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Ayurvedic Medicine: Ancient Foundations of Health Care

3.0 Contact Hours / 0.30 AOTA CEUs
Target Audience: Nurses, healthcare professionals, and interested individuals
Purpose/Goal: The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the basics of Ayurvedic medicine, including principles of Ayurvedic medicine, causes of disharmonies and diseases, diagnostic methods, and treatment methods.
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Description

Ayurvedic medicine is a highly sophisticated religion, philosophy, and system of medicine that has been practiced in India for over 2,500 years. As with other forms of complementary and alternative medicine, it focuses on the whole individual and one's relationship to one's environment. Health, vitality, and longevity are achieved through a balance within the body and between the body and the external environment.

Objectives

Upon completion of the course, you will be able to do the following:

  • Define Ayurveda and describe the origins of Ayurvedic medicine.
  • Explain the five elements of Ayurveda.
  • Describe the tridoshas.
  • Explain the relationship of the tridoshas to an individual's characteristics and health.
  • Describe the three gunas.
  • Identify the roles of the seven dhatus.
  • Identify the roles of the three malas.
  • Define ojas and their roles.
  • Describe agni and srotas.
  • Describe the three causes of disease according to Ayurvedic medicine.
  • State the six stages of the disease process in Ayurvedic medicine.
  • Describe the diagnostic techniques used by the Ayurvedic practitioner.
  • Explain the treatment modalities used in Ayurvedic medicine and the importance of their timing when utilized.
  • Explain the educational standards relevant to Ayurvedic medicine practitioners in the United States today.

Course Preview

Ayurveda (pronounced aa-yoor-vay-da) is not only a science but also a religion and a philosophy. Lad (1998) defines philosophy as the love of truth, science as the discovery of truth through experiment, and religion as experiencing truth and applying it to daily living.

According to Lad (2004), the religion of Ayurveda denotes the beliefs and disciplines that support a state of being in which the individual is open to all aspects of life; the philosophy of Ayurveda deals with the love of truth and the sacredness of the life journey. Morrison (1995) says that Ayurveda is “a science of life which focuses on the subtle energies in all things—not only in living and inorganic things, but also in our thoughts, emotions, and actions” (p. 8). She also states that Ayurveda stresses “that we are all born with an individual constitution that is unique: an integral part of our being, a fixed point which is our personal baseline for health” (p. 8).

Ayurveda is a whole medical system that seeks to integrate and balance the body, mind, and spirit. Rather than asking “What disease does my client have?”, Ayurvedic practitioners strive to know who their clients are from the perspective of how they are constituted. Constitution is a key word in Ayurvedic medicine and refers to our overall health profile, including our strengths and susceptibilities.

Once assessed and identified, the client’s constitution becomes the foundation for all clinical decisions. The person’s metabolic body type is first identified, and then a specific treatment plan is designed to bring the person back into harmony with the environment. Ayurvedic treatment plans include dietary changes, exercises, yoga, meditation, massage, herbal tonics and sweat baths, medicated enemas, and medicated inhalations (Giger, 2016; Trivieri & Anderson, 2002).

There are two main types of Ayurveda: traditional and maharishi. The latter is based on translations from the classical texts of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Both types support the basic principles of Ayurveda, but the maharishi type:

  • stresses the role of supreme consciousness in maintaining health and promotes Transcendental Meditation (TM) as a method for experiencing the consciousness of the universe
  • believes in the importance of positive emotions
  • supports being in tune with the natural rhythms of the body

The traditional form of Ayurveda is the focus of this course.

Criteria for successful completion

Complete the course post exam (CE Test) with a score of 80% or greater. Complete all fields of the course evaluation form. Certificate of Completion is provided once the course post exam is passed per criteria above.

Accredited By

  • American Board of Managed Care Nursing
    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).
  • ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center
    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
  • AOTA - American Occupational Therapy Association
    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC, is an approved provider of continuing education for occupational therapists by the American Occupational Therapy Association. Approved Provider # 3166
  • ASWB - Association of Social Work Boards
    This course is approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program to be offered by ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC as an individual course. Individual courses, not providers, are approved at the course level. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. ACE course approval period: 04/22/2021-04/22/2024. Social workers completing this course receive the specified distance learning continuing education credits.
  • California Board of Behavioral Sciences
    California Board of Behavioral Sciences Provider Number PCE 1564. Course meets the qualifications for the stated hours of continuing education credit for MFTs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
  • California Board of Registered Nursing
    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 14693 for the number of hours stated.
  • California Department of Health, Aid, and Technician Certification Section
    The California Department of Health, Aid, and Technician Certification Section accepts continuing education offered by CA-BRN approved providers.
  • District of Columbia Board of Nursing
    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions (CE Provider # 50-12076) submits all continuing education records to CE BROKER after successful completion.
  • Florida Board of Nursing
    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing education by the Florida Board of nursing (CE Provider # 50-12076). Courses are automatically submitted to CE Broker.
  • Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants
    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions (CE Broker Provider # 50-12076) submits all continuing education records to CE Broker after successful completion.
  • Florida Board of Respiratory Care
    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing education by the Florida Board of Respiratory Care
  • Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition
    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing education by the Florida Council of Dietetitics and Nutrition
  • Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery
    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing education by the Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery
  • NAADAC - The National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors
    This course has been approved by ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #813, ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is responsible for all aspects of their programming.
  • NCBTMB -National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. Provider Number 451562-11.
  • Florida Board of Massage Therapists
    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing education by the Florida Board of Massage Therapists

Occupational Therapist Info

AOTA CEUs:

0.3

Practice Level:

Introductory

Content Focus:

Foundational Knowledge

Other Details

Course Expires:

March 01, 2027

Instructor(s):
  • Cyndie Koopsen, RN, BSN, MBA, HNB-BC, RN-BC, HWNC-BC
  • Caroline Young, MPH
Jurisdictional Requirements:

Continuing education (CE) licensing requirements vary by jurisdiction, are not well defined, and may change. These CE requirements may vary in terms of the number of hours required to the types of courses that must be taken. ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC recommends you contact your licensing board or accrediting organization for the latest continuing education requirements of your state or territory. Compliance with CE requirements is the responsibility of the individual health care provider. Health care providers must understand the CE requirements in their jurisdictions, and be sure they are up-to-date on any rule changes that affect their license. For further information, please see our Accreditation Information.

Accommodations for Disabilities:

Every effort will be made to accommodate your special needs. To request accommodations, please contact us.

Conflicts of Interest and Relevant Financial Relationships:

The authors/planning committee members have no conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare relevant to this activity.

Commercial Support:

No commercial support has been received for this activity.

Non-endorsement of products:

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

Off-label Use of Products:

None of the authors intend to discuss off-label uses of drugs, mechanical devices, biologics, or diagnostics not approved by the FDA for use in the United States.

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