Certificate in Homeopathic Dispensing

Course Code - 718-719
Duration of course - 1 Year
Essential Theory hours - 260 hrs.
Essential Practical hours - 100 hrs

Introduction to the Homeopathic Dispensing course

Homeopathic Dispensing is the process of preparing and delivering homeopathic medicines to patients. Homeopathic medicines are based on the principle of “like cures like”, which means that a substance that causes symptoms in a healthy person can cure those symptoms in a sick person, if given in a very diluted form.

Homeopathic Dispensing involves selecting the appropriate remedy, potency, and dosage form for each patient, according to their individual symptoms and constitution. Homeopathic Dispensing also requires knowledge of the principles and methods of homeopathy, such as the law of similars, the law of minimum dose, the law of direction of cure, and the law of susceptibility.

Homeopathic Dispensing can be learned through various courses and programs offered by different institutions, such as the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), which offers a one-year Certificate in Homoeopathic Dispensing course for learners who have passed class 10th or equivalent. Homeopathic Dispensing can also be practiced as a career option, as there is a demand for qualified and experienced homeopathic pharmacists in homeopathic dispensaries, hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies.

Summary: Homeopathic Dispensing is the art and science of preparing and delivering homeopathic medicines to patients, based on the principles and methods of homeopathy. It can be learned through various courses and programs, and can be practiced as a career option.

Objective –
Student will be able to understand after completion of course
Fundamental principles of Homeopathy
What is health, disease, cure and vital force?
The mode of action of Homeopathic medicines and basic knowledge of anatomy & physiology.
The case taking
Palliation and suppression?
The meaning of the scope and limitations of Homeopathy
Dispensing and stock management of Homeopathic medicines.

Entry Qualification - 10th Pass

Competencies : -
1. He will have basic knowledge about human body, various systems & their functions.
2. Will have knowledge of what is Homeopathy and how it was discovered.
3. He will know how Homeopathy is an art & a scientific system of medicine
4. Knowledge of fundamental principles of Homeopathy and about health, disease, cure & ------ force.
5. Mode of action of Homeopathic medicines & case taking.
6. What is Palliation and suppression?
7. Knowledge of Dispensing and stock management of Homeopathic medicines.
8. He will be able to work under the supervision of qualified registered Homeopathic practioners.

Job opportunities : -
As an assistant to qualified registered homeopathic practioners.
He will help in storage & dispensing of medicine

Scheme of study
Weightage :- - Theory –60% - Practical – 40% (same for each module)

Scheme of Evaluation
Course code     Theory         Practical               Total
718                             60                        40                     100
719                             60                        40                     100

Scheme of Examination – - Theory – 2 ½ hrs. - Practical – 3 hrs. (for each of the module)
Passing Criteria : - Theory 40% Practical 50% Internal note given (for each of the module)

Course Content :-

Code – 718
1. Basic of ---------------------
2. Basic of Physiology
3. History of Homeopathy
4. Organon of Medicine
5. Introduction of Homeopathic Materia Medica

Code – 719
1. Homeopathic Pharmacy and Pharmacoporia
2. Sources, collection and preservation of drug substances
3. Homeopathic Dispensary
4. Preparation of Homeopathic Medicine
5. Homeopathic Posology
6. List of Essential Drug with abbreviations
7. Study of Prescription and abbreviations used in prescription
8. Drugs and cosmetic act, medicinal and toilet preparation Act.
9. Duties and responsibilities of dispenser