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The School of Homoeopathic Medicine (Page 1 of 2) |
Situated in the centre of Dublin,
The School of Homoeopathic Medicine currently offers two courses; the one-year Certificate in Homoeopathy and the Professional Diploma course in Homoeopathic Medicine. The learner may choose the Certificate simply for personal interest and use, or, on successful completion, continue for a further three years to complete the Professional Diploma. Diploma Graduates may apply for professional registration. SHM is also developing post-graduate facilities for graduates of its own and other colleges.
The School
Established in 1991 for contact learning, SHM began its first distance-learning course in 1996, and in 1999 was very pleased to become the first overseas college to be accredited by ODLQC. Since then our process of training has become increasingly learner orientated - a process of change for which association with ODLQC can be given much credit.
By virtue of its emphasis on a structured course, a programme of individual instruction in clinical training, and a high standard of tutorial support for its learners, SHM is establishing a reputation for providing a sound, practical training for homoeopathic practitioners through open and distance learning, at home and overseas.
History
This is no mean task, not least because the 'infrastructure' of homoeopathy has been developing for a short time in these islands compared with other professions. It is only in the last twenty or so years in Britain that there has been any significant number of courses to train 'professional homoeopaths' - the term used to describe homoeopaths who have not previously qualified in 'allopathic' or orthodox medicine.
Attempts at professional organisation in Britain have moved towards voluntary self-regulation. While the inclination is similar in the Republic of Ireland, certain organisations who make claims and use words like recognised (where there is no assessment) make it difficult for the aspiring learner to distinguish between substance and 'marketing'.
It was only in 1989 that homoeopathic education started in the Republic, when I became involved in pioneering its introduction. Prior to that it had been necessary to travel, usually to England to train, as I had done myself.
The word pioneering is used with feeling, as not only did it involve setting up the first school of homoeopathy in Ireland, it entailed a year of travelling the country giving public talks, radio interviews, etc., to a public which knew little about this therapy. I was accompanied in this by a Dutch colleague and much background support was provided by Jean Smith, now SHM's registrar.
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