AMCC Student Guide

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Living Your Passion !

Become A Health Practitioner
Alternative Medicine College of Canada

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Contents
Make Your Dreams Come True!.............................................................................................5
The College 5
The Health Practitioner 5
A Note from the Director!.......................................................................................................6

Learning is fun, fascinating and rewarding 6
Why choose the AMCC? 6
The AMCC Team: The Pleasure of Sharing Knowledge!.....................................................7
Medicine of the Third Millenium!...........................................................................................9

Opportunities: Living Your Passion 9
Educate and Accompany 9
Health and Research 9
Sports club, rejuvenation centers, thalassatherapy centers 9
Transmit and Share 9
Education, training and animation 9
Communication and specialized journalism 9
Promote and Sell 10
Advertising and marketing 10
Events 10
Distance Education: Balancing Quality and Liberty!........................................................11

Fundamental Objectives of our Programs 11
Essential Skills to Develop 11
Advantages of Distance Education 11
Choose Your Program! ........................................................................................................13

Programs 13
Post-Graduate Programs 13
Other Choices 13
Programs!..............................................................................................................................15
Natural Health Practitioner [program PS 800] 16
Modules and Courses Included in This Program 16
Naturopath [program ND900] 18
Modules Included in This Program 18
Bio-energetic [program EN500] 20
Homeopath [programm HO600] 22
Nutrition Holistic [program NH400] 24
3 – Alternative Medicine College of Canada (AMCC)

Courses Included in This Program 24
Doctorates [Programs 1011, 1012, 1013]!...........................................................................26

Doctorate-Specific Objectives 26
First-Level Doctorate Programs 26
Choose Your Doctorate Program 26
Courses Included in these Programs 26
Individual Courses 28
Equivalence & Exemptions 30
Equivalence Request 30
Exemptions 31
Registration & Procedure!...................................................................................................32

Registration Procedure 32
Required Documents for Your Admission Application 32
Re-registration Procedure 32
Registration Confirmation 32
Admission is a Privilege not a Right 33
Rules and Financial Conditions 33
Student Testimonials: Unequivocal Recognition!.............................................................34

An International Network of Health Practitioners and Actors 35
Acknowlegments and Certifications 36
Government Level 36
Professional Level 36
Tuition Fees!..........................................................................................................................37
Tuition Fees Table 37
Registration Fees Table 37
Tuition Fees 37
Administration Fees 37
Method of Payment 37
Deferred Payments Table 38
Tuition Fees Rebates Table 38
Additional Fees 38
Deffered Payments (if applicable) 40
Other possible fees and rebates 40

Make Your Dreams Come True
Are you working in the medical field and wish to reorient your career?
Do you enjoy a good challenge? Are you passionate about alternative medicine?
On these pages, discover solid programs with professionals sharing your passion, a flexible
study pace adapted to your level, your situation and your aspirations.
The College
Since 1989, the Collège des médecines douces du
Québec (CMDQ), a francophone distance learning The Health Practitioner
organisation has been proposing correspondence
programs and courses, with the possibility for The Health Practitioner offers to teach life principles,
workshops and internships, in various fields associated giving a sense of responsibility to the patient who is at
with alternative medicines: naturopathy, nutrition, least in part responsible for his/her defiencies. Only
phytotherapy, vital hygiene, homeopathy, energetics, nature will be able to correct the imbalance, provided it
Chinese medicine, etc. Legally constituted and is given the means to do so. This implies an awareness
recognized in Canada and Europe, its courses are of individual and collective responsibility and learning
available on line or by postal delivery, in French and in about the biological laws that govern us. This comes
English, and include the support of a tutor. down to: assuming responsibility. The "patient-actor" is
the chief artisan of his/her healing or on-going good
Will you become health practitioner and be part of the
health.
future of alternative medicine?
Education, consultations, sales, events... are no longer
uncertain adventures nowadays. Increasing public Read more …
demand is very real. Depending on the program chosen
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A Note from the Director
On behalf of the Alternative Medicine College of Canada, I welcome

you, the students, who have both the desire to learn and to be of
service to others.
methods at your disposal in the topics taught. The

Learning is fun, fascinating and objective being a multifaceted training rather than a
rewarding narrow practice.
At the College, we do not "artificially" inflate the course
I experienced and nurtured that thirst for knowledge hours. The fundamental course (anatomy-physiology)
during my education in the 1970s. I was under the is not counted in the training hours but offered if
impression that at the end of the course, I'd have all the needed, in parallel to the program.
answers to my questions. However, with the next
course, I was still eager to know more. I really thought Finally, you are an adult, motivated to succeed, and
that, through my studies, I would pierce the mysteries have a computer. Distance education offers multiple
of life. I took it all in: in order, kinesiotherapy, advantages by letting you optimize your time
acupuncture, homeopathy, naturopathy, gerontology, management. So, take the opportunity and make the
and others... Always favouring scientific knowledge. most out of it!
As early as 1979, I built a loyal clientele that received Our tutoring service will provide all the answers you
the best I had to offer. require via email, phone or Skype.
Today, it’s already been twenty years since I founded It is my pleasure to welcome you among us. Do not
the College with a few colleagues. I wanted to share hesitate to contact me personally.
my knowledge with you. And you are more and more
David R. Bentata
numerous to prove that I was right in believing in it. My
way of thanking you is by assuring you of the moral
obligation I feel to maintain the quality of the courses
and to be completely available to each of you. The most meaningful acknowledgement of the quality
of our work comes from our students. This being said,
courses at the College are recognized by numerous
associations and organizations.
Why choose the AMCC? Since the education offered at the College is
internationally recognized by numerous associations,
If you chose our college, as opposed to any other, it's our students are assured to be able to join one of them
no doubt because you noticed some differences of which will entitle their patients to receipts, namely in
which we are proud! France, Canada and the USA.
At the College, there are no "masters" nor "gurus" to
follow blindly. On the other hand, you do have to think
more about how to apply the knowledge you are
acquiring because each case is different and there are
no miracle remedies that can adapt to all situations and

all individuals. You will also undoubtedly appreciate the
richness of the courses and the diversity of care

