11th 12th HealthCare
11th 12th HealthCare
11th 12th HealthCare
BASED
VOCATIONAL CURRICULUM
Classes 11 and 12
Classes 11 and 12
June, 2017
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FOREWORD
It is a matter of great pleasure to introduce this learning outcome based curriculum as part of
the vocational training packages for the job role of General Duty Assistant. The curriculum has
been developed for the higher secondary students of vocational education and is aligned to
the National Occupation Standards (NOSs) of a job role identified and approved under the
National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF).
The curriculum aims to provide children with employability and vocational skills to support
occupational mobility and lifelong learning. It will help them to acquire specific occupational
skills that meet employers’ immediate needs. The teaching process is to be performed
through the interactive sessions in classrooms, practical activities in laboratories and
workshops, projects, field visits, and professional experiences.
The curriculum has been developed and reviewed by a group of experts and their
contributions are greatly acknowledged. The utility of the curriculum will be adjudged by the
qualitative improvement that it brings about in teaching-learning. The feedback and
suggestions on the content by the teachers and other stakeholders will be of immense value
to us in bringing about further improvement in this document.
Hrushikesh Senapaty
Director
National Council of Education Research and Training
(i)
PREFACE
India today stands poised at a very exciting juncture in its saga. The potential for achieving
inclusive growth are immense and the possibilities are equally exciting. The world is looking at
us to deliver sustainable growth and progress. To meet the growing expectations, India will
largely depend upon its young workforce. The much-discussed demographic dividend will
bring sustaining benefits only if this young workforce is skilled and its potential is channelized in
the right direction.
In order to fulfil the growing aspirations of our youth and the demand of skilled human
resource, the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India
introduced the revised Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Vocationalisation of Secondary and
Higher Secondary Education that aims to provide for the diversification of educational
opportunities so as to enhance individual employability, reduce the mismatch between
demand and supply of skilled manpower and provide an alternative for those pursuing higher
education. For spearheading the scheme, the PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education
(PSSCIVE) was entrusted the responsibility to develop learning outcome based curricula,
student workbooks, teacher handbooks and e-learning materials for the job roles in various
sectors, with growth potential for employment.
The PSSCIVE firmly believes that the vocationalisation of education in the nation need to be
established on a strong footing of philosophical, cultural and sociological traditions and it
should aptly address the needs and aspirations of the students besides meeting the skill
demands of the industry. The curriculum, therefore, aims at developing the desired
professional, managerial and communication skills to fulfil the needs of the society and the
world of work. In order to honour its commitment to the nation, the PSSSCIVE has initiated the
work on developing learning outcome based curricula with the involvement of faculty
members and leading experts in respective fields. It is being done through the concerted
efforts of leading academicians, professionals, policy makers, partner institutions, Vocational
Education and Training experts, industry representatives, and teachers. The expert group
through a series of consultations, working group meetings and use of reference materials
develops a National Curriculum. Currently, the Institute is working on developing curricula and
courseware for over 100 job roles in various sectors.
We extend our gratitude to all the contributors for selflessly sharing their precious knowledge,
acclaimed expertise, and valuable time and positively responding to our request for
development of curriculum. We are grateful to MHRD and NCERT for the financial support
and cooperation in realising the objective of providing learning outcome based modular
curricula and courseware to the States and other stakeholders under the PAB (Project
Approval Board) approved project of Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiskha Abhiyan (RMSA) of MHRD.
(ii)
Finally, for transforming the proposed curriculum design into a vibrant reality of
implementation, all the institutions involved in the delivery system shall have to come together
with a firm commitment and they should secure optimal community support. The success of
this curriculum depends upon its effective implementation and it is expected that the
managers of vocational education and training system, including subject teachers will make
efforts to create better facilities, develop linkages with the world of work and foster a
conducive environment as per the content of the curriculum document.
The PSSCIVE, Bhopal remains committed in bringing about reforms in the vocational
education and training system through the learner-centric curricula and courseware. We
hope that this document will prove useful in turning out more competent Indian workforce for
the 21st Century.
RAJESH P. KHAMBAYAT
Joint Director
PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education
(iii)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
On behalf of the team at the PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE) we are
grateful to the members of the Project Approval Board (PAB) of Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha
Abhiyan (RMSA) and the officials of the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD),
Government of India for the financial support to the project for development of learning
outcome based curricula.
We are grateful to the Director, NCERT for his support and guidance. We also acknowledge
the contributions of our colleagues at the Technical Support Group of RMSA, MHRD, RMSA
Cell at the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), National Skill
Development Agency (NSDA), National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Health
Care Sector Skill Council (HCSSC) for their academic support and cooperation.
