Healthcare Sector Skill Council
A unique Initiative of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC) and leading Healthcare Service Providers to create a robust and vibrant eco-system for quality education and skill development in allied healthcare & paramedics in the country with an overall objective of facilitating skilling of 4.8 million workforce in the Allied Healthcare and Paramedics over the next 10 years
Healthcare Sector Skill Council – An Introduction
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Healthcare Sector Skill Council is a unique Initiative of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC) and Leading Healthcare Industry Leaders, representing both public and private sector.
Healthcare Sector Skill Council Meeting of the Governing Council : 27 Sept 2012 A Journey of a thousand miles begins with a Single Step
Role of Healthcare Sector Skill Council in Developing Vocational Education in India for Allied Healthcare and Paramedics Development of National Occupational Standards
Development of Appropriate Courses & Curriculum
Assessment & Certification for Trainees
Establishment of a Vibrant Labour-Market Information System & Placement Support
Accreditation & Affiliation of Training Institutes
Academy of Excellence – A World-class Simulation Centre
HSSC Academy of Excellence
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Deliver high quality hands-on, interdisciplinary training to the Healthcare Workforce. Perform Training of Trainers for simulation based education Develop and Provide Novel Innovative Technologies that are safe, affordable and for use in the Indian context Provide Practical Training to ensure Optimal Use of Equipment and Resources – Train in the Usage of Medical Equipment, Drug Administration Protocols and Optimal Use of Existing Resources. Develop Curriculum and Best Practices for Simulation based Education Help Set-up Simulation Centers by Training Institutions / Healthcare Service Providers and develop standards and assessment manual for Simulation Centers
Illustrative list of sectors
Medical lab technology Radiography and imaging Surgical and intervention technology Surgery and anaesthesia Audio and speech language Medical technology Prosthetics and rehabilitation Dental Dietary and nutrition Medical records technology Other miscellaneous
Some likely Candidates for development of QPs/NOS 1. Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) Support Allied health workers engaged in National health programmes at village level. They act as health counsellors to local communities and provide healthcare in the form of essential supplies and referrals. 2. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Provide emergency medical support and care to individuals who are critically ill or injured and transport them to a medical facility within stipulated time limits. 3. General Duty Assistant (GDA) Provide patient care and help to maintain a suitable environment. Some of the key responsibilities of the GDA are to provide daily care, safety, comfort and health needs of patient. 4. Dietary Assistant Provide support to dieticians in planning, preparing and serving meals to patients with specific dietary and nutritional needs. 5. OT technician Prepare and maintain operating theatres and equipment, and assist surgical and anaesthetic teams during operations. 6. Medical Laboratory Technologist Perform diagnostic laboratory procedures, monitor the performance of tests, and perform routine preventive maintenance and troubleshoots instrument problems. 7. Optometrist Diagnose and treat eye diseases & disorders, check for vision correction requirement, and prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses, if required. 8. Dental Assistant Provides support to the dentist to enable dental procedures to be completed in a timely, efficient and safe manner. 9. Radiographer Produce diagnostic radiographs, develop x-ray films and provide support to radiologist in special procedures. 10 Cardiac Care Technician Assist in performing invasive and non-invasive diagnostic examinations and therapeutic interventions of the heart and/or blood vessels.
11. Rehabilitation Therapists Support individuals to recover from an illness or traumatic condition and treat for physical, psychological, or emotional problems. 12. Dialysis Technician Operates and maintains dialysis equipment for patients with kidney diseases. 13. Speech Language Pathologist /Audiologist Provide treatment, prevention, identification and evaluation of congenital, acquired communication and swallowing disorders. 14. Histotechnologists Prepare histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. 15. Dental Laboratory Technicians Provide dental prosthesis to dentists for their patients by replacing parts of teeth, whole teeth. 16. Cardiopulmonary Perfusion Technologist Support normal functioning of the heart and lungs during open-heart surgery. 17. Health Educator Promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health by assisting individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. 18. Anaesthesia Technician Support anesthesiologists with setting up equipment, providing supplies and ensuring careful patient care. 19. Respiratory Therapist Provide care to patients with breathing problem, and emergency care to ones suffering from heart attacks, stroke, drowning, or shock. 20. Physiotherapist Provide care to patients affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice.
OS currently under development
General Duty Assistant
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Dietary Assistant
Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA)
Illustrative
Pathway within NVEQF NVEQ Levels
Equivalence
8-9
Masters Degree
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5-7
Bachelors Degree
6-7
Advanced Diploma d
3-5
Diploma
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4
Grade XII
3
Grade XI e b
2
Grade X
1
Grade IX
Pathway within NVEQF for Allied Health Roles Illustrative NVEQ Levels
Equivalence
8-9
Masters Degree
h
Bachelors Degree
6-7
Advanced Diploma d
3-5
Diploma
j f
Dietician Assistant (4-7) (4
5-7
EMT (4-7) (4
g
c 4
Grade XII
3
Grade XI e b
2
Grade X
1
Grade IX
GDA
ASHA
(RPL1)
(RPL1)
Occupational Map for Allied Health & Paramedics Career Progression in the Allied Healthcare and Paramedics Diagnostics
O1 -
On -
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2
Curative
O1 -
On -
Leadership Middle Management Entry Level
Key * O1-On denote Occupations within the sub-sectors 1 2
Career progression within the same Sub-sector Lateral movement to a different Sub-sector
Non Direct care 01 -
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Rehabilitative
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Community related O1 -
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Occupational Map for Allied Health & Paramedics Roles Illustrative
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