Diploma in Medical Administration (DMA)
Course Name: Diploma in Medical Administration
Short Name: DMA
Duration: 2 YearsWhat is DMA?
Diploma in Medical Administration (DMA) is a 2-year autonomous diploma programme designed to prepare students for hospital administration, healthcare management, medical records management, patient services, hospital operations, healthcare communication, and quality management. The programme develops the knowledge and practical skills required to support the efficient administration of hospitals and healthcare organizations.
Programme Name
Medical Administration & Healthcare Management Programme
Eligibility
- Minimum Qualification: 12th Pass or equivalent from a recognized Board
- Minimum Age: 17 Years
- Maximum Age: No upper age limit (as per institutional norms)
Qualification Awarded
Diploma in Medical Administration (DMA)
Examination Scheme (Theory & Practical – Same Subjects)
1st Year
Subject Theory Practical Total Human Anatomy & Physiology 100 100 200 Medical Terminology, Healthcare Communication & Computer Applications 100 100 200 Fundamentals of Medical Administration & Hospital Management 100 100 200 Hospital Organization, Infection Control & Biomedical Waste Management 100 100 200 Professional Ethics, Health Laws & Documentation 100 100 200 1st Year Total
- Theory: 500 Marks
- Practical: 500 Marks
- Total: 1000 Marks
2nd Year
Subject Theory Practical Total Hospital Administration, Human Resource & Inventory Management 100 100 200 Medical Records, Health Information Management & Quality Assurance 100 100 200 Hospital Accounts, Billing, Insurance & TPA Management 100 100 200 Leadership, Professional Ethics, NABH Awareness & Record Keeping 100 100 200 Hospital Internship & Practical Training 100 100 200 2nd Year Total
- Theory: 500 Marks
- Practical: 500 Marks
- Total: 1000 Marks
Grand Total
- Theory: 1000 Marks
- Practical: 1000 Marks
- Overall: 2000 Marks
Career Scope
After successful completion of the programme, diploma holders may work in:
- Government & Private Hospitals
- Medical Colleges
- Multispecialty Hospitals
- Nursing Homes
- Diagnostic Centres
- Health Insurance & TPA Companies
- Healthcare NGOs
- Hospital Administration Departments
- Medical Records Departments
Career Opportunities
- Medical Administration Executive
- Hospital Administrative Officer (Entry Level)
- Hospital Coordinator
- Medical Records Officer
- Front Office Manager
- Patient Relationship Executive
- Healthcare Administration Executive
- Hospital Operations Executive
- Medical Office Administrator
Important Note: This is an Autonomous Diploma Programme intended to prepare learners for administrative and management roles in healthcare institutions. It does not confer eligibility for independent clinical practice, medical practice, or statutory professional registration. Diploma holders must work only within the scope permitted by applicable laws and organizational policies.