Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech (DHLS)
Duration: 2 Year(s)
Sheikh Bhikhari Medical College, Hazaribagh
Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, India
Course TypeDiploma
Course Specialty
Audiometry and Speech Technology
Overview
The Government Paramedical Institute at Sheikh Bhikhari Medical College, Hazaribagh, began its paramedical diploma programs from the 2023-24 academic session, following approval by the Jharkhand State Paramedical Council. They offer 2 seats for the Hearing, Language & Speech Therapy Technician diploma. Over the two years, students are trained in basic audiology, speech and language assessment, rehabilitation techniques, and the use of diagnostic tools like audiometers. They also gain practical exposure in a clinical setting (hospital) for hearing tests, speech therapy sessions, and patient counselling. Being part of a medical college provides them access to the associated hospital’s infrastructure and supervising speech–language pathologists/audiologists. After completing the course, graduates can work in hospitals, speech therapy clinics, community hearing centres, and rehabilitation institutes.
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
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Accomodation:
At Your Own
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
Passed 10+2 (I.Sc.) from a recognised board with PCB subjects.
Admission through JCECEB (Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board) paramedical counselling.
Merit-based selection (based on seat matrix) for the 2 available seats.
Minimum Education
12th Science PCB
Admission Process:
- Register for JCECEB paramedical counselling when the application window opens.
- Choose the “Hearing, Language & Speech Therapy Technician” course under the Government Paramedical Institute of Sheikh Bhikhari Medical College.
- Seat allotment is done based on merit, category, and the 2-seat quota.
- Report to the institute with required documents like 10+2 mark sheet, counselling allotment letter, identity proof, etc.
- Pay the course fee as per the institute’s fee schedule and enroll for the 2-year diploma.
