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Naturopathy Institute for N.D./N.M.D Courses

Doctor of Naturopathy / Natural Medicine (N.D./N.M.D.) distance learning course conducted by the Indian Board of Alternative Medicine is highly recommended for those pursuing an education in medical and health professions to prepare them with the knowledge and utility of various modalities of natural healing such as acupuncture, botanical medicine, nutrition, physical medicine, psychological counseling and a comparative study of ayurveda, homeopathy, conventional medicine and nature cure. It prepares the students for an exhaustive knowledge and practice in all aspects of alternative and complementary medicine treating the body, mind and soul to gain health and happiness.

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Doctor of Naturopathy / Natural Medicine (N.D. / N.M.D.) Program

Eligibility / Pre-Requisite:

Those persons who have passed any degree course from an authentic institution.

OR

Those persons who have completed the M.B.B.S., D.M.S., D.H.M.S., B.H.M.S., B.A.M.S., B.A.S.M., B.E.M.S., B.I.A.M.S., B.N.Y.T., B.A.T.S., B.U.M.S., B.Sc., N.O., M.D(A.M) etc.

*Practitioners/Research Workers who are practicing for the last 10 years. Minimum basic qualification is exempted.

Duration: 18 Months (2 Semesters of 9 months each).
(It may be completed in a shorter duration based on the student's ability and performance.)

Medium of instruction: English.

Subjects:

First Semester

1.History, Philosophy and Principles of Naturopathy
2.Natural Health and Hygiene
3.Natural Dietetics and Nutrition
4.Anatomy and Physiology (Human Body Structure and Functions)
5.First Aid (Emergencies)
6.Methods of Nature Cure (Hydrotherapy, Choromotherapy, Heliotherapy, Fasting, etc.)
7.Pathology and Laboratory Diagnosis
8.Acupressure, Reflexology and Acupuncture

Second Semester

1.Psychotherapy
2.Botanical / Herbal Medicine
3.Yoga, Meditation, Massage and Physiotherapy
4.Comparitive Studies of Modern Medicine, Homeopathy, Ayurveda and Naturopathy
5.Medical Jurisprudence and Ethics
6.Gynaecology, Embryology and Maternity
7.Clinical Diagnosis
8.Management of Health Problems ( Health Solutions ).

Study Materials: Lessons on the eight subjects of each semester are sent by air mail.

National (Indian) students - Tentative duration within which Indian students can expect to receive their study materials is 2 weeks.

International students - Tentative duration within which International students can expect to receive their study materials is 3 weeks.


Examination: There will be sixteen papers in two semesters of 9 months each and each semester will have 8 papers. The student will be asked to answer the same at his place of residence. 

The student is allowed a certain amount of time to study the lessons following which question papers are mailed to the student. All the question papers have to be solved and the answers sent to the Institute for evaluation.

A N.D. / N.M.D. Certificate and Marksheet is awarded to the successful students.

Professional Significance of the Programme:

National (Indian) Students: After completion of the course, one can Register his / her name as a Alternative Medical Practitioner from I.B.A.M. under Rule 7A and start practice.

International Students:
i. After completion of the course, one can can apply for attestation of their certificate / diploma completed with IBAM with the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India and the Foreign Ministry / Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India for using them internationally.

ii. The American Association of Drugless Practitioners Certification & Accreditation Board, U.S.A. has granted The Indian Board of Alternative Medicines full board professional accreditation and certification.

Graduates of the Indian Board of Alternative Medicines will be eligible to apply to be board certified holistic health practitioners through the AADP.

iii. The Indian Board of Alternative Medicines has formed an affiliation with the Australian Committee of Natural Therapies, Australia and New Zealand.

Graduates of the Indian Board of Alternative Medicines will be eligible to apply for membership with the association as 'Practitioner'. In addition students graduating with an ingestible modality can apply as 'Schedule 1 Practitioner' enabling them to receive a TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration) certificate to obtain practitioner only products for their clients.

Total Fees: The total fees is U.S $1900 / Rs.93100 which may be paid in two Installments of US $950 / Rs.46550 each.

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General Information

In case of payment by credit card, please fill up the online form for the desired course & thereafter, click on the option for credit card payment which will lead you to a form where you need to fill up the required details for credit card payment.

The fees can be remitted by any of the following manners:

By Credit Card

In case of payment by credit card, please fill up the online form for the desired course & thereafter, click on the option for credit card payment which will lead you to a form where you need to fill up the required details for credit card payment.

By Wire Transfer (the best and easiest way of transferring the fees)

Details of Wire Transfer through Bank of Maharashtra (from any country outside India)

SWIFT CODE (OF OUR BANKERS - THE BANK OF MAHARASHTRA):  

MAHBIN BBACAL or MAHBIN BBCAL

ACCOUNT NO.: 000 - 03824 - 5

NAME OF THE BENEFICIARY: 

IBAM Academy

ACCOUNT NO. OF THE BENEFICIARY: 60060777400

NAME OF THE BANK :

BANK OF MAHARASHTRA, CHOWRINGHEE ROAD BRANCH

ADDRESS: CHOWRINGHEE ROAD BRANCH, CALCUTTA, INDIA

By Banker's Cheque to be drawn in favour of

IBAM Academy, payable at CALCUTTA, INDIA and should  be sent to:

INDIAN BOARD OF ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES
80, CHOWRINGHEE ROAD
CALCUTTA - 700 020
INDIA  

By International Money Order to:

INDIAN BOARD OF ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES
80, CHOWRINGHEE ROAD
CALCUTTA - 700 020
INDIA   




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