Occupational Standards
These are standard documents validated by stakeholders from industry, academia and associations pan India.
Occupational Standards (OS) describe best practices by bringing together performance criteria, knowledge and skills pertaining to a job role. A set of OSs related to a specific job role is called Qualification Pack (QP). Qualification Pack for every Job Role is pegged at a NSQF Level.
Telehealth Services Coordinator
Telehealth Services Coordinator serves as point-of-contact for telehealth services at either referral/patient/primary health care provider’s site or specialty/consultation/secondary/tertiary healthcare provider’s site. They support physicians, patients and other providers in using widespread e-Health services. telemedicine equipment as needed, maintaining inventory, billing, database management with proper documentation and promoting telehealth services in the local community especially in locations where there is limited access to healthcare providers.
| QP Name |
QP ID. |
NSQF Level |
Notional Hours |
Class and Skill Lab training |
OJT/Clinic/Lab Training Hours |
| Telehealth Services Coordinator |
HSS/Q5801 |
4 |
1500 |
500 |
1000 |
Diabetes Assistant
A Diabetes Assistant assists the physician in developing a comprehensive, cost effective and Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) plan for individuals suffering from pre-diabetic and diabetic symptoms. The candidate is involved in imparting the understanding of the effects of healthy behavior and lifestyle on acute and chronic problems related to diabetes.
| QP Name |
QP ID. |
NSQF Level |
Notional Hours |
Class and Skill Lab training |
OJT/Clinic/Lab Training Hours |
| Diabetes Assistant |
HSS/Q8703 |
4 |
1500 |
500 |
1000 |
Dietetic Aide
The Dietetic Aide works under the supervision of a registered
Dietician. The individual's responsibilities include preparing and serving meals to
patients with specific dietary and nutritional needs, complying with diet regulations
and food handling practices, maintaining safety and sanitary standards, and
performing certain administrative functions.
| QP Name |
QP ID. |
NSQF Level |
Notional Hours |
Class and Skill Lab training |
OJT/Clinic/Lab Training Hours |
| Dietetic Aide |
HSS/Q5201 |
3 |
1000 |
300 |
700 |
General Duty Assistant
Individuals in this job provide patient care and assist in preparing patient’s unit. Some of the key responsibilities of a General Duty Assistant are to provide personal care, comfort and assistance in fulfilling the nutritional and elimination needs of the patient while ensuring their safety.
| QP Name |
QP ID. |
NSQF Level |
Notional Hours |
Class and Skill Lab training |
OJT/Clinic/Lab Training Hours |
| General Duty Assistant |
HSS/Q5101, v2.0 |
4 |
1000 |
420 |
580 |
Home Health Aide
Individuals in this job provide assistance to patients with diverse needs in carrying out their daily living activities at different care settings like home, old age home, hospice, etc. Some of the key responsibilities of a Home Health Aide are to provide personal care, comfort and assistance to the patient while they are coping up with their health conditions. They also report the health status to the service providers or other health professionals.
| QP Name |
QP ID. |
NSQF Level |
Notional Hours |
Class and Skill Lab training |
OJT/Clinic/Lab Training Hours |
| Home Health Aide |
HSS/Q5102, v2.0 |
3 |
1000 |
420 |
580 |
Vision Assistant
Vision Assistant performs administrative duties including scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records and provides support to an ophthalmologist and healthcare team as per organizational policies.
| QP Name |
QP ID. |
NSQF Level |
Notional Hours |
Class and Skill Lab training |
OJT/Clinic/Lab Training Hours |
| Vision Assistant |
HSS/Q3003 |
4 |
1500 |
750 |
750 |
Phlebotomist
A Phlebotomist draws blood samples from patients for
laboratory testing and analysis and also guides patients in collection of other type of
samples like urine, stool, sputum, etc. This may be done at the laboratory, collection
centre, or at the client site. The incumbent also ensures availability and suitability of
supplies to be used in the process. The person is also responsible for other activities
such as labelling, record keeping and other related documentation.
| QP Name |
QP ID. |
NSQF Level |
Notional Hours |
Class and Skill Lab training |
OJT/Clinic/Lab Training Hours |
| Phlebotomist |
HSS/Q0501, v2.0 |
4 |
1000 |
500 |
500 |
Medical Records Assistant
The individual compiles, processes, and maintains medical records of patients in a manner which meets the medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the health care system following its latest coding systems and standards.
| QP Name |
QP ID. |
NSQF Level |
Notional Hours |
Class and Skill Lab training |
OJT/Clinic/Lab Training Hours |
| Medical Records Assistant |
HSS/Q5501, v2.0 |
4 |
1500 |
600 |
900 |
Neurophysiology Technology Assistant
A Neurophysiology Technology Assistant performs tests that assist physicians in the diagnosis and evaluation of diseases of the brain, peripheral and autonomic nervous system ,and disorders of sleep using sophisticated electronic testing equipment.
| QP Name |
QP ID. |
NSQF Level |
Notional Hours |
Class and Skill Lab training |
OJT/Clinic/Lab Training Hours |
| Neurophysiology Technology Assistant |
HSS/Q0801 |
4 |
1700 |
1000 |
700 |