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Diploma in Radiodiagnostic Technology (C.M.A.I)

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (I.M.A)

Diploma in Medical Record Technology (C.M.A.I)

Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology (C.M.A.I)

Diploma in Anaesthesia Technology (C.M.A.I)

Certificate Course in Cardio-pulmonary Technology

Radio Diagnostic Technology What is Radiography? Radiography is a rewarding profession for someone seeking to work as part of a hospital team in a scientific environment. If you enjoy caring for others and have an interest in technology you will find the work satisfying and enjoyable. The course also offers you the best of technical knowledge. You will be training in diagnostic imaging which involves the production of images that are used to aid diagnosis and patient care. This may involve the use of X-rays or other methods such as U.S.G., M.R.I. and C.T. Scan. You will be trained to produce the highest quality images while providing the necessary care for your patient. Brief description of the Course Ordinarily the course in Radio-diagnostic Technology commences in August and extends over a period of two years. The students will have a probation period of one month during which the probation examination is conducted. Christian Medical Association of India (C.M.A.I.) conducts a final examination on the first Monday of June for 1st and 2nd years. Upon completion of the course and having passed all the examinations the candidate will be eligible for Diploma from the C.M.A.I. The medium of instruction is English. Knowledge and ability to converse in Hindi are also essential. The candidate must be able to speak, read and write English well. The course covers a series of class room lectures and discussions combined with practical guided training of various techniques of imaging procedures. The practicals consist of hands-on-training on   Mobile ward X-ray machines High mA machines Image Intensifiers Computed Tomographic Machine (C.T. Scan) Special Investigations (barium Studies, IVP, etc.) Ultrasonography Dark Room Techniques (Manual / Automatic) Operation Theatre Techniques MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Course Duration The duration of the course is 2 years. Highlights Validation by C.M.A.I. Advantage of learning C T Scan and MRI with practice. High demand leading to ready availability of job opportunities throughout our country and abroad. Aims To facilitate the acquisition and application of the knowledge of general medical diagnostic imaging procedures to ensure safe and accurate practices. To develop clinical competency in this section. To enable students to evaluate current procedures and critically assess new developments. Learning Outcome At the end of the course the student will be able to: Apply knowledge acquired from this section and in related clinical experience to successfully complete the clinical assessments. Assess the condition and pathology of the patient presenting for examinations included in this section. Evaluate the resultant Image for technical quality. Shoulder responsibility for the welfare of patients undergoing the listed investigations, including radiation protection. Teaching and Learning Method An important part of this course is the integration of the academic work with the structured clinical work. The teaching of this unit will be shared by the academic and clinical staff. Eligibility Basic educational qualification 10+2 or equivalent from recognised university or Board of Examination with science and physics. Age should not be less than 18 years as on 1.8.2000 The candidate must have good knowledge of English, as the medium of instruction is English. Selection to the course will be strictly on merit. Sponsored candidates, from Christian Mission Hospital's will be given special consideration. Only those found to be medically fit in the Medical Examination at St Stephen's Hospital will be admitted to the course.

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology The Course is conducted by the Indian Medical Association (I.M.A.) and is recognised by the D.G.H.S., Government of India. The course is an in-service training programme. The student is provided with class room teaching and supervised practical experience. Throughout the training period the students gain practical experience by participating in the routine departmental work through a series of postings in the various sections of the laboratory. The work of the students is supervised by the trained staff working in the various sections. This 'hands-on' training gives the student valuable experience by the time the course is over. The students will have a probationary period of three months after which the probation examinations are conducted. Only successful candidates are allowed to continue the course. Periodic internal examination are conducted regularly and the performance is evaluated along with first year examinations. Those students who fail to satisfy the evaluation committee are detained for a period of six months. Final examinations are conducted by the Indian Medical Association (I.M.A.) after eighteen months of training. Successful candidates are selected for internship for period of six months. This course is a hospital based course. Like all hospital staff, students will be exposed to patients with communicable diseases and students have to process biological samples. Course Duration Course commences in November and extends for a period of one and half years with six months of internship. Certificates are issued only after the successful completion of internship.   The Training programme is divided into three segments:  Three months orientation. Training period - 18 months Post examination internship - 6 months Eligibility Students have to be in the age limit of 17 to 25 years on August 1st. Basic minimum qualification prescribed is 10 + 2 pass or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology. The selection procedure is made on the basis of merit, academic performance, aptitude and medical fitness. Application form should be supported by true copies of testimonials. Decision of the Selection Committee will be final. Sponsored candidates from Christian Mission Hospitals will be given special consideration.

