Diploma in Medical Assistant (2Years)

 Diploma in Medical Assistant – 2 Years

Year 1

1. Anatomy and Physiology

• Introduction to Human Body
• Organization of the Human Body (Cells, Tissues, Organs, Systems)
• Skeletal System
• Muscular System
• Circulatory and Lymphatic Systems
• Respiratory System
• Digestive System
• Nervous System
• Endocrine System
• Reproductive and Urinary Systems
• Special Senses (Eye, Ear, etc.)
• Basic Terminology in Anatomy

2. Basic Medical Sciences

• Fundamentals of Biochemistry
• Nutrition and Metabolism
• Microbiology: Classification of Microorganisms
• Common Pathogens and Their Control
• Sterilization and Disinfection
• Introduction to Pharmacology (Drugs, Dosage Forms, Routes of Administration)

3. Fundamentals of Nursing and Patient Care

• Principles of Nursing
• Bed Making and Positioning
• Vital Signs (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure)
• Infection Control Practices
• Patient Admission and Discharge Procedures
• First Aid and Emergency Care
• Patient Hygiene and Comfort Measures

4. Medical Terminology and Communication Skills

• Prefixes, Suffixes, Root Words
• Medical Abbreviations and Symbols
• Basics of English Communication in Healthcare
• Patient Interaction and Counseling Skills
• Record Keeping and Documentation

5. Computer Applications in Healthcare

• Basics of Computer and Operating Systems
• MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Hospital Management Software Basics
• Internet Use in Medical Practice

6. Practical Training – I

• Clinical Observation in Hospital/Clinic
• Basic Nursing and First Aid Procedures
• Recording Vital Signs
• Sample Collection (Blood, Urine, Sputum)
• Sterilization and Instrument Handling

Year 2

1. Clinical Procedures and Diagnostics

• Assisting in Physical Examination
• Diagnostic Tests (Blood, Urine, Stool, ECG, X-Ray Preparation)
• Injections and IV Therapy (Observation Only/Under Supervision)
• Specimen Collection and Labeling
• Preparing Patients for Surgery and Dressing
• Monitoring Patients’ Conditions

2. Pharmacology and Drug Administration

• Drug Classification and Uses
• Prescription Reading and Writing
• Dosage Calculation and Measurement
• Storage and Dispensing of Medicines
• Adverse Drug Reactions and Precautions

3. Hospital Administration and Ethics

• Organization of a Hospital
• Roles and Responsibilities of a Medical Assistant
• Patient Record Management
• Legal and Ethical Aspects in Healthcare
• Confidentiality and Patient Rights
• Waste Management and Biohazard Handling

4. Community and Preventive Health

• Concepts of Public Health
• Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases
• Immunization Programs
• Family Planning and Reproductive Health
• Nutrition and Health Education
• Health Screening and Outreach

5. Emergency and First Aid Management

• CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Fractures, Burns, Shock, Poisoning
• Hemorrhage Control
• Transporting the Patient Safely
• Disaster and Trauma Management

6. Practical Training – II / Internship

• Hands-on Training in Hospital Departments (OPD, Ward, Pathology, Pharmacy, etc.)
• Assisting Doctors in Minor Procedures
• Clinical Documentation and Patient Assistance
• Preparation of Case Sheets
• Viva Voce and Report Submission