Overview
Diploma in Multi-Purpose Health Worker is a 1-2-year diploma programme in community health. It trains students for technician roles in primary health centres, sub-centres, community health programmes and NGOs. The field covers delivering basic preventive and curative health services in communities.
Course Details
- Level: Diploma
- Duration: 1-2 years
Eligibility
10+2 (Science) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology from a recognised board, with the minimum marks set by the admitting institution or state.
Admission
Admission is through state, university or institution-level processes, by merit or an entrance test. NEET is not universally required, but a few states and universities use it, so check your state's rules.
Registration & Recognition
Allied and healthcare professions are being brought under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) under the NCAHP Act, 2021. Registration with the state allied and healthcare council is being implemented in stages, so check the current rules for your state.
What You Will Learn
The course covers community health, maternal and child health, immunisation, sanitation, first aid, health education and basic disease surveillance.
Where You Can Work
Typical settings include primary health centres, sub-centres, community health programmes and NGOs.
Career Options
Graduates can work as Multi-Purpose Health Worker, Community Health Worker and Health Programme Assistant. Roles, pay and requirements vary by employer, city and experience.
After This Course
You can move on to the related bachelor's degree (lateral entry into a later year may be permitted by some universities), or direct employment.