VHSE @ GVHSS Perinthalmanna

VHSE was started in this school during the year 1990 with two Paramedical Courses viz: Medical Laboratory Technician and Maintenance and Operation of Biomedical Equipments.

The two Vocational courses offered here are aimed to train and educate the youth in order to fulfil the need of manpower in paramedical field. As part of the curriculum, students undergo On-the-Job Training in various medical institutions. Also they get chances to visit hospitals and medical institutions.

To promote the self-reliance, self-confidence and to improve the entrepreneurship and managerial skills among the students, the Vocational Higher Secondary Directorate started Production/Service cum Training Centres in all Vocational Higher Secondary Schools. As part of this project, we have started Production/Service cum Training Centre at school. Through P.T.C., this education system motivates the student's attitude towards self-employment.

After completion of the course, students are able to get jobs in hospitals, laboratories as Biomedical Technicians, Lab Technicians etc. Also, these courses are designed for Apprenticeship training under the Apprenticeship Act, which provides placement, training and stipend to the trainees within 3 years after the course completion. After completion of the course, they are eligible to apply for the post of Laboratory Technical Assistant in Vocational Higher Secondary Schools.

As paramedical field is a very vast and developing field, students get opportunities for improving their skills and get more specialized training in the related fields. There are lot of higher study options available for the fine-tuning of the career of the VHS pass outs.

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT):

Modern developments in the field of Medical Science and Information Technology have caused a methodological uplift in medical education. In recent years, the extension of health and laboratory services into rural areas demand more laboratory personnel. This has led to the introduction of MLT course at Higher Secondary level. As a result of this, VHSE-MLT is one of the most sought-for courses among the various Vocational courses offered in the state. It makes the learners capable enough to achieve better health-care on the basis of modern medical science, which in turn will be beneficial to the society.

After the completion of VHSE-MLT course, students will be competent enough to work as Lab Technicians in Medical Laboratories. BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology and Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology are the higher study options of this course.

Maintenance and Operation of Biomedical Equipments (MOBE):

In Modern Medicine, the Paramedical wing has got a key role in diagnosing disease as well as in treatment. Now-a-days man is very much concerned about his health and modern facilities for diagnosis and treatment become so indispensable. Economic development accelerated the advancement of technology especially in Modern Medicine. In this scenario, the scope of modern Biomedical equipments becomes an undeniable factor for physicians. “Better healthcare through technology” is the motto of Biomedical engineering. In order to achieve this motto in all levels of society, VHSE-MOBE course have been implemented in Higher Secondary level.

After the completion of VHSE-MOBE course, students will be competent enough to work as Biomedical Technicians in Medical institutions. B Tech in Biomedical Engg., Diploma in Biomedical Engg. and Diploma in Medical Electronics are the higher study options of this course.

By these two courses, the learner can acquire job proficiency; develop practical skills and basic qualification for pursuing higher education through Field Visit, On-the-Job Training, Vocational Project, Production/Service cum Training Centre, Vocational Expo and Vocational Survey.

Course structure:

Part-I   : English & General Foundation Course
Part-II  : Vocational Subject (MLT/MOBE) Theory & Practical
Part-III : Physics, Chemistry & Biology

As per GO (P) No. 2685/03 Gen. Edn. Dtd. 10-07-2003, students who opt for these vocational courses have been granted permission to study Mathematics as an additional subject along with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Reservations for VHS pass outs:

2% seats for 3 year Diploma courses in Polytechnic colleges are reserved for VHS MOBE pass outs
5% seats for 4 year BSc MLT courses in Mahatma Gandhi University are reserved for VHS MLT pass outs