On May 14, 2020, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, notified the
Telemedicine Practice Guidelines (TPG) to standardize and regulate telemedicine services in India. These guidelines require all registered medical practitioners (RMPs) who intend to provide online consultations to be well-versed with the process, limitations, and principles of telemedicine practice.
As per
TPG 1.3.3 (
https://esanjeevani.mohfw.gov.in/assets/guidelines/Telemedicine_Practice_Guidelines.pdf), it is mandatory for all RMPs to complete an online certification course on telemedicine within three years of the guidelines' notification.
The importance of these guidelines has grown significantly, especially following the widespread adoption of teleconsultations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Telemedicine Society of India (TSI), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting telehealth as a key element of universal, affordable healthcare, has played a pivotal role in training practitioners. During the COVID-19 pandemic, TSI trained over 3,500 doctors on the Telemedicine Practice Guidelines through high-quality online courses, receiving excellent feedback.
Doctorguru, a subsidy of MedIndia supported TSI in development and delivery of these courses and currently continues to offer these courses, delivered by experienced TSI faculty.
Course Highlights:
- Registration & Course Materials
Upon registration and payment, participants will receive login credentials and an e-book containing the Telemedicine Practice Guidelines issued by the Ministry, along with a comprehensive FAQ section.
- Preparation for the Course
It is recommended that participants review the guidelines and FAQs before beginning the video lectures to maximize learning outcomes.
- Video Lectures & Communication Skills
The course includes video lectures designed not only to enhance understanding of telemedicine but also to improve communication skills for effective teleconsultations.
- Interactive Sessions with Experts
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in an hour-long interactive session with the faculty on select weekends (Saturday or Sunday). These sessions aim to clarify doubts and provide expert guidance on telemedicine practices.
By completing this course, practitioners can stay compliant with the regulations while ensuring they provide safe, effective, and professional teleconsultation services.
Register today to strengthen your telemedicine practice!
Available courses
Target audience: Medical Doctor registered and based in India.
Webinar Delivery: Via Online Platform :
Telemedicine Practice Guidelines Course - Structure and Format
Pre-assessment - 20 mins - Compulsory
Module I. Introductory Primer for Telemedicine
1.
Brief History of Telemedicine - ppt / Video (Highly Recommended) -
20 mins
2.
Definitions of Terminology in Telemedicine - (Compulsory reading) -
20 mins
3.
Acronyms Used in the course material - (Compulsory reading)
10 mins
4.
Telemedicine Practice Guidelines Course
Video Modules
Lecture 1: Telemedicine Practice Guidelines by GOI -
(Compulsory) - 30 mins
Lecture 2: Basic Understanding of Tele-Triage -
(Compulsory) - 30 mins
Module II. Legal & Ethical Aspects of Telemedicine
1. Telemedicine Practice Guidelines - Ministry of Health - Compulsory reading - 60 mins
Video Modules
2.
Lecture 3: Ethical Code of Conduct INDIAN MEDICAL COUNCIL
(Highly Recommended) - 30 mins
3.
Lecture 4: Medico-legal Aspects of the Guidelines -
Compulsory
Module III. Setting up a Telemedicine Practice
1. Frequently Asked Questions in setting up tele-consultations - A Primer in the form of Q & A - (Highly Recommended) - 60 mins
Video Module
2. Lecture 4: Telemedicine - Triggers, Etiquettes & Tips - Highly Recommended - 20 mins
3. Lecture 5: How to set up a Telehealth Consultation - Compulsory - Compulsory - 20 mins
Module IV. Optional Reading
1. FAQ's of BoG from MCI - Highly Recommended - 20 mins
2. IT act - Optional
3. Data Privacy Act - Europe / India - Draft act
4. Indian Penal Code as applying to doctors
Ask a Question - Optional
Live Interaction with Faculty on the Web for Q & A - (Highly Recommended) - 90 mins
Feedback - Compulsory
Attendance Certificate
Post course Assessment - compulsory (40 mins)
Proficiency Certificate
Duration: The course would take about 8 hours to finish and you can do it at your own pace.
Once you finish a section do
check the box on the right hand side.
The reading material will require 4 to 6 hours of your time and will provide all the essential information for safe practice of telemedicine.
The login and password will be available to you for a period of one year from date of registration and payment and there are no limits to your viewing the course.
Assessment: There are pre-course and post course assessments. Each question can be attempted only once.
Certification of Completion: After completion of the course, including faculty interaction you may take the assessment, after which depending on the performance the certificate of competence will be issued.
