Overview :
 

The CMS & ED course stands for Community Medical Service and Essential Drugs, and is designed to provide medical services to rural communities. The course focuses on primary healthcare using general allopathic medicines, which is recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).

The diploma course is typically 24 months in length, divided into several semesters, and is not suitable for freshers. It is intended for medical staff practitioners who have already worked in a hospital or nursing home for two to ten years. The course is ideal for those practitioners who wish to open their own clinic elsewhere. Upon completing the course, they will be awarded a CMS & ED certificate, which allows them to practice as a doctor and prescribe 50 to 150 medicines in their clinic.

Individuals who pursue this course can become primary healthcare providers in rural areas, opening their own primary healthcare centers, providing medical assistance, and prescribing medicines to people, as recommended by the WHO.

It is important to note that the CMS & ED certificate is not a registration certificate for the MCI/DCI/State Medical Faculty or the CMO office. However, it is proof of knowledge and can be verified by the Council to enquiring authorities such as the executive of the Health Department, CMO, Police, Media, and Court.

Career Possibilities:
 

The diploma program in Community Medical Services and Essential Drugs offers a wide range of employment opportunities for future generations. This initiative was taken by the country's highest court, which suggested the introduction of this program to produce excellent medical professionals who can provide essential healthcare services to millions of people living in rural and urban areas.

The program provides high-quality education and skills to prepare candidates for various activities in the healthcare sector. Upon completing the training, these healthcare professionals can administer medications and injections to those in need. Graduates of this program can pursue a variety of careers, including:

• Healthcare assistant
• Medical service executive
• ANM
• Rural healthcare assistant
• Community health worker
• Rural medical officer
• General physician
• Health physician
• Dietician
• Psychologist (with Ph.D. in psychology)
• Emergency health physician in rural areas
• Assistant doctor
• Assistant pharmacist
• Primary health care practitioner
• Generic medicines practitioner
• Allopathic practitioner

With the knowledge and skills gained from this diploma program, candidates can become an asset to the healthcare industry and make a significant contribution to society.

Eligibility:

Individuals who have completed their 10th grade or higher and hold degrees in various healthcare fields, such as Rural Doctors RMP, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, BEMS, BNYS, BPT, DPT, B.Pharmacy, D. Pharmacy, DNYS, Degree/ Diploma in Alternative Medicines, Paramedical, Nursing, Naturopathy, Dental, etc., are eligible to apply for the CMS & ED diploma programme.

Duration:

The CMS & ED programme is a two-year diploma course comprising 1125 hours of study. The programme is tailored for individuals who aspire to provide healthcare services in rural areas.

Why CMS & ED (DIPLOMA IN COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES & ESSENTIAL DRUGS)?

• CMS & ED is a quick way to become a trained medical professional, with a duration of just 24 months.
• No specific specialization is required to pursue this course, making it accessible to individuals from various science backgrounds.
• The programme teaches students about illnesses and how to treat them using a variety of essential medications.
• Completing this course allows one to work as a licensed and approved medical practitioner, opening up career opportunities.**
• CMS & ED graduates can start their own primary healthcare facilities in rural and semi-urban areas, where there is a lack of medical services.**
• The course is open exclusively to working professionals, allowing them to upskill while continuing their current careers.

** Prior permission from the CMO (Chief Medical Officer) is required.

Syllabus :

Anatomy & Pathology, General Biology, Health & Hygiene, Health Education and Community Pharmacy, Patient Safety, Practice Of Medicine, Pharmacology & Practical (Project Based)

List of the general allopathic medicines (recommended by W.H.O)

Anti allergic and medicine used in Anaphylaxis

Tab - prednisolone 5mg

Tab levocentrizine 5 mg

Tab chloropheniramine maleate 4 mg

Syp promethazine 5mg/ml

Syp pheniramine maleate 15mg/ 5 ml

T- pheniramine meleate 25

Anti Infective Medicines

Syp. Albendazole 200mg/ 5ml 50

Tab - Albendazole 400 mg

Anti Spasmodic Medicine

Tab- Dicylomine 10mg

Tab Hyoscine butyl bromide 10 mg

Dicyclomine Drops

Analgesics, Antipyretics, Non steroidal, Anti-Inflammatory medicine and medicine for gout

