Registration Requirements
In order to apply for registration with the College, applicants must complete and submit an Application for Registration. The Application Guide explains the application process, how to complete the form and what documentation needs to be submitted with the application form. This flowchart illustrates the process.
The following are requirements for all applicants who are eligible for registration.
DO NOT complete/submit these requirements until eligibility has been determined. More information on eligibility can be found here.
Requirements can be completed in any order and some may be done simultaneously; however all requirements must be met in order for your application for registration to be complete. Be sure to complete the Application Checklist and submit it to the College along with all required documents. For more information, see the College’s Registration Timelines and Explanation of Completed Application.
Individual Assessment
Demonstrating skills and knowledge
Every practitioner wishing to register with the College of Homeopaths — that is, everyone who wishes to practise as a homeopath in Ontario — must successfully complete an individual assessment (IA) to demonstrate competence in a range of areas identified as being necessary and relevant to the practice of homeopathy within a regulated environment.
As one of the requirements of registration, applicants must demonstrate that they have the knowledge and skills to safely and effectively practise homeopathy.
The Applicant Guide is available to download in both Word format and pdf. Get started on the path to becoming a registered homeopath by completing this important prerequisite.
NOTE: Cases must be current within the three years immediately preceding submission of individual assessment materials.
To get started, download these documents:
Fact Sheet: Tips for a Well-Organized Individual Assessment Submission
IA On-line Learning Tool
Fees Related to Individual Assessment, Reassessment and Appeals
Individual Assessment Applicant Guide
pdf Word format
Individual Assessment Application Form
pdf Word format
Self-Assessment Form
pdf Word format
Individual Assessment Consent Form
pdf Word format
Individual Assessment Request for Review Form
pdf Word format
On-line IA Application
Who will assess your submission?
Assessors, all experienced subject-matter experts in homeopathy, were engaged by the third-party administrator only after a rigorous process of personal interviews by a panel of Council members and several training sessions including pilot studies. Their identities, and yours, are confidential so that neither party can identify the other. All of the assessors have demonstrated the following criteria:
Knowledge
Competency Profile for Entry-to-Practice Homeopaths Practising in Ontario
Performance Indicators for Homeopaths Practising in Ontario
Every practitioner wishing to register with the College of Homeopaths — that is, everyone who wishes to practise as a homeopath in Ontario — must successfully complete an individual assessment (IA) to demonstrate competence in a range of areas identified as being necessary and relevant to the practice of homeopathy within a regulated environment.
As one of the requirements of registration, applicants must demonstrate that they have the knowledge and skills to safely and effectively practise homeopathy.
The Applicant Guide is available to download in both Word format and pdf. Get started on the path to becoming a registered homeopath by completing this important prerequisite.
NOTE: Cases must be current within the three years immediately preceding submission of individual assessment materials.
To get started, download these documents:
Fact Sheet: Tips for a Well-Organized Individual Assessment Submission
IA On-line Learning Tool
Fees Related to Individual Assessment, Reassessment and Appeals
Individual Assessment Applicant Guide
pdf Word format
Individual Assessment Application Form
pdf Word format
Self-Assessment Form
pdf Word format
Individual Assessment Consent Form
pdf Word format
Individual Assessment Request for Review Form
pdf Word format
On-line IA Application
Who will assess your submission?
Assessors, all experienced subject-matter experts in homeopathy, were engaged by the third-party administrator only after a rigorous process of personal interviews by a panel of Council members and several training sessions including pilot studies. Their identities, and yours, are confidential so that neither party can identify the other. All of the assessors have demonstrated the following criteria:
Knowledge
- Has completed a post-secondary program in homeopathy that is equivalent to two full-time academic years plus one clinical year in length, or has successfully completed a program in homeopathy together with other education or training which a panel of the Registration Committee considers, when taken together, to be substantially equivalent to such a program.
- Must be able to speak, read and write in English and/or French with reasonable fluency and have demonstrated oral and written communication skills;
- Must have basic computer skills, including the use of basic word processing and email.
