School of Ayurveda Medicine Ph.D. Ayurveda Medicine Degree Objectives

School of Ayurveda

School of Ayurveda Medicine

Ph.D. Ayurveda Course Objectives

Doctor of Philosophy Sacred Ayurveda Medicine (Ph.D. Ayurveda) Diploma Program

(Monastic/ Clerical Physician)

Dean, Doctor of Philosophy Sacred Ayurveda Medicine (Ph.D. Ayurveda) Diploma Program & Clinical Sciences: Anthony B. James D.N.M. (P), N.D. (T), M.D. (AM), D.P.H.C. (h.c.), R.A.A.P.: (Dean of Graduate Natural Medicine: Professor, Dr. Charles McWilliams ND, O.M.D.: Associate Professor Women’s Health Studies: Julie A. James D.N.M. (P), N.D. (T))

GENERAL COURSE GOALS & OBJECTIVES

The Ph.D. Ayurveda Medicine Degree course is a post-doc advanced degree that continues and builds on the foundation established by our Doctor of Sacred Natural Medicine (D.S.N.M.) degree program. The D.S.N.M. Degree is a prerequisite for the Ph.D. Ayurveda. This shows that graduates have a well-founded education and clinical experience in Ayurveda Science and Medicine and current western Sacred Natural Medicine protocols and clinical procedures. Today’s modern Ayurveda practitioner must have a good education and working knowledge of Western non-invasive clinical, diagnostic, and assessments. The D.S.N.M. curriculum provides this foundation of education.

The entire course of study prepares one to practice Ayurveda & Yoga Therapy as clerical, primary care, natural, or monastic medicine—the Ph.D. The Ayurveda program also prepares students to apply to various national and internationally recognized associations for natural treatment for Board Recognition and licensing (N.A.I.C., A.A.P.N.A., S.M.O.C.H.). To ensure continued career success, the graduate will continue to learn new and current information related to techniques, trends, and methods for career development in natural medicine and related fields. The graduate will consider this continuing education a fundamental part of professional growth and development.

Doctor of Philosophy in Ayurveda Medicine (Ph.D.) Program Studies and
Traditional Ayurveda Medicine Curriculum Purpose, Goal, Learning Objectives, and Competencies:

Our teaching approach gives the practitioner a more affordable alternative to new educational vistas by combining resident studies and distance learning.

These are not ordinary courses with ordinary content. Each class will be a life-changing ascent toward becoming a natural medicine physician.

Purpose:

The core Ph.D. The Ayurveda Medicine curriculum will allow students to begin understanding the unique role of the Ayurveda Medicine/ traditional family practitioner and counselor and the basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to care for patients of all ages. Students will gain these abilities by engaging in structured learning activities- outpatient and inpatient. These will represent a core of behaviors encompassed by the Ph.D. Ayurveda Medicine and Yoga Therapy family practitioner prepares them for a unique role in patient management, problem-solving, counseling, and coordination of health care for the individual and the family unit. Students must take calls, attend conferences, and read suggested literature.

Goals:

By the conclusion of the six-week clerkship, students will be able to:

1. Refine basic clinical skills essential to practice in a primary care setting. Specifically, students will be able to: Demonstrate interviewing and physical examination skills. Communicate with the patients effectively.
2. Acquire the knowledge and skills to perform familiar Ayurveda family physician and Ayurveda Health Counselor/  practitioner procedures. They will know the indications, contraindications, as well as complications.
3. Use the family medicine approach to diagnose and manage common illnesses seen in a family medicine setting. Students will have appropriate knowledge and should be able to organize information, document data, differential diagnoses, treatment, and plan.
4. Develop sensitivity to their patients’ psycho-social, familial, socioeconomic, and community aspects.
5. Learn the importance of interaction with other physicians and specialists. Students will understand the concept of family medicine and the rewards and demands of family physician life. They will also show that they know the importance of continuity of care, coordination of care with other consultants, and a cost-effective approach to treating patients.

