Benefits of becoming a student
- Get 12 months free Student membership when you sign up & pay for the course
- On successful completion of the course you will have a Diploma qualification in Allergy and Environmental therapy, allowing you to use Dip AET behind your name.
- Students get a 10% discount on all remedies bought through Ffynnonwen Remedies
- As a fully qualified, registered member of BIAET you will get 20% off all remedies bought at Ffynnonwen Remedies
- 200 test vials are also included in the price of the course
- Support and guidance from the Institute here at Ffynnonwen
- When qualified and registered, your details will go on our website under the ‘Find a Therapist’ page.
- Continued support and guidance after certification from qualified therapists at Ffynnonwen Natural Therapy centre
"How long is the Course and how much time to I need to allow per module?"
Every student is different and all the modules are different lengths, but on average we suggest each module would take approximately a month to complete, with the whole course taking just over a year to complete. This obviously depends on your work/ home life balance.
"Will we have to buy text books and the test kits?"
The 200 test vials for Chemicals, foods, food additives , pollens, dust etc will be provided as part of the course. You will receive these when you attend the weekend training course held in Monmouth.
All text books and reference books will need to be purchased by the student.
A list of all books required be provided once you start the course (these can be purchased new or second hand though various websites).
Websites for secondhand books:
Will I get support throughout the duration of the course?
Yes!
We are available to contact via Email or Telephone, and will always answer any queries. There is also the online Forum, available for all members. The forums are usually a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Learning outcomes
• Set up an Allergy Testing and Treatment Practice
• Take a Comprehensive Patient Case History
• Identify the Causes of the Illness
• Advise the Patient on appropriate changes in their Lifestyle
• Prescribe a Suitable Course of Desensitising Remedies
• Correct Glandular Imbalances
• Help the Patient to deal with the causes of Stress in their lives
• Enjoy helping your Patient to become well
Course contents are as follows:
Module 1
Introduction, Historical Background and the Immune System
Module 2
The Patient Interview. Drug based Treatment of Allergy
Module 3
Methods of Testing for Allergies. Carrying out the Test. Prescribing the Remedies
Module 4
Nutrition. Allergic Conditions and the Gastro-intestinal Tract
Module 5
Reproductive System. Infections and Vaccinations
Module 6
Allergic Conditions and the Skin
Module 7
Stress and the Patient
Module 8
Hyperactivity
Module 9
Heavy Metal Toxicity and Dental Amalgam
Module 10
Allergic Conditions and the Respiratory Tract
Career Prospects
The BIAET is under the Umbrella of the BCMA. This makes finding new therapies and help for your clients much easier. It also brings all the Alternative therapies under one roof, making it easier for you as a Therapist to access new information. As a Therapist you will be registered with the BCMA, which brings discounts on Insurance for your business.
In short, your opportunities for learning are many if you wish to pursue them, the World of Homeopathy is huge and there is always something to learn.
Cost
The full cost of the course is £1,800.
This can be paid in full or in installments as below:
8 monthly installments: £225.00
6 monthly installments : £300.00
Application form: Course Application Form
Please get in touch for further information
Course Information
This page has been put together to give students a bit more information regarding the course. Your course tutor, places to stay, directions etc. If you have any queries that are not answered by this page, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with us.
Course dates for 2025:
6/7th Sept 2025 to be held at Catbrook Memorial Hall, near Monmouth.
https://www.catbrook.org.uk/village-hall
Your Course tutor
Karen Carman BSc (Hons) (DNN) (C.Nut) (Dip A.E.T) (S.A.C. Dip)
Karen is a Gifted Healer, Health Intuitive, Allergy Practitioner and Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist.
She has over 30 years in continuous practice and has a wealth of experience and extensive training working with a wide range of conditions for babies, children and adults, supporting change in people’s lives worldwide.
Karen originally trained and worked as a Pediatric Speech and Language Therapist, in the NHS, then managing charitable organisations for with Children with Global Developmental Delay and Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Later on she combined this with her Nutritional skills to advise on allergy and gut healing protocols for children with learning disabilities. Karen has over 27 years specialist experience in working with children.
To expand her natural healing ability, in the early 90’s Karen became a Reiki & Seichem Master and Teacher, running many training and healing related workshops. Alongside this she completed many courses in Dowsing and extensive on site training in the Therapeutic use of Flower / Vibrational Essences.
In 2001, Karen then qualified as a Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist with the renowned Naturopath Barbara Wren. She then went on to then gain a further diploma with distinction in Child Nutrition and a diploma with credit in the Identification and Treatment of Allergic and Environmental Disorders from the British Institute of Allergy and Environmental Therapy. She also has training in Functional Medicine from its infancy.
To expand her Nutrition Practice, Karen then completed foundation training in Kinesiology, achieved a diploma in Biochemical Tissue Salts and became an Advanced Practitioner in Intuitive Anatomy training and Theta Healing.
In 2008 Karen qualified as a counselor and Women’s Health Practitioner which has enabled her to offer specialist treatments for women. She has also completed a 3 year Nutritional Therapy Diploma course with the College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM) to further support her Nutritional Therapy qualifications. Enabling her to become a registered Nutritional Therapist and offer Functional Medicine testing (stool, hair, saliva and blood) and analysis.
Her work is her passion!
Accommodation in and around Monmouthshire
There is a varied range of accommodation in Monmouth and the surrounding area, sites such as booking.com and trivago have many of the hotels and guest houses . These 2 sites also have more specific info and there is a newly opened premier inn a 5 min walk away from Drybridge House.
https://you-well.co.uk/gems-of-wales/#Monmouth
https://www.visitmonmouthshire.com/plan-your-visit/visitor-information
If in doubt, please get in touch with Karen Carman for more information on alternative accommodation.