The AMCC Team: The Marielle Guimond, Executive Secretary
Pleasure of Sharing
Knowledge
Although coming from various walks of
life and no matter what their favourite field,
the members of the AMCC team share the
same desire to learn, to understand and to
share knowledge. They combine their
Always available, extremely kind, Marielle has worked
views to ensure open-minded and for the College for 13 years (in 2010). Attentive to
inquisitive instruction. everyone's needs, she manages the student files at the
College and updates information of the website's
student center.
Valérie Avid, Tutor
Nicole Provencher, Coordinator
Sorbonne graduate in International

Studies (Paris), Valérie became
passionate about alternative
medicine. She has a diploma in Naturopathy and Vibrantly full of energy, Nicole obtained a diploma in art
Homeopathy from the College, where she practices as history and has had several fascinating life
a tutor. Playful and attentive, she supports her students experiences. Professionally, she worked at the Collège
with rigour and steadfastness. She is also an des Médecins du Québec, on the status of women...
homeopathy consultant at the College. She is always interested in alternative medicines and
organizes various seminars during her free time. At the
College she is helping students along, as well as
Michel Guy, Tutor coordinating human resources.
Dr François Danain, Internship Director

After obtaining a doctorate in Pharmacy, Dr Danain
After obtaining his Bachelor’s decided to change directions in favour of alternative
degree in Electrical Engineering, medicine and is today doctor in Naturopathy, graduate
followed by a Master of Mechanical of the College. He joined the team in 2010 to organize
Engineering, Michel changed and oversee the AMCC student internships in Europe.
orientation by choosing to train in François is also a professional member of the
Naturopathy, then in Bioenergetics, at the College. Organisation de la médecine naturelle et de l'éducation
Since he received his first diploma in 2004, he works sanitaire (OMNES) and member of the Association
as a tutor and practices in various naturotherapies. professionnelle des naturopathes francophones
Michel is also a Reiki Master.

David Bentata, Director and Founder of the CMDQ/ Francine Dallaire, Teacher
AMCC
David founded the CMDQ/AMCC in 1988, after ten

years of practicing acupuncture and homeopathy. He
is a graduate of the Canadian Institute of Acupuncture
(1979), graduate in Gerontology at the Université de
Montréal (1984), graduate in Homeopathy (1988),
doctor in Chinese Medicine from the California
Acupuncture College (1986), has a diploma in
Homeopathy (1990) and a certification from the Collège
des Médecins du Québec (1987). His experience in Certified Naturopath, Francine consults in private
consulting goes back to 1979 and in teaching to 1987. practice since 1992, her patients being mainly
Always attentive to students’ needs, you can directly constituted of women. She sees human experience as
contact him if needed. Read the Director's Note. a whole and puts special attention on how emotions
impact health, especially glandular and immune
systems. Francine is the author of two books on
Christine Angelard, teacher enneagram and conducts workshops at the College.
Sheryl-Anne Surprenant, writer, translator and

webmaster
Doctor in medicine (Université de

Toulouse in France), post-graduate in Homeopathy and
Traditional Chinese Medicine (Paris), Christine
Angelard has been working for more than 15 years in
holistic health, integrating the human body's symbolism
and energy work to her other tools. Settled in Quebec
since 2006, Christine writes courses, consults in global After studying to obtain a double bachelor degree in
health and coaches newly trained therapists. Biochemistry and Chemical Engineering, Sheryl-Anne
switched to a Bachelor degree in Information
Management, from which she graduated. She worked
as an instructor, training adults in network and
Gilles Goncalvez, Teacher
computer management. She left the city to live in the
country and pursue her living food passion, which led
her to create a website, www.HealthyCrusine.com,
author ebooks and mentor several people interested in
that particular lifestyle the world around. Self-taught up
to now, she decided to complete her knowledge by
studying at the College. Extremely curious by nature,
intelligent and gifted in all she learns, she is now
studying Naturopathy at the College, while working as
a writer, translator and webmaster.
Doctor in Oriental Medicine, graduate of the College
and founder of the Institut Hóa Thiên Ðuong, Gilles
works as a consultant in collaboration with his life
partner Catherine, rheumatologist. He is also a tutor Many other professionals, associations and
and a teacher at the AMCC. laboratories are also part of the AAMC team.

