Indira Gandhi National Open University has prolonged its outreach beyond the borders of the country. The globalization of higher education, mainly via the distance mode of shipping, has given an altogether exceptional angle to the go-border transport of IGNOU’s academic packages in numerous international locations. The International Division came into existence after the international operations of the University. The Division became established on 16 October, 1997 as a Cell and was upgraded to the fame of a full-fledged Division in 2002. From 1996 onwards, the International Division has been assigned the task of offering and promoting the academic programs of IGNOU by way of organizing bilateral and multilateral co-operations with numerous partner institutions and organizations/universities throughout the globe. At present, IGNOU is offering academic programs in 35 countries across the globe via 62 Partner Institution courses relying upon their wishes and Students' requirements.
The concern for bio-medical waste management has been felt globally with the rise in deadly infections such as AIDS, Hepatitis-B, and indiscriminate disposal of health care waste. The United Nations through the UN Basel Convention on the control of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal has classified health care waste as the most hazardous waste, after radioactive waste.
According to WHO, every year an estimated 16 billion injections are administered worldwide, but not all of the needles and syringes are properly disposed of afterward. In 2010, unsafe injections were still responsible for as many as 33, 800 new HIV infections, 1.7 million hepatitis B infections, and 315 000 hepatitis C infections. A person who experiences one needle stick injury from a needle used on an infected source patient has risks of 30%, 1.8%, and 0.3% respectively of becoming infected with HBV, HCV, and HIV.
The aim of the program is to create essential knowledge and skills in healthcare waste and equip the learners to manage it effectively and safely and safeguard the community against adverse health impacts of healthcare waste.
The objectives of the program (CHCWM) are to:
| PROGRAMME TYPE | CERTIFICATE |
| MODE | Open Distance Learning |
| SCHOOL | School of Health Sciences |
| DURATION | 0 Year, 6 Months |
| MEDIUM | ENGLISH |
| SPECIALIZATION | HEALTH CARE WASTE MANAGEMENT |
| ELIGIBILITY | Minimum of 10+2 qualification |
| FEE STRUCTURE | Rs.2,700/- for full programme. |
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
| BHM-02 | Health Care Waste Management: Concepts, Technologies, and Training | 6 |
| BHMP-01 | Project (BHMP-01) | 4 |
| BHM-01 | Management Regulation | 4 |
| TOTAL | 14 |
Note: Student Handbook and Prospectus are additionally accessible on IGNOU’s official site www.ignou.ac.in. Data about the courses given here are partial and ought not to be treated as complete. The organization might offer other courses than those referenced here. Students are advised to check with the institution for the most recent information concerning the course.
Those looking for admission in IGNOU CHCWM Courses in NEPAL can apply through the IGNOU Online admission portal within the stipulated time.