PLC
in Ophthalmic science is three years course. It is a joint venture program of Geta
Eye Hospital and Mahakali Polytechnic Institute. This course is based on the
job required to perform by a middle-level ophthalmic health personnel at
different eye/health institutions in Nepal and abroad. They assist the
ophthalmologists in various types of ocular surgeries. They perform the eye
examination, diagnose the some of the ocular diseases, treat some ocular
diseases but they can perform the refraction independently and prescribe the
glasses. They perform minor extra-ocular surgeries, provide eye health
education, organize and manage the community program, school screening program.
Duration of the Course : 3 Years
Affiliated
to : Council for Technical
Education &
Vocational Training
(CTEVT), Sanothimi, Bhaktapur
Qualification : SEE passed with GPA 2, or
SLC graduates with pass division including must passed the entrance examination
taken by CTEVT.
Medium of
Instruction : English + Nepali
Total
intake per Academic Year :
40 Students
Total
cost 3 years
: NRs.
295000
Admission
Criteria:
·
SLC passed with compulsory English, Math
&Science
·
Must pass the entrance examination conducted
by CTEVT
The
requirement for Admission:
·
Duly filled Admission Form
·
Photocopy of Mark-Sheets, Provisional and
Character Certificate of SLC or TSLC
·
Photocopy of Citizenship Certificate
·
Six copies of PP size Photographs
Scope of PCL
in Ophthalmic Science:
Students who have
successfully completed the course will be awarded the degree PCL in
Ophthalmic Science. The graduates would be eligible for registration
with the Nepal Health Professional Council in the category as mentioned in the
Act of the Council. The graduates will be eligible for the position equivalent
to Non-gazetted 1st class (technical) of eye/health
institutions as prescribed by the Public Service Commission or the concerned
authorities. They are also eligible to admit the Bachelor’s Degrees in
Ophthalmology or other Health related program.
The main scope and
working area of PCL in Ophthalmic Science:
·
Eye Hospitals
·
Teaching Hospitals
·
District Hospitals
·
Health Posts (HP)
·
Eye clinics