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INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY

Indira Gandhi National Open University in 25 years of its existence has established
itself as one of the world leaders in open and distance learning. Established in 1985
as a major initiative for human resource development in diverse fields, IGNOU now
has an enrolment of around 1.85 million students in India and 32 countries for
various academic programmes. Its overall priority is to ensure the right to education
for all, and to provide new and alternative learning opportunities. Improved and
innovative information and communication technologies have opened up new
horizons for growth and development. IGNOU is conscious of the growing need for
continuous skills up gradation, capacity building, retraining and the importance of
life-long learning. To meet these new teaching-learning training demands and the
development requirements at the regional, national and global levels, IGNOU is
introducing new industry-oriented and development-oriented specific courses,
based on a credible impact analysis.

IGNOU aims at improving efficiency and effectiveness of the management of

education in India at the systemic level and utilizes this information and
communication technologies appropriately to achieve this objective. An integrated
management system initiative involving systematic design, development, and
deployment and managed service positioning is being undertaken by IGNOU in this
regard. The basic aim of setting up this infrastructure is to position IGNOU as an or
organization to serve the aspirations of the stakeholders in the 21 st Century who
would require tools for modernization and computerization in an interdisciplinary
and seamless manner. Such an e-enabled system can provide excellent and prompt
services to the students enrolled with the university in its various programmes,
strengthen the countrywide regional centre and study centre-networked student
support systems and also provide a viable solution of the administrative challenges
for efficient and reliable governance. IGNOU is set to equip people with knowledge
and skills in sustainable development, making them more competent and confident
to lead a healthy life in harmony with nature and with concern for social values.

CENTRE FOR PARAMEDICAL SCIENCES

“Centre for Para Medical Sciences” has been created to deal with the cadre of trained Para-
medical/Allied Health personnel for providing efficient health care at primary, secondary and
tertiary levels. The proposed centre will develop academic programmes (Degree, Diploma
and certificate) for various categories of Para-medical/Allied Health personnel, and ensure
the quality and standard of Para-medical/Allied Health Sciences training in the country.

The University has launched Bachelor Degree, Diploma and Certificate Programmes for
capacity building in the area of Paramedical and Allied Health Sciences. The Bachelor
Degree and Diplomas are regular full time programmes whereas Certificate Programmes are
being offered through online mode. The objectives of these innovative, need-based and
relevant programmes is to:
• creation of a cadre of trained Para-Medical/Allied Health personnel for providing
effective & efficient health care at Primary, Secondary and Tertiary levels;
• planning, developing and launching of degree, diploma and certificate level
programmes for various categories of Para Medical/Allied Health personnel;
• strengthening the professional competencies of Para Medical/Allied Health
professionals using ICT enabled education and interactive multimedia;
• identification & collaboration with institutions involved in paramedical/Allied Health
Sciences training;
• ensuring the quality and standards of paramedical/Allied Health Sciences education
and training in the country;
• capacity building of paramedical/Allied Health personnel and functionaries through
research, training and innovations.
 BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES

1. Bachelor / B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology (BMLT)

The objective of this programme is to develop manpower for health sector by providing
them the necessary knowledge and skill to ensure the quality services in the remote areas
of our country. This is an innovative, need-based and relevant training programme meant to
create employment opportunities.
Medical Laboratory Technology is a basic and important tool in the diagnosis/study of the
various diseases for appropriate monitoring and treatment. The knowledge in the field of
Hematology, Microbiology, Bio-chemistry, General Pathology, etc. is of utmost important for
any skilled technician. Therefore, in the rapidly growing area of scientific knowledge and
skills, laboratory science is an important area of study for Medical Laboratory Technicians.
Objectives
This programmes aims at providing comprehensive knowledge of structure, function and
pathological changes of the organs, the basis for understanding the clinical correlation of
diseases and the pathological basis for the disease presentation. After going through this
programme the students shall be able to:
• comprehend the normal disposition, clinically relevant
Programme Structure
interrelationship,
functional anatomy and physiological process in the body in relation to
pathological basis for the diseases.
1st Basic of Laboratory
• identify the microscopic structure and
Equipment and Basic
correlate the findings with the diseases of the Year
various structures of organs and tissues of
Chemistry
the body. Basic Haematology
• correlate the structure with illustrations as Blood Banking and Immuno
a requisite for understanding the altered state Haematology
in various, disease processes specially with Clinical Pathology (Body
respect to pathology and microbial infections Fluids) and Parasitology
and infestations. 2 nd
Clinical Biochemistry
Eligibility : 10+2 or its equivalent with Year Micro-Biology
science subject (Physics, Chemistry, Immunology
Biology) with minimum 45% marks Histopathology and
OR Cytology
10+2 with Medical Laboratory Technology 3rd Applied Histopathology and
(Vocational background) with minimum 45% Year Cytology
marks Applied Haematology
Applied Serology and
Duration: Minimum 4 years Immunology
Maximum 6 years Organization and
Fee Management
2.Bachelor / B.Sc. in Medical Record 4th Automation of Laboratory
Science & Health Information Year Services
Technology (BMRHIT) Internship/dissertation

