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Certificate Course in Healthcare Counselling
affiliated to MAKAUT, Govt. of WB (formally known as WBUT)

What is Healthcare Counselling?
While medical practitioners provide treatment and support for individuals battling different types of health conditions, healthcare counseling professionals explore the psychological impact of the conditions on patients’ minds. They enter into meaningful partnerships to help patients develop the right mindset for coping with their conditions.
As a healthcare counselor, you will be responsible for making the patient feel relaxed and comfortable during his treatment and even after it. A positive mindset can work miracles and expedite healing.
As part of this course, you will develop your practical and theoretical knowledge to identify problem areas and conduct intervention programmes to empower a patient to cope with a health crisis. The course will equip you with the qualities to offer the highest level of care to achieve maximum patient satisfaction.
What will this course teach you?
- Introduction to Psychology
- Fundamentals of Cognitive and Social Processes
- Introduction to Counselling
- Introduction Psychopathology
- Healthcare Counselling
What can you do after the course?
After completing the course, you can find jobs in:
- Hospitals
- Nursing homes
- Mental health clinics
- Public health centres
- Healthcare organizations
How long is the course?
A Certificate Course in Healthcare Counselling is a 6-month short-term course under MAKAUT University (Formerly known as WBUT), with sufficient emphasis on field projects and internship programs for building practical experience.
Who can enroll in the course?
Any student who has passed the 10+2 Examination with English as a subject is eligible for admission.
What is the admission procedure?
Admissions are conducted according to norms laid down by MAKAUT / Management of George Group of Colleges.
What are the fees for the course?
Fees for the course comprise:
Admission Fees (one-time) |
1st Installment |
Total Fees |
---|---|---|
Rs. 8,500/- | Rs. 12,000/- | Rs 20,500/- (Excluding Examination Fees) |
Where can you Study the course?
You can study this course at:
The Gayatri Chetna Foundation, Narendrapur
Narendrapur
Narendrapur - 700103.
Helpline - 033 4181 6622 / 6633
Mobile - 9831369322