The Child Care in Ayurveda Short-Term Skill Development Program is designed to provide comprehensive training in Ayurvedic pediatric healthcare based on the principles of Kaumarabhritya. The course combines theoretical learning with clinical exposure and Baala panchakarma to develop practical skills in preventive, promotive and therapeutic child healthcare.

• Learn Ayurvedic principles of child healthcare.
• Understand growth and developmental milestones.
• Gain practical exposure in pediatric assessment.
• Learn preventive healthcare strategies for children.
• Hands on training for Bala Panchakarma.
• Develop competency in management of common pediatric conditions.
• Gain confidence to establish child health, Bala panchakarma and wellness services.

1. Graduates and postgraduates of any recognized medical system.
2. Students and internees of recognized medical institutions with recommendation from the Head of Institution.

• Medium of Instruction: English
• Duration: 300 Hours
• Mode: Hybrid
• Online Training: 30 Days
• Offline Training: 15 Days Hands-on Clinical Exposure

• Theory – 75 Hours
• Hands-on Clinical Training – 150 Hours
• Self-Learning – 75 Hours
• Total – 300 Hours

• Principles of Kaumarabhritya
• Neonatal Care
• Bala Panchakarma
• Infant Nutrition
• Growth & Development Assessment
• Swarna Prashana
• Preventive Pediatrics
• Pediatric Dietetics
• Common Childhood Disorders
• Immunity Promotion
• Parent Counselling
• Child Wellness Programs

• Pediatric History Taking
• Bala Panchakarma
• Inpatient care
• Outpatient care
• Growth Assessment
• Developmental Evaluation
• Nutritional Assessment
• Counselling Techniques
• Swarna Prashana Administration
• Pediatric Wellness Programs
• Clinical Case Discussions

• Online Assessments
• Case Discussions
• Observation-Based Evaluation
• Practical Assessment
• Final Certification Examination
• Minimum qualifying standards as prescribed by the institution

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental principles of Ayurvedic child healthcare.
• Assess growth and developmental milestones in children.
• Practice Bala Panchakarma on own.
• Apply preventive healthcare strategies based on Ayurvedic principles.
• Promote healthy nutrition and lifestyle practices for children.
• Counsel parents regarding child health, development, and wellness.
• Integrate Ayurvedic pediatric concepts into professional practice.

Participants may:

• Provide Ayurvedic child health counselling services.
• Conduct preventive healthcare and wellness programmes for children.
• Promote nutrition, immunity enhancement, and healthy lifestyle practices.
• Participate in school health and community outreach programmes.
• Support child growth, development, and wellness initiatives.
• Can perform Bala panchakarma procedures.
• Integrate Kaumarabhritya principles into clinical and public health practice.

Participants successfully completing prescribed training, assessments and practical requirements will receive a Certificate in Child Care in Ayurveda from SDM College of Ayurveda & Hospital, Hassan.

Course Fee: ₹35,400/-
Includes training, learning resources, complimentary accommodation and food.

Twice annually
Tentative dates :

Course Code	Online Component (30 Days)	Offline Clinical Training (15 Days)
CISSDRA-CCA (Child Care in Ayurveda)	February–March (Tentative)	March–April (Tentative)

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Centre for International Studies, Innovations, Skill Development & Research in Ayurveda (CIISDRA)
Email: cisra@sdmcahhassan.org
SDM College of Ayurveda & Hospital, Hassan
Email: college@sdmcahhassan.org