The Medical Record Departments/Services, in any modern Health Care

Facility, play a key role in the development and maintenance of good that is
complete, adequate and accurate medical records of In-patients, Out-
patients (including emergency patients).
Such medical records are essentially required to render prompt help to
patients and physicians in providing continuity of medical care; managing
diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitative measures; developing hospital and
patient care data for purposes of educational and research programs.
Statistical data generated from the medical records is utilized as an
important tool by the health authorities of a country for the organization and
management of any health care facility with a view to cater to the needs of
the community by providing preventive, curative and health promotion
measures. Development of a reliable and dependable health information
system based on well-written medical records, which is the need of the hour,
requires knowledge of the contents of medical records; Statistical techniques
for the analysis and compilation of data on morbidity and mortality and
understanding of medico-legal aspects of medical records as well as the
current statutory laws relating to health care field. This is obtainable by
organizing a suitable medical record and health information management
educational programme, which could meet the requirement of well qualified
Medical Record Professionals,
particularly at the managerial level. The course on Medical Record Science
and Health Information Technology is designed for these purposes with
particular emphasis on achievement of the below given objectives.
Programme Structure
Eligibility : 10+2 or its equivalent
1st Communicative English
with Yea Computer Skills
minimum 45% marks r Basic Human Sciences
(science student will be Medical Record Science
given preference). Medical Terminology – I
2nd Medical Terminology – II
Yea Introduction to Management;
Duration : Minimum 3 years
r Organization and
Maximum 5 years Management of Hospitals and
Health System Management.
Fee Structure : 20,000/- per annum International Classification of
Diseases (ICD – 10)
Objectives & Surgical & Non-Surgical
Procedures (ICD – 9)
B.Sc. in medical record and health information General Statistics, Bio-
technology is designed to prepare the student for a Statistics and Hospital
career as a medical record professional. After going Statistics
through this programme the student will be able to: 3rd Basics of
Yea Preventive/Social/Community
• understand the functions of medical record r Medicine and Curative
professionals in providing health information in a Medicine
hospital. Medical Ethics and Medical
• develop the skills necessary to fulfill these Jurisprudence & Toxicology
functions by acquiring a basic knowledge of (Including all the Laws related
medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, to Health & Hospital)
laboratory sciences, hospital statistics etc. Computer Technology and its
1st
• become proficient Communicative
in maintainingEnglish
medical Applications – II
Year
records on par with Computer Skills
the current standards. Project work
• understand the legal Basicaspects
Human Science
of medical
records, such as the legalBasic requirements
Ocular Scienceabout
maintenance and nd Optometry
retention Practice
of records and release
2
of clinical information. Visual Optics
• develop the Year Dispensing
expertise Optics hospital
in compiling
Orthoptics
and patient care statistics.
Ocular Diseases
• develop an understanding of the functions
performed by the other Contact
3rd
Lenses
departments in a hospital
Year Low
which directly contribute Vision Aids
to patient care.
Applied Optometry
• understand about the principles of
Community Optometry
management modern; their application in the
4th Occupational
Year Optometry
Operation Theater
Assistance
Project work
 3. Bachelor / B.Sc. in Optometry and Ophthalmic
Techniques/Technology (BSCHOT)
B.Sc. in Optometry and Ophthalmic Techniques/Technology (BSCHOT) aimed to develop a
multipurpose ophthalmic manpower in the country. The students can employ themselves in
Specialized Eye Hospitals, Optical Outlets, Practice Independently and Dispense Glasses,
Contact Lenses and Low Vision Aids.
Eligibility : 10+2 or its equivalent with science subject (Physics, Chemistry,
Biology) with minimum 45% marks
Duration : Minimum 4 years
Maximum 6 years

Fee Structure : 23,800/- Per annum

Objectives

The programme is being launched with broad objective of training the students in various
ophthalmic techniques. After going through this programme the students shall be able to:

