistry and Nutrition courses round out this year’s course of study.

YEAR TWO

In this year there is more emphasis on clinical experience where you will see the concepts and principles presented in first year come to life in your patients.  This is an exciting part of the program and you’ll gain valuable skills here. You will attend the College Internship Clinic as well as begin your Externship program by taking on a number of private patients under supervision.

In class, we present a thorough study of chronic case-taking; case analysis strategies as well as case management issues such as aggravations, proving the remedy, antidoting, acute flare-ups during chronic treatment, prognosis and obstacles to cure.  Philosophy classes continue this year which help ground the student in Hahnnemann’s teachings.  A study of the chronic miasms helps bring clarity to this controversial concept. Presentation of modern, non-Hahnemannian approaches to prescribing  are introduced this year to familiarize the student with these methods.  Many more primary and secondary remedies are introduced along with remedy relationships, comparisons and differentials.  Repertory studies and exercises continue and homeopathic therapeutics for chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, neurological conditions, etc. are explored in detail.

Pathophysiology, Psychology and Mental Health, Listening and Communication skills, Ethics and Jurisprudence and Immunology are also presented.

YEAR THREE

Clinical Internship and Externship experience is increased this year as you attend more clinics and take on more private patients under supervision.  Working with your private patients in this way helps to build and establish your practice upon graduation.  Success in your future clinical practice is always the focus and students gain valuable skills and clinical expertise in treating difficult and complex cases.

Upon graduating from CCHM you will have gained over 1600 hours of clinical training, fully-supervised by some of Canada’s finest homeopaths.

The homeopathic therapeutic treatment of chronic disease continues this year. Advanced case analysis strategies are introduced. Methodologies such as treating the physical generals, organ remedies, sarcodes, etc. are explored. Homeopathic prophylaxis is presented.  Treating conditions corresponding to various life stages such as pregnancy & childbirth, paediatrics, menopause, conditions affecting the elderly, etc. are introduced. Pre- and post-operative treatment, men’s conditions, women’s conditions, children’s constitutional types are introduced.  Further materia medica studies of lesser known, but valuable secondary and tertiary remedies takes place. Remedy kingdoms (plants, minerals, etc.) and families are presented. Further repertory studies include creativity and refinement of rubric choices; using different repertories; computerized repertory programs and seminars.

Business skills and practice management; Physical examination; Differential diagnosis; Emergency medicine; independent research project; reading lab reports and medical records; listening and communication skills; pharmacology; research methodologies and toxicology round out the year.

CURRICULUM

Diploma

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates use the suffix DCHM, which represents the Diploma of the Canadian College of Homeopathic Medicine.

Homework

On average, two hours of home study every weeknight is expected of students to keep up with lecture material and associated readings. In years 2 and 3, for every one hour of clinical observation, approximately three to five hours of case analysis is expected. In addition to participation in the College Internship Clinic, students will be expected to acquire and treat their own private patients under supervision.

The CCHM Library is open during regular office hours. A comprehensive collection of books, journals and varied homeopathic computer software programs are available for student use.

Tuition Fees

Fall 2011-2012 tuition fees are $9150 for the On-campus Diploma Program. Payment plans are available. Click here to view an in-depth tuition table.