DIPLOMA IN SIDDHA MEDICINE
Overview
Siddha medicine is one of the most ancient medical systems of India. Siddha is the mother medicine of ancient Tamils/Dravidians of peninsular South India. The word Siddha means enlightened or accomplished one. The persons who were associated with establishing such a Siddha school of thought were known as Siddhars. They recorded their mystic findings in medicine, yoga, and astrology in Tamil. Fundamental Principles of Siddha include theories of Five Elements (Aimpootham), and Three Forces/Faults (Mukkuttram). The Eight Methods of Examination (Envakai Thervukal) is used to determine diagnosis, etiology, treatment and prognosis.
Career Prospects
The field of Siddha has many roles to offer. This includes
- Siddha Pathologist
- Gynaecologist
- Drug Manufacturer
- Teacher
- Researcher
- Medical Consultant
- Physiologist
- Dermatologist
- Chiropractor
- Clinical Researcher
- Paediatrician
In all these jobs, the students can work as an Assistant and cannot practice as Doctor as per the regulations of Government of India
Duration: 1 Year
Eligibility: A Pass in 10+2 with Biology or Botany / Zoology as one of the subjects.
Fees: Rs.3000/-
