Education and Training

Courses offered

Certified Fellowhip in Panchakarma
Certified Fellowhip in Kayachikitsa
Certified Fellowship in Prasutitantra & Striroga
Certified Internship training for UG students
Certified Ayurveda Therapists course
14 Days Intensive training program for Doctors

Why train at Sitaram?

Academy based education is but an initiation into the art of healing. At Sitaram, with a legacy of 98 years in nurturing and propogating authentic Ayurveda, you have a unigue opportunity to observe, interact with and learn from our accomplished Senior Physicians.

Hone your diagnostic skills, get well versed in deciphering the compendiums, get hands on training in the treatment procedures, equip yourself to be a competent Ayurvedic Physician through our short-term fellowship programmes in Kayachikitsa (General Medicine), Prasutitantra & Striroga (Obstretics & Gyaneacology) and Panchakarma. We also provide Internship and Therapists training programmes to cater holistically to the needs of the Ayurveda fraternity.

Programme Details

Certified Fellowship in Panchakarma

Programme type: Self paced
Start date: Immediately upon enrollment
Duration: 3 – 6 months

Who can apply?

Registered Ayurvedic Medical Practitioners

What do you learn

Panchakarma – Through the Sastras, a theoretical review.
Diagnostic and Treatment aspects; the Why and How of Panchakarma.
Hands-on training in Classical and Keraleeya Panchakarma procedures

Valuka sweda (Manal kizhi), Choornapinda sweda (Podi kizhi), Kaadi kizhi, Patrapotali sweda (Ila kizhi), Jambeerapinda sweda (Naranga kizhi), Kukkutanda sweda (Mutta kizhi), Kanthari kizhi, Shashtika pinda sweda ( Njavarakizhi), Shashtikaannalepana (Njavartheppu), Dhanymla Dhara, Takra Dhara, Kayaseka (Pizhichil), Ksheeradhooma, Thalapothichil, Januvasti, Kativasti.

Certified Fellowship in Kayachikitsa (General medicine)

Programme type: Self paced
Start date: Immediately upon enrollment
Duration: 3-6 months

Who can apply?

Registered Ayurvedic Medical Practitioners

What do you learn

Concept of Kaya, Agni and Chikitsa.
Understanding Nidana (Aetiology) & Samprapti (Pathology) in the context of common ailments presented to the general practitioner.
OP based prescription oriented training.
Practical considerations of OP and IP based treatments, with hands on training in various procedures.
Review of important Yogas (single and polyherbo-mineral combinations) used in general practice.

Certified Fellowship in Prasutitantra & Striroga ( Obstretics & Gyaneacology)

Programme type: Self paced.
Start date: Immediately upon enrollment.
Duration: 3-6 months.

Who can apply?
Registered Ayurvedic Medical Practitioners

What do you learn

Theoretical and practical review of common Gynecological and Obstetric ailments presented to the Ayurveda Practitioner.
Understanding Nidana ( Aetiology) and Samprapti (Pathology) in the light of Chikitsa (Treatment), in the purview of Prasootitantra & Striroga.
OP based prescription oriented training with special reference to Infertility and PCOD treatment.
Practical considerations of OP and IP based treatments, with hands on training in various procedures.
Review of the significant Yogas used in this Specialty.

Certified Intership training for UG students

Programme type: Participants are assigned on rotation to all departments under Senior Consultant Physicians
Start date: Immediately upon enrollment
Duration: As instructed by associated Academic institutions or as per the requirement of the Intern

Who can apply?

Undergraduates and Registered Interns in the field of Ayurveda.

What do you learn

OP based detailed assessment of Pthe atient.
Practical aspects of diagnostics in the field of Ayurveda.
How to interact with a patient, considerations of patient safety and ethics in clinical practice.
OP and IP based exposure in the departments of Kayachikitsa, Prasutitantra & Striroga, Shalakyatantra, Shalyatantra, Manorogachikitsa and Panchakarma

Ayurveda Therapists Course

Programme type: Curriculum based
Start date: Immediately upon enrollment
Duration: 6 months

Who can apply?

Minimum qualification: 10 th Standard pass

What do you learn

Module 1 – Ayurveda sastraparichaya – introduces the candidate to the basics of Ayurveda including the Tridosha siddhanta, definition of Swasthya (Health), Roga (Disease), technical terms used, treatment procedures including Panchakarma.
Module 2 – Panchakarma therapy room – introduces him to the workings of a Panchakarma theatre, how best to set it for maximum efficiency and patient comfort.
Module 3 – Ayurveda Karma parichaya – intends to give him hands on training in the various therapeutic procedures, administering medication and general patient care and assistance.

