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The Irish School of Homeopathy was established in 1989 and is one of the longest established homeopathy colleges in Europe. We have an intake for our professional course in Dublin on a yearly basis commencing every September. Our School in Cork was established in 2000 to cater for the Munster area. The professional course in Cork has an intake of students every two years. Our course leads to a fully accredited professional qualification recognised by The Irish Society of Homeopaths. Our qualification is also recognised by many homeopathic professional bodies worldwide.

If you are thinking of choosing a homeopathic course from another college you are strongly advised to contact the Irish Society of Homoeopaths to ensure that the course you are considering is accredited and meets the required standards for registration. Graduates from non-accredited course will Not be able to practice as registered practitioners in Ireland.

 

The venue for all courses in Dublin is Milltown Park College,Ranelagh, Dublin 6.  Situated close to the city centre there are numerous public transport options. There is also a large car-park. Lecture rooms are informal and classes are usually held with chairs arranged in a semi-circle. There are large grounds and the college also has very good canteen facilities.

The venue for the Cork School is Brú Columbanus in Wilton. The centre was completed recently and has state of the art lecture facilities. The centre is easy to get to from all parts of Munster and the South. It is beside the Wilton shopping centre with all of its amenities. The lecture format and programme at our School in Cork is identical to the School in Dublin.

The courses held in Dublin and Cork are identical in every respect. The information regarding staff, clinical training etc, applies to both venues.

 

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The Irish Society of Homeopaths is the only recognised registering body for homeopathy in Ireland. The Society both set and maintain the standards for homeopathy in Ireland. Registerd members are bound by the Code of Ethics and Practice of the Society and participate in the Continuing Professional Development programme ot the Society. This ensures that professional homeopaths practice in an environment which is recognised and which provides the highest quality healthcare for patients.

The Society has an accreditation procedure for course providers. The accreditation process defines, maintains and develops uniformly high standards of professional education in homeopathy. The Irish School of Homoeopathy is the first school in the country to successfully meet these criteria and have its course accredited. This means that professional competence of graduates of the School is accepted. Graduates are then automatically entitled to go forward for registration and participate in the Society's CPD (Continual Professional Development) programme.

As an accredited provider of the Society our professional course meets the very highest standards in education and training in Ireland. There is major emphasis on both quality, feedback and best practice and the standard of our course is monitored both internallly and externally to ensure the highest standards are maintained for our students. The professional practice of Homeopathy, in line with the recommendation by the Minister for Health and Children, is one of voluntary self-regulation. You may read the report here at the Department's website www.doh.ie The regulating body of professional Homeopaths in Ireland is The Irish Society of Homeopaths.

The Society therefore recognises the qualification of the Irish School of Homeopathy and successful graduates may apply to join the Society's professional register with all of the attendant benefits of registered membership. Many of the health insurance companies will reimburse their members if they visit a registered homeopath and subscribe to the relevant medical insurance plan.

The Irish Society of Homeopaths is a member of the E.C.C.H. (European Council for Classical Homeopathy) which is the regulating body for homeopathy in Europe. Our syllabus is based closely on the European guidelines and there is particular emphasis on clinical training and supervision. More information on the work of the E.C.C.H. can be found at
www.homeopathy-ecch.org

The Minister for Health and Children has published a report on the regulation of complementary medicine in Ireland. The report recommends a system of voluntary self-regulation in line with practice in other European countries. Homoeopathy regulated by the Irish Society of Homeopaths is one of the few professions that meet all of the recommended requirements. Having properly trained professionals who have graduated from an accredited course and who are then insured and registered will ensure the highest standards of treatment for patients.

CAMPUS is an alliance between The Institute of Physical Therapy , The Acupuncture Foundation of Ireland and The Irish School of Homoeopathy. Our aim is to establish and maintain standards for professional education in the field of complimentary medicine in Ireland. In our own schools we have fostered best practice in the training of professional therapists. We feel that an educational partnership will be of benefit to practitioners and will also benefit patients. We are also committed to continuing professional development and aim to provide further courses to support therapists in their practice. We have also actively liaised with the working group established by the Minister for Health and Children towards the proper regulation of primary care complimentary therapists. CAMPUS is open to all schools involved in the provision of education in the field of complimentary medicine.

