Advanced Diploma in Ayurveda (Accredited Course Code HLT 62615, CRICOS code 089841A) from the Health Institute Australia is an 1200-hour Government Accredited, CRICOS Approved Course. This course is the study course for becoming an Ayurvedic practitioner.
On successful completion of this course, you will have the skills needed to work as a practitioner in Ayurvedic Therapeutic and Remedial Treatments, including Ayurvedic herbal medicine, Ayurvedic massage and Ayurvedic nutritional advice.
The Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda program is dedicated to the integration of authentic, ancient Vedic education with the enlightened Western ideas of today.
Upon completion of all the HIA subjects and clinical requirements, students will receive a nationally recognised qualification as an Ayurvedic Practitioner.
IELTS score 5.5 is required for international students
First Aid Certificate
A Senior First Aid certificate is a pre-requisite for industry placement, insurance purposes and professional membership of natural medicine associations. Students who are involved in any form of clinical practice at HIA (that is massage or consultations) must hold a current First Aid certificate and a copy is to be kept on file at all times. No clinical practice or certification will be granted unless a senior first aid certificate is provided.
Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda
The Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda is a nationally recognised vocational training course that draws from the extensive classical and authentic traditions of Ayurveda. With 1200 hours of training, this course provides a breadth and depth of learning that is second to none, and which has earned it the highest regard both nationally and internationally.
Whilst firmly anchored in the classical heritage of Ayurveda, the course is based on a synthesis of the current perspectives on health, along with an integration of contemporary well-being information and practices. This accredited Ayurvedic course has been developed in consultation with a wide range of teachers and practitioners of Ayurveda, including representatives of the health care industry and training authorities.
Deepen your spiritual and personal journey into health and healing. Incorporate all that you learn into your own life, so that you ‘walk your talk’ and serve as a role model for all that you preach and teach. This practitioner course is unique in that it is runs as a fixed course, in a set time, over three trimesters. Its foundation study is parallel with Certificate IV in Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation (now superseded by the Diploma of Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation), with its lifestyle counselling and preventative medicine emphasis. Our Certificate IV courses are eligible for Austudy.
The Health Institute Australia provides outstanding training for the Ayurvedic Practitioner in the following areas:
It provides a strong foundation in the traditional principles of Ayurveda.
It has an excellent, extensive, herbal program, with training in managing and administering herbal medicine and other treatment plans according to the philosophy and practices within an Ayurvedic framework.
It provides a deep training in Ayurvedic psychology to provide the skills in listening and counselling required to assist patients with mental and emotional complications that arise with their health issues.
It is integrated with Yoga therapy. Ayureda and yoga rest upon the same philosophy and arise from the same Vedic-rishi traditions.
It has a clinical foundation. Ayurveda is a complete medical system capable of helping humanity to heal a wide array of chronic diseases that confound Western physicians.
It embraces the skills needed to work as a practitioner in Ayurvedic Therapeutic and Remedial Treatments, including Ayurvedic herbal medicine, Ayurvedic massage and Ayurvedic nutritional advice.
The course encompasses a variety of subjects and areas including:-
Doshas
Ayurvedic nutrition
Ayurvedic herbal medicine
Panchakarma practices
Ayurvedic massage and therapies
Marmas (specific points in the body) and chakras.
In addition, biomedical sciences, communication and basic counselling, workplace health and safety, practice management, professional practice and development in relation to the practice of Ayurveda are covered. Many other short courses are also offered to complement the course and create awareness of other natural therapy modalities such as yoga, meditation, vedic astrology and more.
Students progress through the course by completing HIA subjects that are mapped against nationally endorsed units of competency from the health training package. Upon completion of all the HIA subjects and clinical requirements students will receive a nationally recognised qualification. Students may have to complete more than one HIA subject to gain a complete unit of competency.