Sports club, rejuvenation
centers, thalassatherapy
Medicine of the Third
centers
Millenium
Here the therapist offers an often new and
Becoming a therapist can be an objective complementary service to those offered within the
establishment. The emphasis is on prevention and
for many, but there are in fact numerous education. Any number of positions can be envisioned,
ways to professionally increase the value from accompaniment to facilities management.
of your training, convictions and passions.
In fact, when this education takes an
entirely new direction from what was
previously chosen, then it becomes Transmit and Share
possible to integrate acquired skills to new
and vast knowledge, based on prevention
and health education. Everyone gets to Education, training and animation
choose his/her own path.
The therapist will be either an independant worker,
employed by an organization or business and will fulfill
an increasing and varied demand for information and
training from the public, schools and businesses
(restaurants, cooperatives, daycares, retirement homes,
etc.). It will involve animation: anything from occasional
to regular courses, mentoring, organized internships or
Opportunities: Living Your thematic retreats, etc.
Passion
Communication and specialized
Educate and Accompany journalism
Because of the increasing interest in alternative
Consultation medicine from the public, even general media offers
The therapist can choose to work alone, as an opportunities to the specialist: managing a health, well-
independant worker, or with a group of other therapists being or nutrition column, for example. The same
of complementary skills. It is also possible to be an applies to communications--public or private--in as much
employee in a health-oriented organization (rejuvenation as the environment and health become at stake.
centers, for example).
Health and Research

For a number of medical, paramedical and social
professionals, the naturopathic approach offers a way of
growing their practice with more of a global perspective
of the individual, rather than simply a symptom
perspective.

Promote and Sell Sales, store management
Organic boutiques of all kinds, librairies, research labs:
this retail sector is growing regularly. These
establishments must fulfill the expectations of their
Advertising and marketing clients, not only with specialized marketing, or even
offering "products", but especially by providing quality
In light of public interest, a number of companies are information dependant on a good knowledge of health
created, or refocus themselves, to fulfill these new concerns.
demands. They need knowledgeable contributors or
consultants in this new field because the approach
largely exceeds that of business.
Events
Seminars, expos, organic fairs, and eco-festivals are
growing in numbers and require personnel that is in tune
with the spirit of such events.
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Distance Education: Balancing Quality and Liberty
The Alternative Medicine College of Canada has deliberately made the choice to offer
distance education programs to allow everyone, no matter where they reside, to get the
education they want. This choice requires certains skills on the part of the student. It also
has special requirements at the educational level in order to ensure efficient and productive
training.
Fundamental Objectives of our Advantages of Distance

Programs Education
Our programs aim at satisfying three main founding Distance education allows you to study where you
objectives in alternative medicine. want, thanks to appropriate didactic materials and the
help of a tutor. They will smooth the way to knowledge,
• Educate: Healthy lifestyle and quality of life without regards to distance, by helping you manage
education for those eager to incorporate your time and giving you greater autonomy. This
healthy living factors into their own lifestyle. methodology is adopted more and more by private
• Prevent: Through personal healthy lifestyle schools and university students all over the world.
programs based on weight control, dietary • With this formula, the number of hours of the
balance, correcting nutritional deficiencies, course is guaranteed. No risk of cancellation--
detoxification, revitalization, exercise, stress for any reason.
management, etc.
• You study at your own pace and according to
• Heal: Therapeutic solutions offered using your availability. You determine your weekly
natural care methods and within the scope of workload for yourself.
those methods.
• You choose the subjects that interest you and
you take the time to study them in depth.
Essential Skills to Develop • You benefit from contact and personal follow-
up with a tutor.
Distance education is intended for adults. It aims at
building certain skills.
• Autonomy: Ability to follow the continual
evolution of knowledge in the field.
• Critical thinking: Analysis of lines of Distance Education: Is it for YOU?
reasoning within the field of alternative This teaching methodology is aimed at adults mainly,
medicines. those having suffisant life experience, enough
• C r e a t i v i t y: Openess to learning new motivation to succeed and good social aptitudes. This
dimensions by associating new elements. method requires certains skills and might not be suited
for younger students, who benefit from closer
• Adaptability: Handling changing conditions by supervision.
partaking in the transformation of society and
the renewal of social values.
• Communication: Capacity to make knowledge
accessible to others.

Choose Your Program
You can choose from a complete distance education curriculum in Naturopathy with several
speciality options. Pursue post-graduate education with a Doctorate program. Or choose
one single course.
Programs
Natural Health Practitioner [945 hours]
Naturopathic Practitioner [1395 hours] Guidance: Our Suggestion
Homeopathic Practitioner [1395 hours] Aren't sure which speciality is right for you?
Register to the Natural Health Practitioner program,
Bioenergetics Practitioner (Oriental Medicine) [1395
which is the common curriculum for all speciality
hours]
options. You will then have the time to choose which
Holistic Nutrition [585 hours] orientation to take.
Need help? Send us an Guidance Request.
Post-Graduate Programs
Doctorates Calculating Study Time
In distance education, the number of hours of study is
given as an average reference number only. The actual
number of hours you will need to study for a given
Other Choices course depends on you, your prior knowledge of the
topic, your experience and your own learning rhythm.
Individual Courses
Equivalence Request

Programs

Natural Health Practitioner
[program PS 800]
The Natural Health Practitioner has general educational, prevention and curative training.
His knowledge in these fields enables him to conduct a health assessment on several key
aspects, such as nutrition, vital hygiene and environment, as well as provide health
education. He or she is able to implement a treatment for all levels of functional problems
and knows several therapeutic approaches.
This education can lead to any of the following specializations: Naturopathy, Homeopathy
or Bioenergetics, after which you can undertake post-graduate first-level doctorate
programs in Naturopathy, Homeopathy or Oriental Medicine
Modules and Courses Included in This Program

Module 611, Natural Health Consultant
Module 711, Natural Health Educator
Module 811, Natural Health Technician
Note : Subscribtion can be done per module.
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Courses Credits Hours Diploma
Level 1 151 – History & Foundation 3 45 Natural Health
Module 611 Consultant
122 – Vital Hygiene 3 45
131 – The Pillars of Health 3 45
142 – Nutrition Basics 6 90
214 – Medication, Tests, Emergencies 3 45
Total credits/hours 18 270
Level 2 225 – Electromagnetism 3 45 Natural Health
Module 711 Educator
231 – Health Education 6 90
244 – Vitamins and Minerals 6 90
343 – Metabolism and Nutrition 6 90
Level 3 351 – The Regenerative Cure 6 90 Natural Health
Module 811 Technician
352 – Bodily Approaches 6 90
445 – Orthomolecular Approaches 6 90
Level 4 Cs820 – Clinical Case Studies 6 90 Natural Health
Final Paper Practitioner
Total credits/hours for PS800 63 945
Pre-requisites : Course [010], Human Anatomy & Physiology. This course must be taken and completed before starting
level 3, module 811.

