HLT52615: DIPLOMA IN AYURVEDIC LIFESTYLE CONSULTATION

Course Overview

The purpose of this exciting training program in Ayurveda, is to provide skilled Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultants to the Complementary Health Sector through a Nationally (Government) recognised, qualification. (Australia is one of very few countries outside of India with government Recognised Qualifications in Ayurveda).

Graduates can apply traditional Ayurvedic health assessment, and design and deliver therapeutic strategies and Ayurvedic therapies in a workplace setting for the promotion of health and the prevention of disease.

This qualification is suited to those intending to – create their own business offering Ayurveda services, or work in existing complementary health centres.

The qualification also provides current Healthcare Professionals with additional expertise and unique skills in Ayurvedic healthcare.

Graduate Skills Profile:

  • Operate their own Ayurveda Health Clinic/Ayurveda Consultancy;
  • Apply authentic, in-depth, Ayurvedic assessment principles to understand a clients’ health concerns in alignment with the Ayurvedic understanding of health;
  • Apply traditional Ayurvedic therapeutic principles and develop healthcare strategies for health restoration, including the use of Diet, Herbs, Ayurvedic Massage and Bodywork Therapies, Ayurvedic Emotional Healing, and Meditation.
  • Provide unique Ayurvedic therapies: Shirodhara, Kati Basti, Abhyanga, and Marma point therapy;
  • Apply administrative skills within a Healthcare Clinic and comply with health and safety procedures;
  • Personally demonstrate and live the Ayurvedic principles as the foundation of professional practice and promote these to clients and the wider community.

Graduates of Diploma Ayurveda HLT52615 can further their knowledge and skills through moving into the Advanced Diploma in Ayurveda (HLT62615). There are also possibilities available towards streaming into the Higher Education sector.

Education Pathway:

This Diploma in Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation HLT52615 will be the pre-requisite qualification for students wishing to enter the HLT62615 Advanced Diploma Ayurveda. Graduates of Diploma (HLT52615) can further their knowledge and skills through enrolling in the Advanced Diploma in Ayurveda (HLT62615). There are also possibilities available towards streaming into the Higher Education sector.

Employment Pathway:

With the Nationally Recognised Diploma in Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation HLT52615 you can set up your own Ayurvedic Business. Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge to provide ayurvedic healthcare to the community, either in self-managed practice, as a member of a team within a multi-modality clinic or through community healthcare Practices.

Financial Considerations:

There is no VET Student Loan (fee help) available for Ayurveda Courses in Australia (VET Student Loans is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students studying diploma level and above qualifications to pay their tuition fees).
Consequently, Ayurveda courses are self-funded by the student. Students need to consider their ability to meet the costs of the course. The AIAS makes instalment plans available so as the cost of the course can also be spread out over the study course.

The AIAS is confident in the value provided in its course offerings. No student at A.I.A.S has ever questioned the value provided in our courses and are often totally amazed at the content. To help students who may require some financial assistance, the AIAS also provides a Scholarship Assistance scheme known as the ‘Dhanwantari Scholarship’ – to assist sincere students who are struggling financially to accomplish their dream of becoming an Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant.
Please call the AIAS for details on 1300 557 487

The A.I.A.S Dhanwantari Ayurveda Scholarship Assistance:

An initiative of the A.I.A.S Institute, the Dhanwantari Scholarship is available to students to assist in the payment of their tuition fees. To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate:

  • A sincere desire to practice Ayurveda,
  • Exhibit a personal commitment to the principles and
  • Practices of ayurvedic medicine and a show a personal commitment to industrious study.
Scholarship kits will only be forwarded to prospective students who have spoken with the course co-ordinator via a telephone interview and demonstrated sincerity and passion for Ayurveda and an intention to commit to the whole training program.

Duration:

18 months (Blended delivery)

Entry Requirements:

Applicants must be 17 years of age (domestic students) at the time of application.

Courses Structure:

Common Units:

HLTAID003:Market the small business This unit delivers the skills and knowledge required to monitor and improve business performance through a clear marketing strategy.
BSBSMB404:Undertake small business planning This unit delivers the skills and knowledge required to research and develop an integrated business plan for achieving business goals and objectives.
BSBSMB405:Monitor and manage small business operations This unit delivers the skills and knowledge required to implement a business plan and modify operations as required.
BSBSMB406:Manage small business finances This unit delivers the skills and knowledge required to implement and review financial management strategies on a regular basis
CHCAGE001:Facilitate the empowerment of older people This unit delivers the skills and knowledge required to respond to the goals and aspirations of older people and provide support services in a manner that focuses on improving health outcomes and quality of life.
CHCCOM006: Establish and manage client relationships This unit delivers the skills and knowledge to establish and manage professional one-to-one relationships with clients in the context of providing an ongoing health service or intervention.
CHCDIV001:Work with diverse people This unit delivers the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
CHCLEG003:Manage legal and ethical compliance This unit delivers the skills and knowledge required to research information about compliance and ethical practice responsibilities and then develop and monitor policies and procedures to meet those responsibilities.
CHCPRP003:Reflect on and improve own professional practice This unit delivers the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and enhance your own practice through a process of reflection and ongoing professional development.
HLTAAP002:Confirm physical health status This unit delivers the skills and knowledge required to obtain and interpret information about client health status and to check a client’s physical health.
HLTAID011:Provide first aid This unit delivers the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid and life support until the arrival of medical or other assistance. NOTE: This unit is to be obtained externally from Recognised Training Provider in the student’s own locality. This cost is not included in the AIAS tuition fees.
HLTINF004:Manage the control of infection This unit delivers the skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and monitor infection prevention and control systems in the healthcare sector.
HLTWHS004:Manage work health and safety This unit delivers the skills and knowledge required to establish, maintain and evaluate work health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures, according to WHS legislative requirements.

