MPHW is a 2 year medical level course that prepare the candidates for multiple works like MPHW or Multi Purpose Health Worker is a 2 year Diploma course that deals with imparting training to provide healthcare in situations that are far from ideal and there are no hospitals or healthcare centers in close vicinity. They learn everything about the Anatomy & Physiology of humans at the basic level, prioritizing providing rapid healthcare service which needs immediate attention.
To meet up the health requirements of the populace particularly at the gross root level, Multipurpose Health Workers (MPHW) program was introduced, to various tasks significant to the support of health and prevention of disorders with special prominence on Maternal and Child Health Services. The duration of the course is of 2 years.
MPHW program intends to train skillful and efficient health workers to accomplish the goals which aim at bringing about dramatic progress in the health system and health status of the country. Workers in this area need to practice basic health care at a defined level of proficiency in accordance with local conditions and to meet local needs.
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MPHW Course prepares the candidates for multiple works like emergency health care services at lower levels in various places.
After completion of this diploma, the candidates can find jobs in both private and government sectors like dispensaries, community health schemes, NGOs, community health centers, old age homes, medical colleges and labs etc. or they may continue studies by pursuing a higher degree.
Multi-purpose health worker has great value in places of emergency health problems or where hospitals and medical facilities are not available.
It provides maternal and child health care, immunization service, family health care, and also family planning services.
MPHW impart knowledge and skill sets to equip them to carry out core activities in the field of prevention and control of diseases of public health importance.
Multi-Purpose Health Worker (MPHW) program for females covers a range of topics related to healthcare and community health. Here’s an overview of the syllabus for the MPHW (Female) course:
Nursing Subjects:
Paediatric Nursing: Understanding child health and care.
Anatomy & Physiology: Basics of human body structure and function.
Psychiatric Nursing: Dealing with mental health issues.
Fundamentals of Nursing: Essential nursing skills and principles.
Community Health Nursing: Focusing on community health and preventive measures.
Health Education & Communication Skills: Effective communication with patients and families.
Personal Hygiene & Environmental Hygiene: Maintaining cleanliness and promoting hygiene.
First Aid: Administering basic first aid in emergencies.
Nursing Management: Managing patient care and resources.
Medical-Surgical Nursing: Understanding medical conditions and surgical procedures.
Midwifery & Gynaecological Nursing: Women’s health and maternity care.
Computers in Nursing: Basics of using computers in healthcare.
Medical Laboratory Technology:
Clinical Biochemistry Methods: Analyzing biological samples.
Special Histology, Histochemical Methods, Immunopathology & Cytopathology: Techniques for studying tissues and cells
job options after completion of MPHW includes:
Mental health counselor.
Health educator
Medical and health services manager
Doing MPHW?
Yes, because there are various Job opportunities after MPHW that can be found in government and private hospitals, dispensaries,community health schemes, community health centres, old age homes, nursing homes, medical colleges and labs etc.
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