We are grateful to the course coordinator A. Nayak, Professor and Head, Department of
Health and Paramedical Sciences and experts for their untiring efforts and contributions in the
development of this learning outcome based curriculum. Their names are acknowledged in
the list of contributors. This document have been reviewed by Dr. Santosh Sommasundaran,
MBBS, Consultant, Psychiatrist, Bhopal is also duly acknowledged.
The contributions made by Vinay Swarup Mehrotra, Professor and Head, Curriculum
Development and Evaluation Centre (CDEC), Vipin Kumar Jain, Associate Professor and
Head, Programme Planning and Monitoring Cell (PPMC) and Dipak Shudhalwar, Associate
Professor, Department of Engineering & Technology, PSSCIVE in the development of the
curriculum for employability skills are duly acknowledged.
The assistance provided by Jivan Koli, Computer Operator Grade II in typing and composing
of the material is duly acknowledged.
PSSCIVE Team
(iv)
CONTENTS
1. COURSE OVERVIEW
A General Duty Assistant, a service and component important in the Healthcare sector
which is going rapidly over the years. India has a shortfall of 6 million health care professionals
and India is far behind the global standards in term of availability of health care services. The
job role of General Duty Assistant is one such area where the shortage of this kind of
manpower is felt.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: The learner should have the basic knowledge of science.
COURSE LEVEL: This is a beginner level course. On completion of this course, a student can
take up an Intermediate level course for a job role in Healthcare, such as General Duty
Assistant in Class XI and Class XII.
2. SCHEME OF UNITS
This course is a planned sequence of instructions consisting of Units meant for developing
employability and vocational competencies of students of Class 11 and 12 opting for
vocational subject along with general education subjects. The unit-wise distribution of hours
and marks for Class 11 is as follows:
CLASS 11
No. of Hours for Max. Marks for
Theory and Theory and
Practical Practical
Units =300 = 100
(270 Teaching (30 Theory and
and Training + 70 Practical)
30 Evaluation)
Part A Employability Skills
Unit 1: Communication Skills – III 25
Unit 2: Self-management Skills - III 25
Unit 3: Information and Communication 20
Technology Skills – III
Unit 4: Entrepreneurship Development – III 25
Unit 5: Green Skills - III 15
110 10
Part B Vocational Skills
Unit 1: Introduction to Healthcare System 25
Unit 2: Role of General Duty Assistant in 25
Patient Care
Unit 3: Customer Service and Public Relation 25
Unit 4: Human Anatomy, Physiology and 25
Nutrition
Unit 5: Primary Healthcare and Medical 20
Emergency
Unit 6: Handling Emergency Services 20
Unit 7: Personal Hygiene and First Aid 20
160 20
Part C Practical Work
Practical Examination 06 15
Written Test 01 10
Viva Voce 03 10
10 35
Part D Project Work/Field Visit
Practical File/Student Portfolio 10 20
Viva Voce 10 15
20 35
Total 300 100
CLASS 12
No. of Hours for
Max. Marks for
Theory and
Theory and
Practical
Practical
Units =300
= 100
(270 Teaching
(30 Theory and
and Training +
70 Practical)
30 Evaluation)
Part A Employability Skills
Unit 1: Communication Skills – IV 25
Unit 2: Self-management Skills – IV 25
Unit 3: Information and Communication 20
Technology Skills – IV
Unit 4: Entrepreneurship Development – IV 25
Unit 5: Green Skills - IV 15
110 10
Part B Vocational Skills
Unit 6: Hospital Management System 25
Unit 7: Sterilization and Disinfection 25
Unit 8: Introduction to Medication 20
Unit 9: Immunization 25
Unit 10: Physiotherapy 30
Unit 11: Bio Medical Waste Management 20
Unit 12: Medical Records 15
160 20
Part C Practical Work
Practical Examination 06 15
Written Test 01 10
Viva Voce 03 10
10 35
Part D Project Work/Field Visit
Practical File/Student Portfolio 10 15
Viva Voce 10 10
20 35
Total 300 100
3. TEACHING/TRAINING ACTIVITIES
CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
Classroom activities are an integral part of this course and interactive lecture sessions,
followed by discussions should be conducted by trained vocational teachers. Vocational
teachers should make effective use of a variety of instructional aids, such as audio-video
materials, colour slides, charts, diagrams, models, exhibits, hand-outs, online teaching
materials, etc. to transmit knowledge and impart training to the students.