- Currently practises in a patient care environment, providing homeopathy services on a regular basis, either full- or part-time;
- Has a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in the profession, which may include teaching homeopathy;
- Has practised homeopathy for a minimum of 750 hours over the course of any three year period;
- Willing to go through the applicant assessment process prior assuming the role of assessor.
- Must have a strong and demonstrated sense of professional responsibility and commitment to peer support;
- Must be able to provide constructive/honest written feedback to the third-party consultant;
- Must be committed to self-regulation
Competency Profile for Entry-to-Practice Homeopaths Practising in Ontario
Performance Indicators for Homeopaths Practising in Ontario
Jurisprudence
The purpose of this program is to provide future registrants with a deeper understanding of the requirements of practicing in a regulatory environment. This includes a review of the laws, regulations and standards that relate to the practice of homeopathy in Ontario. These materials are designed to ensure that homeopaths understand their legal responsibilities and how they affect day-to-day practice.
All applicants for registration with the College, including those educated in Ontario, elsewhere in Canada and in other countries are required to pass the Jurisprudence Program.
To get started, download and read the following documents:
Jurisprudence: General Information and Frequently Asked Questions
Jurisprudence Program Tips
Jurisprudence Manual
When you're ready to begin, click here to create an account and sign in with the CHO's third-party e-learning company, Dual Code. If you have questions, contact the College.
To successfully run and complete all aspects of the Jurisprudence Program, the CHO recommends using Google Chrome or Firefox as your internet browser.
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All applicants for registration with the College, including those educated in Ontario, elsewhere in Canada and in other countries are required to pass the Jurisprudence Program.
To get started, download and read the following documents:
Jurisprudence: General Information and Frequently Asked Questions
Jurisprudence Program Tips
Jurisprudence Manual
When you're ready to begin, click here to create an account and sign in with the CHO's third-party e-learning company, Dual Code. If you have questions, contact the College.
To successfully run and complete all aspects of the Jurisprudence Program, the CHO recommends using Google Chrome or Firefox as your internet browser.
Download Chrome here.
Download Firefox here.
First Aid and CPR
Fact Sheet with Q&A
Related Policy
The public interest is served if Registrants have the ability to provide CPR and first aid in case of an emergency. Applicants must show proof of certification when they submit their application and Registrants must maintain certification at all times. Acceptable programs are those which cover the following topics:
Health Care Provider Level CPR (HCP) / Basic Life Support (BLS)
1. CPR for adults, children, and infants
2. First aid treatment for airway, breathing, and circulation emergencies including cardiac arrest and choking
3. Public access Automated External Defibrillation (AED) use
4. Rescue breathing
5. Bag Valve Mask (BVM) use
Standard First Aid
1. Secondary survey
2. Prevention of disease transmission
3. Injuries to the head, spine, bone, muscle, joint and soft tissue
4. Wound care, burns
5. Sudden medical conditions including choking
6. Poisons, substance abuse and misuse
Where in-person training is not available, the College will accept online training initial and renewal courses provided they cover these topics.
The College does not approve or endorse any program. Registrants are encouraged to review the available courses and determine which course best meets their needs while satisfying the requirements.
Related Policy
The public interest is served if Registrants have the ability to provide CPR and first aid in case of an emergency. Applicants must show proof of certification when they submit their application and Registrants must maintain certification at all times. Acceptable programs are those which cover the following topics:
Health Care Provider Level CPR (HCP) / Basic Life Support (BLS)
1. CPR for adults, children, and infants
2. First aid treatment for airway, breathing, and circulation emergencies including cardiac arrest and choking
3. Public access Automated External Defibrillation (AED) use
4. Rescue breathing
5. Bag Valve Mask (BVM) use
Standard First Aid
1. Secondary survey
2. Prevention of disease transmission
3. Injuries to the head, spine, bone, muscle, joint and soft tissue
4. Wound care, burns
5. Sudden medical conditions including choking
6. Poisons, substance abuse and misuse
Where in-person training is not available, the College will accept online training initial and renewal courses provided they cover these topics.
