
IRCS TNB has been imparting short term (six months) Nurse Aide Training Courses to the economically downtrodden slum girls for the past 16 years.
The Training Programme has been supporting by Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board, Chennai. Under this Training Programme so far 1000 slum girls were benefitted. One year Diploma in Health Assistant Course has been conducting since 2011. The said course was sanctioned by Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai. Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation have sanctioned to impart Nurse Aide training course (75 days) through Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board, Chennai to IRCS TNB.



Free Medical Camp
On 08.01.2023 VADGD students attended the Free Medical Camp at M/s Makkal Clinic at Peravallur Chennai, which was conducted by IRCS-TNB
On 12.01.2023 VADGD students and Mrs.J.NESA PUSHPAM (Nursing Tutor) First Aid (Temporary Dispensary) stall at Nehru Indoor Stadium, around 1500 students and Teachers from 6th to 12th will be participating from various Districts. Further 5000 visitors will be participating in the above said programe .The prize distribution programe is presided over by Mr.M.K.Stalin,Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu State Government.
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The Blood Donation Camp was conduected by IRCS-TNB at various places in and around Chennai along with the Nurse Aide Students.
The details of venue and dates are given belew:-
- DB Jain College at Thuraipakkam, on 12…01.2023
- Partrician College at Adayar, on 20.01.2023
- Maharishi Vidhya Mandhir at Chethpet, on 21.01.2023
- Selvalaiya Mahakavi Bharathiyar Matriculation on 26.01.2023
- Ford Company at Solinganallur 31.01.2023
The following Session taken by the Tutor and Nursing Assistant were furnished herewith;
Life Scoping Skills
- What is Management?
- Why Time Management is so important?
- Will Time Management helps you?
- The time Factor
- The Management of Time is the Management of life
- How do Gain an extra mile every day
- Stress management
- Kinds of Stress
- Some more Tips for Managing Stress
- Learn to Control Stress

Community Health Nursing Advanced Community Health Nursing
- Organizing Postnatal Care
- Postnatal Bag Content
- Care of Equipments
- Observation during Puerperiem
- Normal Changes (Puerperiem)
- Identifying Complications and Abnormalities of the Postnatal Visits
- Care of Postnatal Abnormalities
- Records to be maintained in postnatal period Summary
- Envirinmental Health Sanitation
- Definition
- Environmental Sanitation Rural, Semi Urban, Urban Areas
- Water Supply
- Source of Water Supply
- Protection of water
- Purification of water
- Purification of small Scale
- Purification of large Scale
- Didposal of Refuse
- Sewege Disposal
- Meatheds
- Foods and Milk sanitation
Fundamentals of Nursing, Advanced Basic Science and Maternity
- Labor
- Management of Labor
- MTP
- Obsterrtical Emergency
- PIH
- Anemia in Pregnancy
- RH incapability
- Skelital System
- Grouth and Development of infect Toddler preschooler Adult
- Classification of Micro Organism


The During the Month of Februry The Blood Donation Camp was conduected by IRCS-TNB at various places in and around Chennai along with the Nurse Aide Students.
The details of venue and dates are given below
- Ford Company at Sholinganallur, on 01.02.2023
- SRM College at Kattankulathur , on 08.02.2023
- Women’s Christian College at Chethpet, on 21.02.2023
During this month of February VADGD students were deputed for Intensive Practical Training 0n 06.02.2023 at the following Hospitals in Batch wise:
Andhra Mahila Sabha, Adayar
Health Education Given by the Students:
- Reshma –Typhied Fever
- Chandrakala- Environmental Sanitation
- Vshali-Artifisheal Feeding
Theory Classes:
- Photo Therapy Unit
- New Born Care
- Case Sheet Procedure
- Admission Register in ward Setup

