The
Association consists of five (5) categories of membership:
1. Professional Membership
Consists of two types:
Homeopathic Doctor (HD) and
Homeopathic Practitioner (HP).
They are graduates of accredited homeopathic schools who meet
the requirements and standards of the OHA, and who are of good
moral character.2. Student
Membership
For students from schools in the
health-care professions. Members in this category do not have
voting privileges unless duly elected to the Board. Students
must submit a student application form, proof of enrolment, and
a $50 annual fee.
3. Honorary
Membership
For
individuals who, in the judgment of the Executive, have rendered
exceptional service to the homeopathic profession. Members in
this category will have voting privileges at the discretion of
the Executive.
4. Temporary Membership
At the
discretion of the Membership Committee, professional membership
may be temporarily granted to applicants who are temporarily
residing in Canada and who meet all the requirements and
standards of the OHA with the sole exception that they are not
Canadian Citizens and do not have Landed Immigrant Status.
Temporary memberships will be issued for specified periods of
time. Renewal of temporary membership is subject to review by
the Membership Committee. Temporary members will pay the
professional member fees.
5. Associate Membership
Professional
members who are taking a year off from practicing may pay a
reduced annual membership fee to maintain their status as a
member in good standing. Associate members will not be listed on
the OHA’s website or be given referrals. Should an associate
member resume their practice, they are to report any such change
to the Association and resume paying Professional Membership
fees. Associate Membership fees shall be $120 per year.