The College does not approve or endorse any program. Registrants are encouraged to review the available courses and determine which course best meets their needs while satisfying the requirements.
Criminal Background Check
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Download related policy here.
Applicants and Registrants are expected to adhere to values shared by society and the profession and not have demonstrated conduct that would make them unsuitable to practise and present a risk to public safety. Applicants must provide:
1. A criminal background check;
2. Declarations regarding character including:
After receiving the Criminal Background Check and the declaration regarding character, the College will notify the applicant if the information requires review by the Registration Committee.
Download related policy here.
Applicants and Registrants are expected to adhere to values shared by society and the profession and not have demonstrated conduct that would make them unsuitable to practise and present a risk to public safety. Applicants must provide:
1. A criminal background check;
2. Declarations regarding character including:
- Registration with other regulated professions, in and outside of Ontario;
- Prior findings of professional misconduct, incapacity or incompetence, regardless of profession or jurisdiction;
- Any other items that may affect the ability to practise safely; and
- Information related to any unsuccessful attempts to register with a regulatory body.
After receiving the Criminal Background Check and the declaration regarding character, the College will notify the applicant if the information requires review by the Registration Committee.
Reasonable Fluency in English or French
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In order to be registered, each applicant must declare reasonable fluency in French or English or provide proof of reasonable fluency in English or French achieved through a language assessment. This requirement is necessary to ensure that Registrants have the ability to communicate with their patients and other health-care professionals in Ontario.
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In order to be registered, each applicant must declare reasonable fluency in French or English or provide proof of reasonable fluency in English or French achieved through a language assessment. This requirement is necessary to ensure that Registrants have the ability to communicate with their patients and other health-care professionals in Ontario.
- Applicants whose first language is English or French or who currently speak, read and write English or French as a primary language will be considered to have met this requirement and can declare this on their application form.
- Applicants who have obtained post-secondary education taught in English or French will be considered to have met this requirement and can declare this on their application form.
- Those for whom the two categories above do not apply must submit proof of reasonable fluency achieved through a language assessment that meets the Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks minimum level 7
Proof of Professional Liability Insurance
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In order to be registered, each applicant must provide proof of professional liability insurance to the College. This must include the policy number, the name of the insured (which must match the name of the applicant), the address of the insured, the policy period and coverage details.
Minimum requirements include:
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In order to be registered, each applicant must provide proof of professional liability insurance to the College. This must include the policy number, the name of the insured (which must match the name of the applicant), the address of the insured, the policy period and coverage details.
Minimum requirements include:
- $ 1,000,000 per occurrence
- Annual aggregate coverage of no less than $ 2,000,000
- A deductible of no more than $ 1,000 per occurrence
- Run-off coverage (sometimes called enduring or tail coverage) for a minimum of three years
- Provision by an insurer licensed with the Financial Services Commission of Ontario, the office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions of Canada or a body outside of Ontario that the Registrar considers substantially equivalent to the Financial Services Commission of Ontario.
Declaration REGARDING Character/PAST REGISTRATION
The College expects Registrants to adhere to the values shared by society and to conduct themselves with integrity and professionalism. For this reason, applicants are required to disclose any previous or current registration with other regulatory bodies and to obtain verification from those bodies that they were/are members in good standing (Form C). In addition, applicants are required to report any prior proceedings, criminal or regulatory, and to provide information about the outcome of the proceeding(s).
The intent of this process is to have all potentially relevant matters reported so that the College can then evaluate the significance of the events. It may be that even though there has been an event in the past, it no longer reflects significantly on the suitability of the applicant to become a Registrant of the College. Factors such as the nature of the event, how long ago it occurred, and the applicant’s growth/reformation since the time of the event are taken into consideration. The primary issue is the current competence and character of the applicant. Reporting requirements apply whether the event took place in Ontario or another jurisdiction.
