Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description

Introduction to the History, Philosophy, Theoretical Framework of Homeopathic Medicine

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
RHO_007
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Health care sciences and services
ECTS
2.40
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Residency Speciality

Speciality
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Contacts

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About Study Course

Objective

To provide the acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge, in conformity with the requirements of the Homeopath speciality, which would allow the doctor understand nature of homeopathic philosophy, develop analytical ability, navigate, read literature to apply the acquired knowledge into clinical practice.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

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Skills

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Competences

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Assessment

Individual work

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Grade
1.

Individual work

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Examination

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Grade
1.

Examination

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Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
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Topics

Introduction to the history and philosophy of homeopathic medicine. The roots of homeopathy in the history of medicine.
  1. Seminar

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Topics

Basic principles and concepts of homeopathic medicine.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.40
Number of Residency Seminars:
2
Length (weeks):
3
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Hahnemann, Samuel: Organon of Medicine, 6th Edition (Translation of William Boericke). B. Jain Publishers, 2002.

2.

Kent, James Tyler: Kent Lectures on Homeopathic Philosophy, B.Jain Publishers, 2003.

3.

Close, Stuart M.: The Genius of Homeopathy (Lectures and Essays on Homeopathic Philosophy), B.Jain Publishers, New Delhi. 2012.

4.

Vithoulkas, George: The Science of Homeopathy, B.Jain Publisher, 1993.

5.

Robert Jütte. The Hidden Roots: A History of Homeopathy in Northern, Central and Eastern Europe. Stuttgart. 2006

6.

The “Essay on History of Homeopathy in Latvia”

Additional Reading

1.

Resch, Gerhard, Gutmann, Viktor: Scientific Foundations of Homeopathy, Barthel&Barthel Publishing, 1987.

2.

Rutten Lex: “Prognostic Factor Research in Homoeopathy. A Practical guide for research”, Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, 2019.

3.

Wassenhoven, Michel Van, Goyens M., Capieaux E., Devos P., Dorfman P. Nanoparticle Characterisation of Traditional Homeopathically Manufactured Cuprum metallicum and Gelsemium sempervirens Medicines and Controls, Homeopathy 2019; 108(01): 073-074.

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