Hospital Acquired infection (HAI) also known as Nosocomial infection, is a major healthcare concern throughout the word. Patients with prolonged stay in the hospital are at greater risk of getting HAI. The prevalence of healthcare-associated infection (HAI) and consequent morbidity & mortality in countries like India is a matter of concern. HAIs are a threat to patient safety, hospitals and healthcare facilities have made the prevention and reduction of these infections a top priority. Skilled health workforce in India does not meet WHO recommended threshold (22.8 skilled workers per 10,000 population). Infection control as a component of NABH compliance is becoming more important for the patient's safety & better outcome.
Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) establishment plays a crucial role in providing quality sterile supply and thereby considered as important support in reducing healthcare associated infection. Optimization of CSSD operations and management has positive impact on overall hospital performance. Thus, this course is primarily aimed at developing capacity among working professionals and the freshmen's for providing understanding, training and effective implementation of Infection control practices as well as operations and management of CSSD to prevent healthcare- associated infection.
Candidates passing out from the program would be able to work efficiently in Infection Prevention, Control & CSSD at Government, Private Hospitals & healthcare organizations.
| Course Code | Name of Course | Teaching Scheme | Examination Scheme | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theory Credits | Practical Credits | Total Credits | Theory | Practical External |
Total | |||
| Internal | External | |||||||
| New | Basic & Applied Microbiology | 1 | 1 | 2 | 100 | - | - | 100 |
| New | Health Care-Associated Infections & Epidemiology | 2 | 1 | 3 | 90 | 30 | 30 | 150 |
| New | Principles & Practices of Infection Control | 2 | 2 | 4 | 80 | 60 | 60 | 200 |
| New | Antibiotic Resistance & Stewardship | 1 | 2 | 3 | 90 | 30 | 30 | 150 |
| New | Surveillance, Outbreak Management & Quality Control | 1 | 2 | 3 | 90 | 30 | 30 | 150 |
| T4902 | Internship (Hospital Infection) | - | 2 | 2 | 100 | - | - | 100 |
| Total | 7 | 10 | 17 | 550 | 150 | 150 | 850 | |
| Course Code | Name of Course | Teaching Scheme | Examination Scheme | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theory Credits | Practical Credits | Total Credits | Theory | Practical External |
Total | |||
| Internal | External | |||||||
| New | Biomedical Waste Management | 1 | 1 | 2 | 100 | - | - | 100 |
| New | Sterilization & Disinfection | 1 | 2 | 3 | 90 | 30 | 30 | 150 |
| New | Protocols, Policies & Guidelines in Infection Control | 1 | 1 | 2 | 60 | 40 | - | 100 |
| New | Processes in CSSD | 1 | 1 | 2 | 60 | - | 40 | 100 |
| New | CSSD Operations & Management | 1 | 1 | 2 | 60 | 40 | - | 100 |
| T4902 | Internship (CSSD) | - | 2 | 2 | 100 | - | - | 100 |
| Total | 5 | 08 | 13 | 470 | 110 | 70 | 650 | |
| Semester | 100% Internal Credits | External Credits | Total Credits | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 850 |
| 2 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 650 |
| Total | 8 | 22 | 30 | 1500 |
Thirty (30) seats
The Diploma in Hospital Infection Prevention, Control and CSSD Management (DHIPCCM) offered by the Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS) is a comprehensive one-year (12 Months) part-time program conducted on campus. The primary focus of this diploma lies in the domains of Infection Prevention, Control & CSSD at Government, Private Hospitals & Healthcare Organizations.
The pedagogy of the program is designed to integrate theory learning with practical training sessions. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to gain real-world exposure through frequent visits to industries and tertiary care hospitals, which serve as valuable components of experiential learning (hospital based internship).
Throughout the program, students will develop proficiency in various aspects of the Microbiology principles & its application in hospital acquired infections & prevention, including capable of developing, implementing, supervising and auditing a comprehensive infection prevention and control program like antibiotic stewardship, surveillance etc. in different healthcare facilities, practice effective CSSD operation and its management. By mastering these skills, students will be equipped to effectively operate and manage Hospital Infection Prevention, Control and CSSD Management (DHIPCCM) in diverse healthcare settings.
Students will be continuous evaluated by periodic tests as well as assignments throughout this one-year of the programme. Consideration will be given for the student's contribution to classroom discussions, written reports, reading and other assignments
The evaluation will have both internal & external components. The internal component will be continuous throughout the semester & external component will be conducted by the university at the end of the semester. A student would be required to pass in each head (internal and external) independently. Students would be awarded the Grade Point Average where grades would be awarded based on the class average. A student would be required to perform consistently well.
The Diploma in Hospital Infection Prevention, Control and CSSD Management programme will have a total of 30 credits in 2 semesters. Each credit is defined as 15 hours of teaching (Lecture or Lecture demonstration) or 30 hours of supervised practical. Each credit is assessed for 25 Marks.
All internal courses will have 100% component as internal evaluation at the institute level. All external courses will have 60% internal component and 40% component as external (University) examination.
The assessment of the student for each examination is done, based on relative performance. Maximum Grade Point (GP) is 10 corresponding to “O” (Outstanding). For all courses, a student is required to pass both internal and external examination separately with a minimum Grade Point of 4 corresponding to Grade P. Students securing less than 40% absolute marks in each head of passing will be declared FAIL. The University awards a degree to the student who has achieved a minimum CGPA of 4 out of maximum of 10 CGPA for the programme.
Graduate in Allied Healthcare / Life Sciences / MBA (HHM) / BDS/ BHMS / BAMS / BUMS / BPT / Occupational Therapist / B.Sc. Nursing / PB B.Sc. Nursing / BSc. Emergency Care and Trauma Care Technology from any recognised University/ Institution of National Importance.
It is the responsibility of the Candidates to ascertain whether they possess the requisite qualifications for admission. Having been admitted provisionally does not mean acceptance of eligibility. Final eligibility for admission will be decided by Symbiosis International University.
IMPORTANT DATES
| S. No. | Description | Date(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Commencement of Registration | 06 May, 2024 (Monday) |
| 2 | Closure of Registration | 30 September, 2024 (Monday) |
| 3 | Admit Card Generation | NA |
| 4 | PI Date | Rolling Selection Process Starting from 28 May, 2024 (Tuesday) |
| 5 | Result Declaration | NA |
| 6 | Shortlist Declaration | NA |
| 7 | PIWAT/GEPIWAT/PRPI Dates | Rolling Selection Process Starting from 28 May, 2024 (Tuesday) |
| 8 | Merit List Date (First) | 4 June, 2024 (Tuesday) |
| 9 | Programme Commencement | 8 August, 2024 (Tuesday) |
Disclaimer: These are tentative dates, subject to change. For regular updates, please log on www.sihs.edu.in
| Program fee | Amount in INR |
|---|---|
| Academic Fee Per Annum | 19,000 |
| Total Fee | 19,000 |
ADMISSION PROCEDURE
STEP I: Complete the online registration by filling the online registration form and making online payment of registration charges. Registration charges are INR 1250/-.
STEP II: You will receive an email for “Personal Interaction”, schedule which will be conducted in an online mode. You are required to attend the “Personal Interaction” on the link provided in the email.
STEP III: Selected candidate will be informed for payment of the 1st instalment of academic fees through the email.
STEP IV: Admission process will be completed after the verification of all the submitted documents and payment of the 1st instalment of academic fees.
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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF ADMISSION:
Symbiosis Centre for International Education (SCIE) handles all subject matters relating to admissions of International Students to the constituent institutes of Symbiosis International (Deemed University).
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