DIPLOMA PROGRAMS

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Lady Health Visitor (LHV)

The Lady Health Visitor (LHV) Diploma program is of two years. The program is recognized by the Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC), Islamabad and it is affiliated with Nursing Examination Board, Punjab. Lady health visitors (LHVs), as a specific cadre of health care provider, have existed in Pakistan since 1951. They provide a variety of services to urban and rural communities, including basic nursing care, maternal child health services, and training of community workers.

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  1st year
Sr. no. Courses
1. English 1
2. Obstetrics/ Gynae
3. Obstetrics/ Gynae Nursing
   
  Practical viva and Osce

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    2nd year    
Sr.No Courses Total credit hours Theory hours Practical hours
1. Introduction to public health and community health practice 62 32 30
2. Mother health practice 66 66 –
3. Family planning 12 12 –
4. Child health practice 50 50 –
5. School health services 11 11 –
6. Hygiene and communicable diseases 27 27 –
7. Epidemiology and communicable diseases 25 25 –
8. Education and management 52 52 –
9. Statistics record and report 24 6 18
10. Training of lady health visitors 32 8 24
11. Leadership management and supervision 50 26 24
  *course is according to NEB guidelines*      

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a two years diploma leading to the eligibility for license as CNA. The program is recognized by the Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC), Islamabad. It is affiliated with Nursing Examination Board, Punjab. A CNA, or certified nursing assistant program is intended to provide auxiliary nurses to graduate nurses for improvement in quality of patient care and lessen the burden of health care cast. It will also help to overcome the shortage of nurses which is an acute problem at national and international levels.

Program Details

RoadMap of CNA

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  1ST YEAR  
S/NO SUBJECTS CR/HR
1 ORIENTATION/PTS 72
2 English 60
3 FON /Ethics/ history of nursing:  
  THEORY 150
  NURSING LAB 179
  BED SIDE NSG 777
  TOTAL 1106
4 Microbiology  
  THEORY 24
  PATH LAB 20
  TOTAL 44
5 Anatomy & Physiology  
  THEORY 100
  SCIENCE LAB 30
  TOTAL 130
6 Islamiat/ Ethics 20
7 Computer Theory 30
  COMPUTER LAB 50
  TOTAL 80
8 Pre/Post Ass/Study 72
TOTAL THEORY   528
CLINICAL   1056

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  2ND YEAR  
S/# SUBJECTS CR/HR
1 English 100
2 Community Health Nursing/Nutrition  
  Theory 150
  Clinical 450
  Total 600
3 Medical Surgical Nursing:  
  Theory 150
  Clinical 450
  Total 600
4 Pharmacology/ Math  
  Theory 50
  Lab 06
  TOTAL 56
5 Pediatric Nursing  
  Theory 50
  Clinical 150
  Total 200
6 Study/Post Ass. 28
TOTAL THEORY   528
CLINICAL   1056

Pharmacy Technician (Category B)

The total duration of this course is 2 years. There are mainly two parts comprises of various subjects of theory and practical. A student after the examination for Registration in Register “B” will be able to assume his independent role, effectively / smoothly perform his functions and communicate effectively.

Program Details

RoadMap of Pharmacy Technician

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First Year  
Subject Marks
Core Course 100
Viva 100

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  Second Year    
Section I     100
  Subsection I Essentials of Medical Laboratory Technology  
  Subsection II Chemical Pathology  
  Subsection III Histopathology  
Section II     100
  Subsection I Microbiology  
  Subsection II Hematology and Blood Banking  
Practical / Viva Section I     100
Practical / Viva Section II     100
Total:     600

Operation theater technology (OT)

Operation Theatre Technology Course is a 2-year diploma course which is conducted to meet the continuous growing needs for experts in the field of operation management. The operation theater technologists are responsible for direct and indirect patient care, setting up of equipment and operation procedures. They assist surgeons during the procedures and are responsible for completing other assigned functions.  The aim of Diploma in Operation Theater Technology course is to create proficient technicians for operation theaters.

Program Details

RoadMap of OT

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First Year  
Subject Marks
Core Course 100
Viva 100

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  Second Year  
Unit 1 Operation Theater Management  
Unit 2 Equipments and Devices  
Unit 3 Sterilization and Disinfection 100
Unit 1 Surgical Assistance  
Unit 2 Patient Care  
Unit 3 Anesthesia Assistance 100
Practical / Viva Section I   100
Practical / Viva Section II   100
Total:   600

Medical Lab Technology (MLT)

It deals with diagnosis & treatment of the disease by performing the test on tissue blood & body fluids. Medical laboratory technology is a healthcare profession which relates with the medical laboratory tests of blood, urine, stool and other body fluids to analyze and diagnose a disease. MLT is a proper 2-year certified course.  In Pakistan this field is getting advanced with the expansion of medical terms and the demand of laboratory technicians is very high these days.

