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Certificate Course of Palliative Care by Integrative approach of AYUSH and Allopathy

By Dr. Suyash Tripathi, Prof.Vaidya Sushil Kumar Dubey, Prof. Namrata Joshi, Prof. Yamini Bhusan Tripathi   |   Banaras Hindu University
Learners enrolled: 1030   |  Exam registration: 30
ABOUT THE COURSE:
This course offers a holistic approach to the recovery of heart attack and stroke patients, integrating Ayurveda with modern medicine. It covers physiotherapy, yogic practices, psychological counseling, dietary support, and social connectivity, emphasizing personalized Ayurvedic treatments based on individual constitution (Vata, Pitta, Kapha), digestive power, and seasonal variations. Participants will learn the importance of spiritual healing, food compatibility, and self-confidence in recovery. The course includes video lectures, written materials, research papers, and concludes with an exam, leading to certification upon successful completion. Faculty includes experts from IMS, BHU.

INTENDED AUDIENCE: UG of all branches of AYUSH and Model Medicine, BAMS, Nursing Staff, UG & PG, Volunteers of NGO’s, Para Medical Professionals.

PREREQUISITES: Intermediate Pass or Graduate

INDUSTRY SUPPORT: Wellness Centre and Hospitals
Summary
Course Status : Upcoming
Course Type : Elective
Language for course content : English
Duration : 12 weeks
Category :
  • Medical
Credit Points : 3
Level : Undergraduate/Postgraduate
Start Date : 21 Jul 2025
End Date : 10 Oct 2025
Enrollment Ends : 28 Jul 2025
Exam Registration Ends : 15 Aug 2025
Exam Date : 24 Oct 2025 IST
NCrF Level   : 4.5 — 7.0

Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.

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Course layout

Week 1: Introduction to palliative care, geriatrics and hospice
  • Prelude
  • Prologue
  • Introduction of the course
  • Introduction of the Speakers
  • Definition and Need for Palliative Care
  • Rehabilitation vs Geriatrics vs Palliative Care
  • Integrative approach to Palliative Care
  • Stages for Implementing Palliative Care in Different Conditions
  • Evaluating methods in Elderly Patient with Heart Failure
Week 2: Quality of a palliative care giver
  • Introductory Dialogue
  • Importance of Being a Patient Listener
  • Effective Communication in Palliative Care-Part-1
  • Effective Communication in Palliative Care- Part-2
  • Salient features to initiate palliative care
  • Pragyaparadh (Guilt, regret, anxiety and depression)
Week 3: Fundamentals of complementary medicine and Integrative approach in palliative care
  • Introductory Dialogue
  • Basic of Ayurveda
  • Life style for good health as per Ayurveda
  • Role of diet and spices as supporting medicine in palliative care
  • Food and Hunger in Palliative Care
  • Compatible Diet for good health
Week 4: Fundamentals of complementary medicine and Integrative approach in palliative care
  • Introductory Dialogue
  • Ayurveda, Ethics and End of Life Care
  • Integration of Western Medicine with Holistic Healing
  • Yoga and Exercise a comparative approach in Palliative Care
  • Ageing and Palliative Care
Week 5: Symptom Management in Palliative Care
  • Introductory Dialogue
  • Symptoms management through Kitchen spices-1
  • Symptoms management through Kitchen spices-1
  • Dementia and Delirium in Palliative Care
  • Seizures Management in Palliative Care
Week 6: Symptom Management in Palliative Care
  • Introductory Dialogue
  • Hemorrhage Management in Palliative Care
  • Spinal Cord Compression in Palliative Care
  • Introduction to Respiratory Disorders – Part-1
  • Symptoms of Respiratory disorders in palliative care – Part-2
  • Sleep Management in Palliative Care
  • Superior Vena Cava (SVC) Syndrome Management in Palliative Care
  • Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Palliative Care
  • Diarrhea Management in Palliative Care
Week 7: Symptom Management in Palliative Care
  • Introductory Dialogue
  • Constipation in Palliative Care
  • Nausea and Vomiting in Palliative Care
  • Hypercalcemia Management in Palliative Care
  • Symptoms Management of Hiccup in Palliative Care
  • Intestinal Obstruction in Palliative Care
  • Pain Management in Palliative Care
Week 8: Symptom Management in Palliative Care
  • Introductory Dialogue
  • Stoma and Skin Care in Palliative Care
  • Wound Care and Skin Health in Palliative Care Patients
  • Stress and Burnout – Part-1
  • Stress and Burnout – Part-2
Week 9: Chronic Diseases and Palliative Care
  • Introductory Dialogue
  • Skin Care in Chronic Wound and Bed Sore
  • Panchakarma Therapy in Palliative Care
  • Palliative Care in Metabolic Syndrome
  • Palliative Care in Heart Failure
  • Palliative care in patients with Chronic Illness: integrative medicine and religion
  • Wellness and gut Health
  • NCDs, Autophagy and Gut Health
Week 10: Social, spiritual and Community support in Palliative care
  • Introductory Dialogue
  • Community Participation in Health
  • Understanding the Social Support System
  • Social Connectivity Case Study
  • Family and Community Roles in Recovery
  • Spirituality for Social Wellness
  • Dietary Regimen (Pathya Kalpana) in Palliative Care
Week 11: Palliative Care for special diseases
  • Introductory Dialogue
  • Stress, Depression and Anxiety assessment in palliative care
  • Music therapy & Colouring Therapy in Palliative care
  • Stroke and Palliative care
  • Alzheimer's disease and palliative care (diagnosis, prognosis and interventions)
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Palliative Care
Week 12: Existing healthcare systems in India and Management of Pre and Post-Death Grief
  • Introductory Dialogue
  • Geriatrics overlapping NCDs in Palliative care
  • Health care systems in India
  • Naturopathy in palliative care
  • Understanding Euthanasia & Advance Directives
  • Supporting Grieving Families and End-of-Life Patients
  • Post-death care of the family and Hindu Rituals
  • Summary of the application of integrative palliative care

