B. Sc. in Central Sterilization & Infection Control Technology (B.Sc.CSICT)

The B. Sc. in Central Sterilization and Infection Control Technology is a 3-year undergraduate programme under which, we train students to work as infection control technologist. After undergoing training in subjects of basic medical sciences, students are trained to do sterilization using various techniques like autoclaving, ethylene oxide (ETO) sterilization and other newer techniques. They are trained to maintain and manage central sterilization and supply department (CSSD) functioning. They learn the utilization of numerous diagnostic equipment for example Ventilators, monitors, defibrillators, C-arm etc. and also patient assessment abilities. Training also concentrates on the knowledge and skills of monitoring infection control policy and procedures in the operation theatre. They are further involved in promoting hand hygiene and other infection control practices in different parts of hospital. They are also trained for monitoring, evaluating and managing various types of hospital acquired infections. At the end of three years, students are competent to work as a team member of CSSD and Infection control team at tertiary care establishment. Further, they work as infection control officer in small and medium size health care institutions.