📘 Certificate in Medical Dressing (CMD) :– 

The Certificate in Medical Dressing (CMD) is a short-term paramedical certificate course designed to train students in basic wound care, first aid, bandaging techniques, and infection control.
This course prepares healthcare assistants who can support doctors and nurses in primary treatment, dressing wounds, minor injuries, burns, ulcers, and post-surgical care.

It is ideal for students who want to enter the healthcare field quickly and work in clinics, nursing homes, rural health centers, and community healthcare services.

Key Highlights

• Duration: 6 months – 1 year (depending on institution)

• Eligibility:

  • 10th or 12th pass (Science stream preferred, but not always mandatory)

  • Minimum 40–45% aggregate

• Level: Certificate (Entry-level)

• Field: Paramedical / First Aid & Nursing Support

Core Subjects & Training Areas

1. Basics of Anatomy & Physiology

2. Principles of First Aid

3. Wound Care & Dressing Techniques

4. Types of Bandages & Applications

5. Infection Prevention & Sterilization

6. Burn Care & Ulcer Dressing

7. Management of Cuts, Bruises & Minor Injuries

8. Patient Care & Communication Skills

9. Emergency Dressing & First Response

10. Practical Training in Clinics/Hospitals

Skills You Gain

• Applying different types of medical dressings and bandages

• Handling wounds, burns, surgical cuts, and ulcers

• Maintaining hygiene & infection control during dressing

• Basic first aid and emergency response skills

• Supporting doctors & nurses in primary healthcare

• Patient handling and care techniques

Career Opportunities

After completing CMD, students can work as primary healthcare assistants in various healthcare setups.

Job Roles:

• Medical Dressing Assistant

• First Aid Assistant

• Nursing Care Attendant

• Community Health Worker

• Hospital Ward Assistant

Employment Areas:

• Government & Private Hospitals

• Primary Health Centres (PHCs)

• Nursing Homes & Clinics

• NGOs & Community Health Programs

• Home Healthcare Services

Higher Studies & Growth

After CMD, students can upgrade with:

• Diploma in Nursing / Paramedical Sciences

• Certificate in First Aid & Emergency Care

• GNM / ANM Nursing programs

• Bachelor’s Degree in Paramedical or Nursing fields

Salary Range (India):

• Freshers: ₹1.8 LPA – ₹2.5 LPA

• With Experience: ₹3 LPA – ₹4.5 LPA

👉 This course is best suited for those who want to enter the healthcare field quickly and support medical teams in basic patient care and wound management.