PAPER I: BASIC AND BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE

DURATION: 100HOURS

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE:

  • This course is designed to help students to gain knowledge of structure and function of human body and recognize deviation from normal.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

  • On completion of this course students will be able to gain knowledge on different structure and functions of human body.
  • Describe organization of human body.

UNIT- 1 : INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY

  • Cell- Tissues Properties, Different Tissues
  • Digestive System
  • Respiratory System
  • Cardio Vascular System
  • Lymphatic System
  • Bones and Joints
  • Endocrine System
  • Sense Organs
  • Excretory System
  • Reproductive System.
  • Blood and Its Components.

UNIT II: MICROBIOLOGY

  • Micro -organism – classification of micro -organism and their characteristics,
  • Pathogenic Micro –organism, portal of entry & portal of exit.
  • Collection specimen – blood, urine, stool, sputum, discharges-hand hygiene& infection control
  • Immunity – types of immunity – Immunoglobulin, vaccines, types of vaccines, national immunization schedule.

UNIT III: NUTRITION

  • Nutrition-nutrients-carbohydrates-protein-fat-vitamins –minerals-
  • Types of diet: Malnutrition, obesity, BMI.
  • Diet plan Nutritional deficiencies-health education.

UNIT IV: PSYCHOLOGY

  • Definition of psychology – observing – thinking – reasoning – problem solving
  • Goals setting –defense mechanism.

UNIT V: SOCIOLOGY

  • Definition of sociology-society -Understanding and learning about community
  • Groups-the family-structure and activities-urban and rural community

PAPER II: CSST IN HEALTH CARE

DURATION: 100HOURS

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE:

This course is designed to help students to gain knowledge of Health care delivery system in CSSD.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

  • On completion of this course students will be able to gain knowledge on Role of CSSD in health care delivery.
  • Infection Control and Sterilization Practices in Health Care in CSSD.

PAPER II – CSST IN HEALTH CARE  

1. Role of CSSD in health care delivery, Planning and Layout
2. Microbiology and its implication with respect to CSST
3. Infection Control and Hygiene
4. Decontamination: Scientific Principles
5. Decontamination recommended practices
6. Decontamination: Principles of Disinfection
7. Surgical Instruments: Criteria for Purchase and Maintenance
8. Preparation and supplies for terminal sterilization
9. Endoscope and its Sterilization
10. Surgical Procedure and Instruments
11. Cleaning and Disinfection-Inspection quality check assembly & Packaging
12. Sterilization Storage & Distribution
13. HAVC system and it is impact
14. Water Quality and its impact in CSSD process
15. Different methods of Sterilization & Disinfection
16. High temperature sterilization – Dry heat
17. Sterilization scientific principles
18. Sterilization sterilizer operation
19. Sterilization basic trouble shooting methods
20. Sterilization recommended practices for flash sterilization
21. Call back system in case of detection of failure

PAPER III – BASIC COMPUTER & COMMUNICATION SKILLS

DURATION: 100 HOURS

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

This course is designed to help students to gain a basic understanding of the English in order to utilize this in rendering effective CSST service.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

  • Use grammar for speaking
  • Develop the communication skill

UNIT I:  COMMUNICATION SKILLS

  • Definition, Importance, Elements,
  • Types and barriers of communication

UNIT II:  BASIC GRAMMAR

  • Parts of Speech, Tenses, Voices, Degrees of Comparison, Sentences, Question Tag

UNIT III: LETTER WRITING

  • Types of letter, Model letters, Essay Writing, Effective Public Speaking,
  • Interview Skills, Time Management, stress Management, leadership

UNIT IV: SPOKEN ENGLISH

  • Greeting, Introducing oneself, Inviting someone, Seeking Permission, Expressing
  • Gratitude, Complaining, Apologizing, Asking for information and describing something, Problem Solving and Decision Making

UNIT V: COMPUTER

  • Introduction, workflow of computer, Parts of Computer, Characteristics of Computer, Advantages and Disadvantages.

PAPER IV: INFECTION CONTROL

DURATION: 100HOURS

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE:

The course in Infection control aims to provide a Practical knowledge of Infection control, transmission based precaution and hand hygiene practices in CSST.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

  • On completion of this course students will be able to gain knowledge on Infection control, transmission based precaution and hand hygiene practices.

