Ayurveda Therapist Training Course

PREAMBLE 

The 21st century is witnessing a rapid growth and development of alternate systems of healthcare all over the world. India is uniquely poised to effectively contribute to this growth by virtue of its innate system of medicine, Ayurveda. The growing interest for Ayurveda at home and abroad is welcoming and hence it is imperative that we build capacity to meet this need at all levels. While educational Institutes/Universities are providing excellent graduate and post-graduate level training, the Ayurveda sector has very few training programs for paramedical staff like Nurses, Therapists and Pharmacists. Paramedical staff account for approximately 50% of a Healthcare organization and form an integral part of all Ayurveda healthcare facilities too. Skilled and experienced staff with the right blend of technical knowledge and soft skills therefore, is the need of the hour. 

ABOUT THE PROGRAM 

To meet the need for training programs for paramedical staff, RISA along with Health Sector Skill Council proposes to initiate an education and training programs for therapists. The program will focus on a holistic development of the therapist trainee in all spheres including technical knowledge and soft skills. The program will be conducted by qualified staff and will include extensive theory classes and practical demonstration sessions. The trainee therapists will also be allowed to administer therapies under supervision to enable hands-on experience. Communication and demeanor (non-verbal skills) of the therapists will be specifically emphasized as they are in direct contact with the end users. Periodic assessments are designed to ensure effective penetration of course material. 

Efforts will also be undertaken to place the candidates in suitable positions at the end of the training program.  

ABOUT OUR CENTER 

The Ramaiah Group has been providing Ayurveda treatment under the banner as Ramaiah Indic Specialty Ayurveda (RISA). It is a part of the larger Gokula Education Foundation (Medical), GEF (M), a trust with the objective of establishing educational Institutions and providing affordable holistic healthcare for the betterment of mankind.  

The vision of RISA is to incorporate cutting-edge medical science and technology with the vast knowledge base of Ayurveda. Advanced scientific research of International standard is recognized as the way forward in this venture. The Indic Centre is a 58-bed Ayurveda hospital with 17 therapy rooms and 45 therapists to administer Ayurveda Panchakarma treatments under the expert guidance of consultants. Clinical services are supported by an in-house medicine preparation unit, where fresh medicines are prepared according to classical guidelines. A pharmacy is also attached, where classical and proprietary medicines are dispensed.  

MISSION 

Dedicated to provide the highest quality education for students. 

MOTTO 

  • Proficiency in the application of subject area knowledge 
  • Develop and demonstrate ethical  responsibility, and the attitudes, demeanor, and maturity necessary to perform the duties of a professional Ayurveda Therapist 

QUALITY POLICY 

  1. Provide conducive teaching, training and learning environment. 
  1. Provide infrastructure and supportive facility 
  1. Building enduring relationships  among faculty, students and patients 
  1. Inculcate professional ethics, valves and attitudes 

 

OBJECTIVES 

  • To provide dynamic interactive education environment that engages students in the  learning process 
  • Provide constructive feed back to promote student self assessment and motivation. 
  • To provide clear learning outcome, detailed instruction, and assessment to ensure course mastery and student success 

COURSE-NAME:   Ayurveda therapist course  

ABOUT THE FACULTY 

RISA currently has seven senior consultants and five junior doctors. The senior doctors are post-graduates in different disciplines of Ayurveda and bring with them their rich academic and clinical experience. The junior doctors are well trained and have experience in handling similar training programs.  

LOCATION OF THE TRAINING: Ramaiah Indic Specialty Ayurveda, New BEL Road, Bangalore 560054 

ELIGIBILITY: Tenth grade/Secondary school certificate  

Minimum Age- 17 years 

Maximum- 35years 

COURSE FEES: RS 50000 

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION: English 

DURATION: 1year – 6months (class room theory and practical teaching) + 6 months Internship 

CERTIFICATION: Certificates certified by HSSC will be given after the completion and assessment of the course. 

 

CURRICULUM: 

The curriculum will be designed as per the standards of AYUSH  and HSSC 

PRELIMINARY TRAINING PERIOD 

3 months duration, which the student will attend intensive theory classes and will attend to the treatment section for observation and supervised panchakarma therapy practice for the next 3 months. 

ASSESMENTS 

Periodic assessments will be done once in 15 days- practical or viva for 20 marks. 

Monthly once- Written Internals for 25 marks 

Final assessment – written exam and practical for 100 marks(multiple choice question type ) done by HSSC and Certification by HSSC  at end of 1 year 

 

SCOPE OF PRACTICE 

Upon completion, Panchakarma Technicians are able to: 

  • Perform Panchakarma therapies in connection with a Panchakarma program, under the guidance of a qualified Ayurvedic Practitioner or Ayurvedic Doctor. 
  • Support and help deliver the Panchakarma treatment program designed by the Ayurvedic Practitioner or Ayurvedic Doctor.  
  • Understand the ancient Ayurvedic theory of the elements, individual constitution, subtle energetics and how to apply them in a healing context. 
  • Be able to assess the Ayurvedic constitution and imbalance of a client, communicate and document the findings with an Ayurvedic Doctor or Practitioner. 
  • Learn how to design a customized plan for simple Ayurvedic Panchakarma external therapies for an individual. 
  • Learn how to create specialized, client-customized oils with natural herbal ingredients for therapies. 
  • Learn how to prepare specialized food during Panchakarma. 
  • Understand the purpose, function, indications, contraindications, and how to perform bodywork treatments including Abhyanga, Udvartana, Svedana, Pinda Sveda, Pizhichil, Dhara, Shirodhara, Takradhara, Ksheera Dhara, Kati Vasti, Valuka Sweda, Nasya, Netra Tarpana, Upanaha, Pichu, Choorna Sweda, 
  • Guide clients on the post-Panchakarma food and lifestyle practices to maintain health. 

  

PROFESSIONAL APPLICATIONS OF PANCHAKARMA 

  • Licensed Healthcare Practitioners & Healers from all backgrounds can apply their Panchakarma knowledge to enhance their current practice. 
  • Ayurvedic Wellness Professionals, Massage Therapists,  and 
  • Estheticians may enhance their treatments, services and products. 
  • Ayurvedic Professionals may open Panchakarma centers, wellness centers, spas or resorts offering Ayurvedic body therapies. 
  • Entrepreneurs may develop Ayurvedic products for Panchakarma therapies or Panchakarma centers. 

 

 

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