Indian Board of Alternative Medicines (IBAM) conducts a unique and essential training for learning the latest art and techniques of examining patients. The ideal course for all students and novice practitioners of any systems of medicine, one is taught how to check up the patients, conduct physical examinations, read laboratory reports, check the heart, liver, lungs, kidneys, pulse, and to use a stethoscope & blood pressure instruments etc. Training is available in major alternative therapies practiced in India and abroad and for paramedical courses also.

Attendance at the Practical / Clinical Training Programme is NOT COMPULSORY.

A certificate is awarded to those who successfully complete the programme. Practitioners of any system of medicine and students are welcome to join the programme.

The training commences on the 5th of every month (If the 5th is a Holiday, then the next working day).

Practical / Clinical Training is of three types as below:

1. Clinical Training on General Medicine Application.

It covers:
1. Checking up patients
2. Systematic Examination
3. Radiological and Physical Investigations
4. First Aid and
5. Concept of Holistic Health.

2. Practical Training in a Specific Alternative Therapy.
(The list of therapies in which training is available currently are as below)

It covers:
Introduction to the therapy, knowledge about its practical aspects and application.

The fee towards Practical Training in each therapy is Rs. 3500 for Indian Students and US $875 for International Students.

• 1. Acupressure
• 2. Acupuncture
• 3. Aromatherapy
• 4. Crystal Healing
• 5. Electro Homoeopathy
• 6. Herbal Medicines
• 7. Magneto therapy
• 8. Massage Therapy
• 9. Naturopathy
• 10. Physiotherapy
• 11. Pranic Healing
• 12. Psychotherapy and Counselling
• 13. Pyramid Healing
• 14. Reflexology
• 15. Reiki
• 16. Yoga

3. Practical / Clinical Training for Paramedical Courses

• 1. Medical Laboratory Technology 
  Fee= Rs. 6000 for Indian Students
  Fee= US $1500 for International Students
• 2. Electro Cardiogram Technology
  Fee= Rs. 6000 for Indian Students
  Fee= US $1500 for International Students
• 3. Medical Radiographic (X-Ray) Technology
  Fee= Rs. 6000 for Indian Students
  Fee= US $1500 for International Students
• 4. Dental Alternative Science
  Fee= Rs. 6000 for Indian Students
  Fee= US $1500 for International Students
• 5. Physiotherapy
  Fee= Rs. 6000 for Indian Students
  Fee= US $1500 for International Students
• 6. First Aid
  Fee= Rs. 3500 for Indian Students
  Fee= US $875 for International Students
• 7. Family Welfare & Population Education
  Fee= Rs. 3500 for Indian Students
  Fee= US $875 for International Students

a. Practical / Clinical Training Includes:

• 1. Slide show presentation on Human Body
• 2. Audio Visual Lecture
• 3. A complete Clinical Kit will be provided free of cost by the Board during the training period which contains the following items:-
  • (a) Clinical Note with Course File
  • (b) Anatomy & Physiology Chart
  • (c) Apron
  • (d) Stethoscope
  • (e) Metal Badge of IBAM
  • (f) Note Book
  • (g) Pen
  • (h) Class Photograph
  • (i) Thermometer

b. On completion of the training

The candidate shall be set a final exam, successful completion of which the students will be provided with a certificate of Practical / Clinical Training.

Registration:
Students applying for Practical / Clinical Training are required to mail their Name, Roll Number and Type of Training (Practical / Clinical) to the Trainings Department for reserving their seat in the upcoming batches either by email trainings@altmedworld.net or through postal mail to:

Department of Trainings
Indian Board of Alternative Medicines
80, Chowringhee Road
Kolkata - 700020.
India.