Practical work may include but not limited to hands-on-training, simulated training, role play,
case based studies, exercises, etc. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance
hands-on learning experience of students. Only trained personnel should teach specialized
techniques. A training plan that reflects tools, equipment, materials, skills and activities to be
performed by the students should be submitted by the vocational teacher to the Head of
the Institution.
In field visits, children will go outside the classroom to obtain specific information from experts
or to make observations of the activities. A checklist of observations to be made by the
students during the field visits should be developed by the Vocational Teachers for systematic
collection of information by the students on the various aspects. Principals and Teachers
should identify the different opportunities for field visits within a short distance from the school
and make necessary arrangements for the visits. At least three field visits should be
conducted in a year.
Upon successful completion of the course by the candidate, the Central/ State Examination
Board for Secondary Education and the respective Sector Skill Council will certify the
competencies.
The National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) is based on outcomes referenced to the
National Occupation Standards (NOSs), rather than inputs. The NSQF level descriptors, which
are the learning outcomes for each level, include the process, professional knowledge,
professional skills, core skills and responsibility. The assessment is to be undertaken to verify
that individuals have the knowledge and skills needed to perform a particular job and that
the learning programme undertaken has delivered education at a given standard. It should
be closely linked to certification so that the individual and the employer could come to know
the competencies acquired through the vocational subject or course. The assessment should
be reliable, valid, flexible, convenient, cost effective and above all it should be fair and
transparent. Standardized assessment tools should be used for assessment of knowledge of
students. Necessary arrangements should be made for using technology in assessment of
students.
WRITTEN TEST
It allows candidates to demonstrate that they have the knowledge and understanding of a
given topic. Theory question paper for the vocational subject should be prepared by the
subject experts comprising group of experts of academicians, experts from existing
vocational subject experts/teachers, subject experts from university/colleges or industry. The
respective Sector Skill Council should be consulted by the Central/State Board for preparing
the panel of experts for question paper setting and conducting the examinations.
No. of Questions
Very Short Short Answer Long
Typology of Question Answer (2 Marks) Answer Marks
(1 mark) (3 Marks)
1. Remembering – (Knowledge based simple
recall questions, to know specific facts, terms,
3 2 2 13
concepts, principles, or theories; identify,
define or recite, information)
2. Understanding – (Comprehension – to be
familiar with meaning and to understand
2 3 2 14
conceptually, interpret, compare, contrast,
explain, paraphrase, or interpret information)
3. Application – (Use abstract information in
concrete situation, to apply knowledge to
new situations: Use given content to interpret 0 2 1 07
a situation, private an example, or solve a
problem)
4. High Order Thinking Skills – (Analysis & Synthesis
– Classify, compare, contrast, or differentiate
between different pieces of information;
0 2 0 04
Organize and/ or integrate unique pieces of
information from a variety of sources)
Assessment of skills by the students should be done by the assessors/examiners on the basis of
practical demonstration of skills by the candidate, using a competency checklist. The
competency checklist should be developed as per the National Occupation Standards
(NOSs) given in the Qualification Pack for the Job Role to bring about necessary consistency
in the quality of assessment across different sectors and Institutions. The student has to
demonstrate competency against the performance criteria defined in the National
Occupation Standards and the assessment will indicate that they are 'competent', or are 'not
yet competent'. The assessors assessing the skills of the students should possess a current
experience in the industry and should have undergone an effective training in assessment
principles and practices. The Sector Skill Councils should ensure that the assessors are
provided with the training on the assessment of competencies.
Practical examination allows candidates to demonstrate that they have the knowledge and
understanding of performing a task. This will include hands-on practical exam and viva voce.
For practical, there should be a team of two evaluators – the subject teacher and the expert
from the relevant industry certified by the Board or concerned Sector Skill Council. The same
team of examiners will conduct the viva voce.
Project Work (individual or group project) is a great way to assess the practical skills on a
certain time period or timeline. Project work should be given on the basis of the capability of
the individual to perform the tasks or activities involved in the project. Projects should be
discussed in the class and the teacher should periodically monitor the progress of the project
and provide feedback for improvement and innovation. Field visits should be organised as
part of the project work. Field visits can be followed by a small-group work/project
work. When the class returns from the field visit, each group might be asked to use the
information that they have gathered to prepare presentations or reports of their observations.
Project work should be assessed on the basis of practical file or student portfolio.
Viva voce allows candidates to demonstrate communication skills and content knowledge.