Naturopath
[program ND900]
The Practitioner receives complete and specialized training in Naturopathy. Extensive
knowledge of these types of alternative medicine allows him or her to perform in-depth
treatments of chronic illnesses and functional problems. The Health Practitioner can work
as a practitioner at home, in a private practice or in a health centre. He or she can teach
alternative medicine, give seminars (or produce public interest television and radio
programs) for schools or associations, write articles, act as a tutor in a school, manage a
health centre or shop, etc. This training can be completed with a Doctorate Level 1 Degree
to become a Naturopathic Doctor.
Modules Included in This Program

Module 911, Health Practitioner Naturopath
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Module 711 Educator
Final Paper Cs820 – Clinical Case Studies 6 90 Natural Health
Practitioner
63 945
Level 4 353 – Phytotheraphy 6 90 Naturopath
Module 911
354 – Oligotherapy 6 90
356 – Semiology of the Human Terrain 6 90
358 – Aromatherapy 6 90
CS921 – Clinical Case Studies 6 90
Total credits/hours for ND900 93 1395

Bio-energetic
[program EN500]
The Practitioner receives complete and specialized training in Acupuncture. Extensive
to become an Acupuncturist Doctor.

Module 912, Bioenergetics Health Practitioner
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Module 711 Educator
Practitioner
63 945
Level 4 461 – Human Energy 6 90 Bio-energetics
Module 912 Practitioner
462 – Energy Regulation 6 90
463 – Energy Therapy 6 90
464 – The Language of the Body 6 90
Total credits/hours for EN500 93 1395

Homeopath
[programm HO600]
The Practitioner receives complete and specialized training in Homeopathy. Extensive

to become a Homeopathic Doctor.

Module 913, Health Practitioner Homeopath
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Module 711 Educator
Practitioner
63 945
Level 4 470 – Biotherapies 6 90 Bio-energetics
Module 913 Practitioner
471 – Homeopathy, Art of Healing 6 90
472 – Chronic Diseases 6 90
473 – Homeopathy/Humain Terrain 6 90
Total credits/hours for HO600 93 1395

Nutrition Holistic
[program NH400]
Holistic Nutritionists possess general training in education, prevention and healing. Their
knowledge in the areas of vital hygiene, health education and nutrition enables them to
administer effective therapy in relation to holistic nutrition. They are able to perform a
complete nutritional assessment and apply the appropriate dietetic approaches.
In accordance with article 36c of the Professional Code stipulating that the right to use the
title "Nutritionist" is strictly reserved by the Ordre Professionnel des Diététistes du Québec,
all students residing in the province of Quebec who have successfully completed this
program will receive a diploma entitled "Living Food Practitioner".
Courses Included in This Program

Courses 122, Vital Hygiene
Courses 142, Nutrition Basics
Courses 231, Health Education
Courses 244, Vitamins & Minerals
Courses 343, Metabolism & Nutrition
Courses 445, Orthomolecular approaches
Courses 924, Nutrition Clinical Case Studies
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122 – Vital Hygiene 3 45 Holistic
Nutritionist
244 – Vitamin and Minerals 6 90
445 – Orthomolecular Approach 6 90
Final Paper CS924 – Clinical Case Studies in Nutrition 6 90
Total credits/hours for NH400 39 585

Doctorates
[Programs 1011, 1012, 1013]
Doctorate-Specific Objectives Homeopathy or Bioenergetics certification

or have obtained an equivalence from the
Elevating One's Practice AMCC.
In addition to clinical case studies—veritable hands-on
exams—the curriculum constitutes practical and
concrete coaching. The Client-Practitioner Relationship Choose Your Doctorate Program
course allows the practitioner to identify specific
profiles and is essentially given the educational Doctorate in Naturopathy Program [Module 1011]
components involved which must take into account
affinities, personalities, needs, and capacity for Naturopathic Doctor Certification
personal investment of each individual. The Developing
a Professional Practice course focuses on legal
considerations, office management, and includes Doctorate in Oriental Medicine Program [Module 1012]
aspects of marketing and how to generate income.
Oriental Medicine Doctor Certification
Internship, which must be completed under the
supervision of an active practitioner, completes the
curriculum. Doctorate in Homeopathy Program [Module 1013]
Pursuing a Topic of Interest Homeopathic Doctor Certification
The Doctorate program allows an in-depth investigation

of a topic of predilection, which can even become a
professional orientation. The thesis paper offers the Courses Included in these
student the opportunity to reflect, conceptualize and Programs
apply. It is as much a theoretical as a practical exercise
allowing individual expression. Courses 555, Client-Practitioner Relationship
Courses 565, Developing a Professional Practice
First-Level Doctorate Programs Courses 575, Clinical Case Studies
Courses 595, Personal Research Thesis
I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e N a t u r o p a t h y,
Homeopathy or Bioenergetics program,
Note
the first-level Doctorate curriculum
The certification will be delivered after presentation of a
develops clinical expertise. This program one-year active practice confirmation.
is also available for active practitioners
The first-level doctorate program offered by the AMCC
wanting a first-level doctorate. To register is not a university-level doctorate program as
to this distance education program, you considered by the Act respecting educational
must have completed a Naturopathy, institutions at the university level (in Quebec).

