1.     Academic

a)      Diploma in nursing

b)      Diploma in general medicine

c)      Diploma in physiotherapy

d)      Diploma in radiography

e)      Diploma in medical laboratory technology

2.      Administration

a)      Admin/finance

b)      Examination and registration section

c)      Procurement

d)      Store

e)      Information Technology

f)       Maintenance

1.    Academic

a.    Diploma in Nursing

Introduction: -

This course is based on the job performance requirement of the Staff Nurse at different levels of health care system of Nepal. Therefore, this curriculum is designed to develop knowledge, skills, and attitude among graduates to perform nursing professional practice. In total three years, the first-year course is focused on basic nursing care in hospital and in the community: foundational nursing practices; the second-year course is focused on preventive, promotive as well as therapeutic nursing care of sick adult and elderly individual as well as mentally ill individual. Similarly, the third-year course comprise of the pediatric, midwifery and gynecology as well as leadership and management.

The program aims to produce a middle level nursing work force who is independent and competent to assume the responsibility to carry out the function of preventive, primitive, curative, rehabilitative and holistic care of an individual/group at hospital and in community settings.

Program Objectives Upon completion of the program the graduate will be able to:

•        Utilize a sound knowledge base in giving care to well and sick individuals, families and communities.

•        Implement preventive and therapeutic measures directed toward promotion, maintenance and restoration of health.

•        Utilize communication skills effectively while communicating with individuals and groups in a variety of settings.

•        Apply the nursing process in providing and improving health care.

•        Assume leadership role for planning and improving health care.

•        Guide and supervise individuals, families and groups including health care workers.

•        Collaborate with multi-sectorial groups to develop a healthful environment, including safe drinking water, environmental sanitation and other comprehensive approaches in the community.

•        Mobilize the community people to participate in the activities of the village health post.

•        Demonstrate a positive attitude and respect for cultural values and health practices in working to meet needs and solve problems.

•        Continue to seek new knowledge for personal and professional growth.

•        Seek new knowledge and skill continuously for personal and professional growth.

Group Size

The group size will be maximum of 40 (forty) students in a batch.

Certification:

Students who have successfully completed the course will be awarded with a degree of "Proficiency Certificate Level in nursing".

 Career Path

•        The graduates will be eligible for the position equivalent to Non-gazetted 1st class (technical) as Staff Nurse or as prescribed by the Public Service Commission of Nepal.

•        The graduate will be eligible for registration/take examination with the related Council in the grade as provisioned in the related Council Act (if any).

•        The graduates are eligible to go for Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent Course as per university rule.

2. Diploma in General Medicine

Diploma in General Medicine is offered as a Proficiency Certificate Level (PCL) in General Medicine, also known as a Health Assistant (HA) program. This 3-year program prepares students for mid-level healthcare roles, focusing on providing primary and preventative healthcare services, particularly in rural areas

This 3-year program prepares students for mid-level healthcare roles, focusing on providing primary and preventative healthcare services, particularly in rural areas.

Program Objectives:

The course aims to produce middle level medical personnel with sound academic knowledge equipped with perfect technical skills that can be faced in real life situation at the level they are aimed at:

• Plan indoor and community health program.
• Administer medication and treatment.
• Assess patient, make provisional diagnosis and manage from available resources.
• Identify referral cases and refer. 
• Counsel patient for follow up, care and related health problem.
• Perform routine and special medical investigations independently.
• Perform minor medical and surgical procedure for patient management. 
• Identify and manage common emergency cases. 
• Provide maternal, child health, nutrition and family planning services through primary health   care center (PHCC) and health post (HP).
• Implement Priority national health programs through PHCC and HP. 
• Handle administrative task. 
• Maintain medical records. 
• Practice quality control system in hospitals/ health posts 
• Supervise subordinates and prepare reports. 
• Create self-employment opportunities.

Group Size

• The group size will be maximum of 40 (forty) students in a batch.

 Certification and Degree Awards

• Students who have passed all the components of all subjects of all 3 years are considered to have   successfully completed the course. 
• Students who have successfully completed the course will be awarded with a degree of "Proficiency Certificate Level in General Medicine".

 Career Opportunity:

The graduates will be eligible for the position equivalent to non-gazette 1st class (technical) as Health Assistant or as prescribed by the Public Service Commission of Nepal and other related agencies. The graduate will be eligible for registration with the related Council in the grade as provisioned in the related Council Act (if any).

 Further Education:

Graduates can pursue further studies, such as a Bachelor of Public Health (BPH), or may be eligible for MBBS entrance examinations after completing a science deficiency course. After completing, General Medicine course can be eligible to sit in the entrance examination of Bachelor in Public Health (BPH) and other disciplines, but need to complete deficiency course of science conducted by Higher Secondary Education Board (HSEB) to be eligible for MBBS entrance examination. Only Patan Hospital ( PAHS – Patan Academy of Health Sciences) will take directly for MBBS in Nepal.

c) Diploma in Physiotherapy

This curriculum of 3 years Proficiency Certificate Level in Medical Science (Physiotherapy) is designed to produce middle level skilled physiotherapist equipped with sound knowledge, skills and attitudes. Physiotherapy is an emerging field in the health service sector. Many people in the developed countries, developing countries and under developed countries have been given emphasis for the broader application of physiotherapy in treatment and rehabilitation of various health conditions. This field has been helping the societies and communities for their fitness, treatment and rehabilitation and it has been creating job opportunities both in public and private sectors as well as creating self-employment opportunities immensely. This course is based on the tasks required to be performed by a physiotherapy assistant in variety of clinical and community settings. Therefore, this curriculum is designed to provide knowledge and skills focusing on physiotherapy. The program extends over three academic years. The first year course focuses on basic science and foundational subjects, the second year course focuses on theory and practical part of basic physiotherapy subject. Similarly, the third year comprises of the disciplinary subjects and application of learned skills and knowledge in clinical and community setting. They have career opportunities in hospitals, rehabilitation center, community rehabilitation center, etc. It is based on the code of conduct of Nepal Health professional Council.

