Course Overview:
The Diploma in Health Inspector (DHI) is a paramedical and public health course that trains students in public health practices, sanitation, hygiene, disease control, and health education. Health Inspectors play a crucial role in maintaining public health standards in communities, hospitals, and industries by enforcing health laws, conducting inspections, and promoting disease prevention programs.

Eligibility Criteria:
Minimum Qualification: 10+2 (PUC) passed with Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology).
Minimum Marks: 40–50% aggregate in science subjects (depending on the institute).
Some institutions may accept vocational students from the health science stream or conduct interviews.

Course Duration:
2 Years full-time course
May include 6 months to 1 year of field training/internship

Subjects / Syllabus:
Year 1:
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Public Health and Hygiene
Environmental Sanitation
Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases
Nutrition and Community Health

Year 2:
Health Education & Communication
Waste Management & Sanitation Engineering
Occupational Health & Industrial Hygiene
First Aid & Emergency Procedures
Inspection Procedures and Reporting
Practical Training / Internship

Career Opportunities:
After completing the DHI course, students can work as:
Health Inspector
Sanitary Inspector
Public Health Worker
Multipurpose Health Assistant
Community Health Worker
Environmental Health Officer

Average Salary (India):
Entry-Level: ₹10,000 – ₹18,000 per month
With Experience: ₹20,000 – ₹35,000+ per month
Higher salaries possible in government roles and international NGOs

Placement & Scope:
Employment opportunities are available in:
Government Health Departments (Municipalities, PHCs)
Public Health Labs and Clinics
NGOs and Health Missions (like NRHM)
Schools, Colleges & Industrial Safety Departments
Food Safety and Sanitation Agencies

Students can pursue higher studies like B.Sc. in Public Health, B.Sc. in Environmental Science, or take competitive exams for government health inspector roles.