Ganga Nursing Home, Old Washermenpet
Health Education Given by the Students:
- Anadhi- Nebulaizer
- Sunitha Sagarani-Crush Injury,First Aid Emergency Hemarage and Bleeding First Aid Mashers for Lower Extremities
Theory Classes
The following Session taken by the Tutor and Nursing Assistant were furnished herewith;
Life Scoping Skills
- Emergence of a leader
- Characteristics of Leadership
- Various kinds of Leaders
- What should leader do?
- Characteristics of a Leader
- Team Work
- What is it like work in a team?
- What is Team Learning?
- Some more Tips for Managing Stress
Community Health Nursing Advanced Community Health Nursing
- School Health Services
- Initiation of School Health Programme
- Prevention of Communicable Disease
- Health Sanitation
- Healthful School Environment
- Health and Population Education
- School Health Records
- First Aide and Emergency Care
- Treatment of Minor Ailments
- Role of Health Worker in School Health Programme
- Serving as a Liaison Between School, The Home and the Community
- Environmental Sanitation Aspects of Communicable Diseases
- Communicable Diseases Control
- Malaria
- Health Teaching Aspects in Individual Family and Community
- Small Pox
- Tuberculosis
- Venereal Diseases
Fundamentals of Nursing, Advanced Basic Science and Maternity
- Care of Patent with Respiration Disorders
- Biomedical Waste Management
- Normal Lab values
The Nurse Aide Students undergoing in Vocational Advanced Diploma in General Duty Assistant (VADGD) attend The Department of Public Health and preventive Medicine Deputy Director of Medical Services (Leprosy) conduct IEC/Awareness on Leprosy for VADGD students on 27.02.2023 at IRCS –TNB,
During the Monthof March the Blood Donation Camp was conduected by IRCS-TNB at various places in and around Chennai along with the Nurse Aide Students.
The details of venue and dates are given below
- L&T Company at Manapakkam, on 02.03.2023 and 03.03.2023
- Hindhu College at Pattabiram , on 08.03.2023
- MIT at Crompet, on 17.03.2023
- Vel Tech at Avadi on 21.03.2023
During this Month of March Vocational Advance Diploma in General Duty Assistant students attended Women’s Day Medical Camp on 08.03.2023 at Day Care Hospital, IRCS-TNB.
On 12.03.2023 VADGD students attended the Free Medical Camp and Eye Screening Seva Bharathi at Erukkancheri which was conducted by IRCS –TNB.
On 26.03.2023 VADGD students attended the Free Medical Camp Parish –St John de Britto Church at Villivakkam which was conducted by IRCS –TNB.
During this month of February VADGD students were deputed for Intensive Practical Training 0n 06.02.2023at the following Hospitals in Batch wise:
Andhra Mahila Sabha, Adayar
Health Education Given by the Students:
- Thiruthuva Mary –Malaria
Theory Classes:
- Photo Therapy Unit
- New Born Care
- Case Sheet Procedure
- Admission Register in ward Setup

Sanjivini Nursing Home, Old Washermenpet
Health Education Given by the Students:
- Pavithra – Menstrual Hygiene
- Elakkiya – Family Planning
- Tamil Selvi – Water Barn Diseases
Theory Classes:
- Warmer
- Photo Therapy
- Case Sheet Procedure
- Ward Instruments
Practical Classes
- New Born Assessment
- New Born Reflexes
The following Session taken by the Tutor and Nursing Assistant were furnished herewith;
Life Scoping Skills
- What is Shyness?
- How to Overcome Shyness?
- Tips to Over Come Shyness
- Coping with Loneliness
- Finding ways to Change the Feelings of Loneliness
- Overcoming Loneliness
- Tips to overcome Loneliness
Fundamentals of Nursing, Advanced Basic Science and Maternity
- Nerves System
- Skin
- Muscular Skeletal System
- Spinal Nerves
- Cranial Nerves
- Sturure of Tongue

