AIIMS Jodhpur is one of the premier medical institutes in India and offers a Diploma in TB Health Visitor course. This course is designed to equip health professionals with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage and prevent tuberculosis (TB) in their communities. The course is conducted by the Department of Community Medicine at AIIMS Jodhpur and is open to medical and allied health professionals.

The course is of one year duration and consists of classroom lectures, practical sessions, and field visits. The course covers topics such as epidemiology of TB, diagnosis and treatment of TB, TB control strategies, and TB health visitor training. It also includes topics on public health, health promotion, and health education. The course also provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in TB control activities.

The course is designed to equip health professionals with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage and prevent TB in their communities. It also provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in TB control activities. The course is open to medical and allied health professionals and is a great opportunity for them to gain expertise in TB control.

Course Duration	Fee	Study Mode	University Type
2 Years	INR 10,000	Full-time	Government

Semester	Subject	Topic Covered
1st Semester	Anatomy & Physiology	Anatomy & Physiology of Respiratory System, Cardiovascular System, Gastrointestinal System, Urinary System, Endocrine System, Reproductive System, Nervous System, Musculoskeletal System, Special Senses, Blood & Lymphatic System
2nd Semester	Microbiology	Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology, Parasitology, Immunology, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Antimicrobial Therapy
3rd Semester	Pathology & Pharmacology	Pathology of Respiratory System, Cardiovascular System, Gastrointestinal System, Urinary System, Endocrine System, Reproductive System, Nervous System, Musculoskeletal System, Special Senses, Blood & Lymphatic System, Pharmacology of Antimicrobial Agents, Anti-tubercular Drugs, Anti-inflammatory Drugs, Bronchodilators, Immunosuppressants, Antihistamines, Antitussives, Expectorants, Mucolytics, Antacids, Antidiarrheals, Antiemetics
4th Semester	Tuberculosis & Health Visiting	Tuberculosis, Health Visiting, Health Education, Health Promotion, Health Care Delivery System, Health Care Financing, Health Care Policies, Health Care Planning, Health Care Management, Health Care Economics, Health Care Quality Assurance, Health Care Research, Health Care Ethics, Health Care Law, Health Care Information Systems, Health Care Technology

1. Introduction to Tuberculosis
2. Epidemiology of Tuberculosis
3. Pathology and Pathogenesis of Tuberculosis
4. Diagnosis of Tuberculosis
5. Treatment of Tuberculosis
6. Management of Tuberculosis
7. Prevention and Control of Tuberculosis
8. Drug Resistance in Tuberculosis
9. Social and Psychological Aspects of Tuberculosis
10. Health Education and Communication
11. Health Care Delivery System
12. Health Care Financing
13. Quality Assurance in Tuberculosis Control
14. Research Methodology
15. Computer Applications in Tuberculosis Control