Upholding Excellence Across Every Level of Practice
CAPA's qualification standards are the cornerstone of our credibility as a national professional body. These standards protect the public, honour practitioners, and uphold the integrity of Ayurveda in Canada.
Academic Credentials
CAPA recognizes qualifications from accredited institutions including BAMS, CAS, AD, and equivalent international designations.
- BAMS — Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery
- CAS — Certificate in Ayurvedic Studies
- AD — Ayurvedic Doctor designation
- Equivalent international degrees (reviewed individually)
Continuing Education
Active members are expected to engage in ongoing professional development to maintain the highest standards of practice.
- Minimum 20 CE hours per membership year
- CAPA-approved workshops & seminars
- Recognized international Ayurvedic conferences
- Clinical supervision hours (for certain tiers)
Ethics & Conduct
All CAPA members adhere to our comprehensive Code of Ethics, which upholds patient safety, professional integrity, and the authentic principles of Ayurvedic practice.
- Commitment to CAPA's Code of Ethics
- Patient confidentiality & informed consent
- Scope-of-practice compliance
- Ongoing conduct review eligibility
International Practitioners
Internationally trained practitioners are welcome to apply. Credentials are assessed through our equivalency review process.
- Credential equivalency assessment available
- Recognition of Indian government-accredited colleges
- Support for credential translation & documentation
- Case-by-case review by standards committee
Tier-Specific Requirements
Each membership tier has distinct eligibility criteria designed to reflect the practitioner's stage of professional development.
Student Member
- Currently enrolled in an accredited Ayurvedic program (minimum 500 hours)
- Letter of enrollment from institution
- Two academic or professional references
CAHP - Certified Ayurvedic Health Practitioner
- Completed recognized Ayurvedic qualification (BAMS, CAS, AD, or equivalent)
- Minimum 1 year of post-qualification practice
- Two professional references
- Clear record of professional conduct
MCAHP - Master Certified Ayurvedic Health Practitioner
- Active CAHP member in good standing (minimum 3 years)
- Minimum 5 years of clinical Ayurvedic practice
- Advanced continuing education (minimum 100 CPD credits)
- Demonstrated leadership in the field (research, teaching, or community service)
- Portfolio submission reviewed by the Certification Committee
- Two professional references from senior practitioners
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