A national board certification in any or all of the practice areas is the hallmark of excellence in Traditional Ayurvedic Medicine. NCCBAM BC-TAM™ Certificate makes an important statement about professional competence recognized by state and national bodies, third-party payers, the profession and the public.
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All U.S. immigrants require an H1-B work visa. NCCBAM is preparing a BAMS Bridge program that will provide the knowledge necessary to establish your practice. All BAMS and higher Ayurvedic Doctors will be eligible to become certified through NCCBAM to support legal practice in the U.S.
As an immigrant to the USA, you need a work permit (H1 Visa) to work for someone or yourself. Therefore, NCCBAM will offer a bridge program that needs to be completed and the criteria fulfilled to be certified. In addition, you will learn and educate yourself about the ethics and legal parameters of practicing Ayurveda in the USA.
To accurately recognize accredited education and training, individual BAMS and higher graduates may become board-certified Traditional Ayurvedic Medical Doctors (BC-TAM) through NCCBAM. The BC-TAM designation clearly distinguishes the certified training for licensed practice from India and other countries which recognize Ayurveda legally. Other organizations in the U.S. do not identify accredited training or legal practice.
As a board-certified Traditional Ayurveda Medicine Doctor (BC-TAM), you will be credentialed in the USA to practice Ayurveda. This credential distinguishes you from other Ayurveda practitioners with lesser training.
All applicants who do not complete the grandfathering process before the deadline will be required to complete the Board Exam and any additional requirements for recognition as an BC-TAM.
If the deadline is missed, you must take the Board Exam and some prerequisites to be certified as BC-TAM.
In any clinical setting, the prefix "Dr." may only be used by individuals licensed as Medical doctors in their jurisdiction. "Dr." may also be used by individuals holding a Doctor of Philosophy degree (Ph.D.) from an accredited institution. Others with degrees conferring a recognized title of doctor may use "Dr." in educational contexts.
NO. The Dr. Prefix is reserved only for M.D. and Ph.D.s.
The Health Freedom Act (also known as the Safe Harbor Act) is important legislation that does not criminalize the practice of any healthcare modality that one has been trained to practice. Essentially, it allows for freedom of practice by adhering to specific regulations, including providing informed consent. Read more here https://www.cga.ct.gov/2013/rpt/2013-R-0337.htm.
The following link will give all information about Health Freedom States https://www.cga.ct.gov/2013/rpt/2013-R-0337.htm.
The other certifications have substandard requirements as compared to the Traditional Ayurvedic Medical Doctor (BC-TAM) title, which is based on BAMS-level training and licensed practice in India. The other certifications are for a 1,2,3 or 4 year training hours, with significantly reduced clinical training. Ayurveda Education is not taught through an accredited institution or recognized for legal, ethical practice.
The other credentials do not qualify as a Healthcare professional with optimum clinical skills.
BC-TAM credential upholds the BAMS qualification and has a clear pathway is defined.