Ayurvedic training
Ayurvedic training at the Health Institute Australia covers:-
Ayurvedic Nutrition
Ayurvedic Cooking
Kitchen Pharmacy
Herbal Medicine and Therapy
Pulse diagnosis
Tongue diagnosis
Marma point therapy
Yoga, Pranayama, Nidra, Meditation
Ayurvedic Massage and Treatments
Ayurvedic Remedial therapies
Herbal Medicine
Stress Management
Lifestyle and Dietary Counselling
Supervised Clinical Training
Students are required to complete a minimum 400 hours of supervised clinical training. These clinical sessions are conducted and supervised by qualified practitioners at the student clinic on our Gold Coast campus and at Nirvana Wellness Retreat.
Advanced Diploma subjects:
Ayurvedic Course Units
Year
HLTAYV001
Develop Ayurvedic practice
1st
HLTAYV002
Make Ayurvedic lifestyle assessments
1st
HLTAYV003
Provide Ayurvedic bodywork therapies
1st
HLTAYV004
Provide Ayurvedic lifestyle advice
1st
HLTAYV005
Provide advice on Ayurvedic nutrition
1st
HLTAYV006
Take cases within an Ayurvedic framework
2nd
HLTAYV007
Diagnose conditions within an Ayurvedic framework
2nd
HLTAYV008
Provide Ayurvedic remedial therapies
2nd
HLTAYV009
Provide therapeutic Ayurvedic nutritional advice
2nd
HLTAYV010
Select and advise on Ayurvedic medicines – dravyaguna
2nd
HLTAYV011
Prepare and dispense Ayurvedic medicines – dravyaguna
2nd
HLTAYV012
Monitor and evaluate Ayurvedic treatments
2nd
CHCCOM006
Establish and manage client relationships
1st
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
1st
CHCLEG003
Manage legal and ethical compliance
1st
CHCPRP003
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
1st
CHCPRP005
Engage with health professionals and the health system
1st
HLTAAP003
Analyse and respond to client health information
2nd
HLTINF004
Manage the prevention and control of infection
1st
HLTWHS004
Manage work health and safety
1st
HLTAID003
Provide first aid. This unit to be completed externally. Not included in course fees.
1st
ELECTIVE UNITS
BSBSMB404
Undertake small business planning
1st
CHCAGE001
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
1st
CHCCCS001
Address the needs of people with chronic disease
1st
CHCDIS007
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
1st
CHCMHS001
Work with people with mental health issues
1st
Units of Competency
For the Advanced Diploma in Ayurveda you need to achieve competencies in the following:
Units of Competency
BSBFLM303B
Contribute to effective workplace relationships
HLTCOM502
Develop professional expertise
HLTCOM4A
Communicate effectively with clients/patients
HLTCOM5A
Administer a Practice/
HLTCOM6A
Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate
HLTCOM8A
Use specific medical terminology to communicate with clients/patients
HLTHSE1A
mplement and monitor occupational health and safety policies
Your Advanced Diploma in Ayurveda Package Includes:
Inclusive in the fees for this course are the following:
All course materials
All course materials for Modules 1-10, common units, Ayurvedic cooking and Ayurvedic massage modules are included.
+ Course Manuals:
+ Contact journal
+ Classes
class attendance for your period of study
at the Health Institute Australia as per the timetable
+ Tutorials
Weekly face to face tutorials.
+Books
+ Living Yoga:
RESIDENTIAL WEEKEND RETREAT & 10 day spring detox
Your course includes:-
a residential weekend retreat comprising shared accommodation, delicious vegetarian meals and program and yoga duties.
10 Day Spring Detox (Optional, Cost $150 per day to Ayurveda students) – 10 days of Retreat Lectures with BAMS Ayuredic Doctor Manish Patwardhan. See Optional Extras below for more detail.
Residential Weekend Retreat
Healthy Mind, Healthy Body and Ayurvedic cooking retreat
“Healthy mind, healthy body” is an ayurvedic nutrition and cooking residential weekend at our Nirvana Wellness Retreat.
Ayurveda is a science that has its roots in ancient Indian culture. It’s simple and extremely practical significance can be adapted to our culture and time. It is the ‘mother of all healing systems’ as it embraces all modalities. We have re-created the most idyllic Ayurvedic retreat, Nirvana Wellness Retreat on 70 acres, where you can attend tutorials, practicum and immersion programs.