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Individual Courses
Cred Ho
Courses
its urs
Foundations - FO150
010 – Human Anatomy & Physiology 18 270
151 – History & Foundations 3 45
"Thank you so very much. I have learned more than I
131 – The Pillars of Health 3 45 had ever imagined and am very excited to continue my
214 – Medication, Tests/Emergencies 3 45 growth as a person and as a therapist. I am so grateful
to you and the AMCC for guiding me throught the
Environment - EV100 beginning of my journey."
225 – Electromagnetism 3 45 Suzanne Alter,
Québec
Nutrition - NT300
351 – The Regenerative Cure 6 90
Naturopathic Health Care - NP440
353 – Phytotherapy 6 90
354 – Oligotherapy 6 90
356 – Semiology/Human Terrain 6 90
358 – Aromatherapy 6 90
Bioenergetics - EN450
461 – Human Energy 6 90
462 – Energy Regulation 6 90
463 – Energy Therapy 6 90
464 – The Languaged/Body 6 90
Homeopathic Health Care - HO460
470 – Biotherapies 6 90
471 – Homeopathy, Art of Healing 6 90
472 – Chronic Diseases 6 90
473 – Homeopathy and Human
Terrain 6 90

"I learned so much from doing this course and look
forward to doing further studies at a later date. I found
all of the courses very formative and every step gave
prepared me very well for guiding patients to well-
being."
Gabrielle Gingras,
Quebec
"I have found the information and module extremely

well presented and very interesting. I am really
enjoying the course and learning so much."
Anne Cook,
United Arab Emirates
"I thouroughly enjoyes this course and found it

extremely enlightening. I have gained a lot of
knowledge as well as reinforcement of what I had
previously learned. I look forward to revisiting and
reviewing this course material!"
Faith Serwadda,
Ontario
"I completed the Natural Health Consultant Program;
the courses are great for personal or professional
applications. I learned a lot about the Holistic approach
to natural health and wellness. The courses are very
well structured and informative in describing not only
what you can do to improve health and wellness
naturally, but also how. They’re truly Healthy Life’s
Manuals."
Jamil Khalaf,
Quebec

Equivalence & Exemptions
If you have already taken courses, or modules, in another institution and now wish to obtain
a diploma from the Alternative Medicine College of Canada, choose our Equivalence
Program. A list of available equivalences is given below.
You may also request a course equivalence (maximum of 3 courses).
Equivalence Request Registration Procedure

Please state the title (and number) of the diploma.
To request a diploma equivalence, you must have
taken all of the courses and obtained an equivalent Download the Equivalence Request Form.
number of credits (or hours) as the College's required
Consult the course descriptions by clicking on the
number of credits in the chosen field. The College
program/module of your choice and verify that you
allows you to take the missing courses, as long as
actually have an equivalent for each course, and if you
these do not represent more than about 30% of the
are missing any courses.
courses in the chosen program.
Go to the Online Registration Form and choose one of
For the Equivalence Request, you must fill in the
the equivalences. Fill in the requested information on
appropriate form, supplied by the College, cover the
both forms (Online Admission Form and Equivalence
administration fees, make a first payment and send
Request Form). Compose a hand-written letter stating
supporting documentation with your request.
your professional or scholastic journey and your
projects or objectives. Gather your documents and mail
everything to the address on the form. Contact the
College if needed, by phone or email.
Modules Complete Programs
Natural Health Consultant Natural Health Practitioner

Natural Health Educator Naturopathic Practitioner
Natural Health Technician
Homeopathic Practitioner
Naturopathy
Homeopathy Bioenergetic Practitioner
Bioenergetics Holistic Nutrition
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Exemptions
You can request and obtain an exam exemption for one
or more courses taken in another institution:
• You can receive the course material anyways,
but are under no obligation to take the exam.
• Or you do not wish to receive the course
materials and can get a reduction in the
program's price, equivalent to the price of the
exempted courses.
For course exemption requests (three courses
maximum), you must fill the Admission Form, send all
supporting documents and pay the administrative fees
for the exemption request.
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Please Note:
All admission requests must be accompanied by the
required payments, that is the administrative fees (for
the registration) and the first payment (Consult our
online Payment Calculator).
After receiving and studying your file, the College will
contact you and send you its decision. An interview
might be required.
If your request is denied, your payments and your
documents will be sent back to you, with the exception
of the administration fees.

Registration & Procedure
Whatever country you reside in, you can
inquire about admission to a program, a
module (a program stage), a single course,
or an equivalence by filling out an
admission form, the required documents Re-registration Procedure
and paying the associated fees.
You can re-register two ways:

Registration Procedure Electronically
Fill in the Online Admisson Form directly.
You can register two ways:
By mail
Electronically
Fill out the Online Admission Form directly and send Download the Simplified Form and send it to the
the required documents electronically or by mail. College
By mail
Download the Admission Form, fill it out and send it
with all the required documents (see below).
Registration Confirmation
Please note: By filling out an Admission Application, you Once your Registration Confirmation received, you have
agree to abide by the General Conditions and the ten days to cancel or modify your registration. After that,
Financial Conditions of the Alternative Medicine College your registration is activated and your first course
of Canada. materials will be sent to you.
Download the General Conditions and the Financial
Conditions. Admission to the Doctorate Program
The College does not accept direct admissions to its
doctorate programs.
Required Documents for Your To be admitted to a doctorate program, you must have
Admission Application completed a specialty program at (or have obtained an
equivalence from) the College.
A hand-written letter stating your motivations and
projects.
A resume showing your school and/or professional
education.
Justification for equivalencies or exemptions.
A recent identity photo.
For the payments: consult the conditions pertaining to
your method of payment.
With the admission application, the candidate must
enclose payment for the administration fees, and the
first payment or the global payment.

