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WANT to become a radio jockey or event manager after graduation? Then join a BSc course at Delhi University's Institute of Home Economics (IHE). Strange it may sound, but the institute is offering many short-term courses that students can take during graduation to enter into the fields of event management, radio jockeying, computer-aided designs, and so on. "The idea behind introducing these courses is to equip students with employable skills. A BSc course imparts theoretical knowledge. Many students now opt for part-time courses in different institutes to have a career option after graduation. Hence, we thought of introducing these short-term courses," informs Kumud Khanna, director, IHE. 

   

Students pursuing regular degree courses can join these short-term certificate courses. The courses are: 

• Certificate course in nutrition for health, sports and fitness conducted by the department of food & nutrition in collaboration with the department of physical education 

• Certificate course in early childhood care and education by the department of human development 

• Certificate course in event management by the department of resource management 

• Certificate course in radio jockeying by the department of communication and extension 

• Short-term course on computer-aided designing by the department of fabric and apparel science 

   IHE faculty with some additional help has developed the content of the courses. The classes take place after regular classes are over. "The courses run for six months and a student in any year can apply," informs Khanna. "The institute also provides internal placements after students complete the course. Our students have gone for internship with various companies during their vacations," she adds. 

   Apart from these short-term courses, IHE has started offering Biochemistry (Hons). "The demand for this course is very high and there are few colleges that offer biochemistry.Since we got the permission to start this three-year integrated degree course only after the admissions had started many students were not aware of this new course," says Khanna. 

   Other courses offered by the institute are: BSc (General) Home Science, BSc (Hons.) Home Science, BSc (Hons) 

Microbiology and Bachelor of Elementary Education.

  

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Career : Child Care

Proper care is no child's play

Being with children is fun, but as a paediatrician you have to be prepared for much more,

PAEDIATRICS is a para-clinical branch of medicine that deals with children - from newborns to adolescents. M D Shah, a paediatrician, explains, "Paediatrics is about caring for children. It is a challenging job as innumerable problems can arise during birth and infancy."

JOB PROFILE

According to Chandra Mohan, paediatrician and professor at Narayana Medical College: "Paediatrics is a good career option if you love children."

PAEDIATRICS INVOLVES -

Welfare of children starting from mother's womb where as a paediatrician you have to screen the child for congenital deformities

Safeguarding the baby's interests by monitoring mother's medication, diet and lifestyle

After a baby is born, assessing the growth and nutrition, immunise the baby against microbes

Helping parents in adopting sound baby care practices regarding physical, emotional, social needs of the baby, so that they can achieve their genetic potential of development

Helping and guiding adolescents through the physical, emotional and psychological changes occurring in their bodies through adolescence

MAKE YOUR CHOICE

The job opportunities for a paediatrician range from being a District Medical Officer abroad, a professor in a medical college or other training institutions to a registrar in hospitals. Private nursing homes and polyclinics are good avenues.There is the option of setting up your private clinic.

ELIGIBILITY

"It requires an MBBS degree and after that three years MD/DNB training and degree in Paediatrics. It's one of the most sought-after branches and hence to get an MD seat you have to be par excellence in academics," informs Mohan.

Shah says, "A diploma in Child Health is imperative after an MD in Paediatrics. "The specialised MD /MS courses normally last for three years while the diploma courses are of a 12-month duration after full registration with the State Medical Council.

MONEY MATTERS

According to Mohan, "Though the earning is less, compared to the effort in monetary terms being between Rs 6 lakh to Rs 30 lakh per-annum. But the reward of bringing back a smile on a unwell child's face is priceless. A paediatrician, who is into private practice can earn above Rs 1 lakh per-month. In hospitals, starting salaries can range from Rs 5,000 to Rs 20,000 per-month."

Sunil Sharma
Moderator
Dil Se Desi Group