The Certification Prep Guide 3rd ed - 2010

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Sample Exam Case

lnstructions: Read the case and answer the questions which follow.

The subject is a 36 year old woman whose chief complaint is heel spurs. She is an attractive woman wearing a purple shirl, tie-dyed shorts. She has fair skin, brown hair and pale green eyes.

She says:
"l don't know why I have heel spurs. The arches in my feet are falling, and calcium is forming on the bone. lt started about 4 years ago. They hurt like a knife stabbing into my foot - but it is random, never sure when it is going to hurt. Nothing seems to trigger it, and the pain doesn't last long, so I haven't tried putting ice or heat on it. The pain is sharp like a thorn on the inner edge of the foot. lt is worse on the left foot, but the right foot is catching up. Sometimes it happens when I am standing up, or it can be when I am walking or sitting, and occasionally, it even bothers me in bed at night or when I am taking a shower.

"l want it to stop hurting. My physician prescribed Naprosyn (an aspirin like drug commonly used for pain relief in bursitis, arthritis, etc.). My knees creak when I am walking up the stairs. I bruise VERY easily. I have lots of stiffness, knees cracking and creaking - my physician says I am developing arthritis. I have circulatory problems with varicose veins on my legs - they really ache if I stand for a long time. I can't stay in one position long - 5 minutes at the most. I get restless - like I should always be doing something.

"There is pain at the end of my spine often - like my tail bone is sore. I didn't use to have problems like this. I think it is just in the past couple of years all this has been happening. I can't remember exactly when I started to notice it.

"l get pains in my chest sometimes when I am stressed. They feel sharp, especially when I am worried about my kids. I have a young daughter who is mute - she is 4 now, had an accident that damaged her throat, and I am overprotective with her. Also have a daughter who is 7. I worry about them.

"Sometimes I worry that I will have a heart attack. Since my younger daughter's accident, I have had these chest pains almost every day. lt is like a sharp twinge all across the upper half of my chest. I went to a specialist to have it checked, but nothing was found. lt is kind of like the pain in my feet - it comes quick and feels sharp, but I don't know when it is going to happen.

"It is hard to yawn - like I can't get enough breath in. I don't feel out of breath other times, just this weird thing when I yawn.

"ometimes my fingers get numb. I had carpal tunnel syndrome when I was pregnant with my younger daughter, and since then my fingers sometimes feel numb. I often notice it when I am waking up in the morning in bed.

"l NEVER have a moment alone. lt is frustrating. I can't leave the kids for 5 minutes. When the kids are in school it is easier. In summer I never have a break. I feel bad, guilty when l am not doing anything. Like l shouldn't just do nothing-should be doing something - working on the PC. I like to watch science fiction.

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Details

Complied and published by:
- The Council for Homeopathic Certification
- The Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians (HANP)
- The North American Society of Homeopaths (NASH)
- The Homeopathic Association of Nurses (HNA)

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Contents

CHAPTER 1 - About Credentialing for Homeopathy -- 1
Homeopathic Profession Today
Professional Credentialing
Eligibility for Certification and International Requests
Classical Homeopathy Defined
Certification Purpose and Elements
Benefits of Certification
When to Begin Certification Process

CHAPTER 2 - Training Required for Certification -- 9
Requirement Basics
Formal Education
Candidates Who Studied Abroad
Clinical Training and Supervision
Core Competencies for Homeopaths

CHAPTER 3 - Certification Process -- 23
Overview of Readiness and Application
What to Expect on Exam Day
What Happens Next

CHAPTER 4 - Sample Theoretical Exam -- 29
Jnstructions
Timed tests:

Health Sciences
Philosophy / Theory
Materia Medica
Repertory

Answer Guide with Explanations

CHAPTER 5 - Sample Case Analysis Exam -- 63
Instructions
Example Case
Examples Answers

CHAPTER 6 - Fast Track for Experienced Practitioners -- 77
Who Qualifies for Fast Track
Application and Documentation

CHAPTER 7- Case Submittal and Oral Interview -- 81
How to Select and Write Cases
Case Examples
Case Evaluation Process
Oral Interview

Appendix A - Reference Materials -- 103
List of Reference Books for Study
List of Remedies for Study
Six Week Study Plan and Strategies
Training Log Forms

Appendix B - CMC Guidelines for Practice -- 113
Code of Professional Ethics
Patient / Client Rights within the Healthcare Setting
Continuing Education Guidelines

Appendix C - CMC Policies and Procedures -- 119
Nondiscrimination
Confidentiality
Privacy
Disabilities / ESL
Examination Anonymity
Proctor
Examination Security
Appeals
Use of CCH (Cand) Credential
Time Limit for Completion of Certification
Use of CCH Credential
Public Recourse and Ethics Investigation

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