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Diploma in Hospital Waste Management is a one-year diploma course that focuses the knowledge of bio-medical waste management in the context of healthcare facilities. It includes subject such as biomedical waste rules and regulation, segregation, collection, transportation, treatment and disposal of hospital waste that includes safety measures. Different types of hospital wastes and ways of how to handle and manage infective wastes, chemical wastes, radio active wastes and other types of wastes are also taught to the students.
The admission requirement to apply for the Diploma in Hospital Waste Management course is to have passed 10+2 exam in any stream from any recognized board. From the mentioned institutes, some require applicant to have a Bachelor’s degree in science disciplines. Other entrance tests allowed for admission include the institute/university level examinations that tends to assess qualities and standards such as academics, general knowledge and aptitude.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Diploma in Hospital Waste Management |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Course Level | Diploma |
| Eligibility | 10+2 or equivalent, some institutions may require a background in science or healthcare fields |
| Top Colleges | Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi; All India Institute of Local Self-Government (AIILSG), Mumbai; Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai |
| Specialization | Average Salary (per month) |
|---|---|
| Hospital waste management officer | Rs. 20,000 |
| Medical waste technician | Rs. 16,000 |
| Environmental health officer | Rs. 18,000 |
| Hazardous waste manager | Rs. 25,000 |
| Waste management consultant | Rs. 30,000 |
