IGNOU certification programme in healthcare waste management will introduce participants to the types of healthcare waste and how it affects environmental health. The programme will also cover norms of infection control, legal framework and practical implementation to solve the related issues.
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has launched a Certificate programme in Healthcare Waste Management (CHCWM) in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO). The programme aims to improve the public health system and enhance environmental safety to build professional capacity for safe and effective disposal of biomedical waste.
The IGNOU CHCWM programme further aims to address the health and environmental hazards that arise due to the improper disposal of healthcare waste. Hence, the programme targets professional and paramedical working professionals working in hospitals, municipal sanitation departments and waste management services in order to teach them the need for proper disposal of healthcare waste.
IGNOU CHCWM Highlights
Students can check the IGNOU Certificate programme in Healthcare Waste Management highlights from below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Class 12 or an equivalent |
| Medium of Instruction | English |
| Duration | Six Months |
| Admission Cycle | January-June or July-December |
| Age Bar | No restrictions |
The programme curriculum aligns with India’s Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016 (with amendments in 2018 and 2019), along with keeping the WHO’s global guidelines on managing healthcare waste intact, as reported by Indian Express.
Commonly asked questions
As per the official brochure released, a student is allowed to pursue two academic programmes simultaneously through ODL / Online mode, as per the illustration given below.
| Course | Details |
|---|---|
| One certificate programme with any other Programme |
Admission in both programmes can be taken in the same admission cycle |
| One UG + One PG Programme | Admission has to be taken in two different admission cycles *Admission can be taken only in specified courses. Details are available on IGNOU website |
| Two UG Programmes | |
| Two PG Programmes |
Certain programmes are not allowed under the simultaneous registration. Students are advised to visit
the official prospectus for the same. Additionally, there will be no change in the counseling/ assignment submission/ examination schedule in case dates for the above clash for the courses in which a student has taken admission.
One of the leading universities in India, IGNOU offers over 200 UG, PG, diploma, certificate and doctoral courses via open and distance learning (ODL) mode. Candidates interested in IGNOU admission can apply through the online admission portal for ODL programmes, i.e. ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in. In addition, the university launched an Online Education portal under its umbrella and now, it offers more than 40 UG, PG, Diploma and Certificate courses via the same.
Out of all these courses, some of the popular ones are listed below:
- BA
- BCom
- BSc
- MBA
- B.Ed
Read more on top IGNOU courses.
IGNOU certification programme in healthcare waste management will cater to the types of healthcare waste and how it affects environmental health. The programme will also cover norms of infection control, legal framework and practical implementation to solve the related issues.
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