THE SANKARA NETHRALAYA ACADEMY (A Unit of Medical Research Foundation) Chennai - 600 006, Tamil Nadu, India. Ph No: 044 3257 3256, Fax No: 044-28254180 E-mail : snacademy@snmail.org, Website: www.thesnacademy.ac.in COURSE DIRECTORY
The Sankara Nethralaya Academy (TSNA) is the academic wing of Sankara Nethralaya, the leading super speciality eye hospital based in Chennai. It is avowed to employ a unique system of disseminating education through its distinctive series of educational programs ranging from certificate to doctoral level. The primary goal of the academy is to critically create a pool of comprehensive, well-trained health care professionals with the confidence and capability to meet the challenges in health sector. TSNA imparts knowledge ushered with new training/teaching methodologies including the use of I n f o r m a t i o n Te c h n o l o g y. I t accomplishes its excellence in education through its academy with all modern facilities, paving way for an excellent ambience for extensive learning. It aims at enhancing their knowledge and expertise without compromising on professional ethics and quality education which helps t h e m t o d o o r d i n a r y t h i n g s extraordinarily well. Facilities available Modern air conditioned classroom built for aesthetic comfort Library facility Interactive classroom session with eminent faculties Hostel facility available on request Multimedia facilated classroom Hi speed internet and Computer lab with latest systems Tie up with Multi Speciality Hospital Bank and ATM facility in proximity The Key Features No Capitation / Donation Fees Nominal Fee structure Flexible fee payment option ( Instalments) Faculty and student collaborative projects Education loan through City Union Bank ( for applicable courses) Experienced and proficient Faculty Posting/ visits in well reputed multi specialty hospitals Academy is a wing of Sankara Nethralaya, India s Leading Eye Hospital. ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCE COURSES The Sankara Nethralaya Academy ( a u n i t o f M e d i c a l Re s e a rc h Foundation) is offering the following Courses which are affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai to Address the shortage of skilled work force Ensure quality health care delivery Provide employment opportunities The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University is one of the premier Medical Universities of India maintaining uniform and high standards of education. The courses shall be conducted in The Sankara Nethrlaya Academy campus, with the l a t e s t t e a c h i n g t e c h n i q u e s, instruments and with ultra modern classroom facilities.
DIPLOMA PROGRAMS Duration: 2 years th th Eligibility: 60% in 10 / 12 standard with science background ( physics, chemistry, biology/ botany & zoology) Diploma in Operation Theatre & Anesthesia Technology This course aims at training students to provide complete care to the patients, assist the surgeon, anesthetist or nurse in surgical procedures and strictly follow NABH p ro t o c o l s i n t h e operation theatre. Diploma in Ophthalmic Nursing Assistant (ONA) The course is aimed to impart knowledge about ocular diseases, its causes, to a s s i st ophthalmic surgical procedures and to provide patient care in ophthalmic hospitals. DEGREE PROGRAMS B.Sc Medical Laboratory Technology This rapidly expanding course in health care field trains the students to acquire the basic skills to perform diagnostic tests, analyze and b r i n g fo r t h v i ta l information about the s t a t u s o f a n individual s health. Duration of the course : 3 years Eligibility: 60% in 12th standard with science background ( physics, chemistry, biology/ botany & zoology) MBA in Hospital and Health System Management This course enables individuals to update their knowledge and skills to become e f f e c t i v e administrators with improve leadership qualities. Duration of the course : 2 years Eligibility: MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS,BSMS, BNYS, BUMS B.Sc (N),B. Pharm, B.Sc ( Science background), BS Optometry, BPT & BOT OTHER PROGRAMS Diploma in Refraction and Dispensing This course trains the students with the necessary skills and c o m p e t e n c e i n r e f r a c t i o n, p re s c r i b i n g a n d d i s p e n s i n g spectacles to provide best eye care practices. PG Diploma in Optical Retail Management This course intends to provide knowledge in various aspects of retail b u s i n e s s, i t s a p p l i c a t i o n i n o p t i c a l environment and to e q u i p t h e participants with skills to compete in the retail sector. Duration of the course : 1 year Eligibility: Any undergraduate degree with science background
OPTOMETRY PROGRAMS CERTIFICATE COURSES Duration of the course: 3 months (1 month online training and 8 weeks in house training) Eligibility: Bachelor degree in Optometry/ Diploma in Optometry with minimum 2 years of experience. Certificate Course in Basic Vision Therapy The certificate course imparts an overview of the various basic (binocular) vision anomalies and the assessment and diagnosis of the same. At the end of the course, the primary eye care practitioner would be aware of the treatment modalities and able to make appropriate referrals. Certificate Course in Digital Biometry This course enables to understand the basic principles of Digital Biometry and to t r a i n e y e c a r e professionals in handling instruments related to IOL power calculations and in selecting the ideal spikes in A scan biometry. Certificate Course in Cornea Diagnostics This course enables to understand the b a s i c c o r n e a l c o n d i t i o n s, t h e p r i n c i p l e s o f d i a g n o s t i c instruments and its importance. The optometrist will also be trained to interpret the test reports. Certificate course in Retina Diagnostics This course ensures the optometrist to understand the basic retinal conditions. It further provides knowledge in the principles of various diagnostic instruments, the procedures performed and interpretation of test reports in correlation with the fundus picture. Certificate course in Glaucoma Diagnostics This course enables the optometrist to understand the basic glaucoma conditions, p r i n c i p l e s a n d procedures of the diagnostic instruments used and its need in interpreting the results. Continuing Optometric Education (COE) COE aims to impart knowledge and training to practicing optometrists and optometry students. It builds professional g ro w t h i n t h e i r expertise through up g r a d a t i o n i n technology, new discoveries in medicine, and improvements in practice settings. Duration of the course : 12 Sessions (1 session per month) Eligibility: Practicing Optometrists who hold a Diploma in Optometry/ BS Optometry and Students who are enrolled in a four year Optometry course, and are currently in the third/ final year.
