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 was established by
Indira Gandhi National open university (IGNOU), the world's largest university,
and knowledge by a diversi{ of
an Act of parliament in 1^9g5 to Advance and disseminate leaming
technology, to provide opportunities for higher
-"unr, including the use of any communication well being of the
education to a larger segment oi the population a1d-!o promote the educational
systems in the educational
community to encourag". th. open University and distance education
the standards in such systems' '
pattem of ihe country urr? to coordinate and determine
inclusive education. It
The University has continuously striven to build a knowledge society,Eo".gh
high quality teaching
has tried to make a mark in thl higher education of the country by offering
through the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode'
The University offer 228 academic, professional, vocational, awareness
generating and skill oriented
Centres,
prografirme, of ,tody through its 2l ichools of studies and a network of sixty seven Regional
ioe": r.uroer Supptrt Ce;tres (LSCs) and through overseas study centres. The university has
a

considerable international presence.

As a world leader in distance education, it has been conferred the award of Excellence by
the
in webometric
Commonwealth of Learning (COL), Canada.In March, 20I3,It was listed
2J'n the
is
ranking of Indian universitiJs,'baseil on the criterion of its presence on the internet. The University
activities, and acts as a national
commiied to quality in teaching, research, training and extension
i.e., Staff
resource centre for Lxpertir. utrt infrastructure in the oDL system. Its various Centres
(IUC]'
Training andResearchinstitute inDistance Education (STRIDE),Interuniversity Consortium
National Centre for Innovations in Distance Education O{CIDE) among others, focus on specific
leamer groups and enrich the distance learning system'
and the
With the launch of Edusat (a satellite dedicated only to education) on 20'n September, 2004,
establishment of the Inter-university consortium, the university has ushered in a
new era of
has 182 SITs (Satelite Interactive
technology enabled education in the country. The University
Terminals) across the country to facilitate two way video conferencing. A large number of Regional
and high enrollment-StoOy Centres have been provided with network connectivity,
making it
Centres
possible to transact interactive digital content.
 ORGAN IZATIONAL STRUCTU RE

Distance Education
Academic Council Research Council Flnance Committee Planning Board
Council

Schools of Studies Centres & lnstitutes

Humanities Law StaffTraining and Electronic Media

Research lnstitute Production Centre
Journalism and Nevr
Social Sciences in Distance Education
Media Studies National Centre For
lnter-University Disability Studies
Sciences Tourism and
Consortium for (NCDS)
Hospitality Service
Technology Enabled NationalODL
Education Gender and Flexible Education And Centre for Local
Development Studies Development Govornence
Continuing Education
lnterdisciplinary & National Centre for
Trans-Disciplinary lnnovation
Health Sciences
Studies in Distance Education
Engineering & SocialWork
lndira Gandhi Centre for
Technology Vocational Education & Freedom Struggle Studies
Training
Management Studies
Extension And
Computer & Development Studies
lnformation Sciences Foreign Languages
Translation Studies &
Agriculture Training

Performi r& VisualArts

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.
lnstructional Package of other conventional universities' IGNoU has adopted
multiple
differs from that materi.ar' counselling sessions'
practical
rGNou method of instruction ur" ,"rr inrtrJ.ii;;;i
media approach. The different
compon'"nt,
una rV telecast' For
progtulT"t in medical'
interactiu. ,iiJ'r"rrionr,
uuoiolu]i.o practical
sessions, tereconference, been mad" to-"nunre the sti'-Jents to irndertake
arrangement, huu"
nursing and ailied hearth, studv centres'
at setectei;;;;ii.ir attiched to the programme
sessions

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Broadcasting &
TVTelecast '1,'Counselling

lnternet Based DeliverY

Teleconferencing

Mobile Based DeliverY

Work ExPerience
 lmplementation Model
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ldminisFatiue Academk Gnted

lcademk ldninbEdue ltdrnkal Gordimtitn

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 School of Health Sciences

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nursingI uno allied health
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personnelthroughdistanceeducationmode'Thevariousfunctionsoftheschool

areplanning,developingandlaunchingofdegree,diplomaandcertificatelevel
programmesfordifferentcategoriesofhealthprofessionals;healthawareness
on health issues'
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 Post Graduate Diploma in Maternal and child Health
(PGDMCH}
Post Graduate Diploma in Maternal and Child Health (PGDMCH) programme
is a one-year programme of
36 credits (18 credits in theory and 18 credits in practical) that requir-es
10g0 hours of stuOy ti,ie.
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 pSCs
of 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 learning objectives of this programme are to:

' imbibe comprehensive knowledge of ongoing Maternaland 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 the
respective problems

Programme Structure

MME.2O1 Preventive MCH 6 3 PSC:28 days

MME-202 Reproductive Health 6 (4+6+6+6+6)in 5
3
MME-203 Child Health 6 contact Sessions
3
MMEL-201 SDC:200 hrs
Preventive MCH Practical 6
{'100 hrs in Paed &
MMEL-202 Reproductive Hea lth practical 6 100 hrs in OBG)
MMEL-203 Child Health Practical 6
Totat 36 g
For further details please contact tkjena@ignou.ac.in
 Health Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital and
(PGDHHM)
(PGDHHM) Programme comprises of 32 credits
ffiorate Diproma in Hospitar and Hearth Management
-.-^i^,+.^,^"r, Thic hr^nramme aims at imOroving t
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and erricient medicar
afe 16'
s.uov ranrarc arfivafed at present
oreSent are
c+,,t., 16.
of centers activated
Hilffi"%TlffH,TjilflH:Tu',n^.0",.
Objectives
are to:
The broad objectives of this programme to management o
practicar skiils to appry scientific approach
. acquire theoreticar knowredge and develop
for organizing work and managing resources.
people, materials, finance, communication
quantity etc.'
. like inventory control;economic order
learn modern management techniques
management information system etc.,
. learn operational research and organizationaldevelopment, of hos
making and pran in advance to face the problems
. rearn methods of probrem sorving and decision
managemenU and
needs of patient care, and understand
the administrative and technic
. assess the crinicar and non-crinicar
;;;;i;;"nts of physicians and paramedical personnel'

Programme Structure

ffiffiWffiffi 21 days
(7+7+1) in
3 1
3 Spells
3 1

3 1

3 1

n
For further details please contact sbarora@i9nou'ac'i
 Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
(PGDGM)
Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine (PGDGM) Programme
is a one-year Diploma programme of 32
cred its ('l 4 credits in
theory and 1 8 credits in practical). This programme was launched in Janua"r y,2oo4.The
rrrmber of Programme Study Centres activated at present are 2L This programme
will equip the practicing
Doctors with knowledge and skills in the field of Geriatric Medicine and
eriable 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. tiis 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

MME-OO4 Basic Geriatrics 6 PSC:4 Contact Sessions of

MME.OO5 Clinical Geriatrics 8 30 days. The four contact
MMEL-OO4 Basic Geriatrics Practical sessions are of l0 days, g
6
days, 6 days and 6 days
MMtL-00s Clinical Geriatrics Practical 12 duration
SDC : 70 hours in one year

For further details please contact rkuba@ignou.ac.in

I
.'-'.' HIV Medicine
Post Graduate Diploma in
.'.',,'.,.i':_ (PGDHIVM)
HrViArDs. rn rndia, out of 2'1
million people living
number of peopre fiving with
rndia has the third rargest are on
u," L"Jrt"r"a fullnl RltroviralTherapy (ART) andg'25'451
1094
with A'DS/H'V, curren tty 11,74,1a2 (NACO), Govt. of rndia has nearry 524 ART centlllwith
organ:r#ion
treatment Nationar AIDS Contror which .;;;'";;lared up further' About 2000 trained
cur"t"ntres centres
Link ART centres & 350 communitv The quafifi.u,ion toi senior
Medical officer (sMo) in ART
for these tr.iritlr. with PG Diploma in HIV Medicine
doctors wourd be needed
oni.". r, is pran'ned tlai rvrees doctors
is MD whire it is MBBs for Medicar pc oiploma in HIV Medicine will help to
post of svto ua nni."ntr"r.'.'" centre' Ther
sha' be considered for the to nriag"ih" gu; in trained man power for ART
standardize HrV Medicine training
una-u; herp
Community care Centre ant
i1.,"rupy (ART) ruiiriiv, o-ne doctor in.each
are two doctors in each Anti-Retrov,rj care and are potential
of fink ART centre (rcrc) *t',o ur. Jirectly invorved in patient
one doctor as ln-charge 'HlV Medicine'
candidates for the one-year
training programme in

objectives ' nr^nr'mme. a student should be able to:

+hic programme/
of this
After completion ^r te
HrV as related to details of
management of HIV/AlDs in
on basics of
. imbibe comprehensive knowredge
care set uP; of need; and
opportunistic infections due to HrV/ArDS at time
. manage a, complications as we, as
bedside decision fc
to HrV/ArDS and its complication and take
. recognize and handre emergencies
rerated
is required'
HIV/AIDS tunug"t"nt whenever

Programme Structure
28 daYs (6+6+1 0+6
Basics of HIV lnfection Contact session in
MCMM-001 2
4 PSC.30 working '
National AIDS Control Programme
MCMM-OO2
4 2 daysTraining at
& 5Tl
MCMM-003 Systemic lnvolvement in HIV SDC (ART Centre)
3
6 for non-sPonsored
Management of HIV/AIDS
MCMM-004
8
lnternal examination for candidates
MCMML-OO5 Basics Practical each Practical course
Clinical Practical
10 will be conducted at
MCMML.OO6
PSC.

Total
.36
tkjena@ignou'ac'in
For further details please write to
 Certificate in Health Care Waste Management
ngg(rfiiMl
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. lt 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 globallywith 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 bottleneckto 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
i rHealth Care Waste Management has been developed. The Programme is also offered internationally both
in South East Asia Countries as well as other countries. Partner lnstitutions (Programme study centre) has
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;
' controland health care waste management practices in the countries of South-East Asia Region; and
' equip the learner with skills to manage health care waste efectively and safely.

Programme Structure
@
BHM-OO1 Fundamental Environment and 6 Days contact
l-{ealth,rt{ealth Care Waste Man- session in PSC
agement Regulations
BHM.OO2 Health Oare Waste Manage-
ment Concepts. Technologies
and Training
BHMF.OOI Project
=

For further details please write at rkubapignou.ac.in

I
The phD programme in Nursing has been launched with objective to enable the nursing personnel to deve
advance research skills in nursing and prepare the nurse educators, administrators and practitioners to carr
out systematic research for improving the quality of nursing care.The programme would enable the nursin
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 lmprov
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 lndian setting.
 Foit.Badt Bat.hel,of.of, S tiEnEei ,rN,:*iCi ng
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The Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing is a three-year degree programme for in-service nurses with Diploma in Nursing
(CNM). The programme was launched in July 1994 and is recognized by the lndian Nursing Council (lNC).
The
Programme Study Centers are established 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 lndian
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

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The Diploma in Critical Care Nursing is a continuing education one year programme of 32 credits.
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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.
It is continuing education programme for inservice marks.

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, and
. educate Nursing Professionals in CriticalCare Nursing.

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BNS-031 Concepts and Principles in Critical Care Nursing 62 27 Hrs.
BNS-032 Nursing Management in Critical Care 62 27 Hrs.
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BNSL-033 Clinical Nursing Practice in CriticalCare-l 12 20+20 Self and Supervised 180 Hrs.
Activities (22.5 days)
BNSL-034 Clinical Nursing Practice in Critical Care-il 8 20+20 Self and Supervised 120 Hrs.
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Total 32
For further details please contact pkoulpignou.ac.in and dccn@ignou.ac.in
 Diploma in Nursing Administration
(DNA)
Diploma in Nursing Administration programme will help in-service nurses working in hospitals, community
setting and educational 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 organizatior
organizing nursing services in hospital, community and teaching institutions, keeping in mind administrativ
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 nursin
staff and students. lt is a Continuing Education programme for in-service nurses.

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 nur:
care.