This weekend retreat is compulsory for all ayurvedic student to attend. It includes shared accommodation, meals, program and yoga duties.
(Massages, wellness treatments, single room upgrade and special diets are available as optional extras.)
“Creating Health and Harmony” – 10 days of Retreat Lectures with BAMS Ayuredic Doctor Manish Patwardhan.
Daily lectures are held from 10am-1pm and cost $150 per day for current HIA Ayurvedic students.
These lectures are held at the beautiful Nirvana Wellness Retreat, Beechmont QLD. Students will be required to travel to the retreat for the 10 day course with Dr. Patwardhan. (It takes approximately 40 minutes to drive from the Gold Coast to the retreat). Alternatively, student accommodation and meals are an optional extra.
Lunch & accommodation for the 10 Day Detox
You can purchase lunch ($15) at the retreat when you are attending the 10-day Spring Detox lectures. You can also book and stay for the entire 10-day program which would be the ideal situation.
Accommodation is subsidised for Ayurvedic course students @ $100/night per person for accommodation (minimum 2 nights).
Meals are: $20 Breakfast $15 supper.
Industry Experience
Selected Ayurveda students from the Health Institute Australia may be offered the opportunity to participate in studies in India, and clinical placement at a leading Ayurvedic Hospital in Pune, India.
Clinical placement costs / travel / accommodation, etc. are at an additional cost.
4 week program of Ayurvedic studies in India in January 2015
Dr. Manish Patwardhan, Ayurvedic Physician and Consultant and postgraduate doctor in Ayurveda, will be heading a team of Indian Ayurvedic doctors who will be conducting the training, which aligns within the scope of the current Australian government accredited course Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda: HLT62615
Assessment will be conducted jointly by your teachers from the Ayurveda Institute (AI) in India, together with the Health Institute Australia (HIA).
Three units from the Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda: HLT62615
pathology
herbs
treatments
together with revision of the basic principles of Ayurveda
These units of competency will be given credit to students who have been assessed in them and who wish to enrol in the full Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda with the Health Institute Australia.
Two groups of students are eligible to attend this 4 week intensive in India:
Upon completion of the Cert IV in Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation course or the Diploma in Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation course, students can enrol for just this 4 week intensive study in India, and start to practice.
For students want to continue their studies for the Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda, the fees they have paid towards enrolment and their studies in India through HIA, together with the subjects they have studied, will be recognised and credited towards the Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda.
Also included are field trips to:-
Ayurvedic pharmacy to see the production of medicine
Ayurvedic hospital
Ayurvedic herb garden
Clinics with patients 1:1
Panchakarma training
Professional Association Memberships
Graduates from The Health Institute are eligible for membership and encouraged to join professional associations relevant to their modality and location. Annual membership to AAPA is encouraged and necessary for insurance purposes. Australasian Ayurvedic Practitioners Association has various levels of membership:
Senior First Aid is compulsory for graduates who wish to join a professional association such as AAPA for insurance purposes. Students are required to pay for their own first aid course.
At the completion of the course, students receive an Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda. This qualification is from the Australian Government accredited Health Training Package and is CRICOS approved.
Occupational titles for these workers may include:
Ayurveda practitioner
Ayurveda therapist
The Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda course trains you as an Ayurvedic Practitioner. You will learn to check the equilibrium of each person, defining their composition and help them quantify the status of their equilibrium through Ayurvedic Diagnosis. You will also help the patient achieve optimum health and well-being through recommending natural Ayurvedic medicine, Panchakarma, Detox & cleanses, Nutrition advice, Shirodhara, Massage & Yoga therapies for stress management etc.
Our extensive hands-on training prepares you for entry into the work force or your own practice.
The Health Institute Australia provides outstanding training for the Ayurvedic Practitioner in the following areas:-
Through our excellent, extensive, herbal program, you will be trained in managing and administering herbal medicine and other treatment plans according to the philosophy and practices within an Ayurvedic framework.
You will have deep training in Ayurvedic psychology to provide you with the skills in listening and counselling required to assist patients with mental and emotional complications that arise with their health issues.