Community Health Nursing Advanced Community Health Nursing
- Health Problems
- Communicable Disease Problems
- Environmental Sanitation
- Medical care Problems
- Population Explosion Problem
- Health Problems and Quality of Life Health Workers Role in Prevention and Control of Health Problem
- Job Responsibilities of Health worker (Male)
- Job Responsibilities of Health worker (Female)
- Basic Sanitation Need at Village Towns and Semi –Urban level
- Safe Water Supply
- Sanitary Disposal of Extra, Waste and Refuse
- Insects and Rodents Control
- Housing
- Food Sanitation
- Communicable Diseases Control
During the month of March VADGD Students attended Voluntary Service during Blood Donation Camp which was conducted by IRCS-TNB, Camp as volunteers organized by IRCS-TNB at
- CVRDE, at Avadi on 12.06.2023
- Indian Mari Time University, at ECR on 13.06.2023
- Mahindra World City at Chengalpet, On 14.06.2023
- Rain Tree Hotel, Kotturpuram, On 17.06.2023
- Philis India Ltd on 21.06.2023
Life Scoping Skills
- Coping with Depression
- Coping with Fear
- Coping with Anger and Verbal Abuse
- Verbal Abuse
- Coping with Failure
- Coping with Criticism
- Coping with HIV-AIDS
- What is AIDS?
- Stages of HIV Infection
- Symptoms of AIDS
- How is HIV Transmitted?
- How is HIV not transmitted?
- How is HIV Diagnosed?
- Treatment for AIDS
- What is Safe Sex
Fundamentals of Nursing, Advanced Basic Science and Maternity
- Labor Process
- Management of First and Second Stages of Labor
- Normal Pureperiam
- Immediate Care New Born
- Examination of New Born
- Postnatal Care
- Postnatal Advice and Diet
- Involution of Uterus
Community Health Nursing Advanced Community Health Nursing
- Recognition of Signs and Symptoms of Infection
- Common Signs and Symptoms of Infection
- Principles of Care and Treatment
- Management of Patient with Infection
- Hygienic Care
- Medication and Treatment
- Observation of Patient
- Measures for Prevention Spread of Infection
- Home Care of Sick Patient, Individual Articles for Hygientic Care, Food and Fruits

Fundamentals of Nursing, Advanced Basic Science and Maternity
During this month of June Admission Process for VADGD (Vocational Advance Diploma in General duty Assistant) for the Academic Year 2023-2025 is under process .So far 15 students have enrolled for VADGD Course.
The During the Month of April and May the Blood Donation Camp was conduected by IRCS-TNB at various places in and around Chennai along with the Nurse Aide Students.
The details of venue and dates are given belew
- St Antonys Church at Vysarpady , on 02.04.2023
- Mahendhracity atChengalpet , on 06.02.2023
- Vellore Institute of Technology at Kelambakkam, on 11.05.2023
- Valeo India Private Limited at Navalur on 15.05.2023
Practical Nursing Procedure in were furnished herewith
- Sponge Bath,
- Hair wash
- Mouth Care
- Nail Care
- Urine Sugar Test
- IM Injection
- IV.Injection
- Steam Inhalation
- Vital Sings
- Occupied Bed


The following Session taken by the Tutor and Nursing Assistant were furnished here with:
- Self Esteem.
- What is Self Esteem?
- Some Factors that influence your Self -Esteem
- Why Should I think about my Self-Esteem?
- The Importance of High Self Esteem
- Some Advantages of High Self Esteem,
- Some Common Effects of Low Self -Esteem
- Manifestation of Low Self Esteem
- Some Qualities of High and Low Self Esteem
- Self Concept
- The Self Concept and Personal Growth
- Self Acceptance
- Self Actualization
- Personality Development
- Family Health Care
- The Family as the Focus of Health Workers Attention in Health and Family Welfare Matters
- Family Home Visit
- Contracting in Family Health Production
- Family Health as it Relates to Income Literacy of Members Cultural Patterns of Society
- Working with Families in Relation to Healthful Environment in the Home Family Life
- Promoting Family System Life Health
- Education for Parents
- Nutrition for Family
- Recommended Dietary Allowances
- Immunization for Family Members
- Maternal and Child Health Care
- Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases
- Care of Chronically ill Patient
- Records and Reports
- Vital Sings
- Asepsic Techniques
- What is Communication?
- Proses and Elements of Communication
- Types of Communication
- Social Skill Model
- Caracters of Good Conversation
During the Month of June VADGD Students attended Voluntary Service during Blood Donation Camp which was conducted by IRCS-TNB, Camp as volunteers organized by IRCS-TNB at
- CVRDE, at Avadi on 12.06.2023
- Indian Mari Time University, at ECR on 13.06.2023
- Mahindra World City at Chengalpet, On 14.06.2023
- Rain Tree Hotel, Kotturpuram, On 17.06.2023
- Philis India Ltd on 21.06.2023
Community Health Nursing Advanced Community Health Nursing
- Recognition of Signs and Symptoms of Infection
- Common Signs and Symptoms of Infection
- Principles of Care and Treatment
- Management of Patient with Infection
- Hygienic Care
- Medication and Treatment
- Observation of Patient
- Measures for Prevention Spread of Infection
- Home Care of Sick Patient, Individual Articles for Hygientic Care, Food and Fruits

