The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), an autonomous body under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, has added two new courses to its curriculum for the academic year 2022-23. The new courses include the Ayurveda Dietitian course and the Ayurveda Ahara and Poshana Sahayak course.
The Ayurveda Dietitian course is a specialization program for professionals with a BAMS degree and is aimed at meeting the rising demand for specialist practitioners in Ayurvedic hospitals and medical centers. While Ayurveda Ahara & Poshana Sahayak course is open to those who pass out in high school and looking for a career as Ayurvedic Diet Assistant. “There is a high demand for such professionals at spas, wellness centers and hospitals,” the institute says.
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Both courses have a duration of six months and candidates are selected on the basis of an admission test. The institute has invited applications from the eligible candidates on its official website – aiia.gov.in. The deadline for submission is March 31.
The courses have been launched by the Swasthritta Department to promote interdisciplinary Ayurveda studies and are affiliated with the Health Sector Skill Council (HSSC) and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).
“Ayurveda, a widely accepted traditional medicine system, places great emphasis on Ahara (food), which is believed to be the main factor of sustenance. Ayurveda Ahara, or Pathya Ahara, is an integral part of Ayurveda treatment that has gained popularity worldwide in recent years,” the institute said.
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“Diet plays a very important role in Ayurveda. It supports the body’s healing process and accelerates the production and reconstruction of vital cells. Several common illnesses, such as gastrointestinal disorders, are directly affected by the foods we consume. That is why Ayurveda places great emphasis on identifying the right foods for the body. In recent years, the demand for diet assistants and experts in Ayurveda has grown, and so the new courses will help Ayurveda professionals land jobs in hospitals, spas and wellness centers in India and abroad,” said Prof. ( Dr) Tanuja Manoj Nesari, Director, AIIA.
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