Overview
Post Basic Diploma in Ayurveda Nursing is a 1-year post basic diploma for registered nurses. It builds advanced skills in nursing care in Ayurvedic settings, including Panchakarma assistance, Ayurvedic therapies, diet and lifestyle guidance and patient education.
Course Details
- Level: Post basic diploma
- Duration: 1-year, full time
- Regulator: Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the State Nursing Council or university that awards the qualification
Eligibility
Applicants generally need a GNM, B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing qualification and valid registration as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife (RN & RM) with a State Nursing Council. Minimum marks and any work-experience requirement are set by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the admitting institution, so check each college's admission notice.
What You Will Learn
The programme combines theory with supervised clinical practice. Training covers nursing care in Ayurvedic settings, including Panchakarma assistance, Ayurvedic therapies, diet and lifestyle guidance and patient education, along with patient safety, infection control, communication and evidence-based practice.
Where You Can Work
Typical settings include Ayurveda hospitals, Panchakarma and wellness centres, AYUSH wings of government hospitals and integrative-care centres.
Career Options
Graduates can work as Ayurveda Nurse, Panchakarma Nursing Staff and AYUSH Hospital Nurse. Roles, pay and requirements vary by employer, region and experience.