Post Graduate Diploma in Child Health

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Health Science Campus) Kochi

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Modes

Full Time

Duration

2 Year

Medium

English

Stream

Medical

Overview

Post Graduate Diploma in Child Health is a 2-year full-time postgraduate course, the minimum eligibility for which is an M.B.B.S degree from any recognized university. Admission to Post Graduate Diploma in Child Health course is based on the candidate’s performance in a relevant entrance test, direct admission based on marks obtained in MBBS degree and subsequent round of counseling. The course specifically lays emphasis on preparing students to provide nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents at primary and secondary level. The PG Diploma in Child Health provides various career opportunities after its completion.

Such Post Graduate Diploma holders are hired in capacities such as Associate Professor, Nutrition Specialist, Nutrition Coordinator, Sports Nutritionist, and Personal Physician. 

The program has been designed to offer to eligible candidate’s specialization in a wide range of child health, wellness, and illness. The program aims to provide medical specialists with knowledge, skills, and aptitude in the field of Paediatrics. They shall be aware of the professional limitation of medical practice and be able to refer to appropriate centers/specialist when required.

Post Graduate Diploma in Child Health degree holders who are interested in pursuing further studies may go for pursuing higher studies that are MD or DM in relevant stream.

One of the principal objectives of the course is to prepare students for specialists along with clinical skills for which they need to have good knowledge in community pediatrics, preventive pediatrics and public health.

Eligibility

Students must have qualified MBBS degree from a recognized board to be eligible for applying to Post Graduate Diploma in Child Health course. They need to attain a minimum aggregate percentage which may vary from institute to institute to meet the eligibility criteria for admission to this course.

Admission Process

Most institutes offering the Post Graduate Diploma in Child Health course admit students based on their performance in a relevant entrance test, followed by a round of Personal Interview. Some institutes conduct their own entrance tests for offering admission. Admission process generally varies across colleges. A few institutes also provide direct admission based on the candidate’s score at the graduation level.

Career Prospects

As Pediatric nursing or child health nursing graduates, you have to keep track of the nursing care of infants, children, and adolescents. In this job main emphasis is given on nursing care of infants, children, and adolescents at the community level and at primary and secondary levels of health care.

They may also work as Associate Professor, Nutrition Specialist, Nutrition Coordinator, Sports Nutritionist, Personal Physician etc.

 

Job Opportunities
Job profile Job description Average salary
Paediatric nursing They are specialist in nursing care of infants, children and adolescents. In this job, main emphasis is given on nursing care of infants, children and adolescents at the community level and at primary and secondary levels of health care. They are specialist in nursing care of infants, children and adolescents. In this job, main emphasis is given on nursing care of infants, children and adolescents at the community level and at primary and secondary levels of health care. 6,60,000 in 0-2 Years
Nutrition Specialist Dietitians and nutritionists evaluate the health of their clients. Based on their findings, dietitians and nutritionists advise clients on which foods to eat and those foods to avoid to improve their health. Dietitians and nutritionists evaluate the health of their clients. Based on their findings, dietitians and nutritionists advise clients on which foods to eat and those foods to avoid to improve their health. 2,16,000 in 0-2 Years
Sports Nutritionist A sports and fitness nutritionist is responsible for teaching athletes and fitness enthusiasts effective ways to improve their health, optimize their performance and manage their weight. Nutritionists may advise individuals on dietary practices; exercise; and use of vitamins, minerals and supplements. A sports and fitness nutritionist is responsible for teaching athletes and fitness enthusiasts effective ways to improve their health, optimize their performance and manage their weight. Nutritionists may advise individuals on dietary practices; exercise; and use of vitamins, minerals and supplements. 1,80,000 in 0-2 Years
Personal Physician They conduct routine check-ups of their patient to assess their health condition and discover possible issues. Giving appropriate advice for healthy habits (diet, hygiene etc.) and preventative actions to promote overall health. They Conduct examinations to ill patients and evaluate symptoms to determine their condition. They conduct routine check-ups of their patient to assess their health condition and discover possible issues. Giving appropriate advice for healthy habits (diet, hygiene etc.) and preventative actions to promote overall health. They Conduct examinations to ill patients and evaluate symptoms to determine their condition. 1,80,000 in 0-2 Years

* Average salary are subjective to change based on various factors


Colleges offering Post Graduate Diploma in Child Health

OSMANIA MEDICAL COLLEGE - [OMC], HYDERABAD

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Pariyaram Medical College(Academy of Medical Sciences)

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Government Medical College Kottayam

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Government T.D. Medical College Hospital, Alappuzha

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Government Medical College Kozhikode

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FAQs
The medium of Post Graduate Diploma in Child Health course is English
Basically you would want to choose a course that will lead you to fulfill your ambition and build your future career. you will always want to take courses which will future-proof your existing skillsets to better equip you to excel in your workplace and move your career path to succeed well in life.
Duration of the Post Graduate Diploma in Child Health course is 2 Year

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