14 Days Intensive training program for Doctors

Program type: Curriculum based, with Pre-scheduled Sessions
Start date: Kindly email us to know of the next start date
Duration: 14 days
Who can apply: Regisitered Ayurvedic Medical Practitioners

What do you learn

Syllabus Outline:

Kayachikitsa (General Medicine) & Manoroga Chikitsa ( Clinical Psychiatry)	3 days
Panchakarma	2 days
Prasootitantra & Streeroga	2 days
Shalakyatantra	2 days
Shalyatantra & Physiotherapy	2 days
Balachikitsa	1 day
Ayurvedic Cosmetology & Therapeutic Yoga	1 day
Hospital management & Allied Aspects, Pharmacy Visit	1 day

Detailed Course Structure

Kayachikitsa/ General Medicine & Manoroga Chikitsa

Module 1: Acute & Chronic GIT disorders like Colic, Diarrhoea, Peptic ulcer, Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease; Anemia; Liver and spleen pathologies; Anemia etc

Module 2: Inflammatory joint disorders like Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Gout, Systemic lupus erythematosus etc; Non-inflammatory Joint disorders like Osteoarthritis

Module 3: Hypertension; Hyperlipidemia; Hyperinsulinemia; Thyroid disorders; Obesity; Hormonal dysfunction ; Metabolic syndrome; Autoimmune disorders

Module 4: Acute and Chronic Allergic conditions; Cough; Asthma; Skin conditions; General immunity, Male & Female Infetility; Chronic fatigue; Sleeplessness

Module 5: Mood disorders, Bipolar disorders, Schizophrenia, Psychosimatic disorders, Sleep Disorders, Learning disabilities in Children etc

Panchakarma & Other Ayurvedic Therapeutic Procedures

Module 1: Theoretical aspects of Panchakarma; Indications, Contra-indication, Benefits, Practical Aspects ( Nasyam, Vamanam, Virechanam, Kashayavasti, Tailavasti and special Keraleeya procedures)

Module 2: Demonstration classes and Practical Sessions

Prasootitantra & Streeroga (Obstretics & Gyneacology

Module 1: Common gyneacological complaints presenting in the Ayurveda OP – UTI & Pelvic Inflammatory diseases; Infection of Vagina, cervix and uterus; Prolapse of pelvic organs; Amenorrhoea; Dysmenorrhoea; Menorrhagia; Incontinence; Pre-menstrual syndrome; Post-menopausal syndrome

Module 2: Infertility with PCOD/ Endometriosis/ Fibroids; Pre & Post Natal Care

Module 3: Demonstration classes and Practical sessions ( Uttaravasthi, Douche and Local (procedures)

Shalakya tantra and Nethra roga (ENT & Eye diseases)

Module 1: Common ENT presentations in the Ayurveda OP, Minnier’s disease, Hearing loss, recurrent laryngitis, tonsilitis, nasal polyp etc

Module 2: Commom Eye pathologies presenting in the Ayurveda OP like Myopia, Hypermetropia, Cataract, Diabetic retinopathy, Glaucoma, CVO, CAO, CSR, Optic nerve pathologies etc

Module 3:Demonstration classes & Practical Sessions ( Application of Ophthalmological diagnostic tools, Anjanam, Aschyotanam, Sekam, Pindi, Bidalakam, Karnapoornam, Sekam etc)

Shalyatantra & Physiotherapy

Module 1: Inflammatory and Non-inflammatory joint disorders; Varicose veins Heamorrhoids; Fistula; Fissure; Warts and Corns; Wound management; Dislocations & Fracture Management

Module 2: Demonstration Classes & Practical Sessions ( Jalookavacharanam, Prachanam, Agnikarma, Ksharasootra application)

Module 3: Marma manipulations & Physiotherapy

Balachikitsa (Peadiatrics)

Module 1: Common ailments presenting in the Ayurveda OP like Fever, HFMD, Breathing difficulty , Wheezing & Asthma, Chest congestion, Cough, Skin conditions like atopic eczema, Fungal infections, Worms, Anemia, Dyspepsia, Diarrhoea, Constipation etc.

Module 1: Common ailments presenting in the Ayurveda OP like Fever, HFMD, Breathing difficulty, Wheezing & Asthma, Chest congestion, Cough, Skin conditions like atopic eczema, Fungal infections, Worms, Anemia, Dyspepsia, Diarrhoea, Constipation etc.

Ayurvedic Cosmetology & Therapeutic Yoga

Module 3: Basic Yoga Postures and Their Therapeutic Benefits.

Module 2: Demonstration classes & Practical Sessions

Module 3: Basic Yoga Postures and their therapeutic benefits.

Hospital management & Allied Aspects

Module 1: Patient Care, Safety and Assesment of Quality; Management of Medication & Procedures; How to start & manage your own practice.

Module 2: Infrastructure & Human Resource Mangement; Information Management and Documentation including case sheet management, obtaining consent, patients’ right
education,

Pharmacy visit

The participants shall have a guided tour of the Sitaram factory premises, gain first hand knowledge about the various aspects of production, quality control, marketing and management.