Diploma in General Medicine (Health Assistant)

Second Year Program

About the Program

The Diploma in General Medicine (Health Assistant) is a comprehensive three-year program under the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT). The second year curriculum focuses on building clinical competence, procedural skills, and community health knowledge essential for health assistants. Students learn to assist in medical procedures, understand pharmacology basics, conduct clinical pathology tests, and implement community health programs. This program prepares competent mid-level health professionals capable of working in hospitals, health posts, and community settings.

Complete Syllabus Details

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HA Second Years in Health Science (PCL) Subjects

1

Medicine I and Gynecology

Study of common medical conditions, diagnostic approaches, and gynecological health including reproductive system disorders and women’s health issues.

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2

Surgery I

Introduction to surgical principles, pre and post-operative care, basic surgical procedures, wound management, and aseptic techniques.

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3

Basic Medical Procedures and First Aid

Training in essential clinical procedures, emergency care, first aid techniques, and basic life support for trauma and medical emergencies.

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4

Clinical Pathology

Laboratory techniques, specimen collection, basic hematology, urinalysis, parasitology, and interpretation of common diagnostic tests.

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5

Pharmacology and Pharmacy

Study of drug classifications, mechanisms of action, dosage calculations, dispensing procedures, and pharmaceutical inventory management.

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6

Environmental Health

Understanding environmental factors affecting health, water sanitation, waste management, vector control, and pollution-related health issues.

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7

Health Education

Methods of health communication, behavior change strategies, community mobilization, and designing health awareness programs.

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8

Primary Health Care and Family Health

Comprehensive study of MCH services, family planning methods, nutritional assessment, immunization programs, and integrated community health approaches.

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Note: All subjects include both theoretical instruction and practical clinical training. Curriculum is subject to updates as per CTEVT guidelines.

“After this page, each subject of the HA Second Year in Health Science (PCL) includes its full syllabus, downloadable notes, past-year question papers, and fixed exam questions for easy study and revision.”