Audio or video recording can be done at the time of viva voce. The number of external
examiners would be decided as per the existing norms of the Board and these norms should
be suitably adopted/adapted as per the specific requirements of the vocational subject.
Viva voce should also be conducted to obtain feedback on the student’s experiences and
learning during the project work/field visits.
5. UNIT CONTENTS
CLASS 11
Part A: Employability Skills
S.No. Units Duration (Hrs)
1. Communication Skills -III 25
2. Self-management Skills -III 25
3. Information and Communication Technology Skills-III 20
4. Entrepreneurship Development – III 25
5. Green Skills – III 15
Total 110
CLASS 12
Part A: Employability Skills
S.No. Units Duration (Hrs)
1. Communication Skills –IV 25
2. Self-management Skills –IV 25
3. Information and Communication Technology Skills-IV 20
4. Entrepreneurship Development – IV 25
5. Green Skills – IV 15
Total 110
recycling of wastes,
5. Green jobs in green
tourism
6. Green jobs in building and
construction
7. Green jobs in appropriate
technology
8. Role of green jobs in
Improving energy and raw
materials use
9. Role of green jobs in
limiting greenhouse gas
emissions
10. Role of green jobs
minimizing waste and
pollution
11. Role of green jobs in
protecting and restoring
ecosystems
12. Role of green jobs in
support adaptation to the
effects of climate change
Total 15
10. Demonstrate 1. Enlist the drugs used for 1. Effects and side 1
the knowledge disrhythmia effects of
of drugs of 2. Categorize the drugs in cardiovascular drugs
cardiovascular treatment of cardiovascular 2. Use, contraindication
system system and implications of
cardiovascular drugs
3. Medicines that fall
under the
cardiovascular drug
category
11. Demonstrate 1. Techniques of disposing a 1. Safe disposal of 1
the knowledge medicine medicine
of storage and 2. Preventive measures to 2. Medical errors in drug
administration control the mistakes in drug administration
of medicine administration 3. Adopt strategies in
3. Control measures used to prevention of
prevent the spread of infection in drug
infection administration
Total 20
Unit 4: Immunization
Total
Learning Outcome Theory Practical Duration
(25 Hrs)
1. Differentiate 1. Explain the meaning of 1. Differentiate between
between various Immunity Bacteria and Virus
types of 2. Differentiate between 2. Prepare a sample
immunity innate and adoptive Immunization 6
immunity
3. Differentiate between
passive, active immunity
2. Prepare 1. Importance of 1. Prepare a
immunization immunization Immunization
schedule chart 2. Side effects of calendar for an infant
immunization based on date of 6
3. Various aspects of birth.
Immunization schedule
chart
3. Identify the key 1. Key components of a 1. Key components of a
components of universal immunization Universal
universal programme (UIP) Immunization
6
immunization Programme
programme (UIP) 2. Enlist the diseases
covered under UIP
4. Identify the key 1. Key components of a Pulse 1. Key components of a
components of Immunization Programme Pulse Immunization
pulse Programme 7
immunization
programme
Total 25
Unit 5: Physiotherapy
Total
Learning Outcome Theory Practical Duration
(30 Hrs)
1. Demonstrate the 1. Explain Physiotherapy. 1. Different techniques
knowledge 2. Holistic approach used in of physiotherapy 6
of basic physiotherapy 2. Need of
principles of 3. State basic principles of physiotherapy in
physiotherapy physiotherapy different condition of
the patient
2. Demonstrate the 1. State basic principles of 1. Move an object
knowledge of good body mechanics properly to a new
principles and 2. Reasons for the use of location 6
techniques of proper body mechanics 2. Good body
good body mechanics
mechanics
3. Demonstrate the 1. Purpose of exercise 1. Suggest exercise
knowledge of 2. State the precautions to be according to the
exercise taken by the patients while patient is need 6
performing physical 2. Preparation, after
exercises care, risks and results
associated with
physical exercises
4. Demonstrate the 1. Define active range of 1. Suggest active range
knowledge of motion (ROM) exercise of motion exercise
active range of 2. Explain the selection according to patient 6
motion exercise criteria of active ROM need
exercise 2. Techniques of active
3. Types of active ROM ROM exercises
exercises
5. Demonstrate the 1. Define passive range of 1. Suggest passive
knowledge of motion exercise range of motion
Passive Range of 2. State the care to be taken exercise, according 3
Motion exercise while giving passive to patient’s need
exercise 2. Techniques of passive
ROM exercises
6. Demonstrate the 1. Procedure of breathing 1. Deep breathing and
knowledge of exercise coughing exercises
breathing and 2. Procedure of coughing 2. Perform pursed lip 3
coughing exercise breathing,
exercises 3. Explain the working of trifle diaphragmatic
breathing, abdominal
breathing and belly
breathing exercise
Total 30
Visit a Hospital and observe various activities of the nurses on daily schedule basis. Also
observe the following activities at Hospital:
The list given below is suggestive and an exhaustive list should be prepared by the
vocational teacher. Only basic tools, equipment and accessories should be procured by the
Institution so that the routine tasks can be performed by the students regularly for practice
and acquiring adequate practical experience.