The Irish School of Homoeopathy is the first school in Ireland to have successfully completed the rigorous accreditation process of the Irish Society of Homeopaths . When you join our School you can be sure that you are working toward a fully recognised professional qualification. You will then become a fully registered member of this truly rewarding and dynamic profession. In the future you will be part of a truly integrated healthcare system which will see both conventional and complimentary medicine work hand in hand for the benefit of the patient.

An exciting new development is that the School is actively working toward offering a route to a Master's degree programme in Homeopathy. Based on learning outcomes our professional training course is already taught at degree level and successful graduates who wish to gain a MSc in addition to their professional qualification may embark on this programme. It is research based and validated by the University of Central Lancashire. You will find more information on their website.http://www.uclan.ac.uk 

Homeopathy is a comprehensive system of medicine in its own right. It offers a complete philosophical foundation and also defined methodologies for the treatment of all illness. This obviously demands intensive practical and clinical training under professional supervision. It is for this reason and in accordance with European guidelines that all recognised training courses are four years long.

The work of the E.C.C.H. has recently been enhanced with the setting up of the E.N.H.E. This separates the roles of the professional bodies from that of the educators. The School has two representatives with the newly established network and this body will now be the guiding force for setting and maintaining standards for homeopathic education. The E.N.H.E. will work on such areas as curriculum development, teacher training, C.P.D. (continual professional development), research, joint recognition of qualifications etc. It is another exciting stage in the further growth and maturity of the homeopathic profession.
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The School has established a fine reputation both in Ireland and abroad for the excellence of our core team of highly experienced lecturers. They are continually in demand as guest lecturers and seminar speakers throughout Europe.

The School also continues to enjoy regular contributions from guest lecturers from the most eminent schools in the U.K. and Europe.

Angie Murphy T.Dip.W.P.C.
Angie is the Administrative Director of the School. Angie's background is in business and education. She first started in the VEC working in administration and then as lecturer in D.I.T and the VEC before becoming the administrator with the School. The administration office is operated from Dublin where she manages both Dublin and Cork Schools. There is also an office in Milltown Park, Ranelagh, where interviews are held. Angie is also a stained glass artist.

Declan Hammond L.C.H., I.S.Hom
Declan was born and lives in Dublin, where he has had a successful practise for over 25 years. He trained originally in Psychology and Tantra yoga prior to formal study of homeopathy at The College of Homeopathy in London. Declan is passionate about teaching and began teaching shortly after he started practicing, first in Denmark, then India and the Far East. He has since taught in U.K, Holland, Sweden, Iceland, Finland, Israel and New Zealand and is also a regular guest speaker at homeopathic conferences. As Director of the school he is actively involved in clinical training and lecturing in homeopathic philosophy and materia medica, he was also instrumental in setting up the first clinic in the School. Homeopathy for Declan has always been an evolutionary tool, a tool for personal growth and spiritual development. His work is a constant search for the most effective ways of using this tool. He has been responsible for a number of innovative provings of new homeopathic remedies awaiting publication. He has worked with the ECCH for many years and is a founder member of the ENHE.

Anne Walker Lic. I.S.H., I.S.Hom, P.C.Hom.
Anne lives and runs a homeopathic practice in Co. Roscommon. She was among the first graduates of homeopathy in Ireland. Her postgraduate training was with Jeremy Sherr at the Dynamis school and also with Alize Timmerman in France. She is continually updating her knowledge of homeopathic theory and practise working with the most eminent Homeopaths, most recently with Dr. Ramakrishnan, with whom she spent some time in a homeopathic clinic and hospital in Chenna, India. She has also been lecturing in the UK for a number of years. As Director of the school she is actively involved in clinical training and lecturing in homeopathic philosophy and materia medica, with her particular strengths lying in clinical practise and mentoring of graduates. Anne set up our first postgraduate training programme several years ago within the school. In 1998 Anne conducted a proving of Apis Regina and she is currently writing a book on the use of tissue salts and tinctures in homeopathic practice.

Gerry Murphy Lic I.S.H.
Gerry was among the first graduates of homeopathy in Ireland. Prior to his training in homeopathy he trained as a relationship counsellor. As Director of the School he is responsible for the facilitation and development of the counselling and personal development module programme and he is also involved in the School administration. He has also designed courses for supervisors and teacher training. He is currently involved in the accreditation and regulation process for homeopathy both in Ireland and Europe. He is a founder member of the ENHE and a director of CAMPUS.

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