The Lady Health Visitor (LHV) program trains individuals to provide essential healthcare services, focusing on maternal and child health, immunization, family planning, and primary healthcare in rural and urban communities. This program aims to equip students with the skills needed to improve public health and support healthcare professionals.
Duration: 4 year (8 Semesters)
Comprehensive Healthcare Knowledge
Develop a strong foundation in healthcare principles, with a particular focus on maternal and child health.
Community Engagement
Learn to engage with communities, raise awareness about healthcare issues, and promote preventive healthcare practices.
Clinical Skills
Acquire practical skills in providing healthcare services, including antenatal care, postnatal care, family planning, and child healthcare.
Health Education and Counseling
Gain expertise in health education and counseling to empower individuals and families to make informed health decisions.
Core courses
Covering fundamental topics in computer science, including programming languages, data structures, algorithms, computer networks, database systems, and software engineering
Elective courses
Elective courses allowing students to explore specialized areas of interest such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, computer graphics, and game development.
Hands-on learning experiences
Hands-on learning experiences through programming labs, projects, internships, and industry collaborations to apply theoretical concepts to real-world problems and gain practical experience.
Capstone project or thesis work
Capstone project or thesis work requiring students to undertake a substantial independent research or software development project under the guidance of faculty mentors.
Graduates of the LHV program are equipped with the clinical and community health skills required to support maternal and child health, primarily in underserved areas. Some potential career paths include:
Lady Health Visitor
Deliver maternal and child healthcare services in government hospitals and community health centers.
Maternal and Child Health Nurse
Support women's and children's health in hospitals, maternity clinics, and urban/rural care units.
Community Health Worker
Promote public health awareness and lead preventive care campaigns through NGOs and outreach programs.
Health Program Supervisor
Coordinate maternal and child health initiatives and manage public health interventions at the community level.
Health Educator or Counselor
Raise awareness and provide counseling services in schools, colleges, and community-based health education programs.
Research Assistant
Contribute to public health studies and evaluations focused on maternal and child care within academic or research institutions.