1. Advanced Male and Female Catheterization Kit
2. Air Cushion
3. Airway Mannequin
4. Ambu Bag with Mask (Adult)
5. Artery Forceps
6. Auto-loading Stretcher made of aluminum alloy
7. Back Rest
8. Bath Tub
9. Bed Pan
10. Bed Sheet, Blanket, Pillow with Pillow Cover
11. Bed Side Locker
12. Birthing Simulator
13. Call Bell
14. Cardiac Table
15. Cervical Colour Set of Large Medium and Small
16. CPR Mannequin
17. Crash Card
18. Crutch
19. Cupboard
20. Dissecting Forceps
21. Doctors Table
These guidelines have been prepared with an aim to help and guide the States in engaging
quality Vocational Teachers/Trainers in the schools. Various parameters that need to be
looked into while engaging the Vocational Teachers/Trainers are mode and procedure of
selection of Vocational Teachers/Trainers, Educational Qualifications, Industry Experience,
and Certification/Accreditation.
The State may engage Vocational Teachers/Trainers in schools approved under the
component of Vocationalisation of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education under RMSA
in the following ways:
(i) directly as per the prescribed qualifications and industry experience suggested by the PSS
Central Institute of Vocational Education(PSSCIVE), NCERT or the respective Sector Skill
Council(SSC)
OR
(ii) through accredited Vocational Training Providers accredited under the National Quality
Assurance Framework (NQAF*) approved by the National Skill Qualification Committee
on 21.07.2016. If the State is engaging Vocational Teachers/Trainers through the
Vocational Training Provider (VTP), it should ensure that VTP should have been accredited
at NQAF Level 2 or higher.
To ensure the quality of the Vocational Teachers/Trainers, the State should ensure that a
standardized procedure for selection of Vocational Teachers/Trainers is followed. The
selection procedure should consist of the following:
(i) Written test for the technical/domain specific knowledge related to the sector;
(ii) Interview for assessing the knowledge, interests and aptitude of trainer through a panel
of experts from the field and state representatives; and
(iii) Practical test/mock test in classroom/workshop/laboratory.
In case of appointment through VTPs, the selection may be done based on the above
procedure by a committee having representatives of both the State Government and the
VTP.
The State should ensure that the Vocational Teachers/Trainers who are recruited should
undergo induction training of 20 days for understanding the scheme, NSQF framework and
Vocational Pedagogy before being deployed in the schools.
The State should ensure that the existing trainers undergo in-service training of 5 days every
year to make them aware of the relevant and new techniques/approaches in their sector
and understand the latest trends and policy reforms in vocational education.
The Head Master/Principal of the school where the scheme is being implemented should
facilitate and ensure that the Vocational Teachers/Trainers:
(i) Prepare session plans and deliver sessions which have a clear and relevant purpose and
which engage the students;
(ii) Deliver education and training activities to students, based on the curriculum to achieve
the learning outcomes;
(iii) Make effective use of learning aids and ICT tools during the classroom sessions;
(iv) Engage students in learning activities, which include a mix of different methodologies,
such as project based work, team work, practical and simulation based learning
experiences;
(v) Work with the institution’s management to organise skill demonstrations, site visits, on-job
trainings, and presentations for students in cooperation with industry, enterprises and
other workplaces;
(vi) Identify the weaknesses of students and assist them in upgradation of competency;
(vii) Cater to different learning styles and level of ability of students;
(viii) Assess the learning needs and abilities, when working with students with different abilities
(ix) Identify any additional support the student may need and help to make special
arrangements for that support;
(x) Provide placement assistance
Assessment and evaluation of Vocational Teachers/Trainers is very critical for making them
aware of their performance and for suggesting corrective actions. The States/UTs should
ensure that the performance of the Vocational Teachers/Trainers is appraised annually.
Performance based appraisal in relation to certain pre-established criteria and objectives
should be done periodically to ensure the quality of the Vocational Teachers/Trainers.