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Curriculum For Certificate Course in Cupping Therapy Assistant

The document outlines a curriculum for a certificate course in cupping therapy assistance. It details eligibility requirements, course structure, subjects, assessment methods and syllabus. The 2-month program involves 140 hours of theory and 540 hours of practical training to produce cupping therapy assistants to provide support to Unani physicians.

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Curriculum For Certificate Course in Cupping Therapy Assistant

The document outlines a curriculum for a certificate course in cupping therapy assistance. It details eligibility requirements, course structure, subjects, assessment methods and syllabus. The 2-month program involves 140 hours of theory and 540 hours of practical training to produce cupping therapy assistants to provide support to Unani physicians.

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Curriculum for Certificate Course

in

Cupping Therapy Assistant

Serial Criteria Requirement Remarks (If any)


No.
1 Basic eligibility of participants 12TH Class,
2 Duration of the Course 2 Months
3 Number of trainees per Batch Min.- 10 students
Max.- 30 students
4 Trainer Qualification MD in IBT, MAULIJAT
5 Number of Trainers required Min.- 2
(Theory)
6 Number of Guest faculty required Min.- 2
Max.- 10
7 Number of working Technician Min.- 02
(Skill expert) required for practical
training
8 Infrastructure Technical 60 Seats BUMS –
specification requirement Admission of 30
students
9 Assessment Method 2 Theory papers– 100
marks
1 Practical – 100
Marks

Introduction:
Ilaj bit Tadbeer is branch of treatment based on suitable modifications in Asbabe Sitta
Zarooriya for the treatment of diseases, which usually develop in a person due to faulty
life style. Asbabe Sitta Zarooriya constitute and govern the life style of a person. In the
present era, the life style disorders are on the rise due to affluence and sedentary life style,
which run against the tenets of Asbabe Sitta Zarooriya, which emphasize upon moderation
in these six essential factors to lead a healthy life. While immoderation in Asbabe Sitta
Zarooriya causes diseases, the moderation in the same factors restores the health. In the
face of looming threat of lifestyle disorders such as Obesity, Hypertension, Diabetes
Mellitus, Coronary Artery Diseases and Cancers etc, the demand of Ilaj bit Tadbeer is on
the rise. The spurt in all such diseases also requires the proportionate availability of
qualified regimenal physicians and technicians to cope up the burden of providing timely
and suitable regimenal treatment. Therefore, there is an immediate necessity to produce
qualified workforce equipped with a certificate courses in various regimenal modalities to
assist the consulting physicians to meet the increasing demand of Regimenal therapy for a
wide variety of diseases.
Scope and utility: The certificate in Cupping Therapy Assistant may open up career
opportunities and employability for the aspirants in private/Govt. clinics or hospital
catering regimenal procedures. Since, Cupping Therapy is in demand for a constant rise in
life style disorders, the certificate holder may assume the position of technicians and work
under the supervision of qualified Unani physician to carry out cupping and earn a
respectable livelihood.
Objectives: To produce Cupping Therapy Assistant for providing assistance to Unani
physicians in carrying out cupping therapy in their clinical/hospital practice
Eligibility:
The minimum educational requirement shall be the passing of 12 years of schooling
(10+2-year course) recognized by CBSE/ICSE/SSSCE/HSCE/State Board or a
recognized equivalent examination. Commented [APPK1]: Science /commerce stream/both should
be mentioned.
Age Limit: Not below 17 years and not more than 45 years at the time of last date of form
submission.
Medium of Instruction: The medium of Instruction will be Urdu / English.
Number of Seats: A maximum of 10 to 30 for each session.
Duration of the course:
The total duration of the course is 2 months.

Design & Period of Course:


This is a full time, regular & non-residential course. The classes and practical will be

conducted in all working days.


