ĀYU CouncilĀYU Council is taking a bold, firm stand for high quality, rigorous Āyurvedic education to advance the profession. |
Competency GuidelinesNow AvailableĀYU Council has published the first set of Competency Guidelines for Professional Āyurvedic Education at the level of Svastha Āchārya. These guidelines have been developed for the study and practice of contemporary Āyurveda. They have been designed on the authentic framework of classical Āyurveda and include complementary healthcare systems as secondary aspects. Apply as an Educational ProviderĀYU Council is now accepting applications from schools and institutions to offer the Svastha Āchārya Certificate Program. With the only redesigned curriculum for Professional Āyurvedic education, the Svastha Āchārya Certificate Program provides students and graduates with a distinct advantage in practice. | Download & ReviewDownload the guidelines here. Ask your professional educational institution if they adhere to these standards. Better standards provide a better professional future for everyone in Āyurveda.
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What's different?Our approach originates in the classical Āyurvedic Medical Compendia. These texts have guided the education and practice of Āyurveda for centuries in India and are still used as the main training tools for Āyurvedic Doctors. They are standard clinical resources for practice. Based on this we developed three primary professional levels for independent and collaborative practice. This is the framework of the operating infrastructure in India and can be adapted to any location. Our revised curriculum for these three levels is the first major update to professional Āyurveda in over 100 years. This provides an efficient, effective learning process for contemporary study and practice. | Practice levelsSvastha Āchārya - ĀYU Counselor
Paricharaka - Panchakarma TechnicianĀyurveda Āchārya - ĀYU Doctor |
SVASTHA ĀchāryaThe Svastha Āchārya (SA) is the entry professional level for Āyurveda. The SA is responsible for guiding the patient into the ĀYU Healthcare system and supporting them throughout their health improvement journey. The Svastha Āchārya Certificate Program is open to high school or GED graduates who have completed college-level Anatomy & Physiology I and II (with lab) and English Composition I. The program is a minimum of 14 months and trains students for independent and collaborative practice in holistic, sustainable healthcare. The Svastha Āchārya level can be compared to a nurse in the western biomedical healthcare paradigm. Graduates are eligible to take the National Svastha Āchārya Certification Examination. Upon successful completion, Certified SAs can be licensed to practice Āyurveda through a unique path available from ĀYU Council.
| PARICHARAKAThe Paricharaka (PC) is the secondary professional level for Āyurveda. The PC is responsible for all hands-on treatments, preparation of medicinal formulations and preparation of therapeutic dietary protocols. The Paricharaka Certificate Program is open to Certified Svastha Āchāryas. It is a minimum of 12 months and requires additional training components that are onsite. Training includes practice of all hands-on therapies, assistance in classical Pañchakarma, preparation of medicinal formulations and therapeutic dietary protocols. The PC is trained to perform these tasks under the direction of an Āyurveda Āchārya. The Paricharaka level can be compared to a massage therapist in the western biomedical healthcare paradigm. Graduates are eligible to take the National Paricharaka Certification Examination. Upon successful completion, Certified PCs can be licensed to practice Āyurveda through a unique path available from ĀYU Council.
| ĀYURVEDA ĀchāryaThe Āyurveda Āchārya (AA) is the third professional level for Āchārya. The AA is responsible for assessing and managing complex conditions and utilizing the infrastructure of the ĀYU Healthcare system to restore normal health. The Āyurveda Āchārya Program is open to Certified Paricharakas. It is a minimum of 24 months and requires extensive onsite training and observation of clinical cases. This level is on par with the Bachelor of Āyurvedic Medicine & Surgery (BAMS) Professional Degree in India. AAs apply classical Āyurveda in modern settings to advance the science. The Āyurveda Āchārya level can be compared to a medical doctor in the western biomedical paradigm. Graduates are eligible to take the National Āyurveda Āchārya Certification Examination. Upon successful completion, Certified AAs can be licensed to practice Āyurveda through a unique path available from ĀYU Council.
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