Learning Objectives (Core Competencies):

A. Systems-Based Practice

1. In general, to demonstrate knowledge of the health care system and understand how to use resources to provide optimum patient care effectively.
2. Specifically, to demonstrate: Being a cooperative and influential healthcare team member and working with the healthcare team in guiding patient management and handling day-to-day responsibilities adequately, seeking responsibilities, and making an effort to fulfill them.
They are being appropriately attentive to detail. Knowledge of patient management duties relating to systems issues, system resources, and regulatory affairs (e.g., engaging ancillary health care providers, safe care, Ayurveda formulary, Homeopathic, and Herbal).

B. Professionalism

1. To demonstrate a commitment to professional responsibilities and sensitivity to a diverse patient population.
2. Specifically to demonstrate: Respect and honesty. Compassion for patients. Respect for patient confidentiality. Acceptance of criticism and feedback. Motivation to learn and improve. Good work ethic. Punctuality. Preparedness.

C. Interpersonal Skills and Communication

1. In general, to demonstrate effective information exchange and teaming with patients, their families, and other health professionals.
2. Specifically to demonstrate: Awareness of the relevance of psycho-social factors, cultural diversity, and support systems to healthcare. Application of this knowledge in the care of individual patients. Good communication skills and rapport with patients, families, other health care ministers, counselors, professionals, staff, and supervisors.

D. Patient (Relationship) Centered Care

1. To demonstrate compassionate, appropriate, and effective care for treating and promoting health problems.
2. History, Specifically to demonstrate: Ability to elicit a complete and accurate history. Ability to report essential data from records. Ability to formulate a relevant and accurate assessment and plan.
3. Physical Examination, Specifically to demonstrate the ability to perform an efficient, accurate, and complete examination, including both Ancient traditional Ayurveda assessments and modern adaptive Western clinical assessments. Ability to report significant abnormalities.
4. Written History and Physical, Specifically to demonstrate: Ability to document an accurate, well-organized, and legible history and physical. Ability to record comprehensive and systematic assessments, including laboratory data.
5. Progress Notes; Specifically to demonstrate: Ability to document a legible and informative note that reflects the patient. ‘s problems. Ability to write an analytical assessment of the management.
6. Oral Presentation/ Dissertation; Specifically to demonstrate: Ability to give a focused presentation that includes all the essential information. Understanding by appropriate selection of facts. Minimal use of notes. Good eye contact and clear and understandable spoken English.

E. Practice-Based Learning and Improvement

1. In general, to demonstrate appraisal and assimilation of scientific evidence, evaluate and improve patient care.
2. Improvement in Practice, Specifically to demonstrate: Ongoing reading about current clinical problems. Appropriate access to clinical information and online resources. Ability to evaluate medical reports critically. Ability to apply medical evidence to clinical scenarios. Ability to supply cognitive knowledge to clinical care patients.
Progressive learning from previous errors.
3. Improvement in self-directed learning, Specifically to demonstrate: Self-assessment, motivation, and initiative. Improvement with feedback. Attempt to meet set goals—appropriate reading. We are preparing in advance.

