Homeopathic College of Canda
- Course Descriptions -
Homeopathy | Science-Clinical | Modules
The following is a descriptive list of science and clinical related courses and activities in the Professional Homeopathic Medicine & Science Program.
Anatomy:
This course provides an integral view of gross and living anatomy systems. Labs are an important aspect of the course with prosected cadavers and specimens as teaching aids.
Biochemistry:
The study of the chemistry of living tissues with special emphasis on human cells and structures is the focus of this course.
Botany:
This course investigates the study of plants, their medicinal properties, clinical indications and toxic effects.
Community Health:
This course discusses the aetiology, epidemiology, prevention, and control of communicable diseases. Medicines of the future and the role in prevention will be viewed as the most important steps for disease control.
Complementary Modalities:

An introduction to different alternative medicines integrated with their therapies, and the discussion and examination of lab tests with a theoretical and practical, case-oriented approach.

Differential Diagnosis & Symptomatology:
This course focuses on the application of differential diagnosis to all the main signs and symptoms of disease by differentiating among the various diseases from which the particular symptom may be due.
Emergency Medicine:
An introductory course in the management and referral of medical emergencies.
Environmental Medicine:
A study of ecosystems, sources of pollution in water, food and air and their clinical manifestations.
Ethics & Law:
A course in medical ethics and the social and legal aspects of homeopathic practice.
Lab Analysis:
A course to prepare students to interpret lab results applicable to both conventional and complementary systems of medicine, i.e.. CBC, Elisa Antigen allergy test, Immune Evaluation, etc.
Neuroscience:
This course considers the structure, function and clinical significance of the nervous system.
Nutrition:
This is a very comprehensive study of the individual nutrients in food. Food cultivation, collection, preparation, preservation, and the biochemical interaction in human metabolism are examined.
Pathology:
The scientific study of disease is explored, focusing upon the investigative methods essential for the understanding and practice of modern medicine, including differential diagnosis. Pathology is continually subject to change, revision and expansion as the application of raw scientific methods increases our knowledge of disease. The ultimate goal of pathology is the identification of the causes of disease that may lead the way to disease prevention.
Pharmacology:
This course focuses on a comprehensive study of drugs, their origin, inter-relations, sites of action and possible side effects.
Physiology:
The study of the functions and vital processes of the body will be explored. Special attention is given to homeostasis and other areas of importance in natural medicine.
Physical Examination:
This course focuses on taking detailed patient's history and chief complaints, examination techniques as well as observation and assessment of vital signs and disorders of the body.
Practice Management:
A series of workshops for the purpose of teaching business skills such as human resources management, business set-up, promotion, advertising, etc.
Psychology:
This course focuses on emotional and spiritual aspects as the primary factors within the totality of a person and their impact on well-being. Counselling treatment and referral skills that facilitate total health are discussed.
Research Methodology:
This course focuses on careful and systematic discussion of different protocols and means of understanding, evaluating and conducting thorough investigation in medicine.
Stress Management:
A course which emphasizes the importance of a healthy lifestyle, emotional and spiritual well being.
Toxicology:
A study of the harmful effects of substances, including their source, action and possible treatments in acute and chronic conditions.