The course is divided into three distinct sections:
- Practical training and Zoom modules
- Supervised clinical experience
- Home study and case study write-up.
The Practical Training Course
This consists of six days of intensive training (the Core Training) taught on set course dates (see Course Dates).
This is followed by one Clinical Practise training day which is one-to-one with the Course Principal, and is made up of 5 additional supervised clinical practices on external clients. The date is agreed with the student after completion of the Core Training.
As part of the course the student will have the opportunity to give a minimum of FIFTEEN supervised colonic hydrotherapy treatments and experience at least three treatments themselves.
The number of students on the Core Training is deliberately kept to a maximum of four to allow for personal attention while covering the extensive syllabus. See Course Content for more details.
Four Saturday Zoom Modules follow the Core Training
These remote video modules each comprise typically 2 lectures, 2 quizzes, and feedback/Q&A opportunities, and are 10am - 3pm including breaks. They are on fixed dates (see here) and are not recorded or repeated. Full participation is essential, so must be factored in to the student's diary when booking the course.
Clinical Practice Development Period
On completion of the Practical Training, the student is supported through completing their Case Study practises and setting up or identifying (oursourcing) their own clinical space. These further treatments are on the student's own volunteers (a minimum of 2 clients for 2 treatments each) and must be supervised (remote supervision is available at no extra cost). During this time the student completes their home study, and any additional training required to access the ARCH external examination leading to the full qualification and IPCH Diploma.
Case Study Requirements (pre-exam homework)
Before applying for their final Diploma Exam, students are required to comprehensively write up their three case studies. These cases comprise one which was undertaken in during their Clinical Training and the two on their own volunteers mentioned above. In addition the student is required to home-study the material presented during the training and the Zoom sessions in preparation for the examination.
On submission of the case studies an additional tutorial and supervision day is made available to the student in order to prepare for their exam This is the final opportunity for the student to gain confidence and support prior to their Diploma completion examination.
Examination is independent from the training and is set and marked by our accrediting organisation (The Association of Registered Colon Hydrotherapists, ARCH). See Examination for more details.