The concern for bio-medical waste management has been felt globally with indiscriminate disposal of health care waste and the rise in deadly infections such as AIDS, Hepatitis-B. The need to educate different health care professionals/ workers about health care waste management is thus very important. To cater to the needs of these health care professionals, the School of Health Sciences, IGNOU and WHO, SEARO have developed a Certificate Programme in Health Care Waste Management in the South-East Asia Region Countries.
The programme aims to:
? Sensitize the learners about health care waste and its impact on our health and environment.
? Acquaint the learner about the existing legislation, knowledge and practices regarding health care waste
management in South-East Asia Region countries.
? Equip the learner with skills to manage health care waste effectively and safely.
Fee Structure: Rs.2,700/- for full programme.
There are two compulsory courses (BHM101 and BHM102) and eight optional (elective/project/practical) courses.
A student is required to take the two compulsory courses and any two of the optional courses. The programme
has a blended approach. The programme package consists of self instructional material in the form of block/
booklets, audio video matrial and web support. The students opting for the workshop course will be required to
undergo a compulsory 2-3 days workshop (as planned by the Programme Study Centre). The student will be
allotted a programme study centre keeping in view the choice and availability of centre. In case applications of
eligible candidates are more than the number of seats, the marks of 10+2 or equivalent will be considered for
making the merit. In case of a tie between two candidates, the one of senior age will be given preference.