F. Tenets of Traditional Ayurveda Philosophy, Medicine, and Wellness

1. In general, demonstrate appropriate knowledge of established and evolving biomedical, clinical, and cognate sciences and apply this knowledge in patient care.
2. Knowledge base, Specifically to demonstrate: Good fund of knowledge and understanding, including population-based and evidence-based traditional and natural medicine.
Ability to ask insightful questions. Meaningful participation in discussion and decision-making. Knowledge of basic pathophysiology. Good understanding of the diagnostic approach.
3. Problem-solving, Specifically to demonstrate: Reasonable analysis of the patient database.
Integration of relevant primary and clinical scientific knowledge and clinical judgment.
Ability to elaborate appropriate differential diagnosis and therapeutic approaches.
4. Subject-specific; Specifically to demonstrate: Knowledge of the evaluation and management of common medical problems seen by the traditional natural, naturopathic practitioner when treating children and adults (e.g., cardiovascular diseases, HBP, asthma, C.O.P.D., infections, anemia, cancer, diabetes, lipid disorders, obesity, genitourinary disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, osteoporosis, congenital disorders, dermatologic conditions, neurological disorders, dementia, chronic pain). Knowledge of evaluating and managing common psychological and behavioral issues seen by traditional natural, naturopathic practitioners (e.g., anxiety, depression, eating disorders, developmental delays, learning disabilities, substance use, and addiction). Knowledge of the non-invasive evaluation and management of ordinary women. ‘s health issues seen by family physicians (e.g., prenatal care, family planning, abnormal uterine bleeding, breast exam, pelvic exam). Knowledge of the unique issues relevant to treating geriatric patients. Knowledge of preventive medicine and health maintenance, including screenings and immunizations for children and adults. Understanding of common sports-related injuries and the relevance of pre-participation evaluation. Knowledge of occupational therapy and disability evaluation. Knowledge of traditional, holistic, Native American, and Biblical nutrition and nutritional health. Understanding of end of life issues, palliative care, and hospice care.
Sensitivity to psychological, socioeconomic, cultural, and community aspects of patient care
Understanding of continuity of care, cost-effective care, and coordination with other ministers, counselors, naturopaths, and consultants.

Topics for Online Resource Library:

1. Hospice and palliative medicine, including pain management
2. Well-child and adult examination
3. Preventive care in children and adult
4. Assessment and management of type II diabetes
5. Assessment and treatment of asthma
6. Preoperative risks assessment
7. Common psychiatric disorders (anxiety and depression)
8. Occupational health
9. Obesity
10. Metabolic and lipid disorders
11. Common orthopedic problems
12. Nutrition and health
13. Hypertension
14. Dementia
15. Osteoporosis
16. Common sports injuries (including pre-participation physical)
17. Prenatal care
18. URI
19. Discussion on evidence-based medicine in a clinical setting
20. Common symptom-based topics in family medicine (e.g., headache, dizziness, chest pain, fatigue)
21. Medical Herbology
22. Medical Physics
23. Endocrinology and Auto-Immune Disorders
24. Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
25. Principles of Physical Diagnosis and Palpation
26. Vibrational, Energetic, Bio-Electric, and Magnetic Therapy
27. Medical Botony
28. Medical Biochemistry
29. Medical Anatomy and Physiology
30. Medical Pathoanatomy and Pathophysiology

31. Medical Genetics
32. Neurology
33. Materia Medica and Homeopathic Pharmacology
34. Behavioral Science
35. Electromedical Physics

