Certificate In Multipurpose Health Worker (1 YEAR)

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Certificate In Multipurpose Health Worker (1 YEAR)

The Certificate in Multipurpose Health Worker (MPHW) is a healthcare-related vocational training program designed to prepare individuals to work at the grassroots level in the health sector, especially in rural and semi-urban areas. This certificate typically runs for 1 year and is focused on equipping students with basic knowledge and practical skills in community health, family welfare, and disease prevention.

Here’s a general overview of the 1-year syllabus for a Certificate in Multipurpose Health Worker, structured without semester division:

📘 Course Title: Certificate in Multipurpose Health Worker (MPHW)

Duration: 1 Year
Eligibility: 10th Pass (some institutes may require 12th)
Mode: Full-time (with field training and practicals)

📚 SYLLABUS OVERVIEW

1. Fundamentals of Health and Hygiene

  • Introduction to Health and Disease

  • Personal and Environmental Hygiene

  • Community Sanitation

  • Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation

  • Waste Disposal Methods

2. Primary Medical Care

  • First Aid and Emergency Care

  • Identification and Management of Common Ailments

  • Basic Pharmacology: Common Medicines and Usage

  • Dressing and Wound Care

  • Vital Signs Monitoring (BP, Pulse, Temperature)

3. Maternal and Child Health (MCH)

  • Antenatal and Postnatal Care

  • Immunization Schedule

  • Nutrition and Growth Monitoring

  • Newborn and Infant Care

  • Family Planning and Contraception

4. Communicable Diseases and Public Health

  • Common Infectious Diseases: TB, Malaria, Diarrhea

  • Disease Surveillance and Reporting

  • Vector-Borne Diseases and Control

  • Vaccination Programs

5. Health Education and Communication

  • Health Awareness Programs

  • Interpersonal Communication Skills

  • Behavior Change Communication (BCC)

  • Health Surveys and Data Collection

6. Nutrition and Dietetics

  • Basic Human Nutrition

  • Balanced Diets for Different Age Groups

  • Malnutrition and Its Management

7. Field Visits and Practical Training

  • Field Work in Rural Health Centers

  • Community Health Surveys

  • Internships with PHCs (Primary Health Centers)

  • Role-play and Demonstration of Skills

🧪 Practical Components

  • First Aid and CPR Demonstration

  • Handling and Sterilizing Equipment

  • Immunization Techniques

  • Sample Collection (urine, sputum, blood, etc.)

📜 Certification and Career Options

After successful completion, candidates can work as:

  • Health Worker in Government or Private Sector

  • ASHA or Anganwadi Worker

  • Community Health Assistant

  • Rural Health Educator

  • Eligible for work in NGOs and Rural Health Missions

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