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INFORMATION BROCHURE

2014

 Indira Gandhi National Open University

The Indira Gandhi National Open University was established by an Act of Parliament in 1985. Since its establishment,
IGNOU has contributed significantly to the development of higher education in the country through the Open and
Distance Learning (ODL) mode. Today, it serves the educational aspirations of about 3 million students in India and
other countries through 21 Schools of Studies and network of 67 Regional Centers and around 80 overseas centers. The
University offers 228 certificate, diploma, degree and doctoral programmes with strength of around 573 teachers and
academics at the headquarters and regional centers and about 54,234 academic counsellors and programme coordinators
from conventional institutions of higher learning, professional organisations and industry among others. As a world
leader in distance education, it was conferred the Centre of Excellence Award in Distance Education in 1993 and the
Award of Excellence for Distance Education Materials in 1999 by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), Canada. In
January, 2010 it was listed 12th in the web metric ranking of Indian universities, based on the caliber of its presence on
the internet.

Organisation Structure

The mandate of the University is to:

Provide access to higher education to all segments of the society;
Offer high-quality, innovative and need-based programmes at different levels, to all those who require them;
Reach out to the disadvantaged by offering programmes in all parts of the country at affordable costs; and
Promote, coordinate and regulate the standards of education offered through open and distance learning in the
country.

Instructional Package
IGNOU method of instruction differs from that of other conventional universities. IGNOU has adopted multiple
media approach. The different components are self instructional material, counselling sessions, practical sessions,
teleconference, interactive radio sessions, audio video and TV telecast. For programmes in medical, nursing and para
medical, arrangements have been made to enable the students to undertake practical sessions at selected hospitals
attached to programme study centres.

School of Health Sciences

The School of Health Science was set up in the year 1991 with the objective of augmenting educational avenues for
medical, nursing and paramedical personnel through distance education mode. The various functions of the school is
planning, developing and launching of degree, diploma and certificate level programmes for various categories of health
professionals; health awareness courses for the general public and conducting research on health issues.
The school is pioneer in developing competency-based programmes in various disciplines. The School adopts an
innovative approach in implementing medical programmes through a diversified approach in which three-tier system
i.e. medical colleges [Programme Study Centers (PSCs)], district hospitals [Skill Development Centers (SDCs)] and
the work places of enrolled doctors provide hands on training. Similarly in the field of Nursing, programmes are being
developed to provide opportunities to nursing personnel for career advancement. Nursing Colleges (PSCs), Hospitals,
Community Health Centers and work places of enrolled nurses provide hands on training.
The school is also collaborating with various National and International organizations like Government Departments,
Ministries, Councils and reputed organizations like WHO, UNICEF, National Board of Examination, NIHFW,
ICMR.
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Diploma in Bio Ethics

(PGDBE)

Post Graduate
MBBS
Diploma in HIV
Medicine
(PGDHIVM)

Post Doctoral
Certificate in
Dialysis Medicine
(PDCDM)

5.

6.

7.
Certificate in Health

Care Waste

Management

(CHCWM)

Post Graduate

4.

Admission
Cycle

1997
Rs. 23,000/-
July
2008

Fee
(Subject
to any
change)

English

32

2011

Rs. 25,000/-

July

Rs. 3000/-
Rs. 5000/-
for SAARC
countries
US$ 200/for other
countries

January
and July

Minimum
English
36
2012
Rs. 50,000/-
July
1 Year;
Maximum
3 Years

Minimum
English
36
2011
Rs.50,000/-
July
1 Year;
Maximum
3 Years

1 Year;
Maximum
3 Years

Minimum

Minimum
English
32
2004
Rs. 21,000/-
January
1 Year;
Maximum
3 Years

Minimum
English
32
2001
Rs. 21,000/-
January
1 Year;
Maximum
3 Years

Minimum
English
36
1 Year;
Maximum
3 Years

Doctors,
Minimum
English,
14
2006
Nurses, Para-
6 Months;
Hindi
medics
Maximum
Mono-
Health
2 years
golian
Managers
Bhasha
and others

with 10+2

MD in
Medicine/
Paediatrics2

maceutical,
Law and
Social Science
Graduate

Medical, Phar-

Post Graduate
MBBS
Diploma in
Geriatric Medicine
(PGDGM)

3.

