Self-test: Is a course in homeopathy (cert.) the right thing for me now?
Does working as a classical homeopathic therapist (certified) meet your expectations and needs? Take the free and non-binding self-test now and find out whether you are on the right path with a course leading to a "school certificate".
Homeopathic therapists: What does their everyday work look like?
Homeopaths and naturopaths specializing in homeopathy can have their own practice, be part of a group practice or work in clinics, rehabilitation centers or spa hotels. They support people of all ages and with various ailments in activating and strengthening their body's self-regulation. People with chronic illnesses or for whom conventional medicine no longer promises any improvement often come to homeopaths.
New patients are often asked to complete a medical history questionnaire before their first consultation. This is discussed in a detailed initial consultation and is used to record the homeopathic case. After evaluating the information from the consultation and personal impressions, the homeopath determines the appropriate remedy, potency and dosage. Further questions and telephone calls are often necessary. The treatment serves to support the self-healing powers and the healing process and is carefully monitored and documented by the homeopath.
Good to know:
Since 2015, there has been a federally recognized qualification in alternative medicine in Switzerland. The title "Naturopath with a federal diploma in homeopathy" can be obtained by passing this examination (Higher Professional Examination (HFP)).
Question 1:
Do the activities described meet your expectations? Would you like to work as a homeopathic therapist?
Great! Continue with the test...
If you like the work itself, but perhaps not quite the methods, then take a look at the other specializations of the diploma in naturopathy or perhaps a degree in manual complementary therapy would suit you better:
If you don't like the activities because you had completely different ideas about this profession, it may be a good idea to start again and look at other job profiles. OnEducation-Further-Education.chyou will find a large selection.
Would you like to find your vocation first? OurGuide "Finding your own calling"can support you in this.
Target group and skills: Who is homeopathy training suitable for? What qualities and skills are required?
The following target group is addressed with training in classical homeopathy:
- People who are interested in homeopathy
- Healthcare professionals who want to expand their skills
- Persons seeking a federally recognized qualification as a naturopath in homeopathy with a federal diploma
The following qualities are required for successful work as a homeopathic therapist:
- Serious interest in the thought models of homeopathy
- Analytical thinking and empathy
- Physical and mental resilience and a balanced state of mind
- Willingness to cooperate with specialists in other methods and with conventional medicine
Question 2:
Do you belong to one of the target groups for this training course and do you have the necessary personal qualities?
Great! To the next step in the self-test.
- If you do not have the necessary personal qualities and skills, you will not be happy in this job. Look out for further training opportunities that offer a technical specialization that better suits your skills.
- If you are unsure whether you are suited to such a job, it is best to discuss this with your line manager or career advisor. You can find suitable providers of career advice and career coaching here:
Requirements for admission to homeopathy training (cert.):
As a rule, classical homeopathy training is open to all interested persons. No specific previous training or professional experience is required.
Some schools require the following points for admission:
- At least 20 years old
- Apprenticeship qualification with federal certificate of proficiency (EFZ) or Matura
- Several years of professional experience
- Good knowledge of German
Good to know:
As there are no protected professional designations or titles prior to the OdA AM industry certificate or the federal diploma for naturopaths in homeopathy, it is important to prove your own seriousness and professional competence in some other way. This can be done, for example, by registering with the ASCA and/or the EMR.
For inclusion in the ASCA (Swiss Foundation for Complementary Medicine) and/or EMR register, a minimum level of basic medical knowledge (conventional medical knowledge / "Medical basics") and specialist training is required. The current details can be found in the corresponding method lists.
You can also become a member of the HVS Association.Hereyou will find all information.
Input: Why is registration in the ASCA and/or EMR registry important?
Both the ASCA and the EMR are quality labels for activities in experiential medicine. They both maintain a so-called list of methods, which specifies how many hours of basic medical training and specialist training (method) must be completed in order to be registered with the ASCA and/or EMR.
Many health insurance companies are based on the ASCA and EMR. This means that therapists who are registered with the ASCA and/or EMR can often work in a way that is recognized by health insurance companies (via supplementary insurance). But beware! This is not always the case.
More and more health insurance companies are demanding an industry certificate or a federal diploma from professional organizations (OdA AM, OdA KT, OdA MM, ODA ARTECURA, Swiss Association of Osteopaths FSO-SVO) in order to be able to work in a way that is recognized by health insurance companies. This will continue to increase in the future.
Question 3:
Do you meet the requirements for admission?
Great! You can start your training at the earliest possible date.
- If you are not yet at least 20 years old, please ask the school. You may simply have to have reached this age by the time you complete the course and can therefore start your homeopathy training even if you have not yet reached the required age.
