Master Diploma In Alternative Medicine

1. Subscription / Course Fee

• For Indian Students: ₹22,500/-

• For International Students: USD 485/-

• Programme Type: Regular / Camp

2. Educational Qualification / Eligibility

Applicants should fulfill one of the following eligibility criteria:

• Senior Secondary (10+2) or an equivalent qualification; or

• Prior experience in any field of Alternative Medicine; or

• Diploma or equivalent qualification in Alternative Medicine or a related field.

3. Age Requirement

• Minimum Age: 18 years

4. Course Duration

• Duration: One Year

5. Examination and Certification

After successful completion of the prescribed course curriculum, candidates will be required to appear for an online examination.

• Mode of Examination: Online

• Question Pattern: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

• Minimum Qualifying Requirement: 40% marks or Grade C

• Candidates who successfully fulfill the prescribed examination requirements will be eligible to receive the Course Completion Certificate.

6. Practical Internship

The programme includes a practical internship at a designated centre located in the student's local city or nearest available area.

Internship Details

• Internship Fee: ₹15,500/-
  (Additional to the regular course fee)

• Duration: Four Weeks

• Eligibility: Candidates must have enrolled in and completed the prescribed course requirements.

• Nature of Training: Practical and supervised clinical-oriented training.

Practical Training

The internship is designed to provide supervised practical exposure to:

• Basic assessment and case observation

• Application of therapeutic techniques covered in the curriculum

• Practical demonstrations

• Case-based learning

• Supervised sessions

• Appropriate safety precautions and referral practices

7. Key Features of the Course

The programme is designed to provide learners with a structured foundation in Alternative Medicine, complementary therapies, basic assessment methods, and therapeutic applications.

Upon successful completion, learners may:

a) Develop foundational knowledge and practical skills relevant to working as a therapist, subject to applicable laws, regulations, and professional requirements.

b) Explore professional opportunities in appropriate naturopathy hospitals, wellness centres, and complementary or alternative-therapy establishments, where permitted.

c) Pursue Alternative Medicine and complementary therapies as an area of professional interest or specialization.

d) Apply appropriate wellness-oriented techniques for personal and family wellness within the scope of their training.

e) Develop an integrated understanding of selected alternative and complementary approaches to health and wellness.

f) Become eligible for institutional appreciation, recognition, or awards based on academic performance, practical competency, contribution, or excellence, as applicable.

Important: Professional practice, employment, licensing, certification, and the use of professional titles are subject to the applicable laws, regulations, and professional requirements of the relevant jurisdiction.

8. COURSE SYLLABUS

Module 1: Foundation Level – 3

This module provides an advanced foundational understanding of Alternative Medicine and complementary therapeutic principles.

Key Topics

• Advanced foundational concepts of Alternative Medicine

• Principles and philosophy of complementary therapies

• Basic concepts of holistic health and wellness

• Interrelationship between different therapeutic systems

• Fundamental concepts required for advanced therapeutic practice

• Professional ethics, scope, limitations, and safety considerations

Module 2: Diagnosis

This module introduces fundamental approaches to assessment and identification of health-related conditions within the scope of complementary and alternative therapeutic practice.

Key Topics

• Introduction to therapeutic assessment

• Basic case history and client information

• Observation and assessment techniques

• Identification of relevant signs and symptoms

• Basic interpretation of assessment findings

• Selection of appropriate complementary approaches

• Case documentation and follow-up

• Precautions and referral to qualified healthcare professionals when required

Module 3: Acupressure – Level 3

Reflexology: Foot, Hand and Ear

This module provides advanced-level study of Acupressure with emphasis on Reflexology involving the foot, hand, and ear.

Key Topics

• Advanced principles of Acupressure

• Reflexology: theoretical foundations

• Foot Reflexology

• Hand Reflexology

• Ear Reflexology

• Identification and location of reflex areas

• Correspondence concepts

• Basic therapeutic application

• Practical techniques and pressure methods

• Case-based application

• Safety precautions and contraindications

Module 4: Acupuncture

Classification, Acupuncture Techniques and Important Points

This module provides an introductory academic and theoretical understanding of Acupuncture, including its classification, basic techniques, and important acupuncture points.

Key Topics

• Introduction to Acupuncture

• Historical and conceptual background

• Classification of Acupuncture

• Basic principles of Acupuncture

• Introduction to acupuncture techniques

• Basic understanding of point location

• Important acupuncture points

• Traditional concepts associated with acupuncture points

• General principles of point selection

• Safety, hygiene, contraindications, and professional limitations

Note: Practical needling procedures should be performed only by appropriately trained and legally authorized practitioners, in accordance with applicable regulations and safety standards.

Module 5: Food Therapy

This module focuses on the relationship between food, nutrition, lifestyle, and overall health within a complementary wellness framework.

Key Topics

• Introduction to Food Therapy

• Fundamentals of nutrition

• Food and health relationship

• Balanced diet and dietary principles

• Nutritional requirements

• Therapeutic use of food within appropriate scope

• Natural and wholesome food practices

• Lifestyle and dietary habits

• Basic dietary planning

• Precautions and individual considerations

9. Practical Component

The practical component of the programme is designed to bridge theoretical learning with supervised practical application.

Students may receive practical exposure through:

• Instructor demonstrations

• Supervised practice sessions

• Case-based learning

• Reflexology practical sessions

• Acupressure point identification

• Introduction to acupuncture point identification and techniques

• Food Therapy applications

• Assessment and case documentation

• Safety and professional practice guidelines

10. Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of the programme, learners are expected to demonstrate:

1. Advanced foundational knowledge of Alternative Medicine and complementary therapies.

2. Basic competency in therapeutic assessment and case documentation.

3. Knowledge of Acupressure Level 3, including Foot, Hand, and Ear Reflexology.

4. Fundamental theoretical understanding of Acupuncture classification, techniques, and important points.

5. Knowledge of fundamental Food Therapy principles and their relationship to wellness.

6. Awareness of safety, contraindications, professional boundaries, and referral requirements.

7. Ability to integrate appropriate complementary approaches within the scope of their education and applicable regulations.