This course provides an overview of healthcare delivery systems, national health programs, the AYUSH system of medicine, and key concepts in public health and epidemiology. Students will explore the healthcare system in India, community participation, and the role of the private sector. They will also study national health programs, the AYUSH system of medicine, and gain insights into public health issues and epidemiological principles.

1. B.Sc. MLT Syllabus
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Program Name: B.Sc. Medical Lab Technology
Syllabus of Introduction to National Healthcare Delivery System in India
Course Name: Introduction to National Healthcare Delivery System in India Course Type
Course Coordinator: Attuluri Vamsi Kumar – B.Sc. MLT, M.Sc. MLT, PhD (Perusing)
Designation: Assistant Professor
Department: Department of Medical Lab Technology (MLT)
Ability
Enhancement
PRE-REQUISITE Basic life sciences up to 10+2 level Sem: 1 S. No: 1
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A. COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides an overview of healthcare delivery systems, national health programs,
the AYUSH system of medicine, and key concepts in public health and epidemiology.
Students will explore the healthcare system in India, community participation, and the role of
the private sector. They will also study national health programs, the AYUSH system of
medicine, and gain insights into public health issues and epidemiological principles.
B. COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Understand the structure and functioning of healthcare delivery systems in India, including
primary, secondary, and tertiary care levels.
2. Explore the significance of community participation in healthcare delivery and its impact on health
outcomes.
3. Analyze the objectives, operations, and challenges of national health programs in India.
4. Gain knowledge of the AYUSH system of medicine, including Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy,
Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy, and understand the need for their integration with conventional
medicine.
5. Develop an understanding of key concepts in public health and epidemiology, such as disease
transmission, immunization, disease surveillance, and the epidemiology of communicable and
non-communicable diseases.
C. COURSE OUTCOMES
CO
No
Statement Performance
Indicator
Level of
Learning
(Highest BT
Level)
Target
Attainment
CO1 Apply knowledge to evaluate and distinguish
different levels of healthcare delivery systems,
including community involvement.
PI 3, PI 6 K3 (Apply) 70%
CO2 Analyze India's National Health policies, identify
challenges within the healthcare delivery system.
PI 4, PI 9 K4 (Analyze) 70%

2. B.Sc. MLT Syllabus
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CO3 Evaluate various National Health Programs, assess
their effectiveness and limitations critically.
PI 1, PI 10 K5 (Evaluate) 70%
CO4 Remember the basics of Ayurveda, Yoga and
Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy, and
recognize the need for their integration.
PI 5, PI 8 K1 (Remember) 70%
CO5 Understand India's health scenario across time,
comprehend the concept of demography and its
implications on health policy.
PI 1, PI 7 K2 (Understand) 70%
CO6 Create and implement methods of epidemiology,
conduct epidemiological studies, and develop an
understanding of disease monitoring and
surveillance.
PI 2.1 to PI
2.9, PI 3, PI 6
K6 (Create) 70%
D. SYLLABUS
Unit-1 Introduction to Healthcare and National Health Programs Contact Hours:15
Chapter 1.1 Introduction to Healthcare Delivery System- Introduction to Healthcare Delivery System:
Healthcare delivery system in India at primary, secondary and tertiary care, Community
participation in healthcare delivery system, Health system in developed countries, Private
Sector
Chapter 1.2 National Health Mission, Policy, and Issues- National Health Mission, Policy, and Issues:
National Health Mission, National Health Policy, Issues in Health Care Delivery System in
India
Experiment 1 /
Case study
Case study: Analyzing Healthcare Delivery in Rural India: This case study could delve
into the state of healthcare infrastructure at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels in
rural India. It could discuss challenges and potential solutions for improving healthcare
delivery.
Experiment 2 /
Case study
Case study: Comparing Health Systems in Developed Countries: Examine and compare the
health systems in two or more developed countries. Analyze the factors that contribute to their
success and lessons that could be applicable to the Indian context.
Experiment 3 /
Case study
Case study: Implementation and Impact of the National Health Mission: Review a specific
region's experience with implementing the National Health Mission. Discuss the achieved
targets, the challenges encountered, and the program's overall impact on health outcomes.
Unit-2 AYUSH System of Medicine and National Health Program Contact Hours:15
Chapter 2.1 Introduction to AYUSH System of Medicine - 1
Chapter 2.2 National Health Programme- National Health Programme: Background objectives, action
plan, targets, operations, achievements, and constraints in various National Health
Programmes
Experiment 4 /
Case study
Case study: Understanding the AYUSH System: Explore a successful case of an individual or
community adopting the AYUSH system of medicine. Discuss its benefits and the necessity of
integrating it with mainstream healthcare services.
Experiment 5 /
Case study
Case study: Effectiveness of Yoga and Naturopathy: Review a case where Yoga and
Naturopathy have been used to manage or cure a specific health condition, and discuss their
effectiveness.
Experiment 6 /
Case study
Case study: Health Scenario Transition in India: Evaluate the changes in India's health scenario
over the past few decades. Consider trends in both communicable and non-communicable
diseases and the factors influencing these trends.
Experiment 7 /
Case study
Case study: Demographic Transition and its Health Impact: Analyze the impact of India's
demographic transition on health services, focusing on a specific region or population segment.
Unit-3 Health Scenario, Demography, Vital Statistics and
Epidemiology
Contact Hours:15
Chapter 3.1 Health Scenario and Demography- Health Scenario and Demography: Health scenario of
India – past, present, and future, Public health – India (epidemiology and demography),

