Study classical homeopathy online from Australia

AROH accreditation

The IACH E-Learning Course is accredited by the Australian Register of Homoeopaths (AROH). AROH lists the International Academy of Classical Homeopathy, based in Alonissos, Greece, as an International Provider. The listed qualification is the Diploma of Classical Homeopathy, a two-year e-learning course, and the current accreditation runs until 1 March 2029.

AROH-accredited courses have been through AROH's audit process and met its accreditation criteria. Students who enrol while a course is accredited and then complete it are eligible to apply for AROH registration, subject to AROH's other registration requirements, including professional conduct.

The E-Learning Course is also accredited by the Australian Homoeopathic Association (AHA). All recognitions, in Australia and elsewhere, are on the recognition page.

See the listing yourself: AROH: Accredited Courses (IACH is listed as "International Academy of Classical Homeopathy").

AROH Tier 2 explained

AROH registers homoeopaths in tiers, according to the level of their qualification. Under AROH's Pathways to ARoH Registration (version 3.3):

• Tier 1 is for bachelor-level qualifications (AQF level 7).
• Tier 2 is the route for an international, AROH-accredited qualification at advanced-diploma level (equivalent to AQF level 6), such as the IACH Diploma.
• AROH lists Tier 2 with homeopathic practising rights and 20 hours of continuing professional development (CPD) a year.

To keep their registration, AROH registrants also hold professional indemnity insurance, a current first aid certificate and a Working With Children check, and complete their yearly CPD.

AROH's own documents are the authority and can change, so please check them before you apply.

The route to AROH registration

For IACH graduates who want AROH Tier 2 registration, the steps are:

1. Graduate from the IACH course. To receive the IACH Diploma you pass the final online exams and submit ten of your own cases with six months of follow-up (at least two follow-ups each). Students who are not health professionals first complete the Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology course; full terms are in the conditions of participation.
2. Complete AROH's clinic log: at least 20 initial and 20 follow-up consultations, with no more than two follow-ups counted per patient. This log is in addition to the ten Diploma cases.
3. Pass AROH's knowledge test on Australian legislation for ingestible complementary medicines.
4. Apply to AROH for Tier 2 registration.

The exact requirements for IACH graduates are in AROH's listing. The IACH Diploma certifies the knowledge acquired through the course; it does not by itself grant the right to practise homeopathy, and registration is decided by AROH.

Comparing routes in other countries? Read our guide on how to become a homeopath, country by country.

Studying from Australian time zones

• Self-paced video lectures. The teaching is recorded video by Prof. George Vithoulkas. You can watch each lecture up to two times, whenever you wish, during the 24 months of the course.
• Moderator and forum. A moderator answers your questions within 24 hours, and a student forum lets you discuss with other students, so you never wait for a live class.
• Recorded cases. You follow real cases over time and see how Prof. Vithoulkas takes the case, analyses it, chooses the remedy and manages the follow-ups.
• Online final exams, held during a designated three-day period each month.
• Subtitles in 12 languages: English, Spanish, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, French, German, Arabic, Turkish and Bulgarian.

Duration and study load

The course runs over two years and totals about 750 hours: 300 hours of video and audio lectures, 300 hours of study and 150 hours of clinical practice. The curriculum has ten modules, from the theory of homeopathy and Materia Medica to cases and Levels of Health. More on the course page.

For naturopaths, homeopaths and health professionals

Already in practice? Qualified homeopaths, naturopaths, osteopaths, chiropractors and acupuncturists have their own reduced fee category, and so do medical doctors and other health professionals. The fees page has the current fees and payment options, in one, four or eight instalments.

Medical doctor, dentist, veterinarian, pharmacist or nurse? See the course page for doctors and health professionals.

Studying from New Zealand

• NZQA: the New Zealand Qualifications Authority has assessed the IACH Diploma in Classical Homeopathy as equivalent to 30 credits at Level 6 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework.
• New Zealand Council of Homeopaths: the Council has validated the E-Learning Course, so graduates can apply directly for registration in New Zealand, subject to meeting individual registration requirements.

Frequently asked questions

Is the IACH e-learning course accredited in Australia?

Yes. The course is accredited by the Australian Register of Homoeopaths (AROH). AROH lists the International Academy of Classical Homeopathy as an International Provider of the Diploma of Classical Homeopathy, with accreditation valid until 1 March 2029. The E-Learning Course is also accredited by the Australian Homoeopathic Association (AHA).

Can I register with AROH after I graduate?

Graduates can apply for AROH Tier 2 registration. First you complete AROH's clinic log (at least 20 initial and 20 follow-up consultations, with no more than two follow-ups per patient) and pass AROH's knowledge test on Australian legislation for ingestible complementary medicines. AROH's own listing sets the exact requirements.

What does AROH Tier 2 registration mean?

AROH registers homoeopaths in tiers according to their qualification. In AROH's "Pathways to ARoH Registration" (version 3.3), an international, AROH-accredited qualification at advanced-diploma level (equivalent to AQF level 6) leads to Tier 2, which AROH lists with homeopathic practising rights and 20 hours of continuing professional development a year. Tier 1 is for bachelor-level qualifications (AQF level 7).

When can I start the course?

At any time. The course is self-paced and runs over two years; you watch the lectures whenever you wish, and the final exams are taken online during a designated three-day period each month.

Can I study around work and Australian time zones?

Yes. The lessons are recorded video lectures by Prof. George Vithoulkas, so you study whenever it suits you. A moderator answers your questions within 24 hours, and a student forum lets you discuss with other students. The course totals about 750 hours over two years.

Can I try the course before enrolling?

Yes. The free 10-day trial includes almost six hours of video lectures by Prof. Vithoulkas, with no obligation to register for the full course.

More answers on the course FAQ.

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