Life Scoping Skills
- Copying with Depression
- Coping with Fear
- Coping with Anger and Verbal Abuse
- Verbal Abuse
- Coping with Failure
- Coping with Criticism
- Coping with HIV-AIDS
- What is AIDS?
- Stages of HIV Infection
- Symptoms of AIDS
- How is HIV Transmitted?
- How is HIV not transmitted?
- How is HIV Diagnosed?
- Treatment for AIDS
- What is Safe Sex
Fundamentals of Nursing, Advanced Basic Science and Maternity
- Labor Process
- Management of First and Second Stages of Labor
- Normal Pureperiam
- Immediate Care New Born
- Examination of New Born
- Postnatal Care
- Postnatal Advice and Diet
- Involution of Uterus
Since 1994, the Vocational Advanced Diploma in General Duty Assistant (VADGD) Course is in recruiting and training rural girls and imparting skills in nursing care for 2 years. Totally 40 Students are studying in above said course. The Students participated in Blood Donation Camp, Medical Camp, etc.,
On 08.01.2023 VADGD students attended the Free Medical Camp at M/s Makkal Clinic at Peravallur Chennai, which was conducted by Day Care Hospital, IRCS-TNB.
On 12.01.2023 VADGD students and Mrs.J.NESA PUSHPAM (Nursing Tutor) participated in First Aid (Temporary Dispensary) exhibition at Nehru Indoor Stadium.Around 1500 students and Teachers from 6th to 12th participated from various Districts. Further around 5000 visitors participated in the above said programme.
Sl. No | Date | Venue | Programme | Participants |
1. | 08.03.2023 | DCH, IRCS – TNB | Medical Camp on the occasion of Women’s Day celebration | VADGD Students |
2. | 12.03.2023 | Seva Bharathi in Erukkancheri | Free Medical and Eye Screening Camp | VADGD Students |
3. | 26.03.2023 | Parish –St John de Britto Church at Villivakkam | Free Medical Camp | VADGD Students |
The VADGD Students were deputed for Intensive Practical Training in various Hospitals like Andhra Mahila Sabha, Adayar, Sanjivini Nursing Home, Old Washermenpet, Ganga Nursing Home, Old Washermenpet.
During this month of June Admission Process for VADGD (Vocational Advance Diploma in General duty Assistant) for the Academic Year 2023-2025 is under process .So far 15 students have enrolled for VADGD Course.
During the Month of July VADGD Students attended Voluntary Service during Blood Donation Camp which was conducted by IRCS-TNB,
Camp as volunteers organized by IRCS-TNB at
- Sasthiribhavan , at Nungambakkam on 12.06.2023
- Sivanthi Athithanar polytechnic College 17.07.2023
- Mahindra World City at Chengalpet, On 14.06.2023
- Rain Tree Hotel, Kotturpuram, On 17.06.2023
- Philis India Ltd on 21.06.2023
On Vocational Advanced Diploma in General Duty Assistant (VADGD) Course students attended Model Exam which is held from 24.07.2023 to 02.07.2023 at Red Cross premises for the Academic year -2021-2023 Second Year Students and 2022 -2024 First Year Students
The Health Education was imparted to the students by Miss .M.Swetha –Atenatal Care, Miss.Avanthika –Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM), Miss.Sugashini – Hyprtenction
Month of August students underwent Term end Exam conducted by Tamilnadu Open University and also university practical exam, Totally 40 students attended exam,
Placement of second year students
- Anandhi –Sudar multispeciality Hospital (Adambakkam)
- Ramya -Sudar multispeciality Hospital (Adambakkam)
- Magesgwari-IOG Maternity (Egmore)
- Deepthi vaishnavi-IOG Maternity (Egmore)
- Selvi pelciyal-IOG Maternity (Egmore)
- Dhanalakshmi-IOG Maternity (Egmore)
- Aswini –Nandhini –pearl Hospital (velachery)
- Dharshini-Srinethi clinic (villivakkam)
- Tamilarasi –SP care 24 HRS (Pallavaram)
- Elavarasi-ATHULYA senior care
- Mohana-ATHULYA senior care
- Pavithra-IOG(Egmore)
- Sunitha-IOG(Egmore)
- Tamilselvi-Uma selvam clinic(chintadripet)
For AY 2023-2025 we have enrolled 18 students for first year (New Admission)online admission process is going on ..we have started theory classes for both first and second year..every day we deputed students at Day care hospital and Physiotherapy unit…..we are planning for clinical training at outside hospital setup from November Month Onwards.