Admission is a Privilege
not a Right
The academic level of a candidate does not ensure
automatic admission. The Alternative Medicine College
of Canada reserves the right to reject any application .........................................................................................
without having to justify its decision. In the case of a
rejection, all documents on file and payments will be
returned to the candidate, except for the administration .........................................................................................
fees.
.........................................................................................
Rules and Financial Conditions
.........................................................................................
The student must consult and accept the rules of the
College before registering.
Download the General and Financial Conditions in effect .........................................................................................
at the College.

equipped with the knowledge I need to succeed in this
field! "
Melissa Rowat,
Student Testimonials: B.C
Unequivocal Recognition
"I love your program, I think the course material is
Spontaneously, the students at the excellent, and I have learned so much that all my friends
are amazed."
Alternative Medicine College of Canada
Nada Hrvojic,
express their satisfaction with courses, Ontario
workshops and with a program. They also
"I learned so much from doing this course and look
appreciate the follow-up and support they forward to doing further studies at a later date. I found
get from their tutors. Very personally, often all of the courses very formative and every step gave
with emotion and obvious enthusiasm, prepared me very well for guiding patients to well-
these words call forth individual journeys. being."
Gabrielle Gingras,
"I completed the Natural Health Consultant Program; the Quebec
courses are great for personal or professional
"It has been a pleasure to be a student of the AMCC
applications. I learned a lot about the Holistic approach
and I thank you Valerie and Michel for giving me the
to natural health and wellness. The courses are very
opportunity to grow through you."
well structured and informative in describing not only
what you can do to improve health and wellness Ayelet Goldman Riddle,
naturally, but also how. They’re truly Healthy Life’s Israel
Manuals. "
"I found this course very challenging but my favourite
Jamil Khalaf, course yet coming together all previous knowledge
Quebec made sense. For me this is how I learn best, and
remember more is by doing-putting it all together. I am
"I enjoyed learning about trace elements. Deficiencies
excited to do more case studies!"
play such a huge role in our field. Great material!"
Brenda McGill,
Julianne Marshall,
Alberta
Saskachewan
"I must admit that this has been one of the toughest and
"As intense as it was rewarding. Detailed enough that I
most extensive course so far. I find with each new
will go through it again and again to grasp all the
course that the amount of knowledge and information
inspiration. Thank you for the great curriculum! I hope to
increases. It's a great challenge though and quite
be able to continue with the following levels soon!"
rewarding."
Julie Fortin,
Faith Serwadda,
Ontario
Ontario
"Interesting to read about the history and foundations. I
"I have really enjoyed doing these case studies. I was a
found the annexes the most beneficial point!"
bit skeptical as I was with the homeopathic but it really
Daniel Morris, seemed to work. It gave me great satisfaction in helping
Québec people regain their health. I was also surprised to see
how people began regain their health."
"Informative and very interesting. Also, I really
appreciate the annexes and have discussed them with Kelly Moore,
family and friends. Thank you!" Northwest Territories
Charlotte Wiebe, "I found this course quite challenging because I had no
Ontario reference point when learning about electricity. I am glad
to say through that after much review I am beginning to
"I am excessively excited to start my career in Holistic learn a lot more about electricity and its effects."
Nutrition and I have thoroughly enjoyed the course! It
was very informative and I believe that I am very well Faith Serwadda,
Ontario

Veronica Hauk,
Ontario
"So far I found this course the most challenging. I have
learned the most from this course and look forward to "I really enjoyed learning the roots and foundations of
the next course in the series!" alternative medicine. Also, the Annex articles and
readings were wonderful and educational."
Faith Serwada,
Ontario Veronica Hauk,
Ontario
"This was an amazing course! It required extra research
and reading on certain topics, but was well worth it. It "I am really enjoying the courses. I feel that I am
was a great spring board from the anatomy and learning a lot. My tutor is excellent at answering any
physiology course. You can tell how important reading questions that I have."
both are and keeping the right pace with both. Thanks
again!" Lori Prehn,
Ontario
Veronika Hauk
Ontario "This was a really good/informative course"
"Excellent! All of the courses so far have been very Jennifer Sierzant,
interesting!" Québec
Terri Cormier, "I am really enjoying the courses. I feel I am learning a

British Columbia lot. My tutor is excellent at answering any question I
have."
"I thoroughly enjoyed this course information. It has
confirmed much I had known in part and added greatly Lori Prehn,
to what I did not know. It is excellent! 11/10 !" Ontario
Faith Serwadda,
Ontario "Very helpful for everyone! Going deep inside the body's
"I enjoyed the abundance of information!" laboratory!"
Julianne Marshall, Rumyana Peeva-Gesheva,

Saskatchewan Kuwait
"A very detailed and comprehensive course. Extremely

intensive in places. Simple to comprehend and yet
exhaustive." An International Network of Health
Debora Ann Shea, Practitioners and Actors
India
Since its creation, the College has taught numerous
"Absolutely awesome! I loved it! It brought so much re- students from all five continents that now constitute an
affirmation and new perspectives that made sense!" international reference network.
Barbara Ann Fralick, Explore a list of graduates from our College and
British Columbia discover some active practitioners :
"The course is very informative, comprehensive and
extremely educative. It also busts a lot of pre conceived http://www.alternativemedicinecollege.com/practitioner-
concepts and myths" directory-l-8200.html
Debora Ann Shea,
India
To Learn More…
http://www.alternativemedicinecollege.com/index.php
"Very interesting- I really enjoyed it!"
If you cannot find the information you are looking for on
Terri Cormier, the site, please consult the FAQ section or feel free to
British Colombia contact us!
"I really enjoyed learning the roots and fundations of
alternative medicine. Also, the Annex articles and
readings were wonderful and educational."