The intent of this process is to have all potentially relevant matters reported so that the College can then evaluate the significance of the events. It may be that even though there has been an event in the past, it no longer reflects significantly on the suitability of the applicant to become a Registrant of the College. Factors such as the nature of the event, how long ago it occurred, and the applicant’s growth/reformation since the time of the event are taken into consideration. The primary issue is the current competence and character of the applicant. Reporting requirements apply whether the event took place in Ontario or another jurisdiction.
NOTARIZATION
All registration-related documents being submitted with the application must be notarized photocopies with the exception of the Jurisprudence Course certificate of completion, proof of successful completion of the Individual Assessment, and professional liability insurance, which may be photocopies. The Criminal Background Check must be the original. Requiring notarization of documents provides assurance to the College that the originals and photocopies have been reviewed and that photocopy is an authentic reproduction of the unaltered original.
In addition to the notarized photocopies, Form E – Statutory Declaration must be notarized. This provides assurance to the College that the declarations in the application and signature are those of the applicant.
In Ontario, Notary Public is a position appointed by the Ministry of Government Services. To find a Notary Public, search online or in the Yellow Pages. If you wish to use a lawyer to notarize documents, please ensure that he or she is a Notary Public, as not all lawyers have this designation.
Applicants from outside of Ontario may use an individual with the legal authority within their jurisdiction to notarize the documents.
In addition to the notarized photocopies, Form E – Statutory Declaration must be notarized. This provides assurance to the College that the declarations in the application and signature are those of the applicant.
In Ontario, Notary Public is a position appointed by the Ministry of Government Services. To find a Notary Public, search online or in the Yellow Pages. If you wish to use a lawyer to notarize documents, please ensure that he or she is a Notary Public, as not all lawyers have this designation.
Applicants from outside of Ontario may use an individual with the legal authority within their jurisdiction to notarize the documents.
Appealing registration decisions
As an applicant, you have the right to appeal any decision regarding the outcome of your pre-assessment for eligibility to register submission, individual assessment submission and your application for registration with the College.
If you disagree with a registration-related decision, you can request a review of your file by the College’s Registration Committee. This committee meets four times a year to assess the qualification of applicants to the College.
If you disagree with a decision by the Registration Committee related to your application for registration, you can appeal the decision by sending your request in writing (not by email) to both the Registration Committee and the Health Professions Appeal and Review Board (HPARB), an independent review board established under the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
HPARB does not review appeals related to pre-assessment for eligibility or the results of individual assessment submissions. These two types of reviews may be appealed to the College’s Registration Committee. The results of an individual assessment may also be appealed to Human Resource Systems Group (HRSG) for a fee or the College’s Registration Committee free of charge.
Your request for an appeal must be received within 30 days after the date you received notice of decision. In the case of HPARB) you can ask for either a hearing (you and a College representative appear in person to present evidence to the Board) or a review (Board members review written submissions from the applicant and the College).
You can contact the Registration Committee and the Health Professions Appeal and Review Board at the addresses below:
Registration Committee
College of Homeopaths
163 Queen Street East
Toronto, ON M5A 1S1
Health Board Secretariat
Health Professions Appeal and Review Board
151 Bloor St. West, 9th Floor
Toronto, ON M5S 2T5
www.hparb.on.ca
Registration Committee
The Registration Committee reviews applications from applicants who want to become members of the College but do not meet one or more of the registration requirements.
After considering the application and submissions, the Registration Committee may direct the Registrar to:
- issue a certificate of registration
- issue a certificate of registration with terms, conditions and limitations
- issue a certificate of registration if the applicant completes specified training or additional exams
- refuse to issue a certificate of registration.
Application-related orders of the Registration Committee can be appealed to the Health Professional Appeal and Review Board. An Order of the Review Board can be appealed further to the Divisional Court of Ontario.