Hospital House Keeping

ITI Hospital Housekeeping Trade Syllabus (English)

The ITI "Hospital Housekeeping" trade is a one-year vocational training program under the Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS), governed by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT). This course equips trainees with skills in cleaning, disinfecting, waste management, and maintaining a hygienic environment in healthcare settings to ensure patient safety and infection control. The syllabus integrates theoretical knowledge, practical housekeeping techniques, and employability skills to prepare students for roles such as housekeeping attendants, sanitation supervisors, or infection control assistants in hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centers, or nursing homes, or as self-employed professionals offering housekeeping services to healthcare facilities.

Course Overview

• Duration: 1 year (2 semesters, each 6 months)
• NSQF Level: Level 4
• Eligibility: Minimum 8th grade pass (or equivalent)
• Objective: To train individuals in maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, and safety standards in healthcare environments to support patient care and prevent infections.

Detailed Syllabus Breakdown (English)

1. Trade Theory (Theoretical Knowledge)

Covers foundational concepts in hospital housekeeping, infection control, and safety protocols.

• Semester 1
  
  • Introduction to Hospital Housekeeping
    
    • Overview of healthcare industry: role of housekeeping in patient care.
    • Scope and importance: cleanliness, infection prevention, aesthetics.
    • Career opportunities: hospitals, clinics, diagnostic labs, nursing homes.
  • Healthcare Environment
    
    • Hospital layout: wards, OTs, ICUs, OPDs, diagnostic areas.
    • Types of healthcare facilities: public, private, specialty clinics.
    • Housekeeping departments: roles, coordination with medical staff.
  • Hygiene and Infection Control
    
    • Personal hygiene: grooming, handwashing, PPE (gloves, masks, gowns).
    • Microorganisms: bacteria, viruses, fungi – transmission, risks.
    • Infection control: sterilization, disinfection, barrier nursing basics.
  • Cleaning Techniques and Equipment
    
    • Cleaning methods: dry, wet, high dusting, terminal cleaning.
    • Equipment: mops, vacuum cleaners, scrubbers, fogging machines – uses, maintenance.
    • Cleaning agents: detergents, disinfectants (phenol, bleach), safe handling.
  • Waste Management
    
    • Biomedical waste: types (infectious, sharps, pharmaceutical), color coding.
    • Segregation: using bins, bags for safe disposal.
    • Regulations: Biomedical Waste Management Rules, compliance.
  • Safety Practices
    
    • Workplace safety: handling chemicals, avoiding slips, fire safety.
    • First aid: managing minor injuries, burns, chemical exposure.
    • Emergency protocols: evacuation, spill management, needle-stick injuries.
• Semester 2
  
  • Advanced Cleaning and Disinfection
    
    • Terminal cleaning: OTs, isolation rooms, post-discharge procedures.
    • Disinfection methods: chemical (chlorine, hydrogen peroxide), physical (UV, steam).
    • Fumigation: techniques, safety measures for critical areas.
  • Linen and Laundry Management
    
    • Linen types: bed sheets, gowns, curtains – handling, storage.
    • Laundry process: washing, disinfecting, ironing, folding.
    • Infection control: preventing cross-contamination in laundry.
  • Patient Area Maintenance
    
    • Ward cleaning: bed making, floor mopping, sanitizing surfaces.
    • Critical areas: ICUs, OTs – protocols, frequency, checklists.
    • Patient comfort: odor control, aesthetics, noise reduction.
  • Environmental Sanitation
    
    • Air quality: ventilation, HEPA filters, air purifiers in hospitals.
    • Water sanitation: ensuring potable water, tank cleaning.
    • Pest control: rodents, insects – prevention, safe chemical use.
  • Healthcare Regulations and Standards
    
    • NABH guidelines: housekeeping protocols, audits, compliance.
    • Infection control standards: WHO, CDC recommendations.
    • Documentation: maintaining cleaning logs, incident reports.
  • Professional Skills
    
    • Entrepreneurship: starting a housekeeping service for clinics, labs.
    • Team coordination: working with nurses, doctors, facility managers.
    • Industry trends: eco-friendly cleaning, automation, smart sanitation.

2. Trade Practical (Hands-On Skills)

Focuses on practical cleaning, disinfection, and waste management in simulated healthcare settings.

