DIPLOMA IN TUBERCULOSIS TECHNICIAN (2 YEARS)

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DIPLOMA IN TUBERCULOSIS TECHNICIAN (2 YEARS)

 DIPLOMA IN TUBERCULOSIS TECHNICIAN (2 YEARS)

 1st YEAR SYLLABUS

1. Basics of Human Anatomy & Physiology

Sub-Points

  • Body organization & anatomical terms
  • Respiratory system structure & functions
  • Cardiovascular system basics
  • Digestive, nervous & urinary systems (overview)
  • Blood, immunity & lymphatic system
  • Cell structure, tissues & basic histology

2. Fundamentals of Tuberculosis (TB)

Sub-Points

  • Introduction to Tuberculosis
  • Causative organism: Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  • Types: Pulmonary & Extrapulmonary TB
  • Epidemiology of TB in community
  • Pathogenesis & stages of TB infection
  • Mode of transmission & high-risk groups

3. Microbiology (General + Mycobacteriology)

Sub-Points

  • Introduction to microbiology
  • Classification of microorganisms
  • Bacteria, viruses, fungi – basics
  • Acid-fast bacilli (AFB)
  • Ziehl–Neelsen (ZN) staining principles
  • Culture media used for TB
  • Safe handling of sputum samples

4. Laboratory Technology (Basics)

Sub-Points

  • Laboratory equipment & instruments
  • Microscope handling & maintenance
  • Slide preparation
  • Sample collection, labeling & preservation
  • Infection control in laboratory
  • Quality assurance in laboratory procedures

5. Public Health, Hygiene & Disease Prevention

Sub-Points

  • Concept of public health
  • Airborne diseases
  • Personal hygiene & sanitation
  • Community-level TB prevention methods
  • Health education techniques
  • Vaccination & BCG immunization basics

6. Practical / Laboratory Work

Sub-Points

  • Sputum collection & smear preparation
  • Basic microscopy practice
  • Preparation of ZN stain
  • Instrument cleaning & sterilization
  • Record book maintenance
  • Safety precautions & waste disposal

 2nd YEAR SYLLABUS

1. Advanced Tuberculosis Studies

Sub-Points

  • Detailed pulmonary TB pathology
  • Extrapulmonary TB (lymph node, bone, CNS, GI, etc.)
  • Drug-resistant TB (MDR-TB, XDR-TB) introduction
  • TB in children & immunocompromised patients
  • National TB programs (NTCP / RNTCP / NTEP concepts)

2. TB Diagnosis Techniques

Sub-Points

  • Sputum smear microscopy (detailed)
  • ZN staining – step-by-step
  • Fluorescent microscopy (FM) basics
  • CBNAAT / GeneXpert – overview
  • LPA (Line Probe Assay) – introduction
  • Interpretation of lab results
  • Sample rejection criteria & reporting

3. Pathology & Clinical Aspects of TB

Sub-Points

  • Symptoms of pulmonary TB
  • Differential diagnosis of TB vs other respiratory diseases
  • Radiology basics:
    • Chest X-ray for TB (patterns)
  • Mantoux test / Tuberculin skin test
  • TB complications & prognosis
  • Treatment categories (DOTS concept – theoretical)

4. Infection Control & Biosafety

Sub-Points

  • Biosafety levels in TB laboratory
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Lab waste management
  • Airborne infection control practices
  • Decontamination & sterilization
  • Spill management

5. Health Education & TB Counseling

Sub-Points

  • Counseling of TB patients
  • Adherence & treatment support
  • Community awareness programs
  • Preventing stigma & social issues
  • Recording & reporting tools

6. Clinical Practice / Internship & Viva

Sub-Points

  • Posting in TB laboratory
  • Collecting & processing sputum specimens
  • Working with microscopy & staining
  • Patient interaction & counseling basics
  • Involvement in outreach TB programs
  • Record keeping & register maintenance
  • Final practical exam & viva

 

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