SASTRA University Diploma in Community Medical Service and Essential Drug Course is an excellent program for those interested in pursuing a career in the medical field. This program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of community medical service and essential drug use. Students learn about the importance of providing quality medical care to underserved populations, the principles of pharmacology, and the role of essential drugs in providing effective health care. The program also covers topics such as health promotion, disease prevention, and the management of chronic illnesses. This program is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to become successful medical practitioners in the community.

Course Duration	Course Fees	Mode of Study	Institute Type
1 year	INR 10,000	Full-time	Deemed University

Semester	Syllabus
1st Semester	Introduction to Community Medicine, Epidemiology, Health Education, Health Economics, Health Administration, Environmental Health, Biostatistics, Maternal and Child Health
2nd Semester	Community Health Nursing, Community Mental Health, Community Nutrition, Health Care of the Elderly, Health Care of the Disabled, Health Care of the Mentally Ill, Health Care of the Chronically Ill, Health Care of the Substance Abusers
3rd Semester	Public Health Laboratory, Health Care of the HIV/AIDS Patients, Health Care of the Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Health Care of the Tuberculosis Patients, Health Care of the Malaria Patients, Health Care of the Leprosy Patients, Health Care of the Diarrheal Diseases
4th Semester	Essential Drugs, Health Care of the Cardiovascular Diseases, Health Care of the Respiratory Diseases, Health Care of the Gastrointestinal Diseases, Health Care of the Endocrine Diseases, Health Care of the Genitourinary Diseases, Health Care of the Skin Diseases
5th Semester	Health Care of the Eye Diseases, Health Care of the Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases, Health Care of the Musculoskeletal Diseases, Health Care of the Neurological Diseases, Health Care of the Cancer Patients, Health Care of the Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Health Care of the HIV/AIDS Patients
6th Semester	Health Care of the Drug Abuse Patients, Health Care of the Alcohol Abuse Patients, Health Care of the Mental Health Patients, Health Care of the Elderly, Health Care of the Disabled, Health Care of the Chronically Ill, Health Care of the Substance Abusers

1. Introduction to Community Medical Service
2. Epidemiology and Public Health
3. Health Care Delivery Systems
4. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
5. Health Care Financing
6. Health Care Management
7. Health Care Quality Assurance
8. Health Care Information Systems
9. Health Care Law and Ethics
10. Essential Drugs and Their Uses
11. Drug Formulation and Administration
12. Drug Interactions and Adverse Effects
13. Drug Regulation and Safety
14. Drug Abuse and Addiction
15. Drug Economics and Cost-Effectiveness
16. Drug Education and Counseling
17. Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics
18. Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
19. Clinical Trials and Research Methodology
20. Clinical Practice Guidelines and Protocols