Healthcare Sector Skill Council
A unique Initiative of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC) and leading Healthcare
Service Providers
to 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
• Healthcare Sector Skill Council is a unique Initiative of Confederation of Indian Industry(CII), National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC) and Leading Healthcare IndustryLeaders, representing both public and private sector.
Meeting of the Governing Council : 27 Sept 2012
A Journey of a thousand miles begins with a Single Step
Healthcare Sector Skill Council
Role of Healthcare Sector Skill Council in Developing Vocational Education in India for Allied Healthcare and Paramedics
Development
of Appropriate
Courses &
Curriculum
Development
of National
Occupational
Standards
Accreditation
& Affiliation of
Training
Institutes
Assessment &
Certification
for Trainees
Establishment
of a Vibrant
Labour-Market
Information
System &
Placement
Support
Academy of
Excellence – A
World-class
Simulation
Centre
HSSC Academy of Excellence
o Deliver high quality hands-on, interdisciplinary training to the Healthcare Workforce.
o Perform Training of Trainers for simulation based education
o Develop and Provide Novel Innovative Technologies that are safe, affordable and for use in the Indian context
o Provide Practical Training to ensure Optimal Use of Equipment and Resources – Train in the Usage of Equipment and Resources – Train in the Usage of Medical Equipment, Drug Administration Protocols and Optimal Use of Existing Resources.
o Develop Curriculum and Best Practices for Simulation based Education
o Help Set-up Simulation Centers by Training Institutions / Healthcare Service Providers and develop standards and assessment manual for Simulation Centers
� Medical lab technology
� Radiography and imaging
� Surgical and intervention technology
� Surgery and anaesthesia
� Audio and speech language
� Medical technology
Illustrative list of sectors
� 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.
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 Technicians6. 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.
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.
� General Duty Assistant
� Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
OS currently under development
� Dietary Assistant
� Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA)
Pathway within NVEQF
NVEQ Levels Equivalence
8-9 Masters Degree h
g
5-7 Bachelors Degree
6-7 Advanced
Diploma
Illustrative
d
3-5 Diploma j
f
c
4 Grade XII
3 Grade XI
e
b
2 Grade X
1 Grade IX
NVEQ Levels Equivalence
8-9 Masters Degree h
g
5-7 Bachelors Degree
6-7 Advanced Diploma
d
Pathway within NVEQF for Allied Health Roles Illustrative
EMT
(4-7)
Dietician Assistant
(4-7)
d
3-5 Diploma j
f
c
4 Grade XII
3 Grade XI
e
b
2 Grade X
1 Grade IX
GDA
(RPL1)
ASHA
(RPL1)
EMT
(4
Dietician Assistant
(4
Occupational Map for Allied Health & Paramedics
Career Progression in the Allied Healthcare and Paramedics
Diagnostics Curative Non Direct
care
Rehabilitative Community
related
O1 - On - O1 - On - 01 - On - O1 - On - O1 - On -
Leadership
Middle
2211
* O1-On denote Occupations within the sub-sectors
Lateral movement to a different
Sub-sector
11
22
Career progression within the same
Sub-sector
Key
Middle
Management
Entry Level
Occupational Map for Allied Health & Paramedics Roles Illustrative