Panchakarma Therapist Course

The Diploma in Ayurvedic Panchakarma Assistance (DAPA) offered by the State Resource Centre (SRC), Kerala is a specialized one-year program designed to create skilled healthcare assistants for the Ayurveda industry.

Based on the SRC Community College curriculum and guidelines, here are the detailed specifics for the course:

3. Detailed Syllabus (What You Will Learn)

The curriculum is divided into modules covering the fundamental principles of Ayurveda, human anatomy, and specific therapeutic techniques.

Phase I: Foundations

• Ayurveda Adisthana Sidhantha: History and core principles (Ashtanga Hridayam).

• Rachana & Kriya Sareera: Basic Ayurvedic anatomy and physiology (Doshas, Dhatus, Malas, and Agni).
  Dravya Vijnanam & Ka l pana: Study of medicinal herbs, oils, and how to prepare kashayas (decoctions), churnas (powders), and snehas (medicated oils).

Phase II: Panchakarma Specialization

• Purvakarma (Preparation): * Snehana: External (Abhyanga, Massage) and Internal oil therapies.

  • Svedana: Sweat-inducing treatments like steam and heat therapies.

• The 5 Pradhanakarmas: Detailed training in assisting with Vamana (Emesis), Virechana (Purgation), Basti (Enema), Nasya (Nasal), and Raktamokshana (Bloodletting).
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Phase III: Keraleeya Vishesha Chikitsa (Kerala Specialties)

This is a critical part of the SRC curriculum, focusing on treatments unique to the Kerala tradition:

• Pizhichil: Medicated oil bath.

• Shirodhara: Pouring of medicated liquids on the forehead.
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• Kizhi: Bolus bag massages (Patrapotala Sweda, Njavarakizhi).

• Dhara: Takradhara (buttermilk) and Ksheeradhara (milk).

Phase IV: General Professional Skills

• Soft skills and communication.

• Customer care and patient handling.

• Basic principles of Yoga and Physiotherapy.