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Diploma Lady Health Visitor
2 Year Program

Course

Lady Health Visitor

ALady Health Visitors (LHVs) are key members of the healthcare team. They provide essential maternal and child healthcare services, particularly in rural and underserved communities. LHVs assist in family planning, prenatal and postnatal care, and the overall well-being of mothers and children. They are trained to conduct health education, disease prevention, and community outreach programs. LHVs play a crucial role in promoting public health by offering primary care services and supporting the implementation of health initiatives within their communities.

Course Lady Health Visitor (LHV)
Course Category Diploma Program
Course Description The LHV program aims to prepare competent health workers who can provide primary healthcare services, particularly focusing on maternal and child health, family planning, and community healthcare in rural and urban areas. The course equips students with the necessary skills to promote health education, disease prevention, and community welfare in a cost-effective and holistic manner.
Course Duration The total duration of this course is 2 years, divided into Part 1 and Part 2. It covers both theoretical knowledge and practical training in various healthcare subjects.
Course Criteria Matriculation with science or F.Sc. (Pre-medical)
Course Affiliation Punjab Nursing Council (PNC), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Scope There is a high demand for skilled Lady Health Visitors, particularly in rural areas of Pakistan where primary healthcare services are limited. LHV professionals play a critical role in improving maternal and child health, family planning, and promoting community health awareness. Their services are essential in reducing mortality rates and improving overall health outcomes, making it a highly respected and essential profession.
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Scheme of studeies

Lady Health Visitor (LHV) Program prepares students to provide essential healthcare services, focusing on maternal and child health in community settings. The program emphasizes preventive healthcare, family planning, immunization, and nutritional guidance. LHVs play a critical role in promoting public health, managing common illnesses, and offering health education to improve community well-being, particularly in underserved areas.

LHV Part-1 & Part-II
Part-I
# Course Title Unit Total Hours
1 Anatomy and Physiology I 78
2 Microbiology II 30
3 Metria Medica & Therapeutics III 24
4 First Aid IV 35
5 Fundamental of Nursing V 130
6 Physics & Chemistry VI 60
Public Health Part-II
No Subject Part Hours
1 Public Health and Administration I 60
2 Primary Health Care II 130
3 MCH Services III 295
4 Family Planning IV 105
5 Food and Nutrition V 70
6 Child Survival VI 210
7 Hygiene VII 150
8 Domestic Hygiene VIII
9 Personal Hygiene IX
10 Epidemiology and communicable diseases X 110
11 Health Education, Principles, Methods and Technique of Teaching XI 70
12 School Health Services XII 30
13 Statistics Record and Report XIII 30
14 Public Health Care, Management and Supervision XIV 30
15 Training of Indigenous Dais and Traditional Birth Attendants XV 40