FELLOWSHIP COURSES Duration of the course: 6 months Eligibility: BS degree in optometry (or) Diploma in Optometry/ Refraction with minimum 2 years of clinical experience and competitive mark in the course previously done Fellowship in Contact Lens This fellowship p r o v i d e s intensive clinical, t e a c h i n g a n d r e s e a r c h experience to individuals in Basic, advanced and specialty fitting, problem solving and handling complications in contact lens. The fellow will have the opportunity to work with the different specialties of contact lens clinic to update their knowledge and skills for their job role. Fellowship in Vision Therapy This fellowship is designed to provide i n d i v i d u a l s intensive clinical, t e a c h i n g a n d r e s e a r c h experience in behavioral and developmental vision care, binocular vision, and vision therapy protocols. The fellow will have the opportunity to work with the diverse population at the Binocular Vision/ Vision therapy clinic and at the Pediatric clinic. INSTITUTIONAL COURSE Certificate Course in Hospital Management This course helps to improve and update participants knowledge about the concept of H o s p i t a l Management. It aims to increase t h e o v e r a l l understanding of management issues and concepts. It develops skills for a professional approach and leadership quality thereby preparing individuals for managerial positions. Duration of the course : 12 Sessions (1 session per week) Eligibility: Graduate with 50% marks from a recognized university. DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM (DLP) Essilor India Private Limited, Bangalore has signed up with Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai to provide quality education in the field of lens dispensing through customized courses to sales persons in optical outlets and other aspiring students in dispensing spectacle lenses. The certificate course in optical sales and ophthalmic dispensing is affiliated to Essilor India Private Limited. Certificate Course in Optical Sales This course enables to enhance the technical knowledge in specific aspects of the eye like Refractive errors, Types of lenses, Optical selling and frames, etc to improve dispensing activities. Duration of the course : 9 months Eligibility: Basic knowledge in English.
Fellowship of British Dispensing Opticians (FBDO) This course enables the optometrists & optometry students to expand their field of knowledge and skill to become an expert in the art of scientific dispensing. It will provide the foundation for a complete understanding of the intricacies of the dispensing field. Duration of the course : 3 years (Contact classes twice a year in Sankara Nethralaya) Eligibility: BS degree in optometry (or) Diploma in Optometry/Refraction / B.Sc (Science background) 12TH standard pass with 60% marks and minimum 2 years of optical experience ONLINE PROGRAM MBA in Hospital Management Sankara Nethralaya jointly with the Gemba School of HR offers this distinctive online education program. The Sankara Nethralaya Academy is a growing epitome in imparting h e a l t h c a r e a n d management education to create highly knowledgeable and skilled professionals. Gemba School of HR is a B-school having a unique position in management education and is exclusively taught by industrial administrators. This course helps health care professionals to demonstrate enhanced managerial performance. The various striking features of this course include studying while working, flexible learning hours using interactive methodology, tutor supported content, online exam and placement assistance. Duration of the course: 1 year Eligibility: Any undergraduate degree Internships Twintech International University, Malaysia has signed an agreement with Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai to train their final year optometry students. The interns will undergo theory and hands on training sessions. Many international universities and nursing colleges have tie-up with Sankara Nethralaya to train their students on internships. Workshops Sankara Nethralaya is one of the leading super speciality institutions for ophthalmic care in India. There are many workshops and one day seminars being conducted pertaining to health care. Kindly visit our website or contact us for further information. For Registration / Application / further queries kindly contact us. Academic Officer THE SANKARA NETHRALAYA ACADEMY (A Unit of Medical Research Foundation) Chennai - 600 006, Tamil Nadu, India. Ph No: 044 3257 3256 Fax No: 044-28254180 e-mail id: snacademy@snmail.org Websites: www.thesnacademy.ac.in www.thesnacademy.edu.in www.sankaranethralaya.org