Cabinet Decision on 31st August , 2023 (4)
Regulating Allied Health Science education sector ----- With a view to develop Nursing, Pharmacy and Allied Health Science education scenario in Assam and bring them up to all India standards, approval has been granted to Office Memorandum for Regulatory framework of the Nursing, Pharmacy and Allied Health Science Sectors in Assam |||| Salient features: ▸ Standardised procedure for new applications of Nursing, Pharmacy and Allied Health Science Courses. ► Minimum Standard Requirement (MSR) based on suggestions of Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences (SSUHS)/Task Force Committee regarding detailed norms for infrastructure, academics, teaching facilities, etc. ► Common Entrance Examination (CEE) for Pharmacy, Nursing and Allied Health Science courses to be conducted by SSUHS for admission to all Government and Private Institutions (including those affiliated to Private Universities/ Deemed to be Universities) ► Competency-Based Curriculum to be introduced including English Communication, foreign language, ethics, etc. by SSUHS. Continuous Education Programs: To be implemented with credit points for participants by SSUHS. ▸ Pre-Registration Internship: Compulsory 1-year internship for B.Sc Nursing and GNM students. For Allied Health Sciences and Pharmacy students, the duration and requirements of the internship will be determined by Govt. and SSUHS in consonance with the norms set by the respective councils. ► Stipend: Government to provide stipend as notified to eligible Nursing students from Government Institutes. ▸ Exit Examination: SSUHS to conduct Exit Exams for students who have completed Nursing/Pharmacy/ Allied Health Science course from institutes not affiliated to SSUHS for qualifying to register under respective State Councils of Assam. ► Registration Renewal: A provision to be made for renewal every 5 years for registration of nurses, pharmacists, and paramedical technicians. ► This will ensure implementation of uniform rules for both government and private institutions offering Allied Health Science, Pharmacy, and Nursing courses, thereby standardising and maintaining a high level of quality in healthcare education.

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