Level 3 of 4 • Europe Ayurveda Academy
Ayurveda Practitioner
500-Hour Clinical Third Year Programme
Eligibility: 10+2 with second-year Ayurveda education from any recognised university
Third Year Syllabus: Five teaching modules advancing into full clinical practice plus a 15-day supervised hospital internship in India.
Third Year Hours Breakdown Summary
| Class Teaching | Homework | Assignments | Field Work | India Clinical | TOTAL HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 hrs | 51 hrs | 46 hrs | 33 hrs | 120 hrs | 500 hrs |
MODULE I: Preventive Medicine - Swasthavruttha (Total Hours: 65 hrs)
Daily & Seasonal Regimens - Lifestyle Disorders - Mental Health
DINACHARYA & RITUCHARYA
- Daily and seasonal regimen protocols for preventive health
- Ashtanga Yoga as therapy
- Skills for lifestyle management
- Rasayana (rejuvenation) and Vajikarana
DISEASE MANAGEMENT (Clinical Application)
- Psychological disorders: insomnia, depression, bipolar, anxiety, Alzheimer's
- Autoimmune: Crohn's disease, IBS, ulcerative colitis
- Rheumatological: rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gouty arthritis
- Lifestyle: diabetes (Prameha), hypertension, obesity (Sthoulya)
- Acid peptic disorders: hyperacidity, gastric and peptic ulcer
- Oncology: Ayurvedic approach to Arbudha (cancer)
| Class Teaching | Homework | Assignments | Field Work | Module Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 hrs | 8 hrs | 8 hrs | 6 hrs | 65 hrs |
MODULE II: Rejuvenation Therapy - Reproductive Health (Total Hours: 66 hrs)
Rasayana, Vajikarana & Male Infertility
RASAYANA THERAPY
- Classical formulations and modern clinical protocols
- Concept of Ojas and its role in immunity and longevity
- Medhya Rasayana cognitive rejuvenation
VAJIKARANA & MALE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
- Principles, herbs and preparations for Vajikarana therapy
- Shukra Dhatu assessment and management
- Male infertility causes, investigations and Ayurvedic management
| Class Teaching | Homework | Assignments | Field Work | Module Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 hrs | 9 hrs | 8 hrs | 6 hrs | 66 hrs |
MODULE III: Stri Roga Kaumara Bhritya - Female & Child Health (Total Hours: 94 hrs)
Gynaecology & Paediatrics
DAY 1 - MENSTRUAL & UTERINE HEALTH
- Introduction, terminology, concepts of Shukra and Artava
- Menstrual disorders: amenorrhoea, dysmenorrhoea, abnormal uterine bleeding
- Yoni Vyapad: fibroid uterus, PCOS, pelvic infections, cervical erosion
DAY 2 - FEMALE INFERTILITY
- Vandhyatwa - causes, types, investigations and management
- Management of tubal blockages
- Common drugs in gynaecological disorders; herbs for menopausal syndrome
DAY 3 - PAEDIATRICS
- Ayurvedic drug doses by age and weight in children
- Immunity (Bala) and immune enhancement in childhood
- ADHD, autism, bed wetting, pica, mental retardation
- Cerebral palsy, Down's syndrome and growth disorders
| Class Teaching | Homework | Assignments | Field Work | Module Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 hrs | 13 hrs | 11 hrs | 8 hrs | 94 hrs |
MODULE IV: Advanced Nadi Pareeksha - Jihva Pareeksha (Total Hours: 91 hrs)
Pulse Reading 2 & Tongue Analysis
ADVANCED PULSE DIAGNOSIS
- Deepening Nadi Pareeksha beyond constitutional assessment
- Pulse variations in active disease states and recovery phases
- Ancient and contemporary methods contrasted
TONGUE ANALYSIS - JIHVA PAREEKSHA
- Colour, coating, shape and texture as diagnostic indicators
- Integration of pulse and tongue findings in clinical assessment
- Supervised practical assessment sessions
| Class Teaching | Homework | Assignments | Field Work | Module Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 hrs | 12 hrs | 11 hrs | 8 hrs | 91 hrs |
MODULE V: Oleation & Heat Therapies (Panchakarma Preparatory Procedures) (Total Hours: 64 hrs)
Snehana & Swedana
SNEHANA - OLEATION THERAPY
- Types of Sneha: Sarpi (ghee), Taila (oil), Vasa and Majja
- Bahya (external) and Abhyantara (internal) oleation
- Indications, contraindications and dose fixation
- Three stages: Poorvakarma, Pradhana Karma, Pashchat Karma
- Signs of correct, excess and deficient Snehana
SWEDANA & ALLIED THERAPIES
- Udwartana: herbal powder massage
- Pindaswedhana bolus heat therapy
- Para-Panchakarma procedures alongside Sneha and Sweda
- Adaptations and limitations for UK and European practice
| Class Teaching | Homework | Assignments | Field Work | Module Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 hrs | 9 hrs | 8 hrs | 5 hrs | 64 hrs |
MODULE VI: Intensive Supervised Hospital Training India (Total Hours: 120 hrs)
Clinical Practice - India Internship
| Duration: | 15 Days Residential Internship in India. |
| Hours: | 120 Clinical Hours (8 hrs/day × 15 days). |
| Training: | 15-day supervised internship in an Ayurvedic hospital in India. |
| Activities: | Patient assessment, case management, treatment planning & authentic Panchakarma exposure. |
| Outcome: | Integration of all three years of study into live clinical practice under senior physicians. |
FINAL EXAMINATION METRICS
- MCQ Theory: 80 marks
- Short Answer Questions: 20 marks
- Practical Oral Viva: 50 marks
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