• assist eye specialists in big eye hospitals, eye care health units, etc. as refractionists,
orthoptists, theatre assistants and refractionists
• get themselves self employed as opticians, optometrists and refractionists estimate
errors of refraction and be able to prescribe glasses
• perform accurate refraction and prescribe visual aids.
• assess ocular motility disorders and prescribe adequate treatment including eyeball
exercises.
4. Bachelor / B.Sc. in Radiation Therapy Technology (BRTT)
Radiation therapy is the medical use of ionizing radiation as part of cancer treatment to
control neoplastic cells. Radiotherapy may be used for curative or adjuvant cancer
treatment. It is used as palliative/therapeutic treatment. Radiotherapy has several
applications in non-malignant conditions, such as the treatment of Trigeminal neuralgia,
severe eye diseases, pterygium, pigmented villonodular synovitis, prevention of keloid scar
growth, and prevention of heterotopic ossification, thyroid and other diseases. The use of
radiotherapy in non-malignant conditions is limited partly due to risk of radiation-induced

Progr
cancers.
1st Basic Human Science
Yea Basics of Radiological Physics.
Eligibility : 10+2 or its equivalent
r Radiographic Imaging
with science subject (Physics, Clinical Oncology
Chemistry, Biology) with Communicative English
minimum 45% marks Fundamentals of computers
Duration : Minimum 4 years 2nd Radiotherapy Equipment
Maximum 6 years Yea Radiotherapy Physics
r Hospital practice & Care of patient
Fee Structure : 25,000/- Per Clinical Oncology – Site Specific
annum Care of Patients for Radiodiagnostic
Procedures
Objectives : After going through this Radiotherapy Process I & Conventional
programme the student should be able Techniques
to: 3rd Advanced Radiotherapy Equipment
Yea Radiotherapy Process II & Advanced
r Techniques
• develop and apply professional
Radiobiology & Radiation Protection
ethics and characteristics of a
Administration & Management
Radiation Therapist.
• demonstrate abilities in 4 th
Basics of Research Methodology &
communication, critical thinking and Yea Biostatistics
problem solving necessary for r Teaching methods
Internship/dissertation
 5. Bachelor / B.Sc. in Medical Imaging Technology (BMIT)
The Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Technology upgrade students with a
combination of classroom and clinical experiences using recent trends and the latest
technology. The medical imaging technology in Radiologic science. It is to develop skilled
radiographer, qualified to provide patient care services in intervention procedures,
computed tomography, ultrasonography, and magnetic resonance imaging. In the course of
study, medical imaging technologists use principles of radiation protection as they
determine exposure factors and position of patient for a variety of examinations in various
procedures. They can also assist during surgical procedures performed during an
examination, assessing the technical quality of the images and providing basic patient care.
Medical imaging technologists function as members of the health care team, performing
diagnostic imaging procedures in hospitals, clinics, and other health care settings.

Eligibility : 10+2 or its equivalent with science subject (Physics, Chemistry,

Biology) with minimum
45% marks

Duration : Minimum 4 years Maximum 6 years

Fee Structure : 25,000/- Per annum

Objectives : After going

through this programme the
student should be able to:
Year Course Name

Progr
• understand various imaging
technology including X-rays of 1st
Basic Human Science
human body, basic training of Year
Basics of Radiological Physics.
MRI, CT Scanning ect.
Radiographic Imaging
• learn various diagnostic tool and
equipments of X-rays, CT scan, Communicative English
MRI, Ultrasound, PET scan and
Fundamentals of computers
various tools and equipments
used in nuclear medicine. 2nd Basic Physics of Radiological
• learn basic of various modalities Year Equipment
of imaging technology under
guidance of
radiologist/radiotherapist for the
 Hospital practice & Care of patient
Radiographic Technique for Routine
Procedures
Care of Patients for Radio Diagnostic
Procedures
3rd Radiographic Technique for Special
Year Procedures
Advance Physics of Radiological
Equipment
Quality Assurance and Radiation
Protection in Radiology
Administration & Management
4th Basics of Research Methodology &
Year Biostatistics
Teaching methods
Internship/dissertation

