Diploma in Multi Purpose Health Worker (DMPHW)
Course Name: Diploma in Multi Purpose Health Worker
Short Name: DMPHW
Duration: 2 Years
About the Course
The Diploma in Multi Purpose Health Worker (DMPHW) is a 2-year diploma program designed to provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in primary healthcare, disease prevention, health promotion, community health services, maternal and child healthcare, immunization, sanitation, nutrition, first aid, and public health programs. The course combines classroom learning with field and clinical training to prepare students for supportive roles in community and healthcare settings.
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Examination & Practical Subjects
1st Year
Subject Theory Marks Practical Marks Total Marks
Human Anatomy & Physiology 100 100 200
Community Health & Primary Healthcare 100 100 200
Nutrition, Hygiene & Environmental Sanitation 100 100 200
First Aid, Infection Control & Medical Ethics 100 100 200
Maternal & Child Health 100 100 200
1st Year Total:
Theory: 500 Marks
Practical: 500 Marks
Total: 1000 Marks
2nd Year
Subject Theory Marks Practical Marks Total Marks
Communicable & Non-Communicable Diseases 100 100 200
National Health Programmes & Immunization 100 100 200
Family Welfare & Health Education 100 100 200
Community Health Survey & Record Management 100 100 200
Clinical & Field Training 100 100 200
2nd Year Total:
Theory: 500 Marks
Practical: 500 Marks
Total: 1000 Marks
Grand Total
Theory: 1000 Marks
Practical: 1000 Marks
Overall: 2000 Marks
Career Scope
After successful completion of the course, diploma holders may work in:
Government & Private Hospitals
Primary Health Centres (PHCs)
Community Health Centres (CHCs)
Rural & Urban Health Programmes
NGOs & Public Health Organizations
Health Camps
Home Healthcare Services
Community Health Projects
Career Opportunities
Multi Purpose Health Worker (MPHW)
Community Health Worker
Public Health Assistant
Health Educator
Primary Healthcare Assistant
Immunization Assistant
Field Health Worker
Healthcare Support Professional
> Note: This autonomous diploma is intended to prepare students for supportive healthcare and community health roles. Diploma holders should work within the scope permitted by applicable laws and institutional policies.