The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) offers a Diploma in TB Health Visitor course. This course is designed to equip health workers with the knowledge and skills to provide comprehensive TB care and support services. The course is of one year duration and is divided into two semesters. It covers topics such as epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of TB, as well as communication and counselling skills. The course also focuses on the social and economic aspects of TB, and the role of the health visitor in providing support to TB patients and their families. The course also includes field visits to TB clinics and hospitals, and practical sessions on TB management. The course also includes a project work component, which is designed to help students gain a better understanding of the TB situation in India. Upon successful completion of the course, students are awarded a Diploma in TB Health Visitor. This diploma is recognized by the Indian Nursing Council and is a valuable asset for those seeking employment in the field of TB care.

Course	Duration	Fee	Mode of Study	University Type
Diploma in TB Health Visitor	2 Years	INR 10,000	Full Time	Deemed University

Semester	Syllabus
1	Introduction to TB, Epidemiology, Diagnosis & Treatment
2	TB Control Programmes, Health Education & Counselling
3	TB & HIV Co-infection, Drug Resistance & Treatment
4	TB Care & Management, Health Care System & Policy
5	TB Research & Surveillance, Quality Assurance & Monitoring
6	TB & Human Rights, Project Management & Evaluation

1. Introduction to TB
2. Epidemiology of TB
3. Clinical features of TB
4. Diagnosis of TB
5. Treatment of TB
6. Prevention of TB
7. TB Control Programmes
8. Health Education and Counselling
9. Social and Psychological Aspects of TB
10. Management of TB Patients
11. Drug Resistance and Treatment Outcomes
12. Monitoring and Evaluation of TB Control Programmes
13. Research Methodology and Data Analysis
14. Community Mobilization and Advocacy