1st-Year Para-Academic Visits

Students in their first year will visit essential public health and hygiene facilities to understand sanitation, hygiene, and food safety standards.

1. Lakhanpur Water Treatment Plant

• Learn about water purification, filtration, and distribution systems.
• Understand the importance of clean water in preventing waterborne diseases.

2. Purulia Dairy Plant, Belguma (Purulia-723101)

• Observe milk processing, pasteurization, and packaging.
• Understand the nutritional value and safety measures in dairy production.

3rd-Year Para-Academic Visits

Third-year students will visit community health centers, local governance bodies, industries, and social welfare organizations to gain exposure to public health services, environmental factors, and social care initiatives.

1. Babugram Gram Panchayat

• Understand rural healthcare services, sanitation programs, and community development projects.
• Interact with village health workers and ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers.

2. Raghunathpur Municipality

• Learn about urban health programs, waste management, and public sanitation initiatives.
• Observe community health planning and disease control measures.

3. Industrial Visits (Occupational Health & Safety Awareness)

Cement Factory / Brick Factory

• Understand the impact of dust exposure, respiratory health, and occupational hazards.
• Learn about workplace safety measures for factory workers.

Cake Making Factory

• Observe food production hygiene and quality control in the food industry.
• Learn about nutrition and dietetics in processed food industries.

4. Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department, Raghunathpur

• Learn about drinking water supply, sanitation, and hygiene programs.
• Understand government initiatives for public health and disease prevention.

5. Social Welfare & Special Needs Visits

Old Age Home

• Interact with elderly residents to understand geriatric care and emotional well-being.
• Learn about common health issues in old age and