DIPLOMA IN CENTRAL STERILE SUPPLY DEPARTMENT TECHNOLOGY (DCSST)
Duration of the course is 2 years. At the end of the first year there will be an examination consisting of 4 papers. Paper I-Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology Paper II Basic Microbiology Paper III-Sterilization and Disinfection Paper IV-Engineering Aspects, Inventory Management, CSSD Administration and Computer Fundamentals. At the end II year there will be final examination consisting of 4 papers. Paper I Processing of Medical devices, Paper II-Health care associated infection & Infection control procedures. Paper III-Quality Assurance in CSSD Process, Paper IV-Packaging, storage and supply. A minimum of 50% marks in each of the subject is required for a pass.
CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION
The Diploma courses under the supervision of Directorate of Medical Education, the 50% of the seat will be from the merit list to be prepared by the Director of Medical Education/ Director, LBS Centre for Science and Technology and 50% of seats shall be Management seats in which two seats are reserved for applicants from Malankara Catholic Community. Admissions to the course are regulated on the basis of merit as assessed in the rank list prepared based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination(s). This Prospectus is subject to modification as may be deemed necessary by the Management on par with the rules and regulations of the Government.
ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION
Academic:
- Candidates who have passed Higher Secondary examination of the Board of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala, or examinations recognized equivalent thereto, with 40% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology put together, are eligible. Relaxation of 5% marks will be allowed to SC/ST candidates.
- Candidates who have passed VHSE with 40% marks put together for Physics, Chemistry and Biology are eligible. Relaxation of 5% marks will be allowed to SC/ST candidates.
Age: Except for service candidates, all other applicants shall have completed 17 years of age on the date of notification and there is no upper age limit.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications for admission for the management seats can be obtained from the office of Pushpagiri College of Allied Health Sciences, Pushpagiri Medical College Hospital Campus, Tiruvalla on payment of Rs. 500/- as application fees.
FEES
The first year fees should be paid at the time of admission and the second year fee should be paid at the start of the second year course as decided by the management in accordance with the Government Orders for the course.