Distance Education in Health/Medical Sciences

Distance Education in Medical/Health Sciences


Diploma Programs of Annamalai University(Tamil Nadu)

1.Diploma in Diabetes Patient Education

Eligibility : A pass in +2 examininations (Higher Secondary)
Duration : One Year

Medium: English




2. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT)

Eligibility : A pass in +2 with Biology (or) +2 vocational streams with Laboratory Technology.

Duration : One Year

Medium: English

Course Details:Pathology, Biochemistry and Microbiology, Project work/Log Book and Viva







3.Diploma in operation Theatre Techniques

Eligibility : A pass in +2 with Biology

Duration : One year

Medium: English

Course Content : Basic Science Part - I, Basic Science Part – II






4.Diploma in crictical Care Nursing

Eligibility : Registered Nurses from recognised Board or University with registration from respective State Nursing Council.

Duration : One Year

Medium: English

Course Content :Basic Concepts in Critical Care, General Medical Surgical Critical Care Nursing.,Coronary & Cardiothoracic Critical Care Nursing.
Clinical Record, Viva





PG Diploma Programs

P.G. Diploma in Health Science (Tobacco Control)

Eligibility : Respective Degree in Modern Medicine/Medical and Paramedical Sciences / Nursing / Dentistry/ Pharmacy. A Degree in Psychology /Sociology /Applied Psychology / Clinical Psychology Social worker / Management / Law. Any Professional Degree.

Duration: One year

Eligibility : English

Course Details : Health Consequences of Tobacco, Socio-cultural consequences of tobacco Use and tobacco control., Project work/Log Book and Viva







P.G. Diploma in Health Science (Tobacco Control)

Eligibility : A pass in MBBS degree of Annamalai University or any other University recognised as equivalent thereto, with full registration of the concerned State Medical Council.

Duration: One year

Eligibility : English


Course Details : Adolescent Growth & Growth Disorders Nutrition, Immunization Psychological Disorders Reproductive Health., Family Life Education & Counseling, Medical Problems, Project work/Log Book Workshops.





P.G. Diploma in Health Science (Maternity and Neonatel Care)

Eligibility : A pass in MBBS degree of Annamalai University or any other University recognised as equivalent thereto, with full registration of the concerned State Medical Council.

Duration: One year

Eligibility : English

Course Details : Basics, Antenatel Care, Complications of Labour and Pregnancy, special Situations., Post Partum Management, Operative delivery, Neonatel Care, Family Planning and community obsterics., Clinicals-included internal assessment.






P.G. Diploma in Health Science (Acupuncture)

Eligibility : Medical and Dental Practitioners registered under the State Council concerned. Degree in BPT, BOT/Nursing. Degree in siddha, Ayurveda, Homeopathy and Unani from recogonized or approved institution and the college is affiliated to the University.

Duration: One year

Eligibility : English

Course Details : Basic anatomy of the human body; Basic physiology of the human body; Basis of Infection, Immunity and aseptic precautions., General aspects of acupuncture - historical survey, needles, points & their location, needling, needle sensation and problems encountered.,14 main channels, meridians, their course on the body and their connections, 8 extra channels; Theories governing acupuncture therapy; Basis of prescription writing, Treatment. Auriculotheraphy; Anaesthesia; Scientific research done on acupuncture., Practical/Log Book.






P.G. Diploma in Health Science (Public Health)

Eligibility : A pass in MBBS/BDS Paramedical Sciences/ Nursing.onsequences of tobacco Use and tobacco control.
A degree in Psychology/ Sociology/ Applied Psychology/ Clinical Psychology or Social Work.
A degree in Management where Hospital Management or Health Systems Management is a subject.

MEDIUM : English

Duration: One year

Course Details : Public Health, Medical Microbiology, Parasitology & Entomology
Epidemiology & Health Administration, Project work/Log Book and Viva





P.G. Diploma in Health Science (Medical Cosmetology)

Eligibility : A pass in MBBS degree of Annamalai University or any other University recognised as equivalent thereto, with full registration of the concerned State Medical Council.

MEDIUM: English

Course Details : Fundamentals of Cosmetology, Skin Diseases and Cosmetic Surgery, Project work/Log Book and Viva





P.G. Diploma in Health Science (Ultrasonography)

Eligibility : A pass in MBBS degree of Annamalai University or any other University recognised as equivalent thereto, with full registration of the concerned State Medical Council.