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Instructor bio

Dr. Suyash Tripathi

Banaras Hindu University
Dr. Suyash Tripathi: A Medical Graduate (2009) from AIIMS, a Post Graduate (2013) from KGMU and DM Cardiology (2017) is a popular and favoured interventional Cardiologist serving in Heritage Hospitals with zeal, enthusiasm and commitment and commands a lot of respect from patients.


Prof.Vaidya Sushil Kumar Dubey

Prof. Vaidya Sushil Kumar Dubey is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Ayurveda, Banaras Hindu University, specializing in Kriya Sharir (Ayurvedic Physiology). He holds multiple degrees, including BAMS, MD (Ayurveda), and Ph.D. He has 15 years of clinical and teaching experience and has authored books and articles on Ayurveda. Additionally, he has contributed to several projects and received various awards for his contributions to Ayurveda education and research.


Prof. Namrata Joshi

Prof. Namrata Joshi: She is currently a Professor and Head of the Department of Rasa Shastra & B.K. at Banaras Hindu University. With 17 years of experience, she specializes in Ayurveda research and drug development, particularly in cancer research. She has guided numerous MD and Ph.D. scholars, authored 58 research papers, and written book chapters. She has contributed to AYUSH projects and government research activities, including COVID-19 studies. She also authored a book on Research Methodology in 2015.


Prof. Yamini Bhusan Tripathi

Prof. Y.B. Tripathi: He is a distinguished academic and former Dean of the Faculty of Ayurveda at Banaras Hindu University. He has over 43 years of experience in research and teaching, specializing in the scientific validation of Ayurvedic concepts and new drug development. He has published over 190 papers and holds 3 patents.

Course certificate

The course is free to enroll and learn from. But if you want a certificate, you have to register and write the proctored exam conducted by us in person at any of the designated exam centres.
The exam is optional for a fee of Rs 1000/- (Rupees one thousand only).
Date and Time of Exams: 24 October 2025 Morning session 9am to 12 noon; Afternoon Session 2pm to 5pm.
Registration url: Announcements will be made when the registration form is open for registrations.
The online registration form has to be filled and the certification exam fee needs to be paid. More details will be made available when the exam registration form is published. If there are any changes, it will be mentioned then.
Please check the form for more details on the cities where the exams will be held, the conditions you agree to when you fill the form etc.

CRITERIA TO GET A CERTIFICATE

Average assignment score = 25% of average of best 8 assignments out of the total 12 assignments given in the course.
Exam score = 75% of the proctored certification exam score out of 100

Final score = Average assignment score + Exam score

Please note that assignments encompass all types (including quizzes, programming tasks, and essay submissions) available in the specific week.

YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CERTIFICATE ONLY IF AVERAGE ASSIGNMENT SCORE >=10/25 AND EXAM SCORE >= 30/75. If one of the 2 criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the Final score >= 40/100.

Certificate will have your name, photograph and the score in the final exam with the breakup. It will have the logos of INI and BHU.

Only the e-certificate will be made available. Hard copies will not be dispatched.

Once again, thanks for your interest in our online courses and certification. Happy learning.

- INI Team


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