3. B.Sc. MLT Syllabus
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Demography – its concept, Vital events of life & its impact on demography, Significance and
recording of vital statistics, Census & its impact on health policy
Chapter 3.2 Epidemiology- Epidemiology: Principles of Epidemiology, Natural History of disease,
Methods of Epidemiological studies, Epidemiology of communicable & non-communicable
diseases, disease transmission, host defense immunizing agents, cold chain, immunization,
disease monitoring, and surveillance
Experiment 8 /
Case study
Cases study: Using Census Data to Influence Health Policy: Discuss a case where census data
significantly influenced the creation or alteration of a health policy. Discuss the changes and
their impact on public health.
Experiment 9 /
Case study
Case study: Epidemiological Study of a Disease Outbreak: Review an epidemiological study
of a significant disease outbreak, like COVID-19. Discuss the study methods, findings, and
their importance in controlling the disease.
Experiment 10 /
Case study
Case study: Effectiveness of Immunization Programs: Examine a successful immunization
program for a specific disease. Discuss the implementation, challenges faced, solutions
implemented, and the program's impact on disease prevalence.
Self-study topics for Advance learners: digital health, artificial intelligence, telemedicine,
health informatics, and big data in the sector of Healthcare Technology and Innovation. healthcare
financing, health insurance systems, cost-effectiveness analysis, and resource allocation.patient rights,
medical malpractice, informed consent, healthcare privacy, and bioethics under Health Law and Ethics.
E. TEXT BOOKS/REFERENCE BOOKS
TEXT BOOKS
T1 "Introduction to Healthcare Delivery: A Primer for Pharmacists" by Kimberly A. Burns
and Christine U. Oramasionwu.
This textbook provides an introduction to the healthcare delivery system, including primary,
secondary, and tertiary care, as well as community participation and the role of the private
sector.
T2 "Healthcare Delivery in Developing Countries: Challenges and Opportunities" by
Katarzyna Kowalska-Dąbrowska and Bożena Mroczek.
This book explores healthcare systems in developed countries and their relevance to healthcare
delivery in developing countries. It also covers issues and challenges in healthcare delivery
systems, including those specific to India.
T3 National Health Programs of India: A Practical Guide" by J. Gopalan and Sutapa
Bandyopadhyay Neogi.
This textbook focuses on the National Health Mission and National Health Policy in India,
providing an in-depth understanding of their objectives, strategies, and implementation. It also
addresses issues in healthcare delivery system in India.
REFERENCE BOOKS
R1 "AYUSH: Introduction and Integration in Modern Medicine" by R. Vats and D. C. Katoch.
This book introduces the AYUSH system of medicine, including Ayurveda, Yoga,
Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy. It explores the principles, practices, and
integration of these systems with modern medicine.
R2 "Public Health and Epidemiology at a Glance" by Margaret Somerville and K. Kumaran.
This textbook provides an overview of public health, epidemiology, and demography. It covers
topics such as health scenario, vital statistics, epidemiological principles, and communicable
and non-communicable diseases.
R3 "Epidemiology: Beyond the Basics" by Moyses Szklo and Javier Nieto.
This comprehensive textbook covers principles and methods of epidemiology in detail. It
includes topics such as natural history of disease, epidemiological study designs, disease
transmission, immunization, and disease surveillance.

4. B.Sc. MLT Syllabus
Attuluri Vamsi Kumar I Assistant professor I Dept of MLT I Ph No: 7416660584 I Website: mltmaster.com
Website: www.mltmaster.com I YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vamsiMLT
Code Performance Indicators
PI 1 Demonstrate professional interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills sufficient to
serve the needs of patients and the public including an awareness of how diversity may affect
the communication process.
PI 2 Perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes:
PI 2.1 Demonstrate ability to understand investigation/test requisition.
PI 2.2 Collecting the relevant clinical samples along with complete and accurate documentation with
proper safety measures in relation to sample accountability.
PI 2.3 To transport the samples with precautionary measures to the relevant lab section.
PI 2.4 Demonstrate the ability to prepare clinical sample for processing
PI 2.5 To demonstrate the knowledge of accurate sample processing for the required lab
investigation. Perform routine clinical laboratory tests in clinical chemistry,
haematology/haemostasis, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, Histopathology,
Cytopathology, body fluid analysis, and laboratory operations.
PI 2.6 Perform mathematical calculations related to all areas of the clinical laboratory
PI 2.7 Ability to record the test results/data.
PI 2.8 To demonstrate the ability to interpret the test reports and its documentation in lab records.
PI 2.9 Demonstrate ability to release the report to the right person in minimum turn-around time
(TAT).
PI 3 Perform problem solving and troubleshooting techniques for laboratory methodologies
Correlate laboratory test results with patient diagnosis and treatment.
PI 4 To follow basic quality assessment protocol of clinical laboratory.
PI 5 Demonstrate routine laboratory techniques sufficient to orient new employees within the
clinical laboratory.
PI 6 Apply basic scientific principles in learning new techniques/procedures; demonstrate
application of principles and methodologies.
PI 7 Utilize computer technology applications to interact with computerized instruments and
laboratory information systems.
PI 8 Demonstrate adequate knowledge of computer software as it applies to document production,
spreadsheets, and presentations.
PI 9 Demonstrate professional behaviour with co-team mates.
PI 10 Demonstrate sensitivity and compassion towards patients.