Objectives
- Give information about the working field of rural health workers.
- Tell learners which health programmes they will take part in and which main tasks they will do.
- Give detailed information about programme-based activities.
Course at a glance
- Course code: DVHW
- Level: Diploma
- Duration: Minimum 1 year (2 semesters), maximum 2 years
- Medium: Gujarati
- Total credits: 24
- Course fee: ₹4,200 (boys) / ₹2,900 (girls)
- Eligibility: 10+2 pass (knowledge of English required).
- Evaluation: Assignments (weightage 30%) and a term-end examination (weightage 70%).
- Standard of success: At least 50% marks.
Subjects and credits
Papers
- DVHW-01 - Rural health, community work and spread of diseases (4 credits)
- DVHW-02 - Immunisation and maternity care (4 credits)
- DVHW-03 - Newborn care and family planning (4 credits)
- DVHW-04 - First aid, care of common diseases and environmental sanitation (4 credits)
- Practical examination (8 credits): one month of practical training at an institution/hospital fixed by the university, followed by the practical exam
Source: BAOU Prospectus 2026. Fees, dates and rules can change, so please confirm the details on the official university website before you apply.