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CERTIFICATE IN COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES AND ESSENTIAL DRUG (1ST YEAR) ( M-CMSED01 )

BASIC INFORMATION

  • Course Fees : 0.00 0.00/-
  • Course Duration : 1 YEAR
  • Minimum Amount To Pay : Rs.0.00

Eligibility Criteria 

  1. Educational Qualification:

    • 10+2 (Higher Secondary) pass in Science (preferably with Biology or Chemistry) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized board.

  2. Minimum Marks:

    • Generally, a 50% minimum aggregate score in the qualifying examination

  3. Age Limit:

    • Minimum age: 17 years 


Syllabus: 

Theory Subjects

  1. Introduction to Community Health

    • Concept of health and illness

    • Determinants of health: social, economic, and environmental factors

    • Role of community health workers

    • Importance of community-based healthcare and services

  2. Basics of Pharmacology

    • Overview of medicines and drugs

    • Drug classification and therapeutic uses

    • Basic pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics

    • Common side effects and contraindications

  3. Essential Medicines and Their Role

    • WHO list of essential medicines

    • The concept of rational drug use

    • Overview of key medicines used in community health

    • Storage and distribution of essential medicines

  4. Health Education and Promotion

    • Importance of health education in community settings

    • Designing and delivering health education programs

    • Promoting health through awareness on sanitation, hygiene, and nutrition

    • Disease prevention methods and vaccination drives

  5. Basic Medical Terminology and Concepts

    • Key medical terms related to diseases, drugs, and treatments

    • Understanding prescriptions and dosage instructions

    • Record-keeping and medical documentation basics


Practical Components

  1. Health Survey and Community Assessment

    • Conducting basic health surveys in communities

    • Identifying common health issues in a community

    • Data collection methods and analysis for health reports

  2. Introduction to Medicine Distribution

    • Understanding the flow of essential medicines in community settings

    • Basic skills in drug dispensation (manual and computerized)

    • Handling of drug inventory

  3. Field Visits to Health Centers

    • Visits to local clinics, community health centers, and pharmacies

    • Observation of how community medical services and drugs are managed

    • Interaction with healthcare professionals in community settings

  4. Basic First Aid and Emergency Medical Response

    • Learning basic first aid techniques (e.g., wound care, CPR)

    • Recognizing and responding to medical emergencies

    • Practice sessions on first aid application

  5. Practical Examination and Project Work

    • Submission of a fieldwork project related to essential drugs or community health services

    • Practical demonstration of health education techniques, surveys, and data management