Traditional Ayurveda Medicine-Specific Courses

There are 21 in-class Modules that a student complete:
1. Ayurveda101, 201, 301
2. Tridoshas 101, 201, 301
3. Ayurveda Kriya Sharir 101, 201 and Chikitsa and Nidana
4. Samkhya Philosophy
5. Astrology or Jyotish (Thai Korosot) 101, 201, 301
6. Ayurveda and the Mind (Manasa) and, Meditation
7. Sankhya philosophy, Sanskrit, and Bhagavad Gita
8. Panchakarma101, 201 and Aromatherapy 101, 201, 301
9. Yoga Therapy (SomaVeda Integrated Traditional Therapies: Thai Yoga Therapy as Core Modality)
10. Ayurvedic Nutrition (Including Traditional Naturopathic Nutrition emphasizing Ayurveda principles)
11. Ayurvedic Herbology SomaVeda™ and (Maharishi Ayurveda Resource)
12. Clinical Management of Ayurveda, as well as case studies and research (Maharishi Ayurveda Resource)
13. Legal Guide Lines for Vedic and Indigenous Medicine Practitioners
14. Clinic Ethics and business practices (How to Start an Ayurveda/ Yoga Therapy Business.)
15. Prana Yama, Yoga Kriya
16. Meditation (Shamatha, Vipassana, Tratak)
17. Kizhi (Nuad Prakhop Samun Prai: Steamed Herbal Compress Massage)
18. Hatha and Reishi Yoga
19. Pancha Karma 101, 201
20. Ayurvedic Beauty Course
21. Kerla Rejuvinative Treatments:
⁃    Abhyanga ­ full body massage ­ 2 therapists
⁃    Abhyanga ­ full body massage ­ single therapist
⁃    Head and face massage
⁃    Steam bath ­ herbal
⁃    Elakizhi – Patra Potala sweda, (Nuad Prakhop Samun Prai)
⁃    Shastika Shali pinda sweda – Navarakizhi
⁃    Podikizhli
⁃    Pizhichil (Dhara)
⁃    Udvartana
⁃    Shiro Vasti
⁃    Kati Vasti
⁃    Greeva Vasti
⁃    Shirodhara
⁃    Akshi tarpana
⁃    Taktra Dhara
⁃    Pichu
⁃    Tala podichil

Traditional Ayurveda Online Course Modules

Advanced Ayurveda Course with Video and Textbook for every lesson.
1. Hypertension Prevention and Management through Ayurveda
2. Ayurvedic Usage of Ghee for Health and Disease As Per Ayurveda
3. Mind power, knowledge, and concentration per Ayurveda
4. Amla usage, benefits, side effects
5. Chyawanprash uses side effects
6. Ayurvedic hair oils – how and when to apply
7. Triphala (Three sacred fruit remedies)
8. Kashayam – Ayurveda Herbal teas – how to make, benefits
9. Meditation – How To Do, Step By Step, Demo
10. How to Sleep better? Herbs, lifestyle tips, and home remedies.
11. Guduchi – The most underrated Ayurvedic medicinal herb.
12. Brahmacharya – Celibacy, Benefits, Herbs to help, rules to follow
13. Ashwagandha benefits, usage side effects
14. Abhyanga – benefits, how to do
15. Stress: Causes, symptoms, treatment
16. Make Ayurvedic hair oil by yourself
17. Ginger benefits, usage, side effects
18. Fatigue and tiredness – causes, symptoms, treatment, home remedies
19. Black pepper uses, research, remedies, side effects
20. Vata Dosha qualities, functions, dominant places
21. Turmeric uses, research, remedies, side effects
22. Pitta Dosha qualities, functions, dominant places
23. Tulsi – Holy Basil uses, research, remedies, side effects
24. Kapha Dosha qualities, functions, dominant places
25. Swarasa – herbal juice extracts: how to prepare, benefits, Ayurveda usage
26. Vata Dosha Types, Dominant Places, and times
27. Pippali – fruit and root – Uses, Remedies, Research, Side Effects
28. Pitta Dosha – Types, dominant places and times, relationship with mind
29. Kapha Dosha – Types, dominant places and times, relationship with mind
30. Prakruti – Dosha Body Type Features As Per Master Sushruta
31. Prakruti – Dosha Body Type Features As Per Master Charaka
32. Prakruti – Dosha bdoy type analysis, interpretation
33. How to make herbal ghee?
34. Ayurvedic herbal paste and herbal powders – how to make them? Utility.
35. Honey – benefits, research, wrong food combinations, remedies
36. Dhatu – Ayurvedic body tissues – introduction, explanation
37. Ojas- Symptoms Of Decrease, How To Increase
38. Ashwagandha remedies for sex
39. Winter Woes Ayurvedic Regimen
40. How To Make Chyawanprash At Home
41. Tastes – Types, Uses, Benefits
42. Water Usage, Quantity As per Ayurveda
43. Vata Imbalance Causes: Increase and decrease
44. Pitta imbalance causes: Increase and decrease
45. Kapha Imbalance causes: Increase – Decrease
46. Vata Imbalance Symptoms: Increase – Decrease