Program Details

RoadMap of MLT

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First Year  
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Core Course 100
Viva 100

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    Second Year    
Section I     100  
  Subsection I Essentials of Medical Laboratory Technology    
  Subsection II Chemical Pathology    
  Subsection III Histopathology    
Section II     100  
  Subsection I Microbiology    
  Subsection II Hematology and Blood Banking    
Practical / Viva Section I     100  
Practical / Viva Section II     100  
Total:     600  

Radiology and Medical Imaging Technology (RMIT)

Radiography is the science of using radiation provided image of tissues, organs, bones, vessel that comprises the human body. The 2-years diploma program is for the Technician community to provide them the latest techniques in the field of Medical Diagnostic Imaging worldwide. After completing this program, they will have all the basic knowledge required for a Radiologist and can start their career by competing for job or can go for higher degrees.

Program Details

RoadMap of RMIT

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First Year  
Subject Marks
Core Course 100
Viva 100

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    Second Year  
Section I     100
  Subsection I Microbiology  
  Subsection II General Physics, Radiation Physics & Health Physics  
Section II     100
  Subsection I Imaging equipment, Accessories; Maintenance and Quality Assurance  
  Subsection II Radiographic Techniques, Contrast and Special Radiography Procedures, Modern Radiology  
    Practical / Viva Section I 100
    Practical / Viva Section II 100
Total:     600

Dispenser

Dispenser program have always been an integral part of the different medical institutions. This is mainly because of their importance in the healthcare systems. This institute currently offers 2 year diploma in dispensing. This course comes at the top of medical courses list in recent years which is been offered after metric. Through this course, you will be able to read doctor’s prescription and can handle a dispensary in a hospital. A dispenser plays the main role by dispensing the medicine to the patients, helping the doctors at their private clinics and to the pharmacist in a hospital pharmacy

Program Details

RoadMap of Dispenser

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  PAPER A
Section 1  
  Pharmacy and pharmacology
Section 2  
  Basic Concepts of following Systems of Human Body
  Record Keeping and Maintenance of Registers

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  PAPER B
Section 1  
  Drugs acting on Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
  Drugs used in Glaucoma
  Drugs used in Angina
  Drugs used in Hypertension
  Drugs acting on Respiratory System
  Antibiotics and Chemotherapeutic Agents
  Drugs used in the treatment of Tuberculosis, Leprosy, Amoebiasis, Malariaand Anthelmintics.
  Hormones
  Drugs Acting on Blood
  Locally Acting Drugs
  Drugs acting on Gastrointestinal Tract
  Drugs acting on Central Nervous System
  Treatment of Over-dosage and Poisoning
  Basic Concepts and First Aid Management of diseases

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PAPER B
Section 2
Sterilization, Principles of sterilization as applied to operation theatre, dressings, hands andskin, preparation of hypodermic injections, syringes.
Artificial respiration.
Basic concepts and First Aid treatments of burns, fractures, heat stroke,dehydration.
Practical training in emergency procedures and anesthesia
Charting of temperature and pulse
Pattern of Treatment Chart, Investigation Forms.
Use of common clinical appliances (Thermometer, BP Apparatus), sterilizer,lumbar puncture needle, splints etc.).
Virus, bacteria, fungus.
Elementary knowledge of sera, vaccines, toxins and antitoxins i.e., anti-tetanustoxoid, anti-diphtheria toxoid, anti-rabid vaccine, anti-snake venom, anti-gangrene serum, and vaccines for cholera, typhoid, whooping cough, influenza,poliomyelitis, typhus, plague, T.B., measles etc.
Storage of drugs, vaccines, transportation, their validity, stock taking and labeling.
Routine urine, blood and sputum examination and other routine examinations and normal values. Sample collecting for laboratory tests and their properdisposal.
Blood Grouping and Blood Transfusion.
Basic knowledge of Expanded Programme of Immunization (E.P.I.). Health-careSystem – Introduction, Environmental Protection.
Diarrheal diseases and their control, oral rehydration therapy. Vaccine Chain.
Storage of Equipment:Bedding and clothing, surgical instruments and rubber goods.
Shock definition, types and First Aid management.
Preparation of Emergency Room:Minor Surgical Procedures in following conditions: Hernia, Hydrocele, Lipoma, Fibroma, Episiotomy, and Lumbar Puncture.

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