Symbiosis School for Open and Distance Learning (SSODL)
Marking Scheme
Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital & Healthcare Management (PGDHHM)
Programme
Type of course Theory
PGDHHM Practical Training
Course Name Principles and Practices of Management Public Health & Healthcare Systems Financial Management Materials & Quality Management Hospital Planning & Management of Services Healthcare Marketing & Stakeholders Project Practical Training (Log book)
Total
Credits 4 4 4 6 4 6 4 4 36
Continuous Assessment 15 15 15 20 15 20 15 15 130
Term End Examination 35 35 35 55 35 55 35 35 320
Total Marks 50 50 50 75 50 75 50 50 450
Note: 1 4 6 8
credit = 30 study hours credits = 50 marks credits = 75 marks credits = 100 marks
1. All courses will have Term End Examination component of minimum 70% per course. 2. Project: Learner needs to carry out an original piece of work in any one of the healthcare organizations they are attending. Guidelines for this will be given in learner's handbook provided along with the study material. 3. Practical training (Logbook): The PGDHHM program is formatted such that, learner spends a substantial amount of their learning time in healthcare settings where they are exposed to actual hands on practical training. Learners have to establish contact on their own with a local hospital, nursing home or healthcare insurance set up, NGO, pharma or healthcare organization. Learner will have to record all activities observed in different departments of healthcare organization. At least eight departments must be covered in the organization selected. Total of 10-12 hours must be logged in each department. The learner is required to submit logbook duly certified by (Hospital Administrator/Medical Superintendent or Head of Institution). Learner should follow the guidelines given in learner handbook provided along with the study material. Page 1 of 14