RCU Palamu Certification Medical Dresser: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the one-year programme is INR 36,900, which includes tuition fee of INR 30,000, examination fees of INR 2,500 per semester (INR 5,000 total), prospectus fee of INR 1,000, and registration fee of INR 900, as per the official fee structure published by the university.

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board; those with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in Class 12 are preferred. No minimum percentage restriction is specified, and candidates from Class 10 with a science background may also be considered as per university norms.

Ans. The programme covers wound classification and assessment, dressing materials and techniques, sterilisation and disinfection protocols, basic first aid and emergency procedures, infection control, patient communication, minor surgical assistance, and elementary anatomy and physiology relevant to wound care.

Ans. Graduates work as medical dressers or wound care assistants in government district hospitals, primary health centres, community health centres, private clinics, nursing homes, and surgical centres. The role involves wound dressing, sterilisation, and basic patient care support under direct medical supervision.

Ans. Yes; graduates can pursue a Diploma in General Nursing, Diploma in Operation Theatre Technician, Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, or other allied health diploma programmes for career advancement, subject to meeting the specific eligibility criteria of those programmes.

Ans. Candidates can apply online through rcu.edu.in by submitting Class 12 mark sheets, school leaving certificate, and a medical fitness certificate. Admission is merit-based on 10+2 marks and a final merit list is published before document verification and enrolment.