Iridology Certification Courses
What are requirements for Iridology Certification or becoming 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 I.I.P.A. identifies one as having attained the highest level of education available in the field and sets you at a recognized professional level. (IIPA stands for International Iridology Practitioners Association)
Clients can be assured that an IIPA certified Iridologist has received an excellent education and has met IIPA's certification requirements.
IIPA Certified Iridology Instructors are required to upgrade their training every two years by atttending Instuctor meetings and symposiums to learn the latest in Iridology.
Georgina, Ean, Sergio and Kianna are IIPA Certified Instructors.
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The Iridology Correspondence Certification Course
is a complete Iridology Training Course for those wishing to take an Iridology Course via correspondence.
Click here for more information on becoming certified via correspondence.
Click here to view the Iridology Course Live Class Schedule!
Certification is also available for having successfully completed other courses taught by Ean, Georgina, and Kianna. These courses may be Iridology courses or various other non Iridology related courses.
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IIPA Certified Iridology Course Descriptions
1. Comprehensive Iridology - Level I (includes Iridology Workbook, instructional videos and Certified Iridology Chart). This material covers the history and development of Iridology, discussion of models- European Iridology, American Iridology, Comprehensive IridologyTM, psychological patterns, iris photography, etc. Includes basic 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.
It would be helpful to have some anatomy and physiology background before taking this course but it is not necessary and is not a prerequisite.
2. Comprehensive Iridology Class - Level II
This class places emphasis on combinations of signs, structure and pigment details, contraction furrow signs, pupil tonus in detail, Lacuna types, exceptions to rules, specific constitutions and syndromes, basic sclera signs, further psychological pattern information, research issues, analysis and live practice for practicum preparation, etc.
Steps To Becoming an IIPA Certified Iridologist
1) Attend a Level I and II IIPA Certification Course either live or via correspondence.
(All of Our live and correspondence courses consist of both Level 1 and Level II and meet these IIPA requirements).
The in classroom live iridology course consists of 5 days of life changing information on the eyes for your own personal journey or to continue to become a Certified Comprehensive Iridologist (CCI).
2) Complete the 3 part IIPA Certification Exam
- 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).
- Complete the Case Study Analysis
Your Instructor 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.
- Write the 4 hour Final Proctored Exam
The exam will be mailed from I.I.P.A. to a Proctor (Notary Public, teacher or librarian for example) and you will arrange a time to write the exam based on your schedules. The proctor will mail the exam back to I.I.P.A. for grading.
Exam Fee: $175 USD to be paid to IIPA central Office
Please Note: I.I.P.A. Certification is optional. If one does not want to become certified by I.I.P.A. Georgina provides a certificate upon one having met all of the above study and exam requirements.
However we do highly suggest one become IIPA certified as IIPA is internationally recognized and I.I.P.A. Certified Iridologists are placed on the I.I.P.A. website referral list.
In order to become I.I.P.A. certified, one must become an I.I.P.A. member and have attended a minimum 60 hour anatomy and physiology course.
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.
After you have completed the anatomy and physiology requirement, the certification candidate must submit a transcript of a completed course, before receiving the IIPA Certification Certificate.
The 60 hour course should be designed to provide a deeper understanding of human anatomy (structure) and physiology (function) primarliy consisting of how the organs function and to provide an understanding of the body systems.
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.IIPA approved Anatomy and Physiology Correspondence Courses are listed at the bottom of this page.
***Upon the sucessful completion of the IIPA certification courses, the 10 iris evaluations, the case study analysis, and the IIPA proctored Exam, and submission of A & P requirement, the student will become certified by the International Iridology Practitioners Association (I.I.P.A.) (www.iridologyassn.org)
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Below is a list of IIPA approved A & P courses
Alive Academy of Natural Health - www.aliveacademy.com
Alternative Medicine College of Canada – www.alternativemedicinecollege.com
American College of Healthcare Sciences or Australasian College of Health Sciences - www.achs.edu
Anatomy & Physiology Course Including Disease Pathology - mdjones@iridology.com
Athabasca College - www.athabascau.ca
Canadian School of Natural Nutrition - www.csnn.ca
Canadian Institute of Health and Healing or Natural Health College in Canada - www.naturalhealthcollege.com
Dominion Herbal College - www.dominionherbal.com
Global College of Natural Medicine, Inc. - www.gcnm.com
Grand Medicine - www.eyology.com
International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Vancouver, Inc. - www.tcmcollege.com
International Institute of Iridology - www.iridologycollege.org
ITEC - www.itecworld.co.uk
Naturopathic Institute of Therapies and Education - NITE www.nite-mtp.com
Trinity School of Natural Health - www.trinityschool.org
University of Natural Medicine - www.universitynaturalmedicine.org
Westbrook University - www.westbrooku.edu
Windsong School of Healing Ltd.www.windsonghealing.com