Note: Students can receive Transfer of Credit for any ayurvedic and common units (above) already completed through an RTO in Australia, as long as the unit titles and codes match those listed.

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Course Delivery

Multi-Modal (‘blended online and face to face’, Flexible Delivery – (18 months) The AIAS initiated and developed the multi-modal delivery (a ‘flexible’ and blended method of providing Ayurvedic education) of authentic Ayurveda in Australia. Consequently, the AIAS has been the leader in this area of Ayurvedic learning in Australia. Multi-Modal Delivery is a blended interactive delivery model that is sensitive to the needs of modern students. The Course has been developed over decades to both meet the needs of diverse students, learning from across Australia. Ayurveda is a unique area of study and requires a significant teacher and well designed and thorough program of learning. Dr. Ajit B.A.M.S, takes this matter very seriously and has been involved in leading the standards in Ayurvedic Education locally and Internationally, most recently being selected as the Australasian representative at the 2018 WHO working group meeting, benchmarking standards in Ayurvedic Practice and Education in Jaipur (India). The Institute recognises that many people struggle to balance their academic, personal and professional lives and so delivers its academic program in the following format, which includes a minimum of 200 hours of supervised clinical training.

1st year
  • Weekly ‘live’ webinar with Professor, Vaidya Ajit (Tuesday evening)
  • 3 x weekend Intensives (8:30 am through 6:00pm, on campus)
  • 1 x seven-day ‘Practicum’ training workshop (on campus)
  • Weekly online self-study
  • Mentoring Tutorials
2nd year
  • Weekly ‘live’ webinar with Professor, Vaidya Ajit (Wednesday evening)
  • 2 x weekend Intensives (8:30 am through 6:00pm, on campus)
  • 1 x seven-day ‘Practicum’ training workshop (on campus)
  • Weekly online self-study
  • Mentoring Tutorials

Webinars

Through the Internet, online webinars create a virtual classroom on your computer. Even though you are in the comfort of your own home, you can enjoy the benefits of interaction with your teacher and fellow students. You can see Dr. Ajit and listen to him demonstrate and lecture while you underline your class notes and participate in class discussion, just as you would in any classroom setting.

Your will require a computer with internet access and an appropriate internet plan to facilitate online video streaming (check with your internet provider).

Weekend Seminars (Intensives) and Practicums

Your teacher, Professor, Vaidya Ajit (B.A.M.S, P.C.A.S) is a senior Ayurvedic Clinician and the most experienced Ayurvedic lecturer in Australia. Dr Ajit will personally lead several weekend Intensives and be involved in practical training workshops at our Brisbane Campus, (121 Mains Rd, Sunnybank) to delivery and assess the practical skills requirements of the qualification. These weekends are a vital component of the course, where you will learn to apply the knowledge delivered through your webinars. Because of the way the program builds on the knowledge taught over these weekends, you must attend each of these workshops. Missing one of these weekends will mean you will not be able to complete the qualification in your current enrolment.
In such cases, you would need to withdraw from your course of study and seek re-enrolment in a future program. For this reason, the Institute recommends students plan carefully before committing to study to ensure they can complete their qualification in the required time-frame.

Practical Training Workshops

Two mandatory 7 day practical training workshops are held at our Brisbane campus. These workshops equip students with the practical skills to become competent Ayurvedic practitioners.

The practical training comes at a point in the study programme where students have completed the necessary theoretical foundation subjects required to understand and perform these practical skills.

This opportunity is one of the great experiences that comes from study with the Institute and is also a time when many students bond and make lifelong friendships. The Institute will provide an induction booklet for these workshops that include information on travel, meals and accommodation. (At this stage of the course, many students elect to share costs and stay together).

Course Cost

Non-refundable Administration Fee (on enrolment):$500.00
Tuition Fees & Course Material:$16,000.00
(Course Material includes cost of module notes, video conferencing and practicum consumables but excludes air travel, lodging and meals for practicums)

International student visas not available for this delivery option

Payment Plans available on request

To Enroll:  Please phone the Course Co-Ordinator (Ph:+61 7 33458682) 

*AIAS Dhanwantari Scholarship Assistance package available to select applicants
NB: Cost of air travel, lodging and meals for on-campus Workshops not included
Enrolments Close: 31st July 2022
Classes start: 17th August 2022

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