Manipal University’s Diploma in TB Health Visitor Course is a comprehensive program designed to equip health professionals with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage and treat tuberculosis (TB) patients. The course provides an in-depth understanding of the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and management of TB, as well as the public health implications of the disease. The program also covers the principles of TB control, including contact tracing, case management, and health education. The course is designed to equip health professionals with the skills to effectively identify, diagnose, and manage TB patients, as well as to provide health education to the general public. The course also provides an understanding of the social and economic implications of TB, and the importance of community involvement in TB control. Upon successful completion of the course, graduates will be able to effectively manage and treat TB patients, and to provide health education to the general public.

Duration:	2 years	Fees:	INR 2,00,000
Mode of Study:	Distance Learning	Institute Type:	University

Semester	Subject	Topic Covered
Semester 1	Anatomy & Physiology	Structure and Function of Human Body, Anatomy of Respiratory System, Physiology of Respiratory System, Anatomy of Cardiovascular System, Physiology of Cardiovascular System
Semester 2	Pathology & Microbiology	Pathology of Respiratory System, Pathology of Cardiovascular System, Microbiology of Respiratory System, Microbiology of Cardiovascular System
Semester 3	Clinical Practice & Health Education	Clinical Practice of TB Health Visitor, Health Education for TB Patients, Health Education for TB Caregivers, Health Education for TB Health Professionals
Semester 4	Research & Management	Research Methodology, Management of TB Health Visitor, Management of TB Patients, Management of TB Caregivers, Management of TB Health Professionals

1. Introduction to Tuberculosis
2. Epidemiology of Tuberculosis
3. Pathogenesis and Clinical Features of Tuberculosis
4. Diagnosis of Tuberculosis
5. Treatment of Tuberculosis
6. Prevention and Control of Tuberculosis
7. TB Health Visitor Role
8. Health Education and Counselling
9. Management of Drug Resistant Tuberculosis
10. Management of HIV and Tuberculosis Co-infection
11. Management of TB in Children
12. Management of TB in Special Groups
13. TB in the Community
14. Research Methodology
15. Quality Assurance in TB Control