Medical
Dental,
ISM&H,
Nursing,
Pharmacy
Graduate1

Post Graduate
MBBS
Diploma in Maternal
and Child Health
(PGDMCH)

2.
Post Graduate

Diploma in Hospital

and Health

Management

(PGDHHM)

1.

S.
Name of Programme
Eligibility
Duration
Medium
Credits
Year of
No.
and Code
Launching /

Revision

Programmes of SOHS on Offer 2014

Dr. Ruchika Kuba

Dr. Biplab Jamatia

Prof. T. K. Jena
Dr. Ruchika Kuba

Prof. T. K. Jena
Dr. Biplab Jamatia

Prof. T. K. Jena

Prof. S. B. Arora

Dr. Ruchika Kuba

Prof. S. B. Arora

Prof. S. B. Arora
Prof. T. K. Jena

Prof. T. K. Jena
Dr. Ruchika Kuba

Programme
Coordinator

Minimum
English
108
1994
Rs. 15,000/-
January
3 Years;
Revision in
per year
Maximum
2005-06
5 Years

Certificate in
GNM or
Newborn and
BSc N
Infant Nursing
(CNIN)

Certificate in Home
10 Class
Based Health
Care (CHBHC)

13.

14.

2011

Rs. 5000/-

Prof. Pity Koul

Prof. Pity Koul

Prof. Pity Koul

**PDCDM - Relevant PG medical qualifications will be considered in case less number of applications are received fulfulling the mentioned criteria.

Ph.D. in Nursing; i) Category A:Nursing professionals who have completed their M.Phil degree with 55% of marks from recognized University or an equivalent grade grade (50% for SC and ST) OR Nursing professionals who have completed M.Sc.
Nursing with 55% of marks or an equivalent grade (50% for SC and ST) and having 5 years of teaching/industry/ administration / professional /clinical experience.

BScN(PB); 10+2 with three Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) with minimum of two years experience in the profession. OR 10th class (matriculation) or its equivalent with three years Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)
with minimum of five years experience in the profession, (for male nurses or nurses who have not done midwifery in the GNM programme should have a certificate in any of the nursing course of 6-9 months duration prescribed by the Indian Nursing
Council in lieu of midwifery).

DNA; General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM), RNRM with two years experience in the profession. (For male nurses or nurses who have not done midwifery in the GNM programme should have in any of the nursing course of 6-9 moths duration
prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council in lieu of midwifery).

Programme kept in Abeyance: (i) Certificate in Diabetes Care for Community Worker (CDCW). (ii) Certificate in Compentency Enhancement for Auxilliary Nurse Midwife (ANM/FHW) [CCEANM]. (iii) Post Graduate Certificate in Endodontics
(PGCE), (iv) Post Graduate Certificate in Oral Implantology (PGCOL), (v) Post Graduate Certificate in Acupuncture (PGDACP).

January
Ms Reeta Devi
and
July

January
and
July

January
and
July

January

*PGDHHM - Graduates with 3 years of hospital experience; MBA, PGD in Financial, Material, Personnel Management with 5 years of hospital experience .

2 Years

Minimum
English
14
2009
Rs. 2000/-
6 Months;
and Hindi
Maximum

Minimum
English
14
2007
Rs. 5500/-
6 Months;
Maximum
2 Years

Minimum
English
16
2007
Rs. 5500/-
6 Months;
Maximum
2 Years

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Mrs. Laxmi
Ms Neerja Sood

Prof. Pity Koul

Mrs. Reeta Devi (1st year)
Mrs. Laxmi (2nd year)
Ms Neerja Sood (3rd year)

Prof. Pity Koul

Programme
Coordinator

Certificate in
GNM or
Maternal and Child
ANM/FHW/
Health Nursing
PHN/HS
(CMCHN)

12.

