Diploma in Medical Dresser
Duration 1 year (6 months theory + 6 months practical)
A Diploma in Medical Dresser is a short-term paramedical course that trains individuals to provide basic wound care, first aid, and support in minor medical procedures. Medical dressers typically assist doctors and nurses, especially in rural clinics, emergency rooms, and primary healthcare centers.
Mode Full-time (certificate or diploma format)
Internship Mandatory practical training in hospitals
Field Paramedical / First Aid & Emergency Care
Eligibility Criteria:
Eligibility 10th pass (some institutes accept 12th)
Curriculum Topics
- Basics of Human Anatomy & Physiology
- First Aid Techniques
- Types of Wounds and Injury Management
- Bandaging and Dressing Techniques
- Sterilization and Infection Control
- Basic Pharmacology (Ointments, Antiseptics)
- Handling Minor Burns, Cuts, and Fractures
- Patient Handling and Communication Skills
- Medical Ethics and Safety
Skills You Will Learn
- Cleaning and dressing wounds
- Assisting in minor surgical procedures
- Basic first aid for injuries and burns
- Sterilizing surgical tools and dressings
- Applying bandages, plasters, and splints
- Preparing patients for treatment
Career Opportunities
Job roles :
- Medical Dresser
- First Aid Assistant
- Emergency Room Assistant
- OPD Assistant
- Ward Boy (with dressing duties)
- Medical Attendant
Workplaces:
- Primary Health Centers (PHCs)
- Government and Private Hospitals
- First-Aid Clinics
- NGOs and Medical Camps
- Rural Healthcare Programs
- Emergency Ambulance Services
- Private Medical Clinics
Further Study Options
- Diploma in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Diploma in Rural Health Care
- Diploma in Nursing Assistant
- GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery)