Description

Eligibility / Pre-Requisite: Those persons who have passed any degree course from an authentic institution or those persons who have completed the M.B.B.S., D.M.S., D.H.M.S., B.H.M.S., B.A.M.S., B.A.S.M., B.E.M.S., B.I.A.M.S., B.N.Y.T., B.A.T.S., B.U.M.S., B.Sc., N.O., M.D(A.M) etc.

* Practitioners/Research Workers who are practicing for the last 10 years. Minimum basic qualification is exempted.
* Duration: 18 Months (2 Semesters of 9 months each).
* Medium of instruction: English.

Subjects:

First Semester
1. History, Philosophy and Principles of Naturopathy
2. Natural Health and Hygiene
3. Natural Dietetics and Nutrition
4. Anatomy and Physiology (Human Body Structure and Functions)
5. First Aid (Emergencies)
6. Methods of Nature Cure (Hydrotherapy, Choromotherapy, Heliotherapy, Fasting, etc.)
7. Pathology and Laboratory Diagnosis
8. Acupressure, Reflexology and Acupuncture

Second Semester
1. Psychotherapy
2. Botanical / Herbal Medicine
3. Yoga, Meditation, Massage and Physiotherapy
4. Comparitive Studies of Modern Medicine, Homeopathy, Ayurveda and Naturopathy
5. Medical Jurisprudence and Ethics
6. Gynaecology, Embryology and Maternity
7. Clinical Diagnosis
8. Management of Health Problems ( Health Solutions ).

Study Materials: Lessons on the eight subjects of each semester are sent by air mail.

Examination: There will be sixteen papers in two semesters of 9 months each and each semester will have 8 papers. The student will be asked to answer the same at his place of residence.

The student is allowed a certain amount of time to study the lessons following which question papers are mailed to the student. All the question papers have to be solved and the answers sent to the Institute for evaluation.

A N.D. / N.M.D. Certificate and Marksheet is awarded to the successful students.

Total Fees: The total fees is USD 1,900 which may be paid in two Installments of USD 950 each.

Highlights

Doctor of Naturopathy / Natural Medicine (N.D./N.M.D.) distance learning course conducted by the Indian Board of Alternative Medicine is highly recommended for those pursuing an education in medical and health professions to prepare them with the knowledge and utility of various modalities of natural healing such as acupuncture, botanical medicine, nutrition, physical medicine, psychological counseling and a comparative study of ayurveda, homeopathy, conventional medicine and nature cure. It prepares the students for an exhaustive knowledge and practice in all aspects of alternative and complementary medicine treating the body, mind and soul to gain health and happiness.

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

1,900

Program Fees Include:

Course Materials, Examinations, Degree Certification

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

3 - 5 Days

Indian Board of Alternative Medicine's Mission Statement

The Indian Board of Alternative Medicines believes firmly that the citizens of the world want and deserve the opportunity to receive the highest quality of health care, with the broadest range of care options. In keeping with this set of beliefs, Board is organized to educate and develop health care professionals, including those already in health care practice, to serve the public with love, care and compassion. The learning community of the Board seeks to cultivate a renewed sense of purpose and leadership within each individual and to promote and enduring search for knowledge, influence and excellence in human and health service. Those who graduate are required to demonstrate a broad understanding and competency in health care and maintain a commitment to intellectual development, health and healing practice, and scholarship in complementary, alternative and traditional medicine, and integrated health practices.

Year Founded

1991