Tab. Dyclofinac sod.50

Tab Dyclofinac sod.75

Tab Dyclofinac sod 100

Tab Acetyl Salicylic Acid 75

Diclofenac Gel

Tab - Ibuprofen 200 mg

Tab- Ibuprofen 400 mg

Syp-  Ibuprofen 100mg/ 5ml

Anti Viral Medicine

Tab Acyclovir. 200 mg

Acyclovir oint

Vitamins and Minerals

Tab - Alphacalcidol 0.25

Tab- Cal Carbonate 500 mg

Syp Calcium 250 mg elemental cal./ 5ml

Cap- Vitamin A 100000 IU

Calcerol Sachets

Tab- Vit C 500 mg

Syr. Zinc 4mg/ ml

Tab - Zinc 20 mg

Tab - B complex

Laxative Medicines

Tab Bisacodyl 5 mg

Syp Lactulose 66mg/ ml

Antitussives

Borohexine C/S

Diphenhydra mine C/S

Dextromethorphane C/S

Syp Noscopine 7mg/ 5 ml

Anti Inflammatory and Anti pruritic Medicines

Calamine lotion

Betamethasone ointment

Anti Protozoal Medicines

Tab Chloroquine. 250

Tab Metronidazole 400mg

Dental Preparations

Choline Salicylate soln. + Benzalkonium chloride soln.+ Lignocaine HCL IP

Topical Eye/ ENT preparation

Cyprofloxacine ear drop

Gentamycin eye drop

Xylometazole N/D (P)

Xykometazole N/D (A)

Anti-Fungal Dermatogical Preparation

Clotrimazole cream

Clotrimazole powder

Antiemetic Medicines

Tab Enarpril 5 mg

Tab Amlodepin 5 mg

Medicines For Asthma and COPD

Tab Etophyline + Theophyll 100

Tab- Etophyline + Theophyll 150

Tab- Etophyline + Theophyll 300

Tab- Salbutamol 2 mg

Tab- Salbutamol 4 mg

Salbutamol inhaler

Medicines for Anaemia

Tab- Ferrous Sulphate 200 mg

Tab- Iron Folic Acid (A)

Syp- Iron Folic Acid 25 mg Fe 500 mcg folic acid

Tab- Iron folic Acid (P) 67 mg

Tab- Folic Acid 5 mg

Anti-Fungal Medicines

Tab- Fluconazole 150 mg

Anti- Septics

Framycetin skin oint

Providine Iodine Lotion 500 ml

Providine Iodine Oint 15 gm

Providine Iodine Mouthwash

Chlorohexidine M/ W

Diuretics

Tab - Frusemide 40 mg

Tab- Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg

Anti Diabetic Medicines

Tab- Glibenclamide - 2.5 mg

Tab- Glibenclamide - 5 mg

Tab- Glimepride 1 mg

Tab- Glimepride 2 mg

Tab- Glimepride 4 mg

Tab- Metformin 500

Tab- Metdormin 850

Antacids

Syp- Antacid

Tab- Antacid

Cap- Omeprazole 20 mg

Tab- Ranitidine 150 mg

Progesterone’s

Tab- Northesterone  5 mg

Rehydration Solution

ORS

Ophthalmological Preparations

Tab- Sulphacetamide eye drop

Vasodilators

Tab- Tranexamic Acid 250 mg

Tab- Tranexamic Acid 500 mg

Antibiotics

Cap- Amoxicillin -250 mg

Cap - Amoxicillin- 500 mg

Cap- Cloxacilin - 250 mg

Cap- Cloxacilin 500 mg

Tab- Azithromycin 250mg

Tab- Azithromycin 500mg

Cep- Cephalexin - 250 mg

Cep- Cephalexin - 500 mg

Sulphamethoxazole + trimethoprime SS

Sulphamethoxazole + trimethoprime DS

Tab- Cephalexin 125 mg

Syp - Cephalexin 125mg/ 5 ml

Syp- Sulphamethoxazole + trimethoprime 40 mg/ 5ml

Tab- Norfloxacin 400 mg

Cap- Doxycycline100 mg

Anti Anxiety

Tab- Alprazolam 0.25 mg

Thyroid and Anti Thyroid Medicine

Tab- Thyroxine 25 mg

Anti Anginal and Anti Hypertensive

Tab- Metaprolol 25 mg

Tab- Metaprolol 50 mg

Lipid lowering Medicines

Tab- Atorvastatin 20 mg

Scabicides and Pediculocides

Lotion Permethrin 1%

Lotion Permethrin 5%