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The Minnesota Homeopathic Association keeps a list of Registered
Members. These homeopaths have been certified by one of several
reputable classical homeopathic boards. Credentials
qualifying a practitioner to be an MHA Registered Member are CCH,
DHt and DHANP. For explanation of credentials please see
below. Carla Breunig D.C., CCH, RSHom(NA) Michele Brookhaus, RSHom(NA), CCH Paula Estlund, HMC, RN, CCH Pam McAlister RSHom(NA), CCH Marylu Miller Peterson Jacob I. Mirman MD, DHt, CCH, MFHom, MHom Valerie Ohanian RSHom(NA), CCH Sujata Owens RSHom(NA), CCH, HMC Pam Prosser, CCH, RSHom Debra Sax Annes RSHom(NA), CCH Susan Smith, CCH Eric Sommerman RSHom(NA), CCH Denise Straiges Warkov, CCH Carla Swanson RSHom(NA), CCH JoAnn Thomas CCH Rt. What do these letters mean? Many homeopaths have different initials after their names. These are usually titles awarded by different homeopathic boards and schools. Because homeopathic education and certification in the US have not been standardized yet there are several groups certifying their members. Any certification, of course, speaks only of the particular homeopath's ability to satisfy the particular board's minimum competency requirements and may not reflect the practitioner's true level of mastery. Here are some of the titles you may find: DHt (Diplomate of Homeotherapeutics): Given by the American Institute of Homeopathy to medical doctors passing their exam. The AIH is the oldest organization of physicians in the US, predating the AMA. In fact, the AMA was originally founded in response to the threat perceived by the allopathic (conventional) doctors of the time, from homeopaths forming a national organization. DHANP (Diplomate of Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians): As the name implies, this is a title similar to DHt given by the naturopathic board. DNBHE (Diplomate of National Board of Homeopathic Examiners): This one may sound a bit misleading. It is awarded by a group of chiropractic homeopathic educators to practitioners passing their exam. MFHom (Member of the Faculty of Homeopathy): Given by the Faculty of Homeopathy, the British equivalent of the AIH, to doctors passing their exam. This title is recognized by medical authorities throughout European Community and other countries having historical ties to the United Kingdom. The Faculty runs a fairly intensive educational program attracting doctors from all over the world. FFHom (Fellow of the Faculty of Homeopathy): Awarded to doctors holding the title of MFHom and showing certain extra achievement, particularly in the area of homeopathic education. RSHom(NA) (Registered with Society of Homeopaths (North America)): Given by NASH (North American Society of Homeopaths). NASH used to accept only non-licensed practitioners as members, but now it accepts licensed practitioners as well. This title signifies the practitionerís passing of membership requirements which include demonstrating proficiency in classical homeopathy. It was originally modeled after RSHom of Great Britain. In 2002 NASH teemed up with CHC (see below), and now all new NASH members are required to pass the CHC exam and therefore hold the title CCH CCH (Certified in Classical Homeopathy): Given by CHC (Council for Homeopathic Certification), a fairly new national board trying to unite all these different groups under a common umbrella. This title certifies that the practitioner, regardless of their licensure status, passed a minimum competency exam in classical homeopathy. The interesting new twist added by this board is a medical portion of the exam required for all non-medically licensed applicants. This is the first attempt in modern history of homeopathy in this country to make sure the practitioner possesses a certain minimum of conventional medical knowledge in addition to proficiency in homeopathy. CTHom (Certified Trained Homeopath): This is a first level diploma given by ESSH School of Homeopathy in Flagstaff, AZ, to students demonstrating a certain degree of mastery in classical homeopathy. MHom (Master Homeopath): second and highest level diploma from the ESSH School of Homeopathy. For the explanation of a title not covered above please consult the homeopath holding it. (Adapted by permission from www.demystify.com) |