English

Minimum
1 Year
Maximum
3 Years

11.
Diploma in Critical

Care Nursing

(DCCN)

In Service
Nurses
GNM or
BSc N

Minimum
English
28
2006
Rs. 9000/-
January
1 Year
Maximum
3 Years

10.
Diploma in Nursing
GNM

Administration (DNA)
B.Sc.(N)5

GNM with
2 years of
experience
(10+2 basic)
GNM with
5 years of
experience
(10 basic)4

9.
Post Bachelor of

Science in Nursing

[(B.Sc.N.) (PB)]

January

Admission
Cycle

Minimum
English
100
2009
Rs. 10,000/-
2 Years
Maximum
5 Years after
Registration

Fee
(Subject
to any
change)

8.
Ph.D. in Nursing
Nursing

Professional3

M.Sc. Nursing

with 5 years

S.
Name of Programme
Eligibility
Duration
Medium
Credits
Year of
No.
and Code
Launching /

Revision

1. Post Graduate Diploma in Maternal and Child Health (PGDMCH)

Post Graduate Diploma in Maternal a Child Health (PGDMCH) Programme is a one-year programme of 36
credits (18 credits in theory and 18 credits in practical) requires 1080 hours of study time.
This programme was launched in 1997 for MBBS doctors and has undergone two revisions. The 2nd revised
programme is being implemented since January 2008. The number of PSCs established till date are 32.
The programme aims at updating the knowledge and skills of practicing doctors and those placed in a peripheral
set up like Primary Health Centre/Community Health Centre. The package would also be beneficial for doctors
at all levels engaged in the MCH care in different capacities.

Objectives
The broad objectives of this programme are to:
imbibe comprehensive knowledge of ongoing Maternal and Child Health Programmes and be able to manage
Health Care Services at different institutional levels;
tackle the disease outbreaks and effectively manage the National Health Programmes especially in relation
to MCH services;
provide antenatal care including those of high risk pregnancy, conduct normal delivery, handle common
emergency care related to pregnancy and its outcome and identify referral situations;
manage common gynaecological morbidity and provide family planning services;
provide newborn care, identify high risk babies, diagnose and manage common childhood morbidity including
emergencies; and
Acquire knowledge on nutritional needs, assess growth and development of children and manage their
respective problems.

Programme Structure
Course Code

Number of
Credits

No of
Assignment

Contact
Session
PSC:28 days
(6+6+6+6+4)
in 5 contact
sessions

MME-201

Preventive MCH

MME-202

Reproductive Health

MME-203

Child Health

MMEL-201

Preventive MCH

MMEL-202

Reproductive Health

MMEL-203

Child Health

Course Title

Total

36

2. Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital and Health Management (PGDHHM)

Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital and Health Management (PGDHHM) Programme comprises 32 credits (18
credits in theory and 14 credits in practical) including project work. This programme aims at improving the
managerial skills of practicing Doctors, Health Professionals and Allied Health Care Professionals working in
health care profession for providing effective and efficient hospital and health care services. This programme
was launched in January 2001. Number of Programme Study Centers activated are 26.
Objectives
The broad objectives of this programme are to:

acquire theoretical knowledge and develop practical skills to apply scientific approach to management of
people, materials, finance, communication and for organizing work and managing resources;

learn modern management techniques like inventory control; economic order quantity

learn operational research and organizational development, management information system etc.,

learn methods of problem solving and decision making and plan in advance to face the problems of
hospital management; and

assess the clinical and non-clinical needs of patient care, and understand the administrative and technical
requirements of physicians and paramedical personnel.

Programme Structure
Course Code


PGDHHM-001
PGDHHM-002
PGDHHM-003

PGDHHM-004

PGDHHM-005

PGDHHM-006

Course Title

Number of
Credits

No of
Assignment

Contact
Session

Introduction to Management-I
3
1
21 days
Introduction to Management-II
3
1
(7+7+7) in 3
Organization and Management 3
1
Contact
of Hospital
sessions
Clinical, Diagnostic and
3
1
Therapeutic Services
Support and Utility Services
3
1
and Risk Management
Health System Management
3
1

PGDHHM-001
PGDHHM-002
PGDHHM-003

PGDHHM-004

PGDHHM-005

PGDHHM-006

Introduction to Management-I
Introduction to Management-II
Organization and Management
of Hospital
Clinical, Diagnostic and
Therapeutic Services
Support and Utility Services
and Risk Management
Health System Management
Project Work
Total

2
2
2
2
2
2
2
32

3.

Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine (PGDGM)

Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine (PGDGM) Programme is a one-year Diploma Programme of 32
credits (14 credits in theory and 18 credits in practical). This programme was launched in January, 2004. The
number of Programme Study Centres activated at present are 21. This programme will equip the practicing
Doctors with knowledge and skills in the field of Geriatric Medicine and enable them to deal with the special
problems faced by the elderly. With increased expectancy of life over the years, the proportion of elderly
population is fast increasing. Aging is inevitable and irreversible. The epidemiology and the clinical features
of diseases vary in this age group and drug dosages and interactions also differ. Geriatric management requires
not only medical interventions but also special economic and environmental interventions. This programme aims
at not only enhancing the knowledge but also multi skilling the doctors so as that they can provide primary
level care to the elderly.
Objectives
The broad objectives of this programme are to:
upgrade the knowledge and skills for providing comprehensive health care to elderly;
inculcate the inter-disciplinary approach for diagnosing and management of geriatric health problems; and
improve the clinical, social and communication skills by providing hands on training in Medical Colleges
and District Hospitals.

Programme Structure

Course Code

Course Title

MME-004
MME-005

PSC :

4 Contact Session
Basic Geriatrics
6
1
of 30 days. The
Clinical Geriatrics
8
1
four contact ses
sions are of 10
Basic Geriatrics
6
days, 8 days, 6
days and 6 days
Clinical Geriatrics
12

divisions
SDC : 180 hours
Total
32
2

MMEL-004
MMEL-005



4.

Number of
Credits

No of
Assignment

Contact
Session

Post Graduate Diploma in Bio-Ethics (PGDBE)

PG Diploma in Bioethics programme is a 32 credit programme. It is a need based programme which aims
at protection and welfare of research participants, animals and their environment relating to ethical, legal and
social issues. Application of bioethical principles can help lead policymakers and corporation toward the most
equitable and ethical means to achieve their desired ends.
Objectives
The programme aims at the following learning objectives and will provide and develop:
comprehensive understanding of all ethical issues in Bio-Medical Research.
awareness regarding requirement of Clinical Research and Ethical issues.
understanding to use state of arts electronic media for teaching-learning process.

Programme Structure

Course
Code

MHS-011
MHSE-012
MASE-013
MHS-014
MHS-015
MHS-016
MHS-017
MHS-018
MHS-019

Course Title


Introduction in Bioethics
Clinical Ethics or
Social Science Related to Health
Research Methodology
Educational Technology and Communication
Research Ethics-I
Research Ethics-II
Special Issues in Research Ethics
Bioethics & Law
Total

Number of
Credits
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
32

No of
Assignment

Contact
Session

5. Post Graduate Diploma in HIV Medicine (PGDHIVM)

India has the third largest number of people living with HIV/AIDS. As per HIV Sentinel Surveillance 2008-09, there
are an estimated 23.9 lakh people living with HIV/AIDS in India in 2009. Currently nearly 9.6 lakh patients registered
for Anti Retroviral Therapy (ART) and 2,70,000 eligible patients are on treatment at 346 ART Centres. National AIDS
Control Organization (NACO), Govt. of India has nearly 346 ART centres with 650 Link ART Centers and 250 Community Care Centres which are being scaled up further.About 2000 trained doctors would be needed to these facilities.
The qualification for Senior Medical Officer (SMO) ART centers is MD while for Medical Officer it is MBBS. It is
planned that MBBS doctors with PG Diploma in HIV Medicine shall be considered for the post of SMO at ART centers.
The PG Diploma in HIV Medicine will help to standardize HIV Medicine training and also help to bridge the gap in
trained man power for ART centre. There are two doctors in each Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) facility, One doctor
in each Community Care Centre and one doctor as In-charge of link ART centre (ICTC) are directly involved in patient
care and are potential candidates for one-year training programme in HIV Medicine. For further details please write
athivmedicine@ignou.ac.in

Objective

After completion of this programme, a student should be able to:

imbibe comprehensive knowledge on basics of HIV as related to details of management of HIV/AIDS in tertiary
care set up;
management all complications as well as opportunistic infections due to HIV/AIDS at time of need; and
recognize and handle emergencies related to HIV/AIDS and its complication and take bedside decision for management whenever is required.

