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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.
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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