Name of the course :
Diploma in Ophthalmic Assistant (HEA 825) – 2 year Full-time
Course designed and approved by National Council of Vocational & Research Training (NCVRT)
Eligibility :
Class XII passed from Maharashtra State Board of Secondary School Education or any recognised Indian State / Central Board of Secondary Education and NCVRT, New Delhi.
Total number of seats to First year of Diploma course = Maximum of 30 eligible students.
Academic year is from 1st July to 30th June every year.
Admission process :
- 1.All admissions will be done based on the rules and regulations from NCVRT.
- 2.Every year in June / July, students who have passed Std. XII state / central board examination can apply with certified copies of marksheets to the VTC office in Pune.
If the total number of applicants is more than the number of seats, then an entrance test (aptitude and Englishlanguage) an interview will be conducted at H V Desai Eye Hospital, Pune. Based on the results, a merit list will beannounced, and applicants will be asked to complete the admission process at the earliest to confirm their admissionwith NCVRT.
After completing this programme, participants will be able to :
- Perform clinical, administrative roles and responsibilities of an Ophthalmic Assistant.
- Obtain the patient’s case history, Measure Visual Acuity, Assess Refractive status.
- Perform basic eye examination and assist in tele-consultation by the ophthalmologist.
- Help in selecting spectacle frame, lenses based on the prescription and patient’s daily needs.
- Dispense spectacles and facilitate necessary optical laboratory work.
- Participate in community outreach programs and provide eye care activities in screening school children, adult patients during door-to-door visits and refer patients to Vision Centre.
Jobs at Vision Centres as Ophthalmic Assistants are available at Eye Hospitals, who need skilled manpower to support the eye care community projects in their respective areas.
Course syllabus and execution
The course curriculum approved by NCVRT is followed in conducting the full-time 2 year diploma course. The classes (theory and clinical sessions) will be conducted at PBMA’s H V Desai Eye Hospital, Hadapsar, Pune on all every weekdays, Monday to Saturday, from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. Training methodology includes a combination of Lectures and demonstrations, use of videos, PPTs, Observation, discussion sessions, practice sessions, hands-on training, situation analysis study, seminars and case presentation, Outreach camps and Vision centres posting. The students will also be posted at Vision Centres of H V Desai Eye Hospital in and around Pune and at eye camps conducted at different locations around the city.
Evaluation Pattern
- Regular evaluation – internal assessments
- Practical Examination & VIVA VOCE – as per NCVRT guidelines
- Annual Exam (Theory & Practical) – as per NCVRT guidelines
NCVRT central board of examinations conducts annual exams usually in month of April / May every year. NCVRT office in Delhi completes all the examination process, prints marksheets and course completion certificates to successful candidates usually within 3 months from date of declaration of results every year.
Course fee structure :(as updated by NCVRT circulars every year)
- NCVRT 2-year diploma course fee Rs. 18,000/- per year
- NCVRT examination & registration fee Rs. 2,000/- per year
- Total fees payable at time of admission Rs. 20,000/- per year
All fees should be paid in full every year in the bank account of the Institute in Pune, to complete the admission & registration process with National Council of Vocational Research & Training, New Delhi.
Additional facilities and education grant support
PBMA’s H V Desai Eye Hospital works with other NGO partners to provide education grants to cover course fee, accommodation, food, educational resources, and clinical material for eligible students based on the merit and those from economically weaker sections in rural areas. Eligibility for seeking this grant is based on submitting family income documents, appropriate government certificates including ration card, etc. and the financial support may be provided only after confirmation from the donor and funds are received by PBMA’s H V Desai Eye Institute, Pune.
How to apply
Applicants interested to take admission to the course, should get the application Form from office at below address. The completed form, along with attested copies of all necessary documents should be submitted to the course coordinator before the cut-off time on the date mentioned on the application form.
Contact : Admin,
PBMA’s H V Desai Vocational Training Centre
H V Desai Eye Hospital,
93, Tarawade Vasti, Mohammadwadi, Pune – 411060 Maharashtra
E-mail : aopcourses@hvdeh.org