The Scientific and Medical Network are offering a number of on-line courses from the autumn of 2017. Please visit
https://explore.scimednet.org/index.php/on-line-courses/ for synopsis of available courses and registration.
This course explores various meanings ascribed to spirituality and discusses their relevance for medicine and healthcare. It encourages participants to develop a positive awareness of cross-cultural understandings of the human body and its core experiences. It raises awareness of beliefs which may influence a person's access to health care. This training lies within the discipline of medical anthropology.
This module is made up of fifteen sessions:-
Spirituality and Cultural Meanings, Conception and human identity, Women and human behaviour, Human Body and Human Self, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Religious and Spiritual Experiences, Death Dying and Beyond, Survival Beyond Death, Cultural U-Turns, Communication.- Teacher: Natalie Tobert
A Practical Guide For Midwives, Doulas, Childbirth Educators & Nurses
The comprehensive course Thriving With Homeopathy For Birthing Life facilitates the student and present and future midwives, doulas, childbirth educators, nurses as well as mothers and mothers-to-be with an in-depth understanding of homeopathy in the field of midwifery, its philosophy, and practical application. Next, to the main subject homeopathy, the student also will be able to use valuable information regarding effective herbal formulas applicable during the time of birthing life.
The course offers an in-depth understanding of a Basic Childbirth Kit with its content of 18 remedies as well as added homeopathic remedies indicated during pregnancy, birth & postpartum period.
The course curriculum aims to inspire midwives, doulas, childbirth educators and nurses, women and men of all nationalities and socioeconomic backgrounds to take back to their own communities’ useful natural tools regarding maternal care, which not only benefits their current and future clients, but also future generations to come.
The course consists of 450 pages, more than 45 hours of study material and is presented with 14-week sessions (plus an added introduction week) and final research paper.
Week 1 - Introduction
Week 2 - The History of Homeopathy
Week 3 - Principles & Concepts
Week 4 - Guidelines in Homeopathy
Week 5 - Casetaking Guidelines
Week 6 - The Individual Signatures of Disease
Week 7 - Pregnancy & Health
Week 8 - First Trimester
Week 9 - Second Trimester
Week 10 - Third Trimester
Week 11 - The Stages of Labor
Week 12 - Birthing Life - First Stage
Week 13 - Birthing Life - Second & Third Stage
Week 14 - Postnatal Care
Week 15 - Nursing & The Newborn
- Teacher: Dr. Angelika Maria Koch
A Practical Guide for the Whole Family, Carers, Nurses & Beyond
The comprehensive course Thriving With Homeopathy For The Whole Family facilitates everyone interested in living optimal health, present and future health care practitioners, carers as well as nurses with an in-depth understanding of homeopathy, its philosophy, and practical application. Next, to the main subject homeopathy, the student also will be introduced to the interrelationship between the Mind, Body, and Soul with their intricate communication channels and unlimited potentialities.
The curriculum is designed with beauty and mindfulness and not only serves the student with a wealth of information but also as a ‘feast of the senses’, welcoming the student to develop and employ the presented study material as a means to personal transformation.
While studying the art of homeopathy and application of a homeopathic First-Aid Kit with its content of 36 remedies, the student’s growing understanding of the key concepts of homeopathy will simultaneously inspire and empower him/herself in the art of self-care regarding a personal health regime and in taking responsibility toward the actual causes of illness itself.
The course consists of 450 pages, more than 45 hours of study material and is presented with 14-week sessions (plus an added introduction week) and final research paper.
This comprehensive course consists of 15 sessions.
Week 1 - Introduction
Week 2 - The History of Homeopathy
Week 3 - Principles & Concepts
Week 4 - The Meaning of Health & Disease
Week 5 - Acute and Chronic Diseases
Week 6 - Guidelines in Homeopathy
Week 7 - The Art of Casetaking
Week 8 - The Individual Signature of Disease
Week 9 - Accidents and Injuries
Week 10 - Exploring Vaccination
Week 11 - Fever and Influenza Ailments
Week 12 - Upper Respiratory Disorders
Week 13 - Digestive Disorders
Week 14 - Skin Ailments
Week 15 - Emotional Distress and Sleep Problems
- Teacher: Dr. Angelika Maria Koch