- If you do not have the required knowledge of German, then take thePlacement test.Hereyou will find schools with suitable German courses.
- If you do not have a basic vocational qualification with a federal certificate of proficiency (EFZ), then look for a suitable training opportunity. It is also possible to obtain the EFZ or an equivalent qualification as an adult. You can find out more about catch-up training for adults in ourGuide "The Swiss education system at a glance".
- If you have too little or no (relevant) professional experience, you have the following options:
- Use professional job boards to search for suitable jobs where you can gain experience.Hereyou will find helpful information.
- If someone in your private or professional environment is already working in the field of classical homeopathy, ask them for tips and whether they would support you in your job search. He/she will certainly have the relevant contacts and connections.
- If you lack the required basic medical hours to be placed on the ASCA and/or EMR registry, then make them up.Hereyou will find corresponding offers and suitable providers.
- If you are not yet at least 20 years old, please ask the school. You may simply have to have reached this age by the time you complete the course and can therefore start your homeopathy training even if you have not yet reached the required age.
- If you do not have the required knowledge of German, then take thePlacement test.Hereyou will find schools with suitable German courses.
- If you do not have a basic vocational qualification with a federal certificate of proficiency (EFZ), then look for a suitable training opportunity. It is also possible to obtain the EFZ or an equivalent qualification as an adult. You can find out more about catch-up training for adults in ourGuide "The Swiss education system at a glance".
- If you have too little or no (relevant) professional experience, you have the following options:
- Use professional job boards to search for suitable jobs where you can gain experience.Hereyou will find helpful information.
- If someone in your private or professional environment is already working in the field of classical homeopathy, ask them for tips and whether they would support you in your job search. He/she will certainly have the relevant contacts and connections.
- If you lack the required basic medical hours to be placed on the ASCA and/or EMR registry, then make them up.Hereyou will find corresponding offers and suitable providers.
Subject matter and content of the training
The subject matter of a homeopathy course is determined independently by the schools; it can therefore vary.
The following topics are often covered in the course:
- Basics of classical homeopathy (origin, history and development, principles)
- Understanding of illness, health and healing (the allopathic/homeopathic clinical picture)
- Basics of drug discovery and drug testing
- Similarity rule and potentiation
- Principles, concepts, effect and purpose of the treatment
- Treatment structure (anamnesis, diagnostics, communication)
- Indicators, contraindicators and limits of treatment
Question 4:
Are you interested in this content, would you like to acquire knowledge in these subject areas?
Great! You can look forward to exciting and instructive hours in which you will broaden your knowledge horizon and skills - aspects that are in demand on the job market and increase your career and salary opportunities.
If you are only partially interested in the content of the homeopathy training course, take a look at other training and further education courses in related areas. You may find a course that suits you better.
For example:
Obviously the typical subject areas of classical homeopathy training are not your thing. Take a look at other training courses instead. OnEducation-Further-Education.chyou will find a wide range of options.
Costs and financing of further training
The costs for homeopathy training are determined by the schools themselves. They can therefore vary from provider to provider.
You can expect the following costs for basic specialist training:
- Course feesBetween CHF 6'000.- and CHF 11'000.-, which usually also includes theExamination feeincluded.
- Some providers requireExtra costsfor
- Teaching aids
- Training documents
Please contact the provider of your choice directly to find out the actual costs.
Question 5:
Are you able to pay for the course?
Great! Here's another tip: If you are able to pay the full amount in advance, ask the school of your choice whether they offer a special discount for full payment in advance.
You can find information on financial support options from your employer, the federal government, the canton, foundations or loans from the EducaSwiss Foundation in ourGuide "How to finance your further training properly".
- Most schools allow you to pay the course costs in installments. Most schools charge a small surcharge for payment in installments.
- Ask your employer whether they will contribute to the costs.
- Perhaps there is someone in your private circle who will support your further education project with a loan. A bank or credit institution may also be able to support you with an educational loan.
- You can find information on financial support options from your employer, the federal government, the canton, foundations or loans from the EducaSwiss Foundation in ourGuide "How to finance your further training properly".
- Information on financial support for temporary workers from "temptraining", the further training fund of the temporary employment sector, can be found athere.
- Most schools allow you to pay the course costs in installments. Most schools charge a small surcharge for payment in installments.
- Ask your employer whether they will contribute to the costs.
- Perhaps there is someone in your private circle who will support your further education project with a loan. A bank or credit institution may also be able to support you with an educational loan.
- You can find information on financial support options from your employer, the federal government, the canton, foundations or loans from the EducaSwiss Foundation in ourGuide "How to finance your further training properly".
- Information on financial support for temporary workers from "temptraining", the further training fund of the temporary employment sector, can be found athere.
