Health Administration
Diploma in Hospital Administration
The Diploma in Hospital Administration (DHA) at St. John’s Medical College is designed to train healthcare administrators with essential knowledge and skills in hospital management and healthcare services. The programme focuses on developing competence in healthcare organization, medical records, hospital operations, and patient care services.
Students are introduced to the principles of healthcare administration, hospital policies, communication skills, and basic management practices through structured theoretical instruction and practical exposure in hospital departments. Emphasis is placed on professionalism, ethics, and effective healthcare delivery.
The course prepares graduates to support hospital management teams and contribute efficiently to the functioning of healthcare institutions.
DHA course will be conducted through classroom teaching (including case studies, assignments,discussions,seminars etc), self- directed reading and guided learning.The students will also get practical orientation in the various departments and facilities of St.John’s Medical College Hospital, Bengaluru. Field visits, exposure training in various health care settings and participation in national level conferences are also requirements for the completion of the course.
DURATION OF THE COURSE:
DHA is a one-year course inclusive of one-month internship, conducted by Department of MHA and is approved by St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, Bengaluru.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION:
1. Admission is open to all candidates who are professed members of Catholic Religious Orders.
2. Age: Candidate must be above the age of 19 years at the time ofadmission.
3. Academic eligibility for admission: Candidate should have obtained a basic degree or diploma. General Comprehension and fluency in English language are expected from all candidates.
4. Special consideration will be given to alumni of St.John’s Medical College, Bengaluru, who have served in medically under- served are as and with under privileged people, recognized as such by the College.
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