Mysuru: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), in collaboration with Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has launched four Skill-based Health Programmes to create trained Health Care Personnel across the country:

1. Certificate in General Duty Assistance (CGDA); 2. Certificate in Geriatric Care Assistance (CGCA); 3. Certificate in Phlebotomy Assistance (CPHA); 4. Certificate in Home Health Assistance (CHHA).

The courses will enhance the skills and abilities of candidates with which they are associated. Seats are limited in each programme (20-30) and for the current session, the Medical College/Hospital in Bengaluru which will be approved by the State Ministry will be the Study Centre for theory and practical activities.

Eligibility to all programmes is 12th (PUC) Science pass with Biology. Last date to apply for online admission (www.ignou.ac.in) is Feb.11. For details, candidates may log on to: http:/stc.ignou.ac.in or send email to: [email protected] or contact Ph: 26654747.