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Courses Coming Soon
Course 3. Cardiology and Telemedicine Practice - Duration 4 hours(coming soon) |
Course 4. Paediatrics and Telemedicine Practice - Duration 4 hours (coming soon) |
Course 5. OG and Telemedicine Practice - Duration 4 hours (coming soon) |
Course 6. Ophthalmology and Telemedicine Practice - Duration 4 hours (coming soon) |
Course 7. Urology and Telemedicine Practice - Duration 4 hours(coming soon) |
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Feedback for Telemedicine Practice Guidelines Course
Total - 49
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Dr. Vimala
Friday, November 14, 2025
Cleared my pre course doubts and also confirmed some of my concerns
M
Dr. MANOJKUMAR KULANAND
Sunday, October 5, 2025
This course has enabled a new pathway for quality care with available resources
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Dr. Bhadraveer Singh
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Training was really helpful and structural for telemedicine practice..
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Dr. Praisly
Monday, September 22, 2025
Helped me understand the legal aspects better while practicing telemedicine.
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Dr. Selvaraj Radha
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Yes.the cource was very helpful
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Dr. Ramsagar
Monday, September 8, 2025
It has helped me get acquainted with the basics of telemedicine and how to incorporate it in my practice and has also explained certain nuances of telemedicine nicely.
R
Dr. Rajiv kumar
Saturday, August 14, 2021
Excellent
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Dr. Sankar
Saturday, August 14, 2021
Course is informative and Delivered in a way that is engaging, memorable, clear and concise.im willing to take other advance course too. THANK YOU TSI .
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Dr. Venkatesh
Saturday, August 14, 2021
Good information I hope it will continue same in future too.
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Dr. Simanta
Friday, August 13, 2021
Nice
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Dr. Vijay
Thursday, August 12, 2021
The mentors were very patient and made every effort to answer each and every query of the participants. Needless to say, they were experienced and leaders in their field.
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Dr. Nibedita
Thursday, August 12, 2021
Was interactive and informative. Speakers were really friendly and made me comfortable to speak.
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Dr. Shalini
Thursday, August 12, 2021
This course is so beautifully designed that it clears all the doubts about Telemedicine. The live interactions with the esteemed faculty is extremely informative and helpful and also provides an opportunity for giving inputs which will further improvise the guidelines for it to be more physician friendly.
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Dr. Kiran
Sunday, July 11, 2021
its was really helpful
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Dr. MANISH
Saturday, July 3, 2021
Covid pandemic has set many "New Normals". Adapting telemedicine is the new normal for doctors and going to benefit society at a large.
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Dr. Sushmita
Thursday, July 1, 2021
It is a very progressive initiative. I am really happy to get this guidaince
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Dr. Kiran
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Very usefull and satisfying
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Dr. Anuradha.
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Greetings for the day. I felt this mode of consultation is very useful in a legal manner. The interaction was much useful.
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Dr. Lovelena
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Thanks for the very lively and use ful session with the best of best faculty
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Dr. Aravind
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Excellent initiative with dedicated course faculty and clear concepts laid down for practise of telemedicine. This coursenis the need of the hour.
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Dr. Selvakumar
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
VERY MUCH INFORMATIVE.
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Dr. Kiran
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Very usefull
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Dr. Milind
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Comprehensive session on telemedicine, all faculties were apt and to the point for all the queries. Sunil Shroff and Mayank special thanks for perspective on HIV and confidentiality
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Dr. Anjum
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Telemedicine is a new way of managing patients who are living in far flung areas using technology
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Dr. Rahul Deo
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Course provided by TSI is very good and informative. All the doubts been cleared by the faculties in very informative and guided manner.
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Dr. Naveen
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
The live interaction was well organised. I got all me doubts cleared. The faculties presented everything beautifully. Will surely attend more lectures in the future
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Dr. Almas
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
The course for telemedication practice guidelines is very informative yet in a concised manner. Easy to grasp.
The live interaction with the faculty was excellent. So many doubts cleared with more clear insight to various aspects.
Kudos to the entire team behind this !!
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Dr. Baishali
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Really thankful for the discussion.. various aspects of telemedicine practice which were ignored for so long is being addressed finally
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Dr. Suresh
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Overall good. New comerswere mostly overlooked.
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Dr. Meenakshi
Friday, June 11, 2021
Good course
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Dr. Gowri
Friday, June 11, 2021
Awesome Session...!
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Dr. Meenakshi
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Good course
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Dr. Rajiv kumar
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Excellent
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Dr. FARAH
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Thanks a lot for enlightenment on telemedicine
C
Dr. Chepuri
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Friendly environment
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Dr. MD SHAHNAWAZ
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
All the best,
The coming Era will be Telemedicine Era
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Dr. Ratna
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Discuss problems encountered
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Dr. Ajit
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Useful and all doubts cleared in meeting.
Thanks
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Dr. Donborlang
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Very informative