Homeopathic Education
Homeopathic Certifications
RSHom(NA) - Registered by the North American Society of Homeopaths
CCH - Certified by the Council for Homeopathic Certification
DHANP - Diplomate of the Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians
DHt - Diplomate in Homeotherapeutics by the American Board of Homeotherapeutics
Hom - Registered with the College of Homeopaths in Ontario
IHC - Association for International Homeopathic Certification (AIHC)
LHP - Licensed Homeopathic Practitioner (AZ)
CHP - Certified Homeopathy Practitioner
Titles
The title most recognized in the world is RSHom. It comes from the Registered Society of Homeopaths in the UK. This title is the oldest and most respected title and is used by more classical homeopaths in the most countries around the globe. North American Society of Homeopaths (NASH) is an organization focused on bringing support for homeopaths and representing homeopathy as a profession. NASH will issue RSHom(NA) to their successful applicants.
NASH recognizes that training can be diverse for their applicants wanting RSHom(NA) registration. This is why having experience and submitting cases is an important element of their competency review process. NASH will not register untrained or inexperienced homeopaths.
No title, if not issued by a State or Federal Agency, is a license to practice homeopathy. Licensing is through the individual states and their legislation or laws concerning the practice of medicine or homeopathy, in particular. Licensing is a formal permission granted by law to engage in an activity that is regulated by a Governing Board controlled by State legislation. A few states have created Homeopathic Medical Boards that govern the practice of homeopathy in their state (Arizona, Connecticut and Nevada). Some states have passed legislation that is favorable to alternative medicine and allows the practice of homeopathy under certain conditions. Currently these include Minnesota, California, Rhode Island, Idaho, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico, Colorado and Maine.
The National Health Freedom Coalition (nationalhealthfreedom.org) is an organization committed to making alternative healing available to the public. They work at a grass roots level to change laws in states to allow the consumer the right to seek health care of their choice. For the most current status of their progress and current state laws, visit their website. For the state you wish to practice in, it is imperative that you investigate current legislation and find out what your state allows concerning the practice of medicine or homeopathy, in particular.
NASH has worked hard to bring legitimacy to homeopathy in North America. We are advocates for the homeopathic profession. We hold the highest standard of qualifications for our applicants and recognize the diversity within education today. If you are interested in receiving the most recognized title for homeopaths in the world, consider becoming an applicant for RSHom(NA). NASH and your RSHom(NA) credential will serve you well.