Diploma in Health & Sanitary Inspector (DHSI)
Course Name: Diploma in Health & Sanitary Inspector
Short Name: DHSI
Duration: 2 Years
About the Course
The Diploma in Health & Sanitary Inspector (DHSI) is a 2-year diploma program designed to provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in public health, environmental sanitation, hygiene, waste management, water supply and sanitation, food safety, disease prevention, vector control, health inspection, and community health. The course combines classroom learning with field training to prepare students for technical and supportive roles in public health and sanitation 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 Public Health & Sanitation 100 100 200
Environmental Hygiene & Waste Management 100 100 200
Water Supply, Sewage & Sanitation Systems 100 100 200
Infection Control, First Aid & Medical Ethics 100 100 200
1st Year Total:
Theory: 500 Marks
Practical: 500 Marks
Total: 1000 Marks
2nd Year
Subject Theory Marks Practical Marks Total Marks
Food Safety & Public Health Inspection 100 100 200
Vector Control & Disease Prevention 100 100 200
Environmental Pollution & Occupational Health 100 100 200
Health & Sanitation Laws, Inspection & Record Management 100 100 200
Field Training & Health Sanitation Management 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
Municipal Corporations
Nagar Panchayats & Local Bodies
Public Health Departments
Water Supply & Sanitation Projects
NGOs & Environmental Health Organizations
Schools, Colleges & Industrial Units
Private Sanitation & Hygiene Services
Career Opportunities
Health & Sanitary Inspector
Sanitary Inspector
Public Health Assistant
Environmental Health Assistant
Sanitation Supervisor
Hygiene Officer
Waste Management Supervisor
Community Health Worker
> Note: This autonomous diploma prepares students for technical and supportive roles in health and sanitation services. Appointment to government posts is subject to the eligibility criteria, recruitment rules, and applicable laws prescribed by the concerned authority.