Duration: One year

MEDIUM : English

Course Details :Basic Principles/ Visceral Ultrasonography, Pelvic Ultrasonography
Project work/Log Book and Viva




P.G. Diploma in Health Science (Family Medicine)

Eligibility : A pass in MBBS degree of Annamalai University or any other University recognised as equivalent thereto, with full registration of the concerned State Medical Council.

Duration: One year

Eligibility : English

Course Details : Medicine and Allied Subjects, Surgery and Allied Subjects, Project work/Log Book and Viva




P.G. Diploma in Health Science (Diabetology)

Eligibility : A pass in MBBS degree of Annamalai University or any other University recognised as equivalent thereto, with full registration of the concerned State Medical Council

Duration: One year

MEDIUM: English

Course Details : Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, diagnosis & treatment principles
Diabetes in Pregnancy, surgery, acute & chronic complications
Project work/Log Book and Viva





P.G. Diploma in Health Science (Medical Law and Ethics)

Eligibility : A pass in MBBS/ BDS Paramedical Sciences/ Nursing. ii) A degree in Psychology, Sociology, Applied Psychology, Clinical Psychology or Social Work. iii) A degree in Management where Hospital Management or Health Systems Management is a subject Graduates in Law. A pass in MBBS/ BDS Paramedical Sciences/ Nursing. ii) A degree in Psychology, Sociology, Applied Psychology, Clinical Psychology or Social Work. iii) A degree in Management where Hospital Management or Health Systems Management is a subject Graduates in Law.

Duration: One year

MEDIUM: English

Course Details : Legal & Health Systems, Laws and Codes of Ethics, Ethics, Rights & Society, Project work and Viva





P.G. Diploma in Health Science (Accident and Emergency Care)

Eligibility : A pass in MBBS degree of Annamalai University or any other University recognised as equivalent thereto, with full registration of the concerned State Medical Council.

Duration: One year

Eligibility : English

Course Details : Polytrauma, Shock and their Management, Medical, Surgical and Obstetric Emergencies, Project work/Log Book and Viva




P.G. Diploma in Health Science (Echocardiography)

Eligibility : A pass in MBBS degree of Annamalai University or any other University recognised as equivalent thereto, with full registration of the concerned State Medical Council.

Duration: One year

Eligibility : English

Course Details : Basic Principles/ Congenital Heart Diseases, Acquired Heart Diseases and Cardiomyopathies, Project work/Log Book and Viva







Certificate Programs


Certificate Program in ECG Operations

Eligibility : A Pass in +2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English

Duration : One year

Medium: English

Course Details:Basic Concepts and Recording Procedures, Telemetry and Electric safety
Practical & Log Book






Distance Education in Health Science Diploma Programs of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University(Gujarat State)




Diploma Programs



Diploma in Mother & Child Health & Family Welfare

Eligibility : 10+2 (knowledge of English)

Duration :Maxiumum : 4 yrs Minimum : 1 yr

Medium : Gujarati





Diploma in Village Health Worker

Eligibility : 10+2 (knowledge of English

Duration :Maxiumum : 4 yrs, Minimum : 1 yr

Medium : Gujarati





Diploma in Patient care assistant


Eligibility : 10+2 (knowledge of English)

Duration : Maxiumum : 4 yrs Minimum : 1 yr

Medium : Gujarati





Certificate in Food and Nutrition CFN

Age : 18

Duration : Maxiumum : 2 yrs Minimum : 6 months

Medium : Gujarati





Certificatein Childcare & Development CCCD

Eligibility : 10+2 or equivalent

Duration : Maxiumum : 2 yrs Minimum : 6 months

Medium : Gujarati








Certificate in Traditional Birth Attendant CTBA

Eligibility : 10+2 (knowledge of English)

Duration : Maxiumum : 2 yrs Minimum : 6 months

Medium : Gujarati






Certificate in Better Parenting CCBP

Eligibility : Std.VII

Duration : Maxiumum : 2 yrs Minimum : 6 months

Age : 18

Medium : Gujarati






Vardhmaan Mahaveer Open University(Rajasthan)

(The university is a State Open University and is UGC recognized.)


Diploma in Nutrition & Health Education(DNHE)

Eligibility : Sr. Hr. Secondary (10+2)

Duration : 1 Year