47. Pitta imbalance symptoms: Increase – Decrease

48. Kapha imbalance symptoms: Increase – Decrease

49. How to choose hair oil?
50. Dhatu – Tissues Increase And Decrease Symptoms And Interpretation
51. Herbal Powder Combinations For Your Hair And Face (For Hair wash, Face Pack, Face wash, etc.)
52. Prakruti – Body Type features as per Vagbhata (Ashtanga Hrudaya)
53. Darshana Philosophies – Introduction
54. Sweet and Sour Tastes – Uses, Side Effects
55. Salt and Pungent Tastes – Uses, Side Effects
56. Bitter And Astringent Tastes – Uses, Side Effects
57. Cold Infusions – Preparation, Examples
58. Srotas – Body Channels As Per Ayurveda
59. Hot Infusion: preparation, Principles, Examples
60. Fasting benefits, procedure, types
61. Understanding Agni – Digestion And Metabolism Factor
62. Guggulu Uses, Side Effects, Medicines, Research
63. Dhatu Dushti – Tissue Vitiation: Symptoms

64. Ancient Methods Of Herb Collection And Preservation
65. Trikatu Uses, Remedies, Research, Side Effects
66. Fasting: Benefits, Water Fasting, Juice Fasting, Warning Signs
67. Upadhatu – Sub Tissues, Introduction, Explanation
68. Ayurvedic Tablets with Polyherbal Guggulu: Manufacturing, Examples
69. Rules for herb substitution -default rules of medicine making
70. Rasa Dhatu – Understanding, Physiology, Pathology, Line Of Treatment
71. Routes of Ayurveda Medicine Administration
72. Herb Classification Based on Dosha, Taste
73. Mala- Waste Products of the body
74. Tablet Dosage Form: Types, Examples
75. Raktu Dhatu: Blood Tissue Description, Vitiation, Treatment Principles
76. Guna- Qualities of Herbs As Per Ayurveda
77. Mana- Measurement, Poly Herbal vs. Single Herbs
78. Dhatu (Tissue) Body Types
79. Vipaka- Taste Transformation After Digestion
80. Mamsa Dhatu- Muscle Tissues As Per Ayurveda
81. Introducing Ayurveda to Beginners
82. Veerya- Potency of Herbs: Ayurveda Pharmacology
83. Herbs for Good Sleep
84. Acute Stroke Management by Dr. Ravishankhar Pervaje + Case Study
85. Karma- Pharmacological Action of Herbs Introduction, Examples
86. Medo Dhatu- Fat Tissue
87. Ayurveda Through the Ages
88. Prabhava -Special Effects of Herbs
89. Shelf Life of Ayurvedic Medicines
90. Meaning of Pharmacological Terms _ Part 1
91. Asthi Dhatu – Bone Tissue As Per Ayurveda
92. Ten Point Patient Examination As Per Charaka
93. How to Introduce Herbs, Herbal Remedies to Beginners
94. The Legacy and Contributions of Sushrita Samhita
95. Improving Memory and Sleep In Elders – Remedies, Medicines
96. Explanation of Terms of Ayurveda Explaining Laxative Action
97. Food, Sleep, and Sex – Three Pillars of Life
98. Horse Gram Uses, Remedies, Research, Side Effects
99. Management of Arthritis in Elders
100. Majja Dhatu Importance, Nourishment, Imbalance Symptoms, Management

Plus new Lessons # 101- #300

The above-listed courses are being updated and increased weekly! These courses are in addition to those learning objectives and competencies acquired in the undergrad prerequisite programs such as CTP1, A.L.C., A.H.C., A.Y.T., TCP, etc. including but not limited to Native American Healing and Medicine, Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine as well as Indigenous Traditional Native, Natural and Tribal Medicines, Biblical and or medicine principles of religious, sacred and or ecclesiastical origins.

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