Certification Handbook

The NAMACB Certification Handbook serves as the principal source of information for
applicants seeking certification as an Ayurvedic Health Counselor or an Ayurvedic Practitioner.
Among other things, it provides detailed information about certification requirements of the
NAMA Certification Board (NAMACB), including eligibility requirements, application procedures,
fees, exam registration, exam content, exam administration, the policy on accommodations for
candidates who meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and professional
ethics and disciplinary procedures.

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Updates as of January 30, 2024

  • Updated -  PACE Cycle Dates Revision

    The new PACE cycle is a two year cycle. The dates are February 1 - Jan 31. There will be a grace period through February to complete the deadline.

Updates as of November 20, 2023

  • Updated -  Exam Date Extension Policy and Procedure

    Applicant may submit a letter to the NAMA Certification Board to extend their exam date for an additional 90 days to be received at least 60 days before the one-year anniversary date of application. If approved, a $25 fee will be required. Only one extension is allowed.

Updates as of July 20, 2023

  • Updated - Exam cancellation of $50 fee will be charged if the exam is cancelled within one year of the application date.

Updates as of November 04, 2021

  • Updated time frame eligibility for exam retakes (Part three, Sec. M, pg. 19; Part four, Sec. A, T, pg. 20, 27)

  • Updated inactive status details (Apx. B, Sec. B.2, pg. 33)

Updates as of May 14, 2021

  • Updated eligibility requirements for Ayurvedic Health Counselor and Ayurvedic Practitioner (Part two, Sec. C, pg. 10)

  • Updated time frame eligibility for exam retakes (Part four, Sec. T, pg. 27)

  • Updated staff contact email and terms on how to return to active status (Apx. B, Sec. B.1.b, pg. 33)

  • Updated staff contact and inactive status terms (Apx. B, Sec. B.2.b.3, pg. 34)

Updates as of January 12, 2021

  • Updated NAMACB phone number (Part One, Sec. H, p. 8)

  • Corrected typographical error regarding non-NAMA recognized exam application fee (Part Two, Sec. A.1, footnote 1, p. 9)

  • Added a signature requirement (Part Two, Sec. B, p. 10)

  • Added clarifying language for program hour requirements (Part Two, Sec. C, p. 10)

  • Updated the continuing education credits that may be submitted for the 2020-2021 cycle (Part Three, Sec. K, p. 18)

  • Updated exam fees (Apx. A., Sec. A., pp. 28-29)

  • Updated the Inactive Status application process (Apx. B., Sec. B.2.a, p. 33)

  • Clarifying the Inactive Status terms (Apx. B., Sec. B.2.b.1, p. 33)

  • Updated the process to return to Active Status (Apx. B., Sec. B.2.c.1, p. 34)

  • Clarified the Procedures for Disciplinary Action Against NAMACB-Certified Professionals (Apx. C, Sec J.3.f, p. 49)

Updates as of July 21, 2020

  • EDRP updated around Ethics and Disciplinary Review Panel. (Apx C, p. 42)

Updates as of May 28, 2020

  • Language added for those who chose not to become a NAMA Professional Member (Part Three, Sec K, p. 17)

  • Defined 'Certified Non-Member' (Part Three, Sec K, p. 17)

  • Added the number of days a newly board certified person must pay their first year NAMA dues (Part Three, Sec K, p. 17)

  • Updated policy on exam retakes (Part Four, Sec T, p. 26)

  • NAMACB Code of Ethics updated (Apx C)