UNIT I: INFECTION:  

  • Concepts of different zones in CSSD.
  • How we acquire infection -How to break the chain of infection.
  • Standard Precautions a health care worker must observe Needle Stick injury and blood -body fluid .
  • Use of Personal Protective Equipment for Isolation’.

UNIT II: GENERAL CLEANLINESS: 

  • BWM Management in ward- Blood /Body fluid spill management Staff hygiene practices
  • Housekeeping activities –Equipment and instrument cleanliness-Sterility of ETO and steam sterility items.
  • Infection control bundle maintenances.

UNIT III: TRANSMISSION BASED PRECAUTIONS:

  • Isolation policies and procedures-Occupational Health Safety against HIV, HBV, Measles, Varicella, Injury-Antimicrobial Prophylaxis.

UNIT IV: ISOLATION:

  • MRSA, VRE Isolation-TB, HIV and HAI Control Programs-

UNIT V: HAND HYGIENE: 

  • Technique, Why, Who, How, When-PPE: Detail of each PPE, Selection, How to wear and remove, Disposal-Prevention of HAI: CAUTI, SSI, CLABSI, VAP Bundles.

UNIT VI: ENVIRONMENT DISINFECTION:

  • Air, floor, water, space-HVAC system of ICU.
  • HEPA-Cleaning Sterilization and Disinfection.
  • Disinfection of PPE-Disinfection of Patient Care Equipment-Laundry,
  • Dietary, Kitchen Services-Housekeeping in ICU, OT, Ward.

PAPER V: AUTOCLAVE AND ETO MACHINE MAINTENANCE

DURATION: 100HOURS

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE:

The course in Autoclave and ETO Machine Maintenance aims to provide operation and maintenance & practical knowledge of ETO & autoclave application.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

  • To inculcate in the student to gain knowledge of Autoclave and Sterilizer ETO Operation concepts and developments in CSST.

AUTOCLAVE AND ETO MACHINE MAINTENANCE

1 .Scientific Principles of Autoclave Machine- Parts-Operation and Maintenance
2. Sterilizer Operation and Monitoring – Independent Action
3. Basic Trouble Shooting Methods
4. Newer Trends in Sterilization – Plasma and Ozone Sterilization Introduction
5. Practical Knowledge on Quality Assurance Monitoring System
6. Physical / Chemical / Biological Indicators – Monitoring and Record Maintenance
7. Practical Knowledge on Sterile Storage and Distribution
8. System of Documentation
9. Sterilizer Validation.
10. Inventory Management of Surgical Instruments
11. Inventory Management of Consumables
12 .Fire Safety Environmental Safety
13 .ETO Machine-Parts-Operation and Maintenance

PAPER VI: PRACTICAL

PRACTICAL

S.NO SUBJECT NAME THEORY (IN HOURS) INTERNAL MARKS THEORY EXAM TOTAL MARK
1. BASIC AND BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE 100 15 85 100
2. CSST IN HEALTH CARE 100 15 85 100
3. COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND ENGLISH 100 15 85 100
4. INFECTION CONTROL 100 15 85 100
5 AUTOCLAVE AND ETO MACHINE MAINTENANCE 100 15 85 100
6. PRACTICAL 1420 25 75 100
TOTAL 1920 (240 DAYS * 8 HRS/DAY) 100 500 600

 EXAMINATION SCHEMES

EXAMINATION MONTH SYLLABUS
First Internal – I December First 50% of total syllabus
Second Internal – II April Second 50% of total syllabus
Model May Total Syllabus
Final Exam June Total Syllabus
INTERNAL MARK PATTERN: THEORY
Average of 2 Internal Examination Written 10  Marks
Assignment 05  Marks
Model examination 10  Marks
Student Conduct 05  Marks
Total Mark 30  Marks
50 % of this score to be sent as their Internal Marks (Max of 15 marks)
INTERNAL MARK PATTERN: PRACTICAL
Log Book 05
Record Book 10
Model Practical 10
Total Mark 25
EXTERNAL  MARK PATTERN: PRACTICAL
Log Book 10
Record Book 15
Final Practical 50
Total Mark 75