Pre-Diploma in Community Medicine Assistant (CMA)

Pre-Diploma in Community Medicine Assistant (CMA) was a CTEVT program designed to train basic-level health workers for primary health care delivery in communities. The program has been discontinued since 2020.

Description
The program developed graduates capable of delivering preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative health services at Sub Health Posts, Health Posts, Primary Health Care Centres, and District Hospitals. Training included basic medical procedures, environmental sanitation, maternal and child health, nutrition, family planning, first aid, and community health education. The curriculum combined theory, practical training, and supervised On-the-Job Training (OJT) to ensure competency in essential health care tasks and effective community engagement.

Curricular Structure (overview)

Features

• Duration: 18 months/76 weeks/2520 hours, including 480 hours compulsory OJT.
• Working hours: 40 per week.
• Maximum 40 students per batch.
• Medium of instruction: English and/or Nepali.
• Minimum 90% attendance required in theory and practical classes.
• Certification: Technical School Leaving Certificate in Community Medicine Assistant.

Eligibility

• SEE pass.
• Pass CTEVT-administered entrance examination.
• Final selection based on merit list.
• Submission of SEE certificate, character certificate, and citizenship certificate required.

Job prospects

• Eligible for Non-gazetted 2nd class/Level 4 (technical) positions as Auxiliary Health Worker (AHW).
• Registration eligibility with Nepal Health Professional Council.
• Employment primarily with Ministry of Health and Population, NGOs, and INGOs in community health services.