Europe Ayurveda Academy
AYURVEDA HIGHER Diploma Certificate
500-HOUR ADVANCED FOURTH YEAR PROGRAMME
Eligibility: 10+2 with third-year Ayurveda education from any recognised university
Fourth Year Syllabus: Nine advanced modules covering Panchakarma, ENT, Surgery, Agnikarma, Leech Therapy, Kshara Karma, Marma Chikitsa and Cosmetology.
Fourth Year Hours Breakdown Summary
| Class Teaching | Homework | Assignments | Field Work | TOTAL HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 hrs | 101 hrs | 86 hrs | 63 hrs | 500 hrs |
MODULE I: Shodhana Basti Procedures - Applied Panchakarma (Panchakarma - Part 1)
INTRODUCTION & FOUNDATIONS
- Introduction to Panchakarma and Shodhana
- Importance for promotion of health, prevention and treatment of diseases
- Assessment of health and disease conditions for suitable procedures
- Applied aspects of Panchakarma within the UK and European legal framework
BASTI PROCEDURES
- Basti-Matra (small enema therapy)
- Kashaya Basti (decoction enema)
- Anuvasana Basti (oil enema therapy)
| Class Teaching | Homework | Assignments | Field Work | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 hrs | 12 hrs | 9 hrs | 6 hrs | 53 hrs |
MODULE II: Vamana Virechana Basti Nasya (Panchakarma - Part 2)
EMESIS & PURGATION
- Vamana (therapeutic emesis) - indications, procedure, complications
- Virechana (purgation therapy) - protocol, herbs, post-care
BASTI & NASYA
- Basti - full classical procedure and clinical application
- Nasya (nasal administration) - types, indications, technique
| Class Teaching | Homework | Assignments | Field Work | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 hrs | 10 hrs | 9 hrs | 6 hrs | 51 hrs |
MODULE III: Head Ear Nose Throat Dental Eye Diseases (Shalakya Tantra - ENT & Ophthalmology)
HEAD, EAR, NOSE & THROAT
- Shiro Roga - importance and superiority of Shira
- Vataja, Pittaja, Kaphaja headaches; tension headache, migraine diagnosis and treatment
- Rhinitis (Pratishyaya) and sinusitis (Dushta Pratisyaya) etiology, pathology, management
- Epistaxis (Nasagata Raktha Pitta) - clinical features and management
- Pharyngitis, laryngitis, tonsillitis and adenoiditis
- Vertigo and Meniere's disease - Ayurvedic management
- Danta Roga dental caries and tooth decay
- Ear diseases: Pootikarna (ASOM and CSOM), Bhadirya (hearing loss)
OPHTHALMOLOGY - NETRA ROGA
- Netra Samanya and Vishishta Chikitsa - diseases of the eye
- Retinitis and corneal ulceration (Savarana Shukla)
- Refractory errors (Timira) and optic nerve atrophy
- Netra Kriya Kalpa - Aschothana (eye drops), Anjana, Sekha, Bidalaka and Tarpana
| Class Teaching | Homework | Assignments | Field Work | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 hrs | 8 hrs | 7 hrs | 5 hrs | 39 hrs |
MODULE IV: Para-Surgical Concepts - Wound Management Anorectal - Kshara (Shalya Tantra - Surgery in Ayurveda)
WOUND & ANORECTAL MANAGEMENT
- Vrana - definition, types and management of ulcers
- Ayurvedic management of non-healing ulcers
- Anorectal disorders: haemorrhoids, fistula-in-ano, fissure-in-ano
- Asmari-stones in kidney and gall bladder management
KSHARA (ALKALINE) THERAPY
- Preparation of Kshara (alkaline preparations)
- Clinical utility and applications of Kshara in Ayurveda
- Para-surgical concepts and procedures
| Class Teaching | Homework | Assignments | Field Work | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 hrs | 9 hrs | 8 hrs | 6 hrs | 46 hrs |
MODULE V: History Classification Areas of Administration (Agnikarma - Thermal Cauterisation)
AGNIKARMA THERAPY
- History and classification of Agnikarma
- Part 1 - Fundamentals and instruments
- Part 2 - Technique and areas of administration
- Part 3 - Indications and clinical applications
- Part 4 - Complications, contraindications and post-care
| Class Teaching | Homework | Assignments | Field Work | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 hrs | 12 hrs | 10 hrs | 8 hrs | 60 hrs |
MODULE VI: Jalaukavacharana Blood Purification (Raktamokshana - Leech Therapy)
LEECH THERAPY (JALAUKAVACHARANA)
- Part 1 - History, types of leeches and selection
- Part 2 - Procedure and technique of application
- Part 3 - Indications: skin diseases, joint disorders, varicose veins
- Part 4 - Post-procedure care and complications
| Class Teaching | Homework | Assignments | Field Work | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 hrs | 12 hrs | 10 hrs | 8 hrs | 60 hrs |
MODULE VII: Preparation Classification Clinical Application (Kshara Karma - Alkaline Therapy)
KSHARA KARMA
- Part 1 - Preparation and classification of Kshara
- Part 2 - Clinical utility and application technique
- Part 3 - Indications, contraindications and management
| Class Teaching | Homework | Assignments | Field Work | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 hrs | 8 hrs | 7 hrs | 5 hrs | 41 hrs |
MODULE VIII: Arsha Fistula Fissure - Practical Training in India (Anorectal Diseases)
ANORECTAL CONDITIONS
- Part 1 - Arsha (haemorrhoids) classification and management
- Part 2 - Bhagandara (fistula-in-ano) - surgical and Kshara Karma approach
- Part 3 - Parikartika (fissure-in-ano) conservative and procedural management
- Practicals conducted during India Clinical Training
| Class Teaching | Homework | Assignments | Field Work | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 hrs | 6 hrs | 5 hrs | 4 hrs | 30 hrs |
MODULE IX: Vital Points Therapy - Skin & Beauty Science (Marma Chikitsa & Ayurveda Cosmetology)
MARMA CHIKITSA
- Part 1 - Introduction to 107 Marma points
- Part 2 - Therapeutic stimulation techniques
- Part 3 - Clinical applications: pain, paralysis, neurological conditions
AYURVEDA COSMETOLOGY
- Part 1 - Ayurvedic approach to skin and beauty
- Part 2 - Mukha Lepa (face packs), hair care and body treatments
- Part 3 - Management of skin disorders: acne, pigmentation, eczema
- Part 4 - Anti-ageing protocols and Dinacharya beauty routines
| Class Teaching | Homework | Assignments | Field Work | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 hrs | 24 hrs | 21 hrs | 15 hrs | 120 hrs |
EXAMINATION & EVALUATION
- MCQ Theory: 80 marks
- Short Answer Questions: 20 marks
- Practical Oral Viva: 50 marks
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