Programme Structure
Course Code

Course Title

Number of
Credits

No of
Assignment

MCMM-001

Basics of HIV Infection

MCMM-002

National AIDS Control Programme

MCMM-003

Systemic Involvement in HIV & STI

MCMM-004

Management of HIV/AIDS

MCMML-005

Basics Practical

MCMML-006

Clinical Practical

Internal
examination of
each practical
8
course will be
conducted in PSC.
10

Total

Contact
Session
28 days
(6+6+10+6)
Contact
session in PSC.
30 working
days Training
in SDC (ART
Centre) for
non-sponsored
candidates.

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 6.

Post Doctoral Certificate in Dialysis Medicine (PDCDM)

Indira Gandhi National Open University (lGNOU) in collaboration with Directorate of Health Sciences (DGHS),
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) has developed a one-year Post Doctoral Certificate in Dialysis
Medicine (PDCDM) programme. The programme is aimed at Post Graduate Doctors. The programme was launched in
July 2012 from ten programme study centres all over the country. Post Doctoral Certificate in Dialysis Medicine is an
innovative programme aiming to provide comprehensive knowledge on basics of nephrology and train the physicians
in managing stand-alone-dialysis Units. This one-year training of physicians in dialysis aims not only at providing
trained manpower at district level, but also expects more dialysis units to come up both in Government and Private
sectors. This will ultimately help to empower accessibility to dialysis facility in various parts of the country including
the northeastern.
Objectives
The broad objectives of this programme are to:
imbibe comprehensive knowledge on basics of nephrology as related to haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis
and renal transplant;
create temporary vascular access.
dialyze patients (stable and unstable) adequately and safely on long-term basis and anticipate potential
complication; and
recognize and handle emergencies related to dialysis and take bedside decision for management.

Programme Structure
Course Code

10

Course Title

Number of

No of

Contact

Credits

Assignment

Session

MCMD-001

Hemodialysis-Basics

6 Months

MCMD-002

Hemodialysis-Advanced

Full time

MCMD-003

Peritoneal Dialysis and

Hands on

Renal Transplant

MCMDL-001

Hemodialysis-Basics

12

MCMDL-002

Hemodialysis-Advanced

MCMDL-003

Peritoneal Dialysis and

Renal Transplant

Total credits

36

training in PSC.

7.

Certificate in Health Care Waste Management (CHCWM)

The Certificate in Health Care Waste Management (CHCWM) Programme is a 6 Months Certificate Programme
developed and launched in collaboration with WHO-SEARO for the SEAR countries in January 2006. The
eligibility requirement of the programme is 10+2. It can be taken up by doctors, nurses paramedics, health
managers and other professional workers in health sector. The Programme consists of 14 credits. The programme
is on offer in 24 Programme Study Centres. The concern for bio-medical waste management has been felt
globally with the rise in deadly infections such as AIDS and Hepatitis B. There has also been an increase in
the indiscriminate disposal of health care waste. The main bottleneck to sound health care waste management
practices is lack of training and appropriate skills to manage waste by different health care functionaries.
To cater to the needs of health care functionaries and impart good waste management practices, Programme
in Health Care Waste Management has been developed. The Programme is also offered internationally both
in South East Asia Countries as well as other countries. Partner Institutions (Programme study centre) have
already been established in Bangladesh, Nepal and Mongolia.
Objectives
The broad objectives of this programme are to:
sensitize the learner about health care waste and its impact on our health and environment;
acquaint the learner about the existing legislation, knowledge and practices regarding infection;
control and health care waste management practices in the countries of South- East Asia Region; and
equip the learner with skills to manage health care waste effectively and safely.