Course structure, duration of study, training options, teaching format and learning effort
- Study structureHomeopathy training is generally designed to be part-time and has a modular structure. This means that each module is taken and completed individually.
- Duration of studyThe duration of specialist courses in the field of homeopathy varies greatly and depends on the provider, course offered and level: As a rule, courses last between one year and two years.
- Training optionsWhen the lessons take place is decided by the schools themselves. Some courses offer lessons two days a week and on selected Saturdays (and Sundays). Others only offer lessons one day a week. Still others also offer intensive variants.
- Teaching formatTraining generally takes place in face-to-face classes. However, there are also schools that offer online courses.
- Learning effort: You should allow sufficient time for preparation and follow-up of the lessons and for self-study - how much depends on your previous knowledge, working style and learning speed. We recommend that you allow at least 4-6 hours per week as a precaution.
Question 6:
Can you find the time for lessons and self-study?
Great!
Tip for self-study: It often helps to organize yourself into study groups. It also makes sense to stick with it right from the start and schedule fixed study times. Good learning effects can be achieved by creating summaries and mind maps. Flashcard systems help with memorization. There are many tools and ideas to make learning easier.
If you do not have that much time, contact the providers and clarify whether you can possibly complete the training over more than the specified time.
If you still don't have enough time, check whether you can create space for yourself elsewhere. Perhaps someone close to you can take on certain tasks for you for the duration of your training?
Degree, diploma and title
Those who have successfully passed all modules of the classical homeopathy training course are admitted to the final examination.
The final examination is conducted by your personal teacher and serves to test your confidence in handling and using the homeopathic globules.
Diploma and title
Successful graduates receive a school certificate / diploma from the respective school: "Homeopathy therapist [name of school]" or "Dipl. Homeopathy therapist [name of school]".
Question 7:
Do you have the confidence to complete the training?
Great!
Here are some general success factors on the way to a new training qualification:
- Regular attendance of lessons
- Actively contribute your questions, don't leave anything half-understood in the room!
- Interest in the topic and active participation in class
- Detailed preparation and follow-up of the lesson material at home
- Committed cooperation in group work, processing of case studies, etc.
- Participation in learning groups for regular exchange
- Intensive exam preparation: practise exam situations and gain exam experience, e.g. in simulation exams.
If you are unsure, we recommend that you attend an information event on this course.
Arrange a personal consultation appointment with the school of your choice. Explain your interest and your concerns and see how your counterpart reacts to which points and what they recommend.
Ask the school management about support options. Also consider whether you would like other support, for example from learning therapists or coaches, autogenic or mental training.
Here are some general success factors on the way to a new training qualification:
- Regular attendance of lessons
- Actively contribute your questions, don't leave anything half-understood in the room!
- Interest in the topic and active participation in class
- Detailed preparation and follow-up of the lesson material at home
- Committed cooperation in group work, processing of case studies, etc.
- Participation in learning groups for regular exchange
- Intensive exam preparation: practise exam situations and gain exam experience, e.g. in simulation exams.
If you are not at all confident about passing the final exam but would like to complete the training, it is best to arrange a personal consultation appointment with a school. Explain your interest and your concerns and see how your counterpart reacts to which points and what they recommend.
Ask the school of your choice whether there are any support options for you.
Also consider whether you would like other support, for example from learning therapists or coaches, autogenic or mental training. You can find suitable offers here:
No, homeopathy training doesn't suit you. What a pity? - Maybe not, because there are so many other options for further training. One or the other will certainly suit you much better.
Check which other further training courses are suitable for you. OnEducation-Further-Education.chyou will find a large selection of offers.
Homeopathy training is probably not the right training goal for you.
Are you surprised or disappointed? Perhaps take the test again and see where your ideas or possibilities deviate from the ideal job. Perhaps this will point you in the direction of more suitable further training.
Then see which other further training courses interest you. ToEducation-Further-Education.chyou will find a large selection of offers.
This is a half-hearted result: homeopathy training does not seem ideal for you. Or is it perhaps the form of training that doesn't suit you or doesn't fit well in terms of organization?
See which other further training courses are suitable for you. OnEducation-Further-Education.chyou will find a large selection of offers.
Further training in homeopathy is not ideal for you - or is it?
If you are unsure, it is best to attend the providers' information events. There you can find out more about further training and discuss your personal options and questions directly with the specialist representatives present.
Directly to the schools:
This training seems to suit you.
As a next step, we recommend that you attend an information event at suitable schools and obtain details of the exact costs and dates.
Directly to the schools:
Brilliant, this course seems to be made for you!
The best thing to do now is to attend information events at the schools you are interested in and find out everything you need to know about the specific content, costs and dates.
Directly to the schools:
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