DIPLOMA IN COMMUNITY HEALTH (DCH) 2 YEAR

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DIPLOMA IN COMMUNITY HEALTH (DCH) 2 YEAR

The syllabus for a Diploma in Community Health (DCH)

Year 1: Foundation in Community Health

  1. Introduction to Community Health

    • Definition, scope, and importance

    • History and evolution of community health

    • Role of community health professionals

  2. Basic Epidemiology

    • Principles of epidemiology

    • Disease frequency and distribution

    • Methods of disease prevention and control

  3. Health Promotion and Education

    • Concepts of health promotion

    • Strategies for health education

    • Communication skills for health promotion

  4. Environmental Health

    • Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)

    • Air, soil, and food safety

    • Impact of environmental factors on health

  5. Basic Biostatistics

    • Introduction to statistics

    • Data collection, analysis, and interpretation

    • Use of statistical tools in health studies

  6. Introduction to Primary Health Care (PHC)

    • Principles and components of PHC

    • Role of PHC in community health

    • Health systems and policies

Year 2: Advanced Concepts and Practical Applications

  1. Maternal and Child Health (MCH)

    • Antenatal, perinatal, and postnatal care

    • Child nutrition and immunization

    • Growth monitoring and development

  2. Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases

    • Epidemiology and control of infectious diseases

    • Prevention and management of chronic diseases

    • Health screening programs

  3. Nutrition and Health

    • Principles of nutrition

    • Nutritional assessment methods

    • Community nutrition programs

  4. Health Care Management and Leadership

    • Health planning and resource management

    • Leadership and team dynamics in health settings

    • Monitoring and evaluation of health programs

  5. Research Methodology in Community Health

    • Introduction to research methods

    • Designing community health studies

    • Ethical considerations in health research

  6. Field Practicum / Internship

    • Community health assessment

    • Health program implementation

    • Data collection and analysis in real-world settings

Assessment Methods:

  • Written exams

  • Practical assignments

  • Field reports

  • Case studies

  • Project work

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