CHCWM: Certificate in Health Care Waste Management
Complete guide to IGNOU CHCWM programme — courses, assignments, study material, and exam resources.
Programme Overview
Courses in CHCWM
Below are the courses offered under the IGNOU CHCWM programme:
| Course Code | Course Name | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| BHM-101 | Fundamentals : Environment and Health, Health Care Waste Management regulations | Study Material |
| BHM-102 | Health Care Waste Management : concepts, technologies and training | Study Material |
| BHME-101 | Inter-Relationship Between Health and Environment | Study Material |
| BHME-102 | Worker Safety and Patient Safety | Study Material |
| BHME-103 | : Current Status of Health Care Waste Management and Legislation in the Regional Countries | Study Material |
| BHME-104 | Managerial and Systems Approach | Study Material |
| BHME-105 | Special Considerations of Waste Management | Study Material |
| BHME-106 | Administrative and Legal Aspects of Waste Management | Study Material |
Study Material for CHCWM
Download free study material for all CHCWM courses from official IGNOU sources:
Frequently Asked Questions
CHCWM stands for Certificate in Health Care Waste Management at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). It is a Certificate programme offered through distance and online learning mode.
IGNOU CHCWM programme includes 8 courses. Each course has its own assignments and Term-End Examination.
Download free study material for CHCWM courses from eGyanKosh, IGNOU's official digital repository. Search by course code to find the relevant blocks and units.
For Bachelor's programmes, you need minimum 35% in both assignments and TEE separately. For Master's programmes, the minimum is 40% in each component. You must also meet the overall aggregate percentage.
Check your IGNOU CHCWM grade card at gradecard.ignou.ac.in. Enter your enrollment number to view assignment marks, TEE marks, and completion status for all courses.
IGNOU CHCWM programme duration varies by level. Bachelor's programmes are typically 3 years (extendable to 6 years). Master's programmes are 2 years (extendable to 5 years). Diploma and Certificate programmes range from 6 months to 1 year.