The program aims to prepare students for physiotherapy practice within clinical and community settings and with diverse population, including vulnerable groups in the country and elsewhere.

Program Objectives After the completion of this program, the graduates will be enabled to:

• Apply the knowledge and skills of physiotherapy (therapeutic exercise, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy and therapeutic massage) in different human health conditions. 
• Practice the values and ethics of the physiotherapy profession. 
• Demonstrate the professional competence, self- awareness, and integrity, respect of individual, ethical and social responsibilities. 
• Assist physiotherapists/seniors in treatment /rehabilitation procedures. 
• Apply the knowledge and skills of rehabilitation in community and clinical settings. 
• Apply knowledge and skills of hygiene, sanitation and first aid to the needy. 
• State organizational structure, function and utilization of their knowledge in various health settings.

 Group Size:

The group size will be maximum 40 students in a batch.

 Certification and Degree Awards

• Students who have successfully completed the program will be awarded with a degree of "Proficiency Certificate Level in Medical Science (Physiotherapy)".

 Career Opportunity

The graduates will be eligible for the position equivalent to non-gazette 1st class/Level 5 (technical) as prescribed by the Public Service Commission of Nepal and other related agencies. The graduate will be eligible for registration with the related health professional council in the grade as provisioned in the related Council Act (if any).

 d)  Diploma in Radiography

This program is of three academic years' duration. The first-year course focuses on basic science and foundational subjects, the second-year course focuses on basic radiography and imaging related subjects and the third year is given to the application of learned skills and knowledge within the comprehensive practical settings in hospitals, health institutions and imaging centre recognized by the ministry of health and population or concerned authority.

This program aims to produce middle level technical personnel with sound academic knowledge equipped with perfect technical skills that can be faced in real life situation.. 

Program Objectives Upon completion of the program the graduate will be able to:

• Perform all routine radiography/and assist in special X-Ray examination. 
• Maintain photographic and X-Ray equipment in good working order. 
• Possess knowledge on recent advances in imaging technology. 
• Protect the patients and staff from possible radiation hazards. 
• Maintain records of X-Ray examinations, filing of radiographs & ordering of necessary radiographic supplies. 
• Provide care of the patients in the X-Ray department. 
• Prepare radiography set up as per required for routine and special investigations. 
• Practice quality control system in radiology department to deliver quality reports. 
• Familiarize middle level radiography management works, supervision of subordinates and preparation of reports. 
• Provide basic first aid Treatment. 
• Prepare such technicians who are able to work in the Radiography sector related local hospital and health post settings of the country. 

Group Size:

The group size is maximum 30 (Thirty) students in a batch.

Certification and Degree Awards:

• Students who have successfully completed the course will be awarded with a degree of "Certificate in Diagnostic Radiography".

 Career Path:

The graduates will be eligible for the position equivalent to non-gazette 1st class / Level 5 (technical) or as prescribed by the Public Service Commission of Nepal and other related agencies. The graduate will be eligible for registration with the related Council in the grade as provisioned in the related Council Act (if any).

 e)   Diploma in CMLT

A Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology (CMLT) is a three-year diploma-level program focused on training individuals to work as laboratory technicians in various healthcare settings. It is affiliated with the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) in Nepal. The program provides both theoretical and practical training in medical laboratory procedures and techniques. 

The program extends over three academic years. The first-year course focuses on basic science and foundational subjects, the second-year course focuses on theory and practical parts of basic medical laboratory subjects. Simultaneously the third year is given to the application of learned skills and knowledge in comprehensive practical settings, in hospitals and medical laboratories. The graduates will have career opportunities in hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, clinics, industry and physicians' offices, research centers, blood bank, crime investigating laboratories etc. It is based on the code of conduct of Nepal Health professional Council.

Aim: 

The program aims to produce middle level technical personnel with sound academic knowledge equipped with perfect technical skills that can be faced in real life situations.

 Program objectives after the completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Perform routine and special laboratory investigations on clinical and non-clinical samples. 
• Interpret the results and explain underlying principles in each investigation. 
• Prepare reagents required for routine and special investigations. 
• Set up clinical laboratory in primary health center. 
• Establish quality control system in medical laboratories to deliver quality laboratory service. 
• Perform laboratory management. 
• Supervise subordinates and prepare reports. 
• Conduct research on lab work.

 Group Size:

The group size will be maximum 30 students in a batch.

 Certification and Degree Awards

• Students who have successfully completed the program will be awarded a degree of "Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology".

Career Opportunity

• The graduates will be eligible for the position equivalent to non-gazette 1st class/Level 5 (technical) as prescribed by the Public Service Commission of Nepal and other related agencies. The graduate will be eligible for registration with the related health professional council in the grade as provisioned in the related Council Act (if any).