COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICE & ESSENTIAL DRUGS
Diploma in cmsed
(Primary Health Care)
- Duration: 18 Months
- (Includes 6 months of hands-on training with video tutorials)
Training Modes:
- Weekend Sessions (Sunday Classes)
- Distance Learning (Correspondence)
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates with the following qualifications are eligible:
- 10th Pass or 12th Pass
- BAMS, BUMS, BHMS, BAMS (AM)
- Registered Medical Practitioners (RMP)
- Compounders, Nurses, and Hospital/Nursing Home Professionals
Course Benefits:
Upon completing the CMS & ED course, candidates will be authorized to use specific Allopathic Drugs (as per WHO guidelines) to provide primary healthcare in rural areas across India. Graduates can establish their own Primary Health Care (PHC) Centres or pursue employment opportunities in government and private hospitals.
Why Choose This Course?
- WHO-approved curriculum for rural healthcare professionals
- Allows primary treatment using 42 essential allopathic medicines
- Fulfills the growing demand for medical professionals in rural areas
- Career opportunities in both public and private sectors
RURAL HEALTH EDUCATION COUNCIL
The Rural Health Education Council is a leading organization in India uniting healthcare professionals across disciplines such as Allopathy, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani, and Paramedics. It is affiliated with the World Rural Medical Association (WRMA), Geneva, Switzerland, and operates under the guidelines of WHO, UNICEF, and the Government of India. The council also collaborates with international organizations like the Red Cross and has a presence in several countries, including Nepal, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, Ghana, and Vietnam.
Recognized by the Indian Council for Alternative Medicine, this initiative was originally envisioned under the guidance of Mahatma Gandhi in 1924. With over 47,500 trained professionals, it holds a global record for the largest number of rural healthcare practitioners.
Documents Required for Admission
- 10th or 12th Marksheet & Certificate
- Four Passport-Sized Photographs
- Aadhar Card (Both Sides Copy)
Essential Drugs for Primary Health Care (WHO Approved - New Delhi)
- Antacid
- Antihaemorrhoidal
- Aspirin Tablet
- Whitfield Ointment
- Benzyl Benzoate Lotion
- Calamine Lotion
- Activated Charcoal
- Chloroquine Tablet
- Chlorpheniramine
- Cetrimide & Chlorhexidine
- Oral Contraceptive Pills
- Ferrous Sulphate
- Folic Acid
- Gentian Violet Solution
- Glycerine Suppository
- Iodized Salt
- Lysol Solution
- Magnesium Trisilicate/Aluminum Hydroxide
- Mebendazole Tablet
- Oral Rehydration Salt (ORS)
- Paracetamol Tablets & Syrup
- Amoxicillin/Ampicillin/Penicillin
- Simple Cough Syrup
- Tetracycline Eye Ointment
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Atropine
- Ephedrine
- Ergometrine
- Povidone-Iodine
- Lindane
- Piperazine
- Codeine
- Co-Trimoxazole
- Ispaghula
- Metronidazole
- Primaquine
- Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda)
- Senna
- Sulphadimidine
- Vitamin B Complex
- Vitamin D
- Common Medical Conditions Treated
- (Guidelines on Treatment and Referral to a Doctor)
- Anaemia
- Breathlessness
- Constipation
- Contraceptive Guidance
- Cough
- Diarrhoea
- Ear Problems
- Eye Problems
- Fever
- HIV/AIDS Awareness & Management
- Leprosy
- Malaria
- Pain Management
- Pediculosis (Lice Infestation)
- Poisoning Cases
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
- Snakebites & Insect Stings
- Skin Conditions & Allergic Reactions
- Dental Issues & Toothaches
- Tuberculosis
- Vomiting & Nausea
- Wounds, Burns, and Emergency Shock Management
This comprehensive program equips students with the essential skills to provide medical care in rural communities, ensuring improved healthcare accessibility for underserved populations.