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India Today
11 hours ago
- Health
- India Today
IGNOU, WHO launch healthcare waste management certification, enrolment open
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) for the South-East Asia Region, has rolled out a Certificate in Health Care Waste Management (CHCWM). This initiative is poised to bolster public health infrastructures and safeguard the environment by equipping professionals to manage biomedical waste CHCWM programme confronts the dangers to health and ecology posed by inadequate disposal of medical waste. It seeks to educate both professionals and paraprofessionals engaged in hospitals, primary health centres, and waste management sectors. The curriculum aligns with India's Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016, and adheres to WHO's international AND COURSE STRUCTURECourse enrollees will delve into the various kinds of healthcare waste and their effects on public and environmental health. The curriculum emphasises infection control, legal statutes, and tailored regional practices, with a strong focus on practical application. Students can complete the programme in a span ranging from six months to two years, with enrolments opening twice annually -- January to June or July to qualify, candidates must have finished Class 12 or an programme leverages a blended learning format, incorporating Self-Instructional Materials (SIMs), live online sessions, instructional videos, and engaging Q&A flexible curriculum lets students choose between a workshop or a project alongside theoretical modules. Evaluation is through assignments and a term-end PROCESS VIA SAMARTHAdmissions for the CHCWM course are currently available. Prospective students can apply through the Samarth portal at Samarth system is a comprehensive digital platform utilised by IGNOU and others to simplify the admissions process, ensuring a smooth user the Samarth portal, applicants can complete registration, submit application forms, upload necessary documents, and settle fees -- all system supports application tracking and provides automated updates on application status and necessary steps, making the admissions process seamless across IGNOU's various the CHCWM programme, IGNOU has also unveiled its inaugural master's programme in Home Science, reflecting its dedication to broadening educational avenues across different fields.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Health
- Indian Express
IGNOU announces certificate programme in healthcare-waste management in collaboration with WHO
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), South-East Asia Region, has launched a Certificate in Health Care Waste Management (CHCWM). The programme aims to strengthen public health systems and environmental safety by building professional capacity for safe and effective handling of biomedical waste. IGNOU to offer all academic programmes in Odia following MoU with Odisha govt The CHCWM programme being introduced by IGNOU is designed to address the health and environmental hazards arising from improper disposal of healthcare waste. It targets professionals and paraprofessionals working in hospitals, primary health centres, municipal sanitation departments, and waste management services. The course content aligns with India's Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016 (with amendments in 2018 and 2019), and WHO's global guidelines on managing healthcare waste. Participants will be introduced to the various types of healthcare waste and their impact on public and environmental health. The programme also provides in-depth coverage of infection control norms, legal frameworks, and region-specific best practices, with a focus on practical implementation. Course structure The minimum duration of the programme is six months, with a maximum completion period of two years. Learners can enrol in either of the two admission cycles — January-June or July-December. The eligibility criterion is successful completion of Class 12 or an equivalent qualification. The CHCWM programme adopts a blended learning approach. Students receive Self-Instructional Materials (SIMs) and can participate in live web conferences, access instructional videos, interact in Q&A forums, and use a dedicated online platform for learning support. IGNOU introduces its first master's programme in Home Science The curriculum offers the flexibility to choose between a workshop or a project in addition to theory-based modules. Assessment is based on submitted assignments and a term-end examination. How to apply via Samarth? Admissions for the CHCWM programme are currently open. Interested candidates can apply through the Samarth portal at The Samarth portal is an integrated digital platform used by IGNOU and other higher education institutions for streamlining the admission process. It enables students to register online, fill out application forms, upload necessary documents, and pay fees digitally. The platform also provides application tracking and automated communication regarding application status and further instructions. Through Samarth, prospective learners can access a centralised system for hassle-free admissions across IGNOU's diverse academic offerings.
