Offered by: College of Health Professions
Program Director: Anu Kizhakkeveettil, BAMS, MAOM, PhD
The Ayurveda Medicine Department offers courses for non-degree- or certificate-seeking students interested in Ayurvedic Medicine. For students holding the Ayurvedic Wellness Education certificate and Ayurvedic Practitioner certificates, some courses may offer and be eligible for Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits, if the courses have been approved by the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) for CEUs. In addition, some of these courses may carry academic credit. Further, some of these courses may be transferrable into academic programs offered by the Ayurveda Medicine Department, though some may have additional requirements to facilitate transfer. These courses are typically offered online and may include both synchronous and asynchronous instruction. Students self-register via the University’s website. Students will receive a certificate of completion for each completed course.
The Ayurvedic Clinical Internship certificate is a 2-credit/60-clock hour clinical experience course. The course is offered on-ground and in-person at the University Health Center, where students may attend clinic sessions in a standard semester schedule or, when offered, in an intensive 2-week format.
The Clinical Internship for Ayurvedic Practitioner course is designed for students to develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary for professional practice. Clinical students participate in patient care and engage in other educational experiences under the supervision of an Ayurveda Practitioner. Students earn credit by completing 60 clinic hours, written and practical assignments, and clinical skills assessments. Students complete the required clinic hours at the University Health Center, the University’s on-campus clinic. Students will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Students interested in the Ayurvedic Clinical Internship must provide proof that they have successfully completed an Ayurvedic Practitioner program from an Ayurvedic Accreditation Commision or National Ayurvedic Medical Association-approved school. Students must provide a current and valid tuberculosis clearance and a lab participation agreement.
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