Train to Manage Today’s Hospitals – Be Job-Ready in Just 6 Months!
Looking to build a career in healthcare administration?
The Diploma in Hospital Administration (DHA) at TIMER Palakkad prepares you for real-world hospital management roles through a powerful blend of theory, practical, and hands-on training inside hospitals.
- 900 Hours of Intensive Learning
- 50% On-the-Job Training in real hospitals
- English & Malayalam Medium
- Open to graduates in any stream or +2 science students
Your career in healthcare management starts here – with a program designed to place you at the heart of hospital operations
Theory Modules (225 Hours)
- Hospital Systems & Administration
- Operations & Support Services
- HR & Financial Management in Healthcare
- Quality Assurance & Patient Safety (NABH, JCI)
- Marketing, Communication & Public Health
- Legal Aspects & Hospital Software Systems
All topics are taught by healthcare professionals with industry experience.
Practical Training (225 Hours)
Conducted in simulated or supervised hospital environments:
- Reception & Patient Flow
- EMR, Billing & Admissions
- Housekeeping, CSSD, Laundry
- HR, Payroll, Inventory, Procurement
- Infection Control, Waste Management
- HIS Software, Audit Reports, NABH Checklists
Students maintain a logbook, complete weekly reports, and submit case studies.
On-the-Job Training (OJT) – 450 Hours
Real-time hospital training at partner institutions:
- Departmental Rotation: OPD, IPD, Pharmacy, HR, etc.
- Independent Case Handling
- Final Project Report (20–30 pages) on hospital admin topics
- Evaluation & Project Viva
Get trained exactly where you’ll work – inside a real hospital!
To earn your Diploma in Hospital Administration, you must:
- Complete 85% theory & practical attendance
- Complete 100% OJT hours
- Submit all reports, project & logbook
- Clear written test, practical, and viva
- Score 50% overall (internal + final assessments)
On successful completion, you can apply for roles like:
- Hospital Administrator / Manager
- Operations Executive
- Quality Coordinator (NABH)
- HR / Billing Coordinator
- Healthcare Project Officer
- Medical Records & HIS Analyst
- Career support and placement guidance is provided for top-performing students.