Acknowlegments and Associations or Organizations Acknowledging the
College
Certifications Quebec
Association des Naturopathes et Naturothérapeutes
The most meaningful acknowledgement of (ANN)
the quality of our work comes from our Ordre canadien des praticiens de naturopathie et
students. This being said, courses at the naturothérapies (OCPNN)
College are recognized by numerous
Corporation des intervenants en médecine alternative
associations and organizations. The (CIMA)
College exists since 1989 and has obtained http://www.federation-medecines-alternatives.com/
all relevant acknowledgements in the field Fédération des médecines alternatives (FMA)
of alternative therapies.
Ontario
The Examining Board of Natural Medicine Practitioners-
North America
Government Level France
Association professionnelle des naturopathes
Canadian government (federal) - The College's francophones (APNF)
education is certified by the Department of Human
Resources Development, as professional training; USA
scholarship fees entitle students to a monthly tax credit. American Alternative Medical Association (AAMA)
New Brunswick government - Recognizes training American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP)
received at the College and students residing in that
province can receive loans and grants. To learn more...
Some associations are slow to acknowledge the
Quebec government - The College has a certification as education given at the College for various reasons:
a teaching institution certified by Emploi-Québec. Your
•Some of these associations are in conflict of interest
employer could therefore pay for your training, which will
(for example, those creating associations in order to
be deductible from his contributions. Scholarship fees
have their own students acknowledged) or dispute
are tax deductible.
distance education, even though the College has
ensured that its theoretical education is effectively
tested in practicum. (see Methodology).
Professional Level •Membership fees are excessive compared to services
offered.
At the corporate and professional levels, joining a
professionnal association enables the patients to •We are presently in negociations.
receive a refund from their private insurance companies,
when they have one. However, this does not constitute a
legal acknowledgement from the Department of
Education or the Office des professions du Québec.
Since the education offered at the College is
internationally recognized by numerous associations,
our students are assured to be able to join one of them
which will entitle their patients to receipts, namely in
France, Canada and the USA.

Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees Table

Regular Programs Cdn $ Euros US $
€ Tuition Fees
Program PS 800 Natural Health
Practitioner
5796 5040 5796
They include all the fees relating to the course (or
Program ND 900 Naturopath 8556 7440 8556 program or module...), including course materials, exam
Programme HO 600 Homeopath 8556 7440 8556 correction, diploma(s) or certification(s). There are no
Programme EN 500 Bio-energetics additional fees for tutorial services. A 1-800 line (toll-
8556 7440 8556
free) is available to students in Canada and the United-
Programme NH 400 Holistic Nutrition 3588 3120 3588 States.
Level #611 1656 1440 1656
Level #711 1932 1680 1932
Level #811 2208 1920 2208 Administration Fees
Each level : #911, 912, 913, 1011,
1012 & 1013
2760 2400 2760
The administration fees cover the cost of opening and
Human Anatomy & Physiology 810 630 810 studying a file as well as all administrative procedures.
Certificate Registration and Equivalency (cost per credit) These fees are not refundable in the case of a rejected
Theme and individual courses
admission request.
92 80 92
Equivalency 25 25 25
Registration Fees Table

Method of Payment
Cdn $ Euro US $
s€ With the exception of single courses (payable in one
Programs PS 800 - NH 400 75 105 105 single payment), registrants to programs and modules
Each level, theme or course 45 75 75 can have the payment of tuition fees spread out over the
Human Anatomy & Physiology 105 90 90 course of their education. The student must pay his first
payment at the time of registration, and the rest of the
Doctorate program levels
#1011/1012/1013
90 90 90 tuition fees can be divided by the number of months of
Equivalency for a program the chosen program (or module).
250 250 250
Equivalency for a level 100 100 100
Third party payment 25 20 25

Deferred Payments Table
1st Balan # of
For Canadian Residents Install ce month
ment s Note : the College automatically gives a 10% Merit
Programs 12-36
10% 90% Grant when a course is successfully completed.Tuition
max
Each level, #611, 711, 811, 911, 912 & 6-10 fees for a program, a theme, a module or a course
913 20% 80%
max
Certificate 2-10 include all the training fees. All registrations also entails
30% 70%
max administration fees, and may also have additional fees
Doctorate level #1011, 1012 & 1013 6-10
30% 70% or discounts.
max
For International Residents
Programs
15% 85% 12-30
max
Each Level, #611, 711, 811, 911, 912 &
913
25% 75% 6 mois
Certificate 100% 0 0
Doctorate level #1011, 1012 & 1013 40% 60% 6 mois
Additional Fees
Additional fees are not applicable to all students. They
are circumstancial and occasional: differed payments,
late payments, various taxes, etc. for example.
Tuition Fees Rebates Table
Tuition Fees Total for Rebate

