Continuing Professional Development

Faculty of Homeopathy Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Expectations 

The Faculty of Homeopathy sets high, but achievable, standards for continuing professional development (CPD), and expects every Member/Affiliate to maintain these standards. The importance of CPD should never be underestimated, which is why we offer easy access to educational resources and information that will help you to grow your professional knowledge and skills base. By actively participating in CPD you maintain your own professional credibility and the Faculty of Homeopathy's global reputation for excellence. 

Globally the Faculty of Homeopathy has some of the best medical and veterinary homeopaths amongst its membership. Our members are happy to share their skills, knowledge, and professional expertise to ensure the future of homeopathy for generations to come. We aim to make access to our CPD library easy and convenient, so you can access CPD content by:

• Participating in forums and discussion groups to increase your skills and knowledge
• Joining your local, national, or professional membership group
• Attending Faculty of Homeoathy webinars
• Delivering webinars on behalf of the Faculty of Homeopathy 
• Attending the biennial Faculty of Homeopathy Congress - recognised as one of the most intellectually and socially stimulating events in the homeopathic calendar
• Attending lectures and other training events
• Delivering lectures or other training events on behalf of the Faculty of Homeopathy

The Faculty of Homeopathy sets a minimum, relevant homeopathy, CPD activity requirement for each year for all Members/Affiliates. The minimum CPD requirements are:

• Associate/Affiliate - a minimum of 10 hours of homeopathy CPD activity each year
• Licentiate - a minimum of 12 hours of homeopathy CPD activity each year
• Member by Examination/Member by Equivalence - a minimum of 20 hours of homeopathy CPD activity each year
• Member on the Specialist Register - a minimum of 20 hours of homeopathy CPD activity each year
• Fellows - a minimum of 20 hours of homeopathy CPD activity each year
• Doctors who use the Faculty of Homeopathy appraisal and revalidation service are expected to complete a minimum of 50 hours of CPD activity each, which reflects the entire scope of their professional practise. A minimum of 20 hours CPD should be related to homeopathy

As a Member or Affiliate of the Faculty of Homeopathy it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the CPD requirements attached to your membership category. The Faculty of Homeopathy reserves the right to request your CPD log for inspection as part of its internal quality audit process. 

If a complaint is received about a Faculty of Homeopathy member the Responsible Officer, one of the Faculty's appraisal team, the relevant regulatory body, or another party may ask to see a copy of your CPD log. Failing to provide a copy of your CPD log may result in your membership being suspended, or you being expelled from the Faculty of Homeopathy.

The Faculty of Homeopathy is committed to supporting you throughout your association with us. If you require help or support at any time please contact your membership representative.