Diploma in Healthcare Management ( 2 year )

A Diploma in Healthcare Management is a 1–2 year program designed to equip students with administrative, managerial, and leadership skills specific to the healthcare sector. It is ideal for those looking to work in hospitals, clinics, health departments, or health-focused NGOs in a non-clinical management role.

Below is a general outline of the 2-year syllabus (without semester breakdown) for a Diploma in Healthcare Management. Note that content may vary slightly depending on the institution.

🎓 Diploma in Healthcare Management – 2 Year Syllabus

📘 Year 1: Core Foundations of Healthcare & Management

1. Introduction to Healthcare Systems

   • Overview of healthcare delivery

   • Public vs. private healthcare models

   • Role of government and NGOs

2. Principles of Management

   • Planning, organizing, leading, and controlling

   • Organizational structure in healthcare

3. Medical Terminology and Basic Anatomy

   • Common medical terms

   • Basic human body systems overview

4. Health Economics

   • Demand and supply in healthcare

   • Cost-effectiveness and healthcare financing

5. Hospital Administration

   • Roles and responsibilities in hospital management

   • Coordination between departments

6. Health Laws and Ethics

   • Medical ethics

   • Legal issues in healthcare delivery

   • Patient rights and consent

7. Communication Skills for Healthcare Professionals

   • Verbal and written communication

   • Patient interaction and counseling

📘 Year 2: Specialization & Applied Management Skills

1. Healthcare Information Systems

   • Electronic health records (EHR)

   • Hospital Management Systems (HMS)

   • Data security in healthcare

2. Quality Management in Healthcare

   • NABH/JCI standards

   • Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

   • Patient safety and satisfaction

3. Human Resource Management in Healthcare

   • Recruitment, training, and retention

   • Workforce planning for healthcare

4. Financial Management in Healthcare

   • Budgeting and accounting

   • Revenue cycle management

   • Insurance and billing

5. Operations & Materials Management

   • Hospital logistics and supply chain

   • Inventory control

6. Healthcare Marketing & Public Relations

   • Health promotion strategies

   • Community outreach programs

7. Project Work / Internship

   • Hands-on experience in a healthcare setting

   • Submission of a management project/report

📌 Eligibility:

• 10+2 (any stream)

• Some institutions may accept working professionals with experience in healthcare

🏥 Career Opportunities:

• Hospital Administrator

• Healthcare Manager

• Quality Analyst (Healthcare)

• Medical Records Manager

• Healthcare HR Executive

• Operations Manager (Hospital)