6. Bachelor / B.Sc. in Anaesthesia & Critical Care Technology (BACT)

Anaesthesia and Critical Care Technology is an upcoming

Pro
paramedical discipline. Yea Course Name
With increasing complexity in anaesthesia. There is r
extreme paucity of the skilled assistance in this country 1st Communicative English
and there are very few institutions and hospitals Yea
undertaking recognized course to train and develop Basic Computer Skills
r
skilled assistance for wider use. The aim of this Basic Human Sciences
programme is to train personnel to develop competent
assistants to Anaesthesiologist. The course provides Essential of Clinical
intensive theoretical and practical training with Medicine
objectives mentioned below. Anaesthesia Equipment
Eligibility : 10+2 or its equivalent 2nd Essential of
with science Yea Anaesthesiology
r ICU Management, CPR
subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) with & Trauma Life Support
minimum 45% marks Anaesthesia for Surgical
Duration : Minimum 4 years Specialties
Maximum 6 years Equipment care &
Fee Structure : 20,000/- per Maintenance
3rd Regional Anaesthesia
annum
Yea Anaesthesia Surgical
Objectives : After going through this programme the r Super Specialties
student should be able to: Critical Care Technology
• in assisting the anesthetists in setting up the and Pain Palliative Care
various requirements in the type of anaesthesiology – Biomedical
local, regional or general. Instrumentation
• have the emergency crash cart set-up available, 4th Internship/project work
prepared and maintained all the time. Yea
• maintain, troubleshoot and be prepared with the r
anesthesia machine all the time.
• understand the pharmacology of various drugs
used in anesthesia including their side effects, toxicity,
doses of administration, proper administration and
proper utilization.
• know enough about infection control and self
protection.
• care for the anaesthetized, unconscious, recovering
patient and pickup warning signals clinically by
observing the monitors and alert the Physician/ surgeon.
 DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

7. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT)

The objectives of this programme and general information refer Bachelor/B.Sc. in Medical
Laboratory Technology Programme. The main subjects to be covered during the first and
second year of this course are the same as for the Degree Course. Within completion of two
years of the aforesaid course the candidate after undergoing requisite course module,
diploma will be awarded and also have an option to continue if desired, the degree course,
within the requisite time schedule as mentioned in the degree course.
The Medical Laboratory Technology field has been a tool in the diagnosis and study of the
various diseases for proper treatment. The knowledge in the field of Hematology,
Microbiology, Bio-chemistry and General Pathology is of utmost important for any skilled
technician. And therefore, in the rapidly growing area of scientific knowledge and skills,
laboratory science is an important area of study for Medical Laboratory Technicians. The
Laboratory Technology is a basic important and growing science in the health sector. As
there is no council to accredit this training programme, there are number of training centres
mushrooming everyday without any standard is a great threat to human beings. When
improperly trained personnel’s can not provide quality services and ultimately the society
suffer without proper diagnostic inputs.
Eligibility : 10+2 or its equivalent with science subject (Physics, Chemistry,
Biology) with minimum 45% marks
Or
10+2 with Medical Laboratory Technology (Vocational
background) with
minimum 45% marks
Duration : Minimum 2 years Maximum 4 years
(6 month internship training programme)*
* for those who will continue the bachelor degree course as mentioned in the syllabus of aforesaid
course.
Fee Structure : 25,000/- per annum
Objectives : After going through this Programme Structure
programme the students shall be able to:-
1st Basic of Laboratory
• comprehend the normal disposition, Year Equipment and Basic
clinically relevant interrelationship, Chemistry
functional anatomy and physiological
process in the body in relation to
Basic Haematology
pathological basis for the diseases. Blood Banking and
• Identify the microscopic structure and Immuno Haematology
correlate the findings with the diseases of Clinical Pathology
the various structures of organs and (Body Fluids) and
tissues of the body.
Parasitology
• Correlate the structure with illustrations as
a requisite for understanding the altered 2nd Clinical Biochemistry
state in various, disease processes Year Micro-Biology
1st Basic Human
Immunology
Year Sciences
Histopathology
Basic Ocularand
Cytology
Sciences
Optometry
8. Diploma in Optometry (DOPT) Practices
Diploma in Optometry (DOPT) is a two-year Programme Structure
Ophthalmic
programme started with the Investigations
objective of producing trained ophthalmic personnel
2nd Visual Optics
for rendering eye
care services to the masses. The incidence of Year Dispensing
preventable blindness in Optics
Community
Ophthalmology
Applied
Optometry
 India is ever increasing due to non-availability of qualified eye careprofessionals. The
qualified personnel can work with vision care
hospital as a part of team with ophthalmologists and optometrist and contribute towards
prevention of blindness.
Eligibility : 10+2 or its equivalent with science
subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
with minimum 45% marks
Duration : Minimum 2 yrs Maximum 4 yrs
Fee Structure : 25,000/- Per annum

Objectives
The programme is being launched with broad objective of training the students in various
ophthalmic techniques. After going through this programme the students shall be able to:
• assist eye specialists in specialized eye hospitals eye care centres as refractionists and
theatre assistant.
• Perform eye examination and investigation pertaining to eye.
• maintain ophthalmic appliances and instruments
• assess ocular motility disorders and prescribe adequate treatment including eyeball

