Ayurvedic Practitioner (AP) Program
Scope of Practice
The scope of practice for graduates of our level I Ayurvedic Practitioner (AP) certification program is determined by the standards set by the National Ayurvedic Medical Association.
The AP program is based on the second goal of Ayurveda—Aaturasya Vikara Prashamanam (Disease Management). In this program, the education emphasis is on the disease process and Ayurvedic management of the stages of disease.
A certification of completion is awarded after the 910 hours are completed. With this certificate, graduates gain the skills and knowledge to assess the Ayurvedic constitution and imbalances in a client and suggest food, lifestyle changes and recommend Ayurvedic herbs, spices and Ayurvedic herbal supplements based on the Samprapti/imbalances. This practice may vary by location and from state to state in the U.S. Please check your local regulations where you intend to practice.
Ayurvedic practitioners can:
- Analyze Body Constitution.
- Complete health history intake.
- Assess the imbalances of Agni, Dosha, and Strotases based on the Ayurvedic Principles.
- Suggest food and lifestyle changes based on the Ayurvedic Constitution (Prakriti) and various imbalances in the mind/body systems (Vikriti).
- Suggest Ayurvedic herbs, spices and Ayurvedic herbal supplements based on the Ayurvedic Constitution (Prakriti) and various imbalances in the mind/body systems (Vikriti).
- Suggest Ayurvedic bodywork techniques based on the Ayurvedic Constitution (Prakriti) and various imbalances in the mind/body systems (Vikriti)
- Explain about Ayurvedic concepts (related to Prakriti, Vikriti, qualities etc).
- Explain the connection between Body and Mind and how diet and lifestyle, meditation, Pranayama, Ayurvedic herbs, Ayurvedic bodywork techniques and Yoga can help manage many physical, mental and emotional problems.
- Offer talks/write articles on various concepts on Ayurveda.
- Offer simple Ayurvedic bodywork techniques based on the Ayurvedic Constitution (Prakriti) and various imbalances in the mind/body systems (Vikriti).
- Offer cooking classes giving simple cooking tips.
Ayurvedic practitioners cannot:
- Diagnose diseases medically.
- Treat diseases medically.
- Prescribe medical treatments or medicines.
- Perform Panchakarma (unless allowed in your scope of practice under other licensing).