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CERTIFICATE IN COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES AND ESSENTIAL DRUG (2ND YEAR) ( M-CMSED02 )

BASIC INFORMATION

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

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Academic Progression:

    • Successful completion of 1st Year in the Community Medical Services and Essential Drugs course or related programs


Syllabus: 

Theory Subjects

  1. Pharmacology and Therapeutics

    • Classification of essential drugs

    • Dosage forms and routes of drug administration

    • Mechanism of action, indications, and side effects of common medicines

    • Drug interactions and contraindications

  2. Community Health and Primary Healthcare

    • Principles of primary healthcare

    • Role of community health workers

    • Basic healthcare services in rural and urban areas

    • Maternal and child health programs

    • Disease prevention, health promotion, and health education

  3. Essential Medicines and Rational Drug Use

    • Selection of essential medicines

    • WHO guidelines on essential medicines

    • Rational use of medicines and addressing misuse

    • Pharmacovigilance and drug safety monitoring

  4. Health Systems and Policies

    • Overview of national health policies (e.g., NHM, Ayushman Bharat)

    • Role of government and NGOs in healthcare

    • Healthcare financing and insurance

    • Monitoring and evaluation of community health programs

  5. Medical Equipment and Drug Storage

    • Proper storage and handling of medicines

    • Cold chain management for vaccines and biologics

    • Drug supply chain management in community health services

    • Basic medical equipment used in community health programs


Practical Components

 

  1. Field Visits and Community Outreach

    • Conducting health surveys and awareness campaigns

    • Immunization drives and health check-up camps

    • Collaboration with local health centers and NGOs

  2. Drug Dispensation and Management

    • Dispensing common medications to patients

    • Managing pharmaceutical supplies and inventory

    • Counseling patients on proper drug usage and adherence

  3. Health Education Sessions

    • Conducting community education programs on hygiene, nutrition, and basic health practices

    • Teaching proper use of essential drugs and over-the-counter medicines

  4. Internship/Project Work

    • Hands-on experience in a community health center or pharmacy

    • Working on a project related to essential drug distribution or healthcare access in underserved communities

    • Preparing a report on health initiatives and evaluating their impact

  5. Practical Examination/Viva Voce

    • Oral exams on key drug management, community health practices, and field experience

    • Evaluation based on project work, field visits, and practical reports