CHSE Odisha Voc. PHC & MLT study plan
CHSE Odisha Voc. PHC & MLT · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Medical Laboratory Technology: Specimen Collection, Handling and Safety
Identify the correct order of draw for venous blood collection and explain the rationale for each tube type.
Demonstrate proper labeling and handling of urine, sputum, and stool specimens to avoid rejection.
List the steps for safe disposal of sharps and contaminated materials after specimen collection.
Describe the procedure for capillary puncture and its appropriate use in point-of-care testing.
Your checkpoint
Create a one-page flowchart of the specimen collection process from patient identification to transport, including safety checks.
Pharmacy Helper Duties: Drug Storage, Dispensing Support and Stock Records
Explain the storage conditions (temperature, light, humidity) for common drug categories such as vaccines, insulin, and antibiotics.
Outline the steps for receiving, inspecting, and recording incoming drug stock.
Describe how to assist in dispensing a prescription under supervision, including double-checking labels and dosages.
Maintain a stock register with entries for receipts, issues, and returns, and calculate closing balance.
Your checkpoint
Prepare a sample stock record page for five drugs, showing correct entries for one week of transactions.
Pharmacology Basics, Drug Forms, Dosage and Routes of Administration & Anatomy, Physiology and Basic Health Care
Classify common drug forms (tablets, capsules, syrups, injections, ointments) and state one advantage of each.
Calculate a single dose and daily dose for a given prescription using basic formulas.
Compare the common routes of administration (oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous) by onset, absorption, and typical use.
Relate basic anatomy of the digestive and respiratory systems to drug absorption and first-pass metabolism.
Your checkpoint
Complete a worksheet with ten dosage calculation problems and route-matching exercises, achieving at least 80% accuracy.
Basic Laboratory Investigations: Haematology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Urinalysis
Describe the procedure for performing a complete blood count (Hb, WBC, platelet count) and identify normal reference ranges.
Explain the principles of blood glucose and hemoglobin A1c testing and list common sources of error.
Outline the steps for urine analysis (physical, chemical, microscopic) and interpret common abnormal findings.
Identify the correct culture media and staining techniques for common bacterial pathogens in a basic microbiology lab.
Your checkpoint
Write a summary table of five laboratory tests with their specimen type, normal range, and one common cause of false result.
Infection Control, Biomedical Waste Management and Occupational Safety & Medical Laboratory Technology: Specimen Collection, Handling and Safety
Segregate biomedical waste into color-coded categories according to national guidelines and explain treatment for each.
Demonstrate correct hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for specimen handling.
Describe the procedure for cleaning and disinfecting laboratory surfaces and equipment after a spill.
Identify steps to take after a needle-stick injury or exposure to infectious material.
Your checkpoint
Create a poster or digital infographic showing the biomedical waste segregation flowchart and post-exposure prophylaxis steps.
Pharmacy Helper Duties: Drug Storage, Dispensing Support and Stock Records & Pharmacology Basics, Drug Forms, Dosage and Routes of Administration
Explain how to perform a stock rotation (FEFO) and identify expired drugs for safe disposal.
Describe the role of a pharmacy helper in maintaining cold chain for vaccines and biologics.
List the information required on a prescription and how to verify it before dispensing.
Calculate the quantity of a drug to dispense when a prescription specifies a tapering dose.
Your checkpoint
Role-play a dispensing scenario with a peer: receive a mock prescription, check for completeness, and prepare a labeled package with instructions.
Communication, Ethics, Record Keeping and Primary Health Centre Procedures & Anatomy, Physiology and Basic Health Care
Describe the process for registering a patient and maintaining confidentiality at a primary health centre.
Explain the importance of informed consent and how to obtain it for a basic procedure.
Outline the steps for recording vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate) and their normal ranges.
Demonstrate effective communication with a patient who is anxious about a blood test.
Your checkpoint
Write a sample patient record entry that includes registration details, vital signs, and a note on communication with the patient.
Anatomy, Physiology and Basic Health Care & Pharmacy Helper Duties: Drug Storage, Dispensing Support and Stock Records & Pharmacology Basics, Drug Forms, Dosage and Routes of Administration & Medical Laboratory Technology: Specimen Collection, Handling and Safety & Basic Laboratory Investigations: Haematology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Urinalysis & Infection Control, Biomedical Waste Management and Occupational Safety & Communication, Ethics, Record Keeping and Primary Health Centre Procedures
Complete a full-length practice test under timed conditions and review all incorrect answers.
Revisit weak areas identified from the practice test using targeted study.
Summarize key safety and ethical principles across all domains.
Create a personal checklist for exam-day preparation and time management.
Your checkpoint
Score at least 70% on a comprehensive practice test and produce a one-page summary of key takeaways and areas for final review.
Milestones
Week 2: Can correctly outline storage requirements for at least five drug categories and maintain a stock register without errors in a simulated exercise.
Week 4: Achieves at least 80% on a quiz covering specimen collection, handling, and basic laboratory investigations.
Week 6: Demonstrates correct segregation of biomedical waste in a practical scenario and explains post-exposure prophylaxis steps.
Week 8: Scores 70% or higher on a comprehensive practice test covering all domains.