Diploma in Medical Dresser (DMD)
Course Name: Diploma in Medical Dresser
Short Name: DMD
Duration: 2 Years
About the Course
The Diploma in Medical Dresser (DMD) is a 2-year diploma program designed to provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in wound dressing, first aid, trauma care, infection prevention, sterilization, bandaging techniques, patient care, emergency assistance, and operation theatre support. The course combines classroom learning with clinical training to prepare students for supportive roles in hospitals and healthcare facilities.
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Examination & Practical Subjects
1st Year
Subject Theory Marks Practical Marks Total Marks
Human Anatomy & Physiology 100 100 200
Fundamentals of Medical Dressing & Bandaging 100 100 200
First Aid, Emergency Care & Patient Handling 100 100 200
Infection Control, Sterilization & Biomedical Waste Management 100 100 200
Medical Ethics, Communication Skills & Patient Care 100 100 200
1st Year Total:
Theory: 500 Marks
Practical: 500 Marks
Total: 1000 Marks
2nd Year
Subject Theory Marks Practical Marks Total Marks
Advanced Wound Care & Trauma Management 100 100 200
Burn Care, Fracture Support & Emergency Procedures 100 100 200
Operation Theatre Assistance & Surgical Dressing 100 100 200
Hospital Management & Professional Ethics 100 100 200
Clinical Training & Hospital Practice 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 course, diploma holders may work in:
Government & Private Hospitals
Emergency & Trauma Centres
Primary Health Centres (PHCs)
Community Health Centres (CHCs)
Nursing Homes
Clinics
Ambulance Services
Healthcare Institutions
Career Opportunities
Medical Dresser
Wound Care Assistant
Dressing Room Assistant
Emergency Care Assistant
Trauma Care Assistant
Operation Theatre Assistant
First Aid Assistant
Healthcare Support Professional
> Note: This autonomous diploma prepares students for technical and supportive roles in patient care and wound management. Diploma holders should work within the scope permitted by applicable laws and institutional policies and under appropriate professional supervision where required.