Distance learning courses in alternative medicine

Courses overview

Read a little about each course

Homeopathy Courses

Get inspired, learn something new and look after your family's wellbeing. Or take your study further and become a homeopath! Start a career in healthcare with 5 courses to select from: beginner to practitioner level, by home study or part-time attendance.

Homeopathy First Aid Course

Learn the basics of homeopathic first aid prescribing from the comfort of your own home. Take care of your family's health in everyday situations. Course includes a kit of 36 homeopathic remedies for immediate use, course manual, DVD and books.

Nutrition Course

Discover the truth about food and transform your diet and eating habits. Or learn the basics so you can discuss nutrition with your clients. Study is with the support of your own personal tutor and continuous assessment provides ongoing feedback and motivation.

Yoga Course

Explore the deeper knowledge of yoga and broaden your understanding of the basic principles and values by learning about the philosophy, origins and teachings. The course is idea for those in practice that want to learn about the philosophy of yoga.

Anatomy & Physiology Courses

Be amazed and discover the wonders of the human body. The perfect foundation course in medical science, for students and practitioners of all alternative therapies. Study in the comfort of your own home. No prior medical training is required to do our courses.

Pathology & Disease Courses

Learn about disease so you can communicate with the medical profession and deepen your knowledge. Enrol at any time and go at your own pace. The complete package has a contemporary design, is well written and easy to follow all the way to your certificate. .

Why study with us

Benefits of home study

Becoming a homeopath

Great first impression - professional, smart, well-designed and clear whether you are a professional or a complete beginner.

I found it to be all very convenient because there are no time restrictions. There was always support if I needed it and in general the course is so well done that if you read all the material carefully and do some of your own research, it is very feasible to get it done.

I have two thriving practices, with a third about to start. Importantly, I am totally fulfilled by my career as a practitioner and delighted at how my clinics have established themselves. I am busy, and with each month I watch my clinics grow.

About Alternative Training

Alternative Training is recognised as a leader providing home study courses for alternative medicine. Founded in 1987, the company stands for quality and the highest levels of student support. It has helped countless students spread their wings and take flight into the world of alternative medicine.

Since the course is designed for alternative practitioners it was not too heavy, but for me it was very inspiring. It opened my eyes and my mind to how beautiful nature is, how highly organised it is, how everything is so interconnected, related and influenced by everything else. It made me appreciate life itself even more. Every day I am more amazed by how rich and infinite the process of life is.

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