Veterinary Homeopathy Diploma Course

Course No's. 108 & 109

The institute offers an Open University style, unique, distance learning course in the theory and practice of the homeopathic treatment of large and small, domestic, performance and farm animals.

The course is presented in two parts - a certified Basic Course and an Advanced Course. Successful completion of both courses leads to the award of the Diploma in Veterinary Homeopathy, entitling the holder to use the letters, D Vet Hom. The duration of study for the entire course is 500 hours although, as the course is entirely by home study, students may set their own pace.

Eligibility

BASIC COURSE. (108)

This certified course is open to veterinary surgeons, pet owners and all those responsible for the care of domestic animals. It is not a licence to practice.

ADVANCED COURSE. (109)

This course, which follows the Basic Course, is open to veterinary surgeons only, leading to the award of Diploma in Veterinary Homeopathy.

Course Programme

The Basic Course comprises 10 written lessons with 5 work assignments, an audiotape and an examination. Successful students are awarded a Certificate in Veterinary Homeopathy. The Advanced Course comprises 19 written lessons with 8 work assignments, videotape and a first and final examination. Successful students (who must be veterinary surgeons) are awarded the Diploma in Veterinary Homeopathy, the D Vet Hom.

Syllabus - Basic Course

The syllabus covers the theory of homeopathy and the home treatment of domestic pets and animal first aid.

Introduction to Veterinary Homeopathy * Principles and Philosophy of Homeopathy * Sources and Preparation of Homeopathic Remedies * Decimal and Centesimal Potencies * Introduction to Animal Constitution * Basic Veterinary Materia Medica * Home Treatment of Pets for day to day ailments, including Dogs, Cats, Rabbits and Birds * Animal First Aid* Veterinary Organisations * Homeopathic Veterinarians

Syllabus - Advanced

Course The syllabus covers the homeopathic treatment of all farm, performance and domestic animals, including cattle, sheep, pigs, horses, dogs, cats, ostriches and other animals. Homeopathic Treatment of Dogs * Homeopathic Treatment of Cats * Homeopathic Treatment of Horses * Homeopathic Treatment of Cattle and Poultry * Homeopathic Treatment of Small Animals * Constitutional Prescribing in Veterinary Homeopathy * Modalities * Veterinary Case Histories * Animal Case Taking * Research and Development in Veterinary Homeopathy * Repertorising * Veterinary Data * Computerised Homeopathy * Animal Nutrition * Abbreviations, A-Z Clinical Repertory of Animal Treatment * General Information * Nosodes in Veterinary Practice *