Iridology Certification Courses
Why Become IIPA Certified?
Because there are no official standards of practice for Iridologists, two different Iridologists may have widely differing levels of expertise.There are also great discrepancies in the quality of available courses,especially in North America. Certification by IIPA identifies you as having attained the highest level of education now available in the fieldand sets you at a recognized professional level. Clients are then reassured that you have received an excellent education and have met IIPA's certification requirements.
IIPA Course Descriptions
1. Comprehensive Iridology - Level I (Includes 1 year IIPA membership, Iridology Manual and Certified Iridology Chart). This covers the history and development of Iridology, discussion of models- European Iridology, American Iridology, Comprehensive IridologyTM, psychological patterns, iris photography, etc. Includes eye anatomy and physiology, topography and mapping of the iris, constitutional types (Lymphatic, Biliary and Hematogenic) and their subtypes (by color), iris structure (by types) and signs, pigmentation, lacunae, pupil tonus, etc.(Minimum of 14 hours with an IIPA certified instructor). It would be helpful to have some anatomy and physiology background before taking this course but we have found that it is not necessary and that it is not a requirement.
2. Comprehensive Iridology Class - Level II
This class places emphasis on combinations of signs, structure and pigmentdetails, contraction furrow signs, pupil tonus in detail, Lacuna types,exceptions to rules, specific constitutions and syndromes, basic sclerasigns, further psychological pattern information, research issues,analysis and live practice for practicum preparation, etc. (Minimum of 21 hours with an IIPA-certified instructor).
4 Steps To Becoming an IIPA Certified Iridologist
1) Attend the Level I and II Certification Course
2) Complete the Anatomy and Physiology Course
An anatomy and physiology course is required to be certified as an IIPA Certified Iridologist. However, the Level I and II Iridology courses as well as IIPA's complete testing procedure can take place before an anatomy and physiology class is completed. We have found that it doesn't have to be taken before the course. After you have completed the anatomy and physicology requirement, the certification candidate must submit a transcript of a completed course, a copy of a diploma or of an acceptable accredited degree, or a copy of an appropriate professional license before receiving the IIPA Certification Certificate. Course work should be college-level and designed to provide a deeper understanding of human anatomy (structure) and physiology (function).
Option No. 1: students may take this course from a university, community college, acupuncture school, massage school, etc. Minimum requirement is 60 hours of actual study.
Option No. 2: if a local school is not available, We accept Anatomy & Physiology distance learning from several distance schools. If you have any questions about the anatomy and physiology requirement or about courses you are considering, please contact either Ean, Kianna, or Georgina to see if your course meets the IIPA requirement.
3) Complete the 10 Iris Evaluations
In class, you will learn how to complete an iris evaluation on someone. Part of the requirement to become a Certified Iridologist is that you complete 10 iris evaluations and give them back to your instructor for review and marking. These can be completed during the course or you can mail them back to your instructor in a reasonable amount of time (discuss this with your instructor).
4) Complete the Case Study Analysis and Write the Final Exam
Exam Fee: $175 USD to be paid directly to IIPA
IIPA will send you a color picture of a set of eyes and a brief health history of that individual for you to complete a detailed Iridology analysis. Upon completion you will send it back to your instructor for marking. The Case Study will be sent only after the $175 USD has been paid.
You will then be ready for the final Written Proctored Exam! The exam will be mailed to a Proctor (Notary Public for example) and you will arrange a time to write the exam based on your schedules. The proctor will mail the exam back to IIPA headoffice for marking. You will be notified as to the results of the exam by email.
***At the completion of the IIPA certification courses, the 10 iris evaluations, and the case study analysis the student will qualify to take the exam to become certified by the International Iridology Practitioners Association (I.I.P.A.) (www.iridologyassn.org)