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BNS-012 Management of Education lnstitute, Hospital and Community 4 2 12Hrs.
BNS-O13 Group Dynamics 4 2 12Hrs.
BN5-014 Resource Management 4 2 12Hrs.
BNSL-O11 Nu rsing Service Admi nistration-l 6 5elf activities-r 90 Hrs.
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TotalCredits 28

For further details please contact dna@ignou.ac.in

 Certificate Programme in Maternal and Child Health Nursing is a six months certificate programme
for nursing
personnel.lt has 16 credits (6 credits in theoryand 10 credits in practical)and
has 1 theoryiourses and 1
practical course. lt is a continuing education programme for inservice Nurses.

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

For further details please contact pkoul6ignou.ac.in and cmchn@ignou.ac.in

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 Objectives
The broad objectives of this programme are:
' To enhance and update the knowledge, skills and practices of nursing personnel in care of new born and
infants and
' To enable Nursing personnel to provide effective nursing care to normal, at risk and sick newborn and
infants.

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 The programme consists of 14 credits (4 credits in theory and 10 credits in practical) for 1gth 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 illnessesibedridden persons due
to various reason). The programme study centers are in Manipur, Ghaziabad, Vijaywada, Hyderabad, Delhi -
ll, Punjab, Nagpur, and Agartala.The material is available in Hindi and English.There is OneTheory 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 ill nesses (sickness).
' provide care to people at home setting after discharge from hospital care.

' help the fami'ly 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.

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For fu rther detai ls please contact reetadevi@ig nou.ac.in

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 Bridge Programme (Certificate) in Community Health for Nurses

Ministry of Health and FamilyWelfare (MoHFW) GOI approached IGNOU for developing a Bridge Pprogramme
(Certificate) in Community Health for Nurses (BPCCHN). An MOU was signed with Ministry of Health and Family
Welfare (MoHFW) on 16'n March, 2O16.Funding for development of programme has been provided by MOHFW
to lGNOU.The programme aims at improving the knowledge, skills and competencies of in-service registered
nurses (RNRM) to enable them to serve as competent human resource essentialfor strengthening the primary
health care services at peripheral level. The development of this programme has been undertaken with the
involvement of nursing experts, medical experts, social scientists and educationists from various related
disciplines.

OBJECTIVES
The main objectives of the programme are as follows:
' Enhance knowledge and skill of learners in providing community health care services.
. Develop competencies in dealing with issues of public health.
' P'ovide comprehensive primary care based on protocols appropriate to subcentre level.
. Perform preventive and promotive actions for improving community health.
' Perform common laboratory investigations.
. Provide care based on protocols appropriateto subcentre level.

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 Collaborations with Organizations
Ministry of Health and FamilyWelfare,
Government of lndia, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi

National AIDS Control Organization,

6th Floor Chandralok Building, 36 Janpath, New Delhi

Armed Forces Medical Services

(DGAFMS), Ministry of Defense,'M'Block New Delhi - 1 10001

World Health Organisation

Director SOHS directorsohs@i gnou.ac.in 011-29572807

Prof. Pity Koul
pkoul@ignou.ac.in

Professor sbarora@ignou.ac.in 011-29572811

Prof. S.B. Arora
Professor tkjena@ignou.ac.in 011-29572849
Prof. T.K. Jena
Associate Professor rkuba@ignou.ac.in 011-29572813
Dr. Ruchika Kuba
Assistant Professor (Sr. Scale) biplabjamatia@gmai Lcom 011-29572851
Dr. Biplab Jamatia
Assistant Professor (5r. Scale) neerjasood@i g nou.ac.in 011-29572805
Ms Neerja Sood
Assistant Professor (5r. Scale) reetadevi@ig nou.ac.in 011-29572817
Mrs. Reeta Devi
Assistant Professor {Sr. Scale) laxmi@ignou.ac.in 011-29572846
Ms Laxmi
Assistant Professor ronnies@ignou.ac.in 011-29572815
Mrs Rohini Sharma
Bhardwaj
Contact SOHS
Director
School of Health Sciences
lndira Gandhi National Open University
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi -1 10068
Phone: O1 1 -29 53307 8, 0 1 1 29 57 2802; 0 1 1 29 57 2803
Fax:01 1-29534935
E-mail: directorsohs@ignou'ac.in Website: www.ignou'ac'in

New Delhi-1 1 0068.

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