National Council of Paramedical, Delhi – A Unit of Paramedical Foundation

COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICE & ESSENTIAL DRUGS

CMS & ED ( Community Medical Service & Essential Drugs ) Course ( One Year )

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

1-Equip learners with essential medical knowledge to function as trained primary healthcare providers in rural and underserved communities.

2-Develop diagnostic skills for identifying and managing common illnesses using a clinical, evidence-based approach.

3-Promote rational and safe use of essential drugs as per WHO and National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) guidelines.

4-Train in life-saving emergency care for trauma, accidents, poisoning, and other acute conditions until specialized help arrives.

5-Build competency in preventive, promotive, and curative healthcare services for individuals, families, and communities.

6-Foster public health awareness for disease prevention, sanitation, hygiene, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle promotion.

7-Prepare graduates to assist in maternal and child healthcare, including antenatal, postnatal, and pediatric care.

8-Enhance skills in community health surveys and epidemiological data collection for disease control programs.

9-Strengthen communication and counseling abilities to effectively interact with patients, families, and community groups.

10-Ensure proficiency in clinical documentation for maintaining accurate medical records, prescriptions, and patient histories.

11-Train in ethical and legal aspects of primary healthcare delivery, including patient confidentiality and safe practice.

12-Promote collaboration with public health agencies for vaccination drives, health camps, and outreach programs.

13-Encourage continuous learning and self-updating on medical guidelines, essential drug lists, and emerging diseases.

14-Develop leadership qualities for organizing health awareness programs and guiding community health workers.

15-Prepare competent primary healthcare providers to serve in rural and underserved communities with limited medical resources.

16-Develop strong diagnostic and treatment skills for common illnesses and emergency conditions at the community level.

17-Promote rational, safe, and cost-effective use of essential medicines as per WHO and NLEM guidelines.

18-Train students in emergency first aid and lifesaving interventions until higher-level medical care is available.

19-Build capacity for preventive, promotive, and curative healthcare to improve the overall health status of the community.

20-Strengthen maternal and child health care skills — antenatal, delivery, postnatal, neonatal, and pediatric care.

21-Enhance public health knowledge for disease prevention, sanitation, nutrition, vaccination, and healthy lifestyle promotion.

22-Equip students to manage public health programs like immunization drives, epidemic control, and awareness campaigns.

23-Foster effective patient communication and counseling skills for better healthcare outcomes.

24-Ensure competence in medical documentation — maintaining accurate records, prescriptions, and reports.

25-Instill ethical medical practice — patient confidentiality, informed consent, and professional behavior.

26-Prepare students for participation in health research and basic epidemiological data collection.

27-Encourage leadership qualities for guiding local health workers and managing small healthcare setups.

28-Train in community health assessment techniques to identify high-risk groups and priority health issues.

29-Prepare students to respond to public health emergencies and disasters with effective action plans.

30-Build an understanding of referral systems and collaboration with higher-level medical facilities.

31-Develop cultural sensitivity to respect and adapt healthcare delivery to local traditions and beliefs.

32-Promote lifelong learning and updating of medical knowledge in line with new guidelines and technologies.

33-Encourage environmental health awareness — waste management, pollution prevention, and safe water practices.

34-Instill teamwork skills to work effectively with doctors, nurses, health workers, and community volunteers.

Course Semesters / Course Modules

Semester 1:Fundamentals of Community Medicines

Module 1: Anatomy & Physiology

Duration:Six weeks

Type :Theory + Practical

Objective:To Understand basic human body structure & function to support clinical diagnosis.

Module 2:Pathology & Microbiology

Duration:Five Weeks

Type :Theory + Practical

Objective:To Learn about disease processes and causative microorganisms.

Module 3:Pharmacology – Introduction to Essential Drugs

Duration:Five Weeks

Type :Theory + Practical

Objective:To Understand drug actions, dosage, storage & rational use.

Module 4:Primary Health Care & First Aid

Duration:Six Weeks

Type :Theory + Practical

Objective:To Learn basic first aid and preventive healthcare strategies.

Semester 2:Primary Care & Essential Drug Principles

Module 5:Medicine – Common Diseases & Management

Duration :Eight Weeks

Type :Theory + Practical

Objective:Diagnose and treat common community diseases with essential drugs.

Module 6:Obstetrics, Gynecology & Child Health

Duration:Six Weeks

Type :Theory + Practical

Objective:To Provide basic maternal & child healthcare services.

Module 7:Public Health & Preventive Medicine

Duration :Four Weeks

Type :Theory + Practical

Objective:To Promote health & prevent diseases in rural communities.

Scheme of Examination

Module 8:Clinical Internship & Case Exposure

Duration:Twelve Weeks

Type :Theory + Practical

Objective:To Apply learned skills in real-life healthcare settings.

Syllabus & Curriculum

CMS & ED ( Community Medical Service & Essential Drugs ) Course ( Two Year )