Programme Structure
Course Code

Course Title

Number of
Credits

BHM-001


BHM-002

Fundamental Environment and

4
1
6 Days
contact
Health, Health Care Waste
session
Management Regulations
in PSC
Health Care Waste Management;
6
1
Concepts, Technologics and Training

BHMP-001

Project
Total

No of
Assignment

14

Contact
Session

8. Ph.D. in Nursing (Ph.D.)

The PhD Programme in Nursing has been launched with objective to enable the nursing personnel to develop
advance research skills in nursing and prepare the nurse educators, administrators and practitioners to carry
out systematic research for improving the quality of nursing care. The programme would enable the nursing
personnel to provide evidence based nursing care to patients/clients in various settings.
Objectives
enable the nursing personnel to develop advanced nursing research skills.
prepare the nurse educators, administrators and practitioners to carry out systematic research to improve
the quality of nursing care.
enable the nursing personnel to give evidence based nursing care to patients/clients in various setting.
develop models and theories based on health care concept applicable in Indian setting.
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9. Post Basic Bachelor of Science in Nursing (P.B. B.Sc. N)

The Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing is a three-year degree programme for in-service nurses. The programme was
launched in July 1994 and is recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC). The Programme Study Centers
are existing in Colleges of Nursing, which are already conducting Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing Programme or
B.Sc. Nursing Programme. These Colleges of Nursing are recognized by the Indian Nursing Council and State
Nursing Council. Programme Study Centers at Seychelles Doha & Nepal are also established. The programme
has been revised in 2005 based on the revised syllabus of INC (2001).
Objectives
The broad objectives of this programme are to:
provide an opportunity to a large segment of in-service nurses to upgrade their knowledge and skills in
order to respond to the changing health needs of the society;
motivate nurses to maintain clinical competence for providing quality care;
develop teaching, administrative and research skills; and
promote personal and professional growth for better opportunities.

Programme Structure
Year Title
Course
Credits

Code


Nursing Foundation
BNS-101
4
1st
Applied Sciences
BNS-102
4
Year Maternal Nursing
BNS-103
2

Communicative English
BNS-104
4

Behavioural Sciences
BNS-105
4

Total
18
2nd Medical Surgical Nursing
BNS-106
4
Year Paediatric Nursing
BNS-107
2

Mental Health Nursing
BNS-108
4

Total
10
3rd
Community Health Nursing
BNS-109
4
Year Nursing Administration
BNS-110
4

Nursing Education and Research BNS-111
4

Total
12

Grand Total
40
List of Practical Courses

Counselling
Sessions

24
15
12
12
24
87
24
12
24
60
24
24
24
72
219

Self Study
(Hours)
96
105
48
108
96
453
96
48
96
240
96
96
96
288
981

Year Title
Course
Credits

Code

Practical
Contact Sessions
(Hours)

Self Study
Activities
(Hours)

Nursing Foundation
BNSL-101
1 st
Applied Sciences
BNSL-I02
Year Maternal Nursing
BNSL-103

Behavioural Sciences
BNSL-I05

Total
2nd Medical Surgical Nursing
BNSL-106
Year Paediatric Nursing
BNSL-I07

Mental Health Nursing
BNSL-I08

Total
3rd
Community Health Nursing
BNSL-109
Year Nursing Administration
BNSL-110

Nursing Education and Research BNSL-111

Computer in Nursing
BNSL-112

Total

Grand Total

60
112
120
30
322
150
120
120
390
120
90
120
30
360
1072

60
08
120
30
218
150
120
120
390
120
90
120
30
360
968

52 days (409 hrs) First Year (Theory and Practical)

56 days (450 hrs) Second Year (Theory and Practical)
54 days (432 hrs) Third Year (Theory and Practical)

12

No of
Assign-
ments
2
2
1
2
2
9
2
1
2
5
2
2
2
6
20

4
4
8
2
18
10
8
8
26
8
6
8
2
24
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 10. Diploma in Nursing Administration (DNA)

Diploma in Nursing Administration programme will help in-service nurses working in hospitas, community
setting and education institutions as they are involved in various management/ administrative activities at various
levels. This programme will help them to understand and update their knowledge and skills in basic concepts
of nursing administration, their role at national state and district level in various organizations organizing
nursing services in hospital, community and teaching institutions, keeping in mind administrative principles. This
will also help them to learn and practice various activities regarding staff development performance appraisal,
recruitment and selection of nurses, supervision, guidance and counselling of nursing staff and students. For
further details please write at dna@ignou.ac.in.
Objectives
The broad objectives of this programme are to:
strengthen the knowledge of administrative concepts and their application in improving nursing services;
develop an understanding of recent trends in health care system and nursing;
participate co-operatively with an individual and groups for improvements of nursing service; and
develop skills in maintaining administrative competence with effective supervision to provide quality nursing
care.