Subjects:
1. Paper – I – Basic Knowledge
Part A - Applied Anatomy & Physiology
Part B – Roles and responsibilities of a Cupping Therapy Assistant
2. Paper – II - Basic and Therapeutic Cupping Therapy
Classes:
Theory Practical
S. No Subjects (hours) (hours)
Paper - I Part A - Applied Anatomy & Physiology 35 -
Part B - Roles and responsibilities of a Cupping 35
Therapy Assistant
Paper - II Basic and Therapeutic Hijama 70 540
Total 140 540
Assessment and Examination:
On completion of course, the student will be evaluated through written and practical
examinations. There will be 2 written question papers as per prescribed syllabus on
separate working days followed by practical examination.
The Director of the Institute and Coordinator will maintain secrecy of the whole
examination process including nomination of examiner, setting of question paper,
checking of answer sheets, conduction of practical examination and preparation and
declaration of result.
Scheme of Examination:
Theory and practical examinations
S.No Subject Theory Practical Total
Paper - I Part A - Applied Anatomy & Physiology 50 -
Part B - Roles and responsibilities of a 100
50 -
Cupping Therapy Assistant
Paper - II Basic and Therapeutic Hijama 100 100 200
Total 200 100 300
Attendance:
80% of the attendance both in theory and practical shall be essential for allowing the
student for the examination.

Result:
The student should obtain a Minimum 50% of marks separately in theory and practical for
successful completion of his/her certificate course. The Result will be displayed at Notice
Board of the Institute.
If any candidate fails to pass the examination, he may apply for re-examination on
submission of fresh examination form along with examination fee which will be conducted
within three months.
Award of Certificate:
On successful completion of Theory and Practical examinations, qualified students
will be awarded a Certificate in Cupping Therapy Assistant by National Institute of
Unani Medicine.
Syllabus
Paper I – Basic Knowledge
Part A - Anatomy & Physiology

Introduction of Anatomy& Physiology


➢ A brief description of all systems of the body
➢ Common terminologies of anatomy and physiology
➢ Scope of anatomy and physiology in relation to Cupping Therapy
Muscles and Joints
➢ Structures and functions of joints: Shoulder Joint, Elbow joint, Wrist joint, Cervical,
Thoracic and Lumbosacral joints, Hip Joint, Knee Joint, Ankle Joint
➢ Structures and Functions of Muscles; Head and neck, Upper limb, Lower limb, Back
Anatomy & Physiology of Circulatory System
➢ Blood; Introduction, Functions, Blood Volume, Blood Supply of Joints
Nervous system:
➢ General principles of nervous system
➢ Surface anatomy of major nerves in relation to joints
➢
Part B - Roles and responsibilities of a Cupping Therapy Assistant

Introduction to Healthcare Delivery Systems


➢ Healthcare delivery systems in India
➢ Various types of systems of medicine
Soft Skills and Communications
➢ Importance of effective communication with patients, relatives, and colleagues
➢ Confidentiality and privacy practices related to patient’s information
➢ Importance of teamwork
Infection control policies and procedure
➢ Importance of infection control and prevention
➢ Hand-hygiene guidelines and procedures used in healthcare-settings
➢ Importance of using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Biomedical Waste Management
➢ Different types of biomedical waste
➢ Importance and mechanism of proper and safe disposal, transportation and treatment
of bio-medical waste.
➢ Guidelines of biomedical waste disposal
Paper II
Basic and Therapeutic Hijama
Hijama (Cupping Therapy)
Theory
➢ Historical Background of Hijama
➢ Evolution of Hijama
➢ Definition
➢ Types of cupping
❖ Hijama Bish Shart (Wet Cupping)
❖ Hijama Bila Shart (Dry Cupping)
❖ Hijama bin Naar (Fire Cupping)
➢ Sites of application in relation to different diseases
➢ Sites to be excluded for wet and dry cupping
➢ Indications and contraindications
➢ Timings
➢ Standard operative procedures
❖ Position of Patient
❖ Preparation of Patient
❖ Preparation of Instruments
❖ Arrangement of Instruments
❖ Preparation of Hajim (Cupping Performer)
➢ Mode of action
➢ Therapeutic effects
➢ Local effects
➢ Instruments and their care
➢ Antiseptic precautions
➢ Threat of disease transmission
➢ Complications and their management
Practical:
Demonstration of various types of Hijama Techniques

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