Your training is integrated with Yoga therapy. Ayurveda and yoga are founded upon the same philosophy and arise from the same Vedic-rishi traditions.
Your training has a clinical foundation. Ayurveda is a complete medical system capable of helping humanity to heal a wide array of chronic diseases that confound Western physicians.
You will gain the skills needed to work as a practitioner in Ayurvedic Therapeutic and Remedial Treatments, including Ayurvedic herbal medicine, Ayurvedic massage and Ayurvedic nutritional advice.
Industry Recognition and Licensing Requirements
Upon completion of the course, graduates are eligible to apply for memberships at professional associations such as the Australasian Ayurvedic Practitioners Association (AAPA) or other professional membership organisations that represent Ayurvedic practitioners. However Industry association may require additional information and conditions for membership and requirements may change periodically. As such, prospective students are encouraged to contact the relevant professional bodies for current membership requirements. Currently there are no licensing requirements to practice Ayurveda in Australia.
Ayurveda offers a diverse range of career pathways, and opportunities are increasing with the acceptance of Ayurveda into western medicine. Typical career options include:-
Ayurvedic Lifestyle Management Consultant
Ayurvedic Massage Therapist
Ayurvedic Practitioner
Health Food Consultant
Ayurvedic Cook
Vedic Life Coach
Yoga & Meditation Practitioner
Clinical Training
Degree pathway
Students who have completed any of the Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda or other Diploma courses offered by the Health Institute Australia are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Health Science (Complementary Medicine) degree or Advanced Diploma of Yoga Teacher Training.
What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is the knowledge of life and health. It is Indian naturopathy which stems from the time of the Vedas. It is the oldest and most comprehensive system of medicine invented for humankind. The term Ayurveda means the ‘science of life’.
Nationally and Internationally Recognized Qualifications
Our accredited Ayurveda courses are fully compliant with the Australian Skills Quality Authority. This means that you can be assured of our commitment to the highest quality education available, and that your qualifications are recognised Australia-wide and beyond.
International Students
This course is CRICOS approved so that international students can get a student visa for up to 3 years.
Excellent Quality
This accredited Ayurvedic course has been developed in consultation with a wide range of teachers and practitioners of Ayurveda, including representatives of the health care industry and training authorities.
Leading Authority
Our CEO, Shanti Gowans, sat on the advisory board of the Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council as an industry expert in the field of Ayurveda. She is also the president of the AAPA (Australasian Ayurvedic Practitioners Association).
High quality ayurvedic medicine
We provide high quality medicinal products for ayurvedic students to use personally or to recommend to clients. These products are specifically prepared for the Health Institute Australia.
Nutrition program like no other
We offer a Nutrition program like no other – no cans, packets or frozen foods, not even cans of coconut water. We believe fresh is best, whether it be fresh coconut water or herbs and spices, fresh vegetables, home-made sauces, breads and beverages – all made from scratch.
Ayurvedic retreat
We have our very own Ayurvedic retreat centre only 40 minutes from the main campus which has an amazing 70 acre property for students to learn experientially, enjoy the Ayurvedic gardens, planting, picking & eating delicious organic fresh produce & much more.
Thank you Shanti and the team for such an excellent week-end at your beautiful Retreat.
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Our campus is located on the beautiful Gold Coast of Australia, with proximity to shops, beaches, libraries and other facilities.
Selected Ayurveda students from the Health Institute Australia may be offered the opportunity to participate in studies in India, and clinical placement at a leading Ayurvedic Hospital in Pune, India.
Dr. Manish Patwardhan, Ayurvedic Physician and Consultant and postgraduate doctor in Ayurveda, will be heading a team of Indian Ayurvedic doctors who will be conducting the training, which aligns within the scope of the current Australian government 
At the completion of the course, students receive an Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda. This qualification is from the Australian Government accredited Health Training Package and is 
Ayurveda is the knowledge of life and health. It is Indian naturopathy which stems from the time of the Vedas. It is the oldest and most comprehensive system of medicine invented for humankind. The term Ayurveda means the ‘science of life’.
