Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Adolescent Health and Counselling (PGDAHC/EDAHC)

Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Adolescent Health and Counseling mark a departure from the traditional individualistic therapeutic understanding of mental health and adopt a systemic framework of viewing Adolescents. The objective of the course is to increase knowledge of the physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychological changes that occur in adolescence; to strengthen their awareness of adolescent needs and concerns. This will also develop skills for dealing with adolescent-related issues and identify their function in life skills instruction and give adolescents preventative counselling.

Programme Overview

The Post Graduate Diploma / Executive Diploma in Adolescent Health and Counselling (PGDAHC / EDAHC) is a specialized programme designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills required to address the physical, psychological, social, and emotional needs of adolescents. The programme adopts a holistic and interdisciplinary approach, integrating developmental psychology, adolescent health, counselling practices, and mental well-being interventions.

It emphasizes preventive and therapeutic counselling, reproductive and sexual health awareness, behavioural and substance abuse counselling, and the application of evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Yoga-based interventions. Through practical training, case studies, and a capstone project, learners are prepared to work effectively with adolescents in educational, healthcare, community, and wellness settings.

Programme Modules

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Module 1: Introduction to Psychology

Module 2: Introduction to Adolescence

Module 3: Development and Growth during Adolescence

Module 4: Reproductive Growth and Sex Education

Module 5: Social and psychological impact on Adolescents

Module 6: Child & Adolescent Counselling

Module 7: Behavioral & Substance Abuse Counselling

Module 8: Policies and Programmes

Module 9: Sanitation and Hygiene

Module 10: Physiological & Mental well-being (Yoga Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy)

Module 11: Health Issues- Reproductive & sexual

Module 12: Case Studies

Eligibility

Graduates in any discipline are eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma, Executive Diploma and Professional Certifications Programmes. 10+2 pass-outs are eligible for our Under Graduate Diploma and Diploma holders of two to three years course duration are also eligible for the PG Diploma.

Programme Duration

The minimum duration to complete the PG diploma programme is 12 months and maximum is 24 months. The minimum duration to complete the executive diploma programme is 6 months and maximum is 12 months.

Programme Mode

Registrations are currently open for regular and Part-time (Online Live Classes) both modes.

Programme Deliverables

A comprehensive study material for all the modules in hard copies ensuring the needs of the audience. The accompanying training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.

• Assignments for all the programme modules for continuous evaluation and guidance.
• Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants.
• Online Live Classes/Part-time for all the modules will be conducted on the weekends. Moreover, a doubt clearing session will also be scheduled before the examination.
• All the efforts are made by IGMPI faculty members to make the entire programme modules easily understandable.
• Assessment and evaluation for all the programme modules in order to enhance the levels of competencies and skills of the participants leading towards the objective of application in the job.
• At the end of each programme modules, the trainers shall obtain feedback from the participants using specially designed questionnaires.
• All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English.

Examination & Certification

All the participants are obliged to timely submit completed assessment assignments (during the programme, usually after every module) and appear for an online exam at the end of the programme. After successful completion, the participants will be awarded Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Adolescent Health and Counselling by Centre for Health Management and Research, IGMPI. For all the above-mentioned modules elaborate programme material, self-assessment assignments and project work details would be provided by the Institute from time to time. Details get updated on the webpage as well.

Discipline in Classes and Examination

Every student is required to observe a disciplined behaviour during her/his classes, assessments & examinations and to follow instructions from the Professors. Any act of indiscipline may result into discredit & it will be mentioned in her/his academic report.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

For the Post Graduate Diploma and Undergraduate Diploma Programmes, we will provide placement assistance after the completion of the programme. The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing placement assistance to its students. The robust placement cell comprises senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing, interview skills & conducting mock interviews etc.

In recent months the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working with global healthcare like , Jhpiego, SELCO Foundation, TATA Foundation, Samarthan NGO, PSI, UNICEF, WHO, HCL Foundation, IPE Global, Optum, PATH, AIIMS, Action against Hunger, Ekta Shakti Foundation, Seva Foundation, India HIV-AIDS Alliance, HLFPPT, Deepak Foundation, Novartis, LalPath Labs Ltd., Fortis Healthcare Ltd., HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd., Indraprastha Medical Corporation Ltd., Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd., Piramal Enterprises Ltd., Wockhardt Ltd., Cactus Communications, Public Health Foundations of India, Cytel, Religare Health Insurance Company Ltd., Deloitte, DuPont Sustainable Solutions, Bain & Company, Alvarez & Marsal, McKinsey & Company, etc. The IGMPI’s Corporate Resource Division actively recommends our students and training participants for various job requirements and specialized roles to Human Resource, Talent Acquisition as well as the heads of various departments in Pharmaceutical, Healthcare industries on regular basis.

Future career prospects

Adolescent health counseling is an important area now because of the increasing focus on mental health and wellbeing & today it is in great demand. Thus, 21st century will undoubtedly, witness an upsurge in job prospects and greater scopes in the field of Adolescent Counselling. With sufficient awareness about the importance of emotional health, career prospects for Counsellor are excellent. Job opportunities in Government, NGO, National and International Healthcare Agencies are a big attraction. Various health programmes like NMHP, NHM and other mental health Awareness Programmes needs Health Counsellors.

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Last date for submitting completed Application Form: 6^th Aug 2026.

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