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Certificate in Community Health (CCH)
The Certificate Course in Community Health (CCH) is a one-year certification program offered by the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) under the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India. This program aims to train skilled health workers to address the healthcare challenges in underserved areas of India. It focuses on equipping individuals with essential knowledge and practical skills in community health, enabling them to provide primary healthcare, create health awareness, and respond effectively in emergency situations.
| CCH Course Duration | CCH Course Eligibility | CCH Course Fee |
|---|---|---|
One (1) Year |
10th pass from a recognized board |
INR 15,000 |
Certificate in Community Health (CCH) Details
India faces significant challenges in providing proper healthcare, especially in rural and underserved urban areas. Key issues include:
- Lack of fully developed medical facilities
- Insufficient doctors to address population density
- Limited emergency health services, especially during night hours
- Lack of trained personnel to guide or refer emergency cases to hospitals
- Challenges in educating communities about family planning, disease prevention (e.g., polio, AIDS), and hygiene
CCH Course aims to bridge this healthcare gap by producing healthcare workers who can:
- Assist in healthcare delivery in rural and urban sectors, hospitals, nursing homes, and health clubs
- Work as facilitators, spreading awareness about health, hygiene, and disease prevention
- Provide first aid and emergency treatment
- Support community health through education and guidance
Certificate in Community Health (CCH) Objectives
Upon completing the CCH program, trainees will acquire:
- Basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
- Understanding of health, hygiene, and nutrition
- Knowledge of diseases: Communicable, non-communicable, and lifestyle diseases, including emergency measures and disease prevention
- Practical skills: First aid pharmacy, and drug reaction management
- Ability to guide: Maternal and child healthcare, family planning, and immunization
CCH Course Job Opportunities
CCH certificate holders will be equipped to work as:
Health workers in communities, hospitals, nursing homes, and health centers
Facilitators for health awareness, hygiene, and emergency assistance
These trained professionals will play a critical role in improving healthcare delivery, especially in underserved areas.
CCH Course Syllabus
The syllabus is divided into three sections, namely:
Lesson-01: Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Role of human anatomy and physiology
- Our body
- Cell and tissues Organization of human body
- Organ and organ system
- Cavities in body
- Brief description of systems Integumentary system
- Skeletal system
- Muscular system
- Respiratory system
- Digestive system
- Cardio-vascular or Circulatory system
- Excretory system
- Nervous system
- Glandular system
- Reproductive system
- Sense Organs
Lesson-02: Our Body and Immune System
- Immune system
- Types of immunity
- Natural immunity
- Acquired immunity
Lesson-03: Health and Hygiene
- Concept of health
- Factors effecting health
- Personal hygiene
- Exercise
- Rest and sleep
- Posture
- Home care and hygiene
Lesson-04: Prevention of Common Diseases and Home Remedies
- Prevention of common disease
- Home remedies for common diseases
- Major precautions for preparing herbal medicine at home
- General disease that occurs in children and their home remedies
- Pain in throat
- Earache
- Stomachache
- Fever
Lesson-05: Nutrition
- Our food
- Functions of food
- Nutrition and nutrients
- Protein
- Carbohydrate
- Fats
- Minerals
- Vitamins
- Water
- Dietary fibre
- Food groups
- The balance diet
- Food pyramid
- Nutritional requirements
- Lack of nutrients
Lesson-06: Yoga and Health
- What is yoga?
- Importance of yoga
- Asthang yoga
- Yam
- Ahimsa – non-violence Satya – truth
- Asteya – non-stealing Brahmacharya (celibacy)
- Aparigrah
- Niyam – rule
- Sanctity
- Satisfaction Austerity
- Self-study
- Ishwar pranidhan Asana – Postures
- Pranayama
- Pratyahar – Control of senses
- Dharana – Concentration
- Dhyana – Medication
- Samadhi
- Yogasan and initial practices
- Principles (siddhant) of yogaabhyasa
- Important yogasanas
- Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation)
- Pranayama and its practice
Lesson-07: Management of Diseases through Yoga
- Yoga and life
- Principles of yoga therapy
- Basic principles of yoga therapy
- Therapeutic aspects of yoga
- Yogic management for respiratory problems
- Yogic management for digestive disorders
- Management of high blood pressure and heart diseases
- Yogic management of back pain
- Yogic management of cervical spondylitis
- Management of musculoskeletal disorder gout or arthritis
- Management of diabetes through yoga
- Management of anxiety and depression through yoga
- Yogic practice for ladies
To Be Updated
Please note: The above details are the general details of the course and must not be considered as the course details being offered by National Medical College.
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