• Semester 1
  
  • Personal Hygiene Practice
    
    • Demonstrating handwashing: WHO six-step technique, sanitizer use.
    • Using PPE: wearing gloves, masks, gowns correctly.
    • Maintaining grooming: adhering to uniform, hair, nail standards.
  • Cleaning Techniques
    
    • Dry cleaning: dusting furniture, high-touch surfaces in mock wards.
    • Wet cleaning: mopping floors, wiping walls with disinfectants.
    • Vacuuming: using machines for carpets, upholstery in labs.
  • Equipment Handling
    
    • Operating tools: mops, brooms, scrubbers for different surfaces.
    • Maintaining machines: cleaning filters, checking scrubber pads.
    • Safe storage: organizing cleaning agents, tools in designated areas.
  • Waste Segregation
    
    • Sorting waste: using color-coded bins for infectious, general waste.
    • Handling sharps: disposing needles, blades in puncture-proof containers.
    • Packing waste: sealing bags, labeling for disposal in simulations.
  • Safety Drills
    
    • Chemical handling: diluting disinfectants, avoiding spills.
    • Fire safety: using extinguishers, evacuation drills in mock setups.
    • First aid: bandaging, treating chemical burns in training.
  • Project Work
    
    • Simulating ward cleaning: sanitizing beds, floors, equipment.
    • Documenting process: preparing cleaning checklists, waste logs.
• Semester 2
  
  • Advanced Cleaning Practice
    
    • Terminal cleaning: disinfecting mock OTs, isolation rooms.
    • Fumigation: practicing fogging in controlled environments.
    • Surface disinfection: sanitizing ventilators, monitors in ICUs.
  • Linen and Laundry
    
    • Handling linen: collecting soiled sheets, gowns without contamination.
    • Laundry process: washing, disinfecting, folding in mock setups.
    • Checking quality: inspecting linen for stains, tears before use.
  • Patient Area Maintenance
    
    • Bed making: preparing hospital beds with clean linen, tucking techniques.
    • Sanitizing rooms: cleaning patient areas, bathrooms in simulations.
    • Odor control: using deodorizers, ensuring ventilation in wards.
  • Environmental Sanitation
    
    • Pest control: applying safe insecticides, setting traps in labs.
    • Water tank cleaning: practicing sanitation in mock facilities.
    • Air quality checks: monitoring ventilation, cleaning filters.
  • Compliance and Documentation
    
    • Following NABH protocols: conducting mock cleaning audits.
    • Maintaining records: logging cleaning schedules, waste disposal.
    • Reporting incidents: documenting spills, injuries in simulations.
  • Project Work
    
    • Organizing a mock hospital cleaning drive: sanitizing multiple areas.
    • Presenting a portfolio: including checklists, photos, audit reports.

3. Workshop Calculation and Science

Provides mathematical and scientific support for housekeeping tasks.

• Semester 1
  
  • Arithmetic: calculating cleaning agent dilutions, area coverage.
  • Measurements: converting volumes for disinfectants, linen quantities.
  • Science: microbiology, chemical properties of disinfectants, infection spread.
• Semester 2
  
  • Calculations: estimating cleaning time, waste volumes for disposal.
  • Ratios: mixing disinfectants, maintaining concentration levels.
  • Science: sterilization chemistry, pest biology, air quality factors.

4. Engineering Drawing

Focuses on diagrammatic representation for housekeeping layouts (minimal focus).

• Semester 1: Sketching hospital floor plans, cleaning zones.
• Semester 2: Designing waste segregation areas, linen storage layouts.

5. Employability Skills

Enhances job readiness and soft skills.

• Semester 1
  
  • Communication skills: interacting with medical staff, patients.
  • Time management: prioritizing cleaning tasks, adhering to schedules.
  • Basic IT skills: using software for logs, inventory tracking.
• Semester 2
  
  • Entrepreneurship: planning a healthcare cleaning service.
  • Teamwork: collaborating with nurses, facility managers.
  • Problem-solving: addressing contamination, equipment failures.

Assessment and Certification

• Examinations: Conducted semester-wise with theoretical and practical components.
• Certification: Successful candidates receive the National Trade Certificate (NTC) from NCVT, recognized nationally and internationally.
• Evaluation: Based on cleaning proficiency, infection control knowledge, safety practices, and project work.

Career Opportunities

• Employment: Housekeeping attendant, sanitation supervisor, infection control assistant in hospitals, clinics, or nursing homes.
• Self-Employment: Starting a housekeeping service for healthcare facilities or clinics.
• Further Studies: Diploma in Hospital Management, Infection Control, or B.Sc. in Healthcare Administration.

Note

• This syllabus aligns with the latest NCVT guidelines and may vary slightly based on institutional or state-specific requirements.
• For the most current version, refer to the Directorate General of Training (DGT) or consult your local ITI.