Complete payment of a program 5%
Complete payment of a level 2%
Merit Grant for the completion of a level,
applied to the following level.
10%
Human Anatomy & Physiology 100%

REGISTRATION FORM
Last Name: First Name: Age:
Address:
City: Postal/Zip code: Country:
Home Telephone: Office Telephone:
Date of birth: Place of birth:
Male  Female  Profession: Level of studies:
E-mail: ……………………………………………@………………………………………………………….
Reference: ……………………………………………………Specify: ………………………………….
1a – I request admission to the following (Check the Mark your # of Hours

Code #:
appropriate code number and write the name below): choice credits planned
 Programme
......................................................................................
 Module
 1b – I am registering for personal studies (no exams).
 Theme, or
 1c – I plan to spend ____ hours per week for my studies. course
 1d – I need to take the A & P course.  Equivalency
__________________________________________________
 2a – I wish to receive exam exemptions for the following courses # …………………………………………………….
 2b – I wish to receive exemption for the following course(s): # …………………………………………………………..
 2c – I am including an Equivalency Request Form.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3a – I wish to start my studies  As soon as possible  On next .............................. (month)
3b – I wish to receive my courses by  Internet  Postal Mail  Both (Additional fees apply)
 3c – I am including a letter of intention for the payment of my tuition fees by a Third Party.
3d – I will be using my country’s currency, which is:  $ CAD  $ US  € Euros
(please check “$ US” if your country’s currency is not in the list)
3e – I plan on completing my studies in __________ months.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
4a – Tuition fees (indicate the total amount for the complete program) .........................
First installment details :
 4b – First installment or complete tuition fee .........................
 4c – Registration and creation of record fee .........................
 4d – Registration for Anatomy & physiology course .........................
 4e – Anatomy & Physiology course .........................
 4f – Total paid by: ! Cheque  Bank transfer  other: .........................
Calculator available on the website’s Registration page in the Financial Conditions section.
With the admission validation from AMCC, I will receive a statement with complete details
and will be able to confirm my admission. Next page «2»...

Registration Form (2)
Deffered Payments (if applicable)

5a –  Please adjust the payment balance according  I am registering for a program and I am eligible for
to my pace of studies. a 100% rebatte on the Anatomy and Physiology
5b –  I wish to benefit from automated payments course. I will be responsible for the purchase of the
without any administrative fees. mandatory reference manual and AMCC registration
and exam correction fees.
 Post-dated cheques (less than 6 months)
 I am including payment for an equivalency or
 Credit card on-line (Paypal) exemption request.
 Automatic bank transfer  I live outside of Canada and will be responsible for
5c –  I wish to pay the balance with non-automated the payment of the postal shipment fees of my courses.
payments. NOTE: You must obtain a clearance with the  I live in Canada and will be responsible for the
AMCC first. Non-automated payments are subject to payment of taxes if applicable.
administrative fees).
IN ORDER TO AVOID DELAYS, I AM INCLUDING:
 A handwriten letter stating my plans and
Other possible fees and rebates motivations.
 A resume of my professional and scholar
 Please adjust the rebate for my complete payment. experience.
 Please apply the rebatte for the Merit Grant  Documentary evidence for my exemption or
(professional studies only) equivalency request.
 I need to take the A & P course, I will be  A payment (or proof of payment) corresponding to
responsable for the purchase of the mandatory #4f of this document.
reference manuel and AMCC registration and exam
correction fees.
IN ORDER TO START AS SOON AS POSSIBLE,

I AM ALSO INCLUDING:
 Post-dated cheques, or proof of automated bank
transfers.
 A recent picture of myself, stapled to the back of
this sheet.
Mail to ; AMCC,
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QUEBEC H2E 1S2, CANADA
If I am not accepted, all documents and payments will
be returned to me by the AMCC, except for the Keep a copy of this form.
Registration Fee. I have read and accept to follow
AMCC’s current conditions and regulations.
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Alternative Medicine College of Canada

A Note from the Director!.......................................................................................................6

The AMCC Team: The Pleasure of Sharing Knowledge!.....................................................7

Medicine of the Third Millenium!...........................................................................................9

Distance Education: Balancing Quality and Liberty!........................................................11

Choose Your Program! ........................................................................................................13

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Doctorates [Programs 1011, 1012, 1013]!...........................................................................26

Registration & Procedure!...................................................................................................32

Student Testimonials: Unequivocal Recognition!.............................................................34

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On behalf of the Alternative Medicine College of Canada, I welcome

methods at your disposal in the topics taught. The

no miracle remedies that can adapt to all situations and

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Sorbonne graduate in International

Dr François Danain, Internship Director

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David founded the CMDQ/AMCC in 1988, after ten

Sheryl-Anne Surprenant, writer, translator and

Doctor in medicine (Université de

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Health and Research

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Fundamental Objectives of our Advantages of Distance

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Modules and Courses Included in This Program

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Modules Included in This Program

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Modules Included in This Program

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The Practitioner receives complete and specialized training in Homeopathy. Extensive

Modules Included in This Program

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Courses Included in This Program

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Doctorate-Specific Objectives Homeopathy or Bioenergetics certification

Pursuing a Topic of Interest Homeopathic Doctor Certification

The Doctorate program allows an in-depth investigation

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"I have found the information and module extremely

"I thouroughly enjoyes this course and found it

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You may also request a course equivalence (maximum of 3 courses).

Equivalence Request Registration Procedure

Modules Complete Programs

Natural Health Consultant Natural Health Practitioner

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