Programme Structure

CourseCode
Course Title
Number of
No of
Contact

Credits
Assignments
Session
BNS-011
Principles and Practices of

Nursing Administration
4
2
12 hrs.
BNS-012
Management of Education
4
2
12 hrs.

Institute, Hospital and Community
BNS-013
Group Dynamics
4
2
12 hrs.
BNS-014
Resource Management
4
2
12 hrs.

(6 Days)
BNSL-011
Practical Aspects of Nursing

Administration-I
6
Self
90 hrs.
BNSL-012
Practical Aspects of Nursing
activities
(11-5 Days)

Administration-II
6
(270 hrs)

Total credits
28

11. Diploma in Critical Care Nursing (DCCN)

The Diploma in Critical Care Nursing is a one year Speciality programme of 32 credits. The programme
aims at enabling nursing professionals to develop and apply advanced nursing care knowledge and skills for
providing comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in intensive care settings.
Objectives
The broad objectives of this programme are to:
develop and apply advanced Nursing care knowledge in Critical Care settings.
acquire proficiency in applying advanced skills in Caring Critically ill patients.
function as Critical Care Nurse Specialist and Practitioner.
educate Nursing Professionals in Critical Care Nursing.

Programme Structure
Course Code

Course Title

Number of
Credits

No of
Assignment

Contact
Session

BNS-031
Concepts and Principles in

Critical Care Nursing
6
2
27 hours
BNS-032
Nursing Management in

Critical Care Conditions
6
2
BNSL-033
Clinical Nursing Practice in
20+20 Self
27 hours

Critical Care-I
12
and supervised
Activities
BNSL-034
Clinical Nursing Practice in
180 hours
Critical Care-II 8
20+20 Self

(22.5
days)

and supervised
120 hours
(15 days)
Activities

Total

32

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12. Certificate in Maternal and Child Health Nursing (CMCHN)

Certificate Programme in Maternal and Child Health Nursing is a six months certificate programme for nursing
personnel. It has 16 credits (8 credits in theory and 8 credits in practical) and has 2 theory courses and 1
practical course.
Objectives
The broad objectives of this programme are to:
update the knowledge and skills of health care providers in reproductive and child health
enable the health care providers to render effective health care to mother and child.

Programme Structure
Course Code

Course Title

Number of
Credits

No of
Assignment

Contact
Session

BNS-017

Community Health Management

12 hrs.

BNS-018

Reproductive and Child Health

12 hrs.

BNSL-017
Practices and Procedures in Maternal

and Child Health Care
8





Total

16

7+9 Self and 120 hrs.

Supervised
(15 days)
Activities

13. Certificate in Newborn and Infant Nursing (CNIN)

Certificate in Newborn and Infant Nursing (CNIN) is a six months Certificate programme for nursing personnel.
It has 14 credits (4 credits in theory and 10 credits in practical) and has one theory course and 2 practical
courses.
Objectives
The broad objectives of this programme are to:
To enhance and update the knowledge, skills. and practices of nursing personnel in care of new born and
infants.
To enable Nursing personnel to provide effective nursing care to normal, at risk and sick newborn and
infants.

