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	The Homeopathy First Aid Course & Remedy Kit comprises of: Study of homeopathic philosophy and methods Study of acute and first aid treatments with 26 sample cases Family use of homeopathic medicines Self-assessment questions and cases Option to up-grade course with tutor assessment and certificate DVD of lectures on homeopathy and remedies Two booklets of homeopathic philosophy and medicines Voucher for additional homeopathic study Voucher for additional remedies and pharmacy 10ml tube of Hypercal cream 28 homeopathic remedies in 30c potency (4gm bottles)
	The course Here is a quick overview of each of the main sections: Part 1 Introduction This gives you a brief overview of homeopathy, its history and its development. Part 2 Homeopathic principles This explains the basic principles of classical homeopathy, so that you can understand the philosophy underpinning its application and what healing outcomes to expect. Part 3 First steps to using homeopathy We introduce a commonly used remedy for you to start using straight away, prior to undertaking your main study. Part 4 Case receiving and prescribing guidelines This gives you guidelines on receiving the case, assessing symptoms and finding the most appropriate remedy (prescribing). Part 5 Case examples To help you learn more about homeopathy and casework, we have included 21 sample cases. The first five are fully worked through; the remaining 16 are self-assessment questions, so you can have a go yourself and check your understanding with our answer at the course 'Answers' section. Answers This section holds all the answers to the self-assessment questions and cases and should not be looked at until you have attempted the questions yourself first. Assignments Once you have worked through the course, having completed all the self-assessment questions, watched the DVD and read the books, you will be ready to tackle the assignments. These are optional.
	Course DVD The DVD provides a wonderful route for learning. There are Q&A sessions with Misha Norland on homeopathic philosophy and little nuggets of information on each of the main remedies in the remedy kit. The DVD chapters are similar to the course sections, so you can watch the relevant chapter on the DVD as you work your way through the course. The descriptions of medicines will amplify your understanding, giving you an idea of their extended use in chronic prescribing.
	Course books Get Well Soon, by Misha Norland and students of the School of Homeopathy This little gem of a book is perfect for getting started in homeopathy and as a quick reference guide to acute and first aid homeopathy. It is fantastic for helping you deal with accidents and common ailments at home quickly, safely and effectively. It will become your main reference for prescribing and should be kept with the remedy kit. Homeopathy, A Rational Choice in Medicine, by Mo Morrish This book will help you learn more about homeopathy and how it stacks up against modern mainstream western medicine. It helps to dispel some of the myths surrounding homeopathy, enabling you to make more informed decisions about healthcare.
	Course remedy kit The Remedy Kit contains 28 homeopathic medicines in 30c potency and one 10ml tube of Hypercal Cream. The names below are first given in the abreviated form and then in full. The abreviations are used on the caps in the remedy kit, so it is worth getting to know them. By the end of the course you will be familiar with all the remedies! Acon Aconitum napellus 30c Ant t Antimonium tartaricum 30c Arg n Argentum nitricum 30c Apis Apis mellifica 30c Arn Arnica montana 30c Ars Arsenicum album 30c Bell Belladonna 30c Bry Bryonia album 30c Cham Chamomilla 30c Canth Cantharis 30c Carb v Carbo vegetabilis 30c China Chinchona officinalis 30c Dros Drosera 30c Ferr p Ferrum phosphoricum 30c Gels Gelsemium 30c Hep s Hepar sulphuricum 30c Hyp Hypericum 30c Ipec Ipecacuanha 30c Ign Ignatia amara 30c Lyc Lycopodium 30c Merc s Mercurius solubilis 30c Nux v Nux vomica 30c Phos Phosphorus 30c Puls Pulsatilla 30c Rhus t Rhus toxicendron 30c Sep Sepia 30c Sil Silica 30c Staph Staphisagria 30c Hypercal 10ml cream
	Vouchers Great savings! The pack comes with a School of Homeopathy voucher worth £75.00 and can be redeemed against further study and a Nelsons voucher worth £15.00 that can be redeemed against remedy orders so you can keep your kit topped up!