Diploma in Medical Record Technology   What is Medical Record Technology? Medical Record Technology is a field that has a wide spectrum of functions in a healthcare facility. It is an important field as it plays a vital role in providing health information to the medical staff and assists the management to plan and organize patient care. A great deal of interest has been generated in this field recently because of the awareness of the importance of the medico-legal aspects of medical records. Brief Description of the Course To organize a Medical Records Department, it is essential to have personnel trained in medical record technology. This course is designed to teach all aspects of Medical Record Technology by means of covering topics such as Medical Record Science, Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, Bio-statistics & Hospital Administration, Coding of Diseases & Operations and Computer Operations in its curriculum. The course involves hands-on training in: Registration of patients at the Admission and O.P.D. counters - the points of interaction with patients and their attendants Checking and compilation of Wards' and Hospital census Systematic assembling of medical records and quantitative 'deficiency checking' for completion Coding of diseases and operations for generating statistical reports Dealing with medico-legal aspects of cases Dealing with various health/insurance agencies Initiation of formalities for registration of births and deaths Conducted by C.M.A.I. The course is conducted by the Christian Medical Association of India (C.M.A.I.) and is run in accordance with their guidelines by St. Stephen's Hospital, Delhi. Rules and regulations framed by C.M.A.I. and St. Stephen's Hospital for this purpose will be binding on the students. Course Duration The course is of 15 months' duration. At the end of 12 months of training, a common final examination is conducted by C.M.A.I. Successful candidates are then required to undertake internship for a period of 3 months. The Diploma will be issued to the successful students after satisfactory completion of internship. Highlights Opportunity to learn fundamentals of management of Medical Records with hands-on practical training High demand leading to ready availability of job opportunities in our country and abroad Very supportive in the emerging and highly remunerative field of 'Medical Transcription' Aims The course aims to train students in: Collection, preservation and retrieval of healthcare information Qualitative and quantitative analysis of health records Classification and coding of diseases and operations Medico-legal aspects and related statutory laws of the country relating to healthcare Learning Outcome Upon successful completion of the course, students will be trained Medical Record professionals competent in: Designing hospital forms Organization and management of a Medical Records Department Assisting the hospital management with important statistical inputs Providing health information to medical professionals and government agencies for research or other purposes Eligibility Basic educational qualification: Pass in 10+2 or its equivalent from a recognized University or Board of Education with a minimum of 45% marks in the aggregate. The candidate must have completed 17 years of age and must be less than 25 years of age on the date of commencement of the course. (The upper age limit may be relaxed by a maximum of 10 years for candidates sponsored by Christian Mission Hospitals.) The candidate must have good knowledge of English, as the medium of instruction is English. Knowledge of computer usage or typing will be an added advantage.

Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology An Ophthalmic Technician is trained to assist the eye Surgeon in all aspects of Ophthalmology including refraction, OPD procedures, ophthalmic nursing and community ophthalmology. The Diploma course in Ophthalmic Technology is recognized by Christian Medical Association of India and conducted according to CMAI guidelines. Objectives To prepare the students to assist the eye Specialist in outdoor eye camps as well as OPD in the hospital. To enable the students to assist the Eye Surgeon in Ophthalmic surgery. To familiarize them with various types of eye equipments, Community, Ophthalmology, and first aid measures in Ophthalmology. To equip them with basic knowledge of General Anatomy and Physiology and disease related to the eye, including nursing methods in OPD, and theatre techniques. To enable them to become acquainted with ophthalmic emergencies. To train the students to estimate errors of refraction. To develop value education. The main objective is to prepare the candidate in assisting the Eye Surgeon, in OPD, Ward,Operation Theatre, and in eye camps. This is achieved by supervised practical work and by class room teaching. Course Duration The duration of the course is 2 years with compulsory internship of 6 months. Certificate will be issued only after the completion of internship. Eligibility Should have passed P.U.C. or 10 + 2 standard or equivalent with Science subjects Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Must be within the age group of 17 - 25 years as on 1st Aug. 2000. Should be physically fit. Basic knowledge of English language. Application form should be supported by true copies of testimonials. Selection to the course will be based on individual's merit. Sponsored candidates from Mission hospitals, may be given special consideration.

Diploma in Anaesthesia Technology The Diploma course in anaesthesia technology is recognised by Christian Medical Association of India and is conducted on CMAI guidelines. Aims Anaesthesia is one of the branches of medical science which has come to the forefront of development, with the advent of modern anaesthesia machines and monitoring equipment. The anaesthetists undertake patient care for very advanced surgeries on very sick patients - the age group ranging from the premature new born to the old, sick and moribund. This requires skilled anaesthesia and post-operative care which can be achieved only by the help of well trained and competent anaesthesia technician. The aim of the anaesthesia technician course is to train personnel to assist the anaesthetists in the various modalities of patient care in the operation room, recovery room, intensive care room and whenever the procedures are done under anaesthesia. They are also trained to take care and maintain various anaesthesia equipment. Course Duration   Duration of the course is 2 years and the medium of instruction is English. Image IntensifiersAt the end of each year examination will be conducted by the CMAI board. Candidates should be willing to carry out work assigned to them as situation demands which include training during emergency hours under the supervision of the seniors. Eligibility Basic education qualification required is 10 + 2 with science subjects (Biology, Physics and Chemistry) from any recognised educational board. Age - between 17 years and 21 years as on 1st Aug. 2000. Application form should be supported by true copies of testimonials. Selection is on the basis of written test and interview. Candidates must be medically fit to under go training. Sponsored candidates from Mission Hospitals, may be given special consideration.

Certificate Course in Cardio Pulmonary Technology St. Stephen's Hospital is training Cardio-Pulmonary Technicians in ECG, ECHO, TMT, Pulmonary Function tests and to assist in the Cardiac Cath-Lab. Duration Duration of the course will be 1 year followed by six months of compulsory internship. Certificate will be issued only after the completion of internship. Objectives To teach the students basic Anatomy and Physiology related to the heart and lungs in health and disease. To familiarize the students with the functions of various equipment used for the management of patients with cardio - pulmonary disease. To teach them, to assist physicians in electrocardiography Treadmill test, Echo-Doppler, Cardiac lab procedures and Pulmonary function tests. Training in basic life support, ECG recording, TMT and Pulmonary function test. Eligibility and Selection Basic educational qualification is 10 + 2 or equivalent from any recognised Education Board. (Science subjects preferred ) Selection will be based on merit. Candidates who pass the written test will be called for the interview. The decision of the selection committee shall be final and binding and no correspondence will be entertained regarding this matter. Should be physically fit. Basic knowledge of English language. Application form should be supported by true copies of testimonials. Sponsored candidates from Mission Hospitals, may be given special consideration.

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