Programme Structure
Course Code

Course Title

Number of
Credits

No of
Assignment

BNS 015

Nursing Care of New Born and Infant

BNSL 015

Contact
Session
12 hours

Integrated Management of Sick

Newborn and Infant*
2
14+15
Self and
BNSL 016
Nursing Practices and Procedures in

30 hours 18
Supervised


Care of Newborn and Infant*
8
days

Activities

120hours

14

Total credits

*Combined Contact hours and Evaluation

14

14. Certificate in Home Based Health Care (CHBHC)

The programme consists of 14 credits (4 credits in theory and 10 credits in practical) for 10th passed students.
This certificate programme has been developed to prepare manpower in the country with the skills required
to look after elderly persons and people suffering from chronic progressive illnesses /bedridden persons due
to various reasons). The programme study centers are in Manipur, Ghaziabad, Vijaywada , Hyderabad, Delhi
- II, Punjab, Nagpur, and Agartala. The material is available in Hindi and English. There is One Theory and
One Practical course.
Objectives
The broad objectives of this programme are to:
prepare a work force in the country with the skills required to look after elderly and people suffering from
chronic progressive illnesses (sickness).
provide care to people at home setting after discharge from hospital care.
help the family members and patients to cope with the stress of care to their long term ailing relatives.
provide quality of life for the patient and the family members.

Programme Structure
Course Code

Course Title

Number of
Credits

No of
Assignment

Contact
Session

CNS-HC 001 Basics of Home Based Care

4
1

60 hrs/
9 Days

CNS-HCP 001 Skills Related to Home Based Care

10

150 hrs/
20 Days

Total

14

29 Days

Programmes under Revision/Development

Health Sciences Discipline
1.
Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Cardiology (PGDCC)
2.
Post Graduate Diploma in District Health Management. (PGDDHM)
3.
B.Sc. in Optometry & Opthalmic Techniques. (BSCHOT)
Nursing Discipline
4.
Certificate in Ayush Nursing (Ayurveda) (CAY)
5.
Certificate in Adolescent Health and Counselling (CAHC)
Allied Health Science
6. B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology (BSCMLT)

Programmes Proposed for Future

Health Sciences Discipline
1.
Post Graduate Diploma in Diabetes Medicine (PGDDME)
2.
Post Graduate Diploma in Critical Care Medicine.
3.
Post Graduate Diploma in Anesthesia.
4.
Post Graduate Diploma in Radio Diagnosis.
Nursing Discipline
5.
Diploma in Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing (DMHPN)
Allied Health Science
6. B.Sc. in Medical Record Sciences& Health Information Technology (BMRHIT).
7. B.Sc. in Medical Imaging Technology (BMIT).
9.

B.Sc. in Anesthesia & Critical Care Technology (BACT)

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Collaborations with Organizations

(Active MoUs)

Name and address of the

Organization/Institution

Main Objectives of
the MoU/MoA/MoC

DGHS, Ministry of Health and Family

Development and Implementation of Post Doctoral
Welfare Government of India,
Certificate in Dialysis Medicine
Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi

National AIDS Control Organization,
Development and Implementation of Post Graduate
6th Floor Chandralok Building,
Diploma in HIV Medicine
36 Janpath, New Delhi

Government of Haryana
IMNCI Multimedia Package Training
Armed Forces Medical Services
For establishment of Programme Study Center of
(DGAFMS), Ministry of Defense
PGDHHM
M Block New Delhi - 110 001
National Board of Examination (NBE),
Development and Implementation of Post Graduate and
Medical Enclave, Ansari Nagar, Ring Road,
Continuing Medical Education Programmes
New Delhi- 110029

School Faculty
Name
Prof. T.K. Jena
Prof. S.B. Arora
Prof. Pity Koul
Dr. Ruchika Kuba
Dr. Biplab Jamatia
Ms Neerja Sood
Ms Laxmi
Mrs. Reeta Devi

Designation
Professor
Professor
Professor
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor (Sr. Scale)
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor

E-mail
tkjena@ignou.ac.in
sbarora@ignou.ac.in
pkoul@ignou.ac.in
ruchikakuba@yahoo.com
biplabjamatia@gmail.com
neerjasood@ignou.ac.in
laxmi@ignou.ac.in
reetadevi@ignou.ac.in

Contact
011-29572849
011-29572811
011-29572807
011-29572813
011-29572851
011-29572805
011-29572846
011-29572817

Contact SOHS
Director
School of Health Sciences
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi 110068
Phone: 011-29533078, 011 29572802; 01129572803
Fax: 011-29534935
E-mail: directorsohs@ignou.ac.in Website: www.ignou.ac.in
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