Diploma in Community Health Worker (DCHW)
Course Name: Diploma in Community Health Worker
Short Name: DCHW
Duration: 2 Years
About the Course
The Diploma in Community Health Worker (DCHW) is a 2-year diploma program designed to provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in primary healthcare, community health services, disease prevention, maternal and child health, health education, nutrition, sanitation, immunization, first aid, and public health programmes. The course combines classroom learning with field and clinical training to prepare students for community-based healthcare support services.
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Examination & Practical Subjects
1st Year
Subject Theory Marks Practical Marks Total Marks
Human Anatomy & Physiology 100 100 200
Fundamentals of Community Health 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 Survey, Health Records & Reporting 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:
Community Health Centres (CHCs)
Primary Health Centres (PHCs)
Government & Private Hospitals
NGOs & Public Health Organizations
Rural & Urban Health Programmes
Health Camps
Home Healthcare Services
Community Development Projects
Career Opportunities
Community Health Worker
Community Health Assistant
Public Health Assistant
Health Educator
Primary Healthcare Assistant
Field Health Worker
Health Programme Assistant
Healthcare Support Professional
> Note: This autonomous diploma prepares students for supportive roles in community healthcare. Diploma holders should work within the scope permitted by applicable laws and institutional policies. Independent clinical practice is not authorized solely on the basis of this diploma.