Post Graduate Diploma in Naturopathy (PGDN)

There is an increasing demand for medicines from traditional systems in developing as well as developed countries because of their being into existence since a very long time thereby enjoying the reputation of being both safe and efficacious. Naturopathy is a field of health care that works with, and not against standard allopathic health care providers, such as medical doctors. The philosophy of Naturopathy is to work with the body, to assist it in its natural ability to heal and maintain health. Yoga is an ancient art, and a natural way of remaining fit and healthy. It also helps in improving mental health. Treatments are natural and non-invasive and include herbal remedies, lifestyle changes, and dietary modifications and in some case other complementary techniques including massage, acupuncture or aromatherapy.

Naturopathic practioners focus on the work closely with the patient's own unique set of symptoms, reactions and status. Natural health plays an important role for the holistic development of the personality. It is utmost important to have technical and scientific knowledge of all the components such as hydrotherapy, chromotherapy, diet therapy, magnet therapy etc. for promotion and preservation of health.

Programme Structure

Module 1: Foundation of Natural Healing 

• Principles and philosophy of naturopathy
• Historical development of naturopathic medicine
• Comparison with conventional medicine

Module 2: Herbal Medicine & Botanical Therapeutics

• Botanical Identification, Phytochemistry, Herbal Pharmacology
• Herbal Formulation, Medicinal Plant Families
• Therapeutic Uses: Application of specific herbs for various health conditions
• Safety and Toxicology: Understanding the safety profile of medicinal plants
• Herbal Medicine in Traditional Systems 

Module 3: Nutritional Science for Holistic Health 

• Nutritional principles and their role in health
• Therapeutic diets
• Nutritional supplements 

Module 4: Human Anatomy & Physiology

• In-depth study of human anatomy and physiology
• Understanding the body's systems and functions 

Module 5: Hydrotherapy 

• Water therapy and its applications
• Hydrothermal techniques

Module 6: Homeopathy

• Principles of homeopathic medicine
• Homeopathic remedies and case studies

Module 7: Physical Medicine

• Therapeutic exercise
• Massage therapy
• Asana Mastery: Postures for Wellness
• Pranayama Techniques for Breath Control 

Module 8: Public Health and Epidemiology

• Understanding community health
• Epidemiological principles 

Module 9: Meditation Practices

• Mindfulness Meditation: Introduction to mindfulness principles
• Mindfulness meditation techniques
• Applications in stress reduction and mental health
• Techniques to enhance concentration and mental clarity 

Module 10: Guide to Essential Drugs Prescribing information under Ayurvedic, Unani, and Siddha and homeopathy system of medicines

• Principles of Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy
• Herbal Formulations (Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha)
• Study of classical formulations and their indications
• Unani Pharmacology: Understanding the concept of Mizaj (temperament) and Akhlat (humors) in drug action
• Classification of drugs in Unani medicine
• Dosage and administration of Unani medicines
• Homeopathic Materia Medica 

Examination and Certification

IGMPI follows a credit system based on all learning activities involved in studying for all PG Diploma, Executive Diploma and Certificate Programmes. Each of your modules is equal to 4 credits. To successfully complete the programme, you will have to earn all the credits assigned to your programme.

All the participants are expected to appear for an online exam and are also obliged to submit assignments after each module. After successful completion, the participants will be awarded Post Graduate Diploma in Naturopathy by Centre for Health Management and Research (CHMR), IGMPI. For all the above mentioned modules elaborate programme material, self-assessment assignments and project work details would be provided by the Institute from time to time. Details get updated on the webpage as well.

Eligibility

Graduate in any discipline is eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma and Certificate Programmes. For Executive Diploma programmes and Professional Certifications, you need to have at least 1 year of work experience.

Programme Duration

Minimum duration to complete this programme is 1 year.

Programme Mode

Registrations are currently open for regular and online both modes.

Programme Deliverables

A comprehensive study material for all the modules in hard copies ensuring the needs of the audience. The accompanying training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry's expectations.

• Assignments for all the programme modules for continuous evaluation and guidance.
• Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants.
• Online classes for all the modules will be conducted on the weekends. Moreover, a doubt clearing session will also be scheduled before the examination.
• All the efforts are made by IGMPI faculty members to make the entire programme modules easily understandable.
• Assessment and evaluation for all the programme modules in order to enhance the levels of competencies and skills of the participants leading towards the objective of application in the job.
• At the end of each programme modules, the trainers shall obtain feedback from the participants using specially designed questionnaires.
• All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing with placement assistance to in its participants. The robust placement cell comprises of senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. We are engaged in promoting the employability of our participants by maintaining good rapport and relation with HR cell and recruiting managers of leading Food and Agriculture companies across the globe.The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing, interview skills & conducting mock interviews etc.

In recent Months the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working global healthcare and nutrition giants like Karma Ayurveda, Anjali Mukerjee Health Total, Patanjali Ayurved, Hindustan Unilever Ltd, Emami, Himalaya, NUTRIKALP, Sri Vaidya Kerala Ayurveda, AVA Sanjeevanam Ayurveda, Zandu care, Elastic Run, Wellintra Fitness, CosmoWellness, Ayuredic Soul Pvt. Ltd., Jiva Ayurveda, Sushruta Ayurvedic Therapy Center, Pure Natural Products Ltd., etc.

Future career prospects

The ultimate goal of the Naturopath is to gradually and gently improve a patients health, enabling and motivating them to make lifestyle changes that they can maintain long term. Treatment is aimed at the illness causing symptoms, not at masking the individual symptoms themselves. The body is treated as a whole, the physical, emotional and mental aspects are all catered for. The naturopathy and yogic professional can opt different fields as per their choice, interest, expertise and knowledge. Some of the important broad disciplines where the professionals can consume themselves in Hospital and Healthcare Administration, Health Supervisor, Naturopathy Consultation as instructor, expert, specialist, Yoga aerobic Instructor, Yoga Instructor, Yoga Teacher, Therapists and Naturopaths, Trainer/ Instructor Health Club etc.

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