9. Diploma in Radio Imaging Technology (DRIT)

The objective of this diploma course is to create qualified technical staff acquiring prescribed
techniques in the radio imaging technology which constitutes the routine screening
procedures of Radio Imaging such as X-ray Technology, Ultrasound Technology, CT-
Scanning and MRI. The basic principles on hand training and demonstration of
techniques will be acquired with associated, Hospitals, Recognized and Registered with
IGNOU, University.
Eligibility : 10+2 or its equivalent with science subject (Physics,
Chemistry, Biology)
with minimum 45% marks
Programme Structure
Duration : Minimum 2 years Maximum 4 years
Year Course Name
Fee Structure : 25,000/- Per annum
1 st
Communicative English
Year
Basic Computer Skills
Objectives Basic Human Sciences
After going through this programme the students
shall be able to: Basics of Radiological
Physics
• learn practical experience in the field of X-rays of Radiographic Imaging
the human body. 2nd Basic Physics of
• Learn basic training in MRI and CT scanning. Year Radiological Equipment
• Understand fundamentals of the subjects including Radiographic Technique
Radiation Physics, relevant general Physics, for Routine Procedures
Equipment Physics, Radiographic Photography, Care of Patients for
Anatomy, Physiology. Radiodiagnostic
• Learn practical technology and to educate in all Procedures
Quality Assurance and
ONLINE PROGRAMMES Radiation Protection in
Radiology
10. Online Post Graduate Certificate in Health Insurance (PFCHI)
Health Insurance is a system of assurance to meet the contingencies of
health care expenses. The primary objective of Health Insurance is to
provide protection against financial losses caused by unforeseen health
problems and at the same time relieving anxiety and mental tension.
Hence it can be appropriately called as Health care Insurance and
required many professionals to meet huge demand of the
insurance sector.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from any
recognized
University/Institutions
Duration : Minimum 6 Months and maximum 2 years
Fee Structure : 10,000/-
11. Online Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Informatics
(PGCMI)
Medical Informatics is the intersection of information science, computer
science, and health care. It deals with the resources, devices, and methods
required optimizing the acquisition, storage, retrieval, and use of information
in health and biomedicine. Health informatics tools include not only
computers but also clinical guidelines, formal medical terminologies, and
information and communication systems.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from any
recognized
University/Institutions
Duration : Minimum 6 Months and maximum 2 years
Fee Structure : 10,000/-
12. Online Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Laws (PGCML)
Medical law concerns the rights and duties of the medical profession and the
rights of the patient. Three main areas within medical law are the law on
confidentiality, negligence and other torts in relation to medical treatment
and the criminal law in relation to medical practice and treatment. There are
also a range of issues concerning ethics and medical practice which are
increasingly coming before the courts.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from any
recognized
University/Institutions
Duration : Minimum 6 Months and maximum 2 years
Fee Structure : 10,000/-
13. Online Post Graduate Certificate in Quality Management in
Healthcare PGCQM)
The advanced specialty certificate in bill prepares managers and health care
professionals to plan, develop and implement successful continuous quality
improvement/management programs in their organizations and health care
regions. Graduates will enhance their health organizations ability to move
into integrated delivery of quality health care services that are accountable
to clients of the system, the government and the public.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from any
recognized
University/Institutions
Duration : Minimum 6 Months and maximum 2 years
Fee Structure : 10,000/-
Medium of Instruction
English
Commencement of the Course
The Academic year for the Degree/Diploma Course shall commence from July
of the year.
Age
Minimum age 17 year as on 1st July 2010
Note:
1. All the above Bachelor / Degree Programmes are full time face to face
programmes.
2. Post Graduate/Certificate Programmes will be offered through online
mode only.

PROGRAMMES TO BE LAUNCHED SHORTLY

1. Diploma in Pharmacy (DPHM) – Full time

2. Certificate in Diabetes Footwear Technology (CDFT) – Full time
3. Certificate in Diabetic Podiatry (CDP) – Full time
4. Advanced Clinical Monitoring and Site Management – Distance mode
5. Diploma in Clinical Data Management, Statistics with SAS Programming –
Distance mode
6. Diploma in Medical Writing, Pharmacovigilance – Distance mode
7. Diploma in Regulatory Affairs and Audit in Clinical Research – Distance
mode

For Further information, contact:

Director
Centre for Paramedical Sciences
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110 068
Phone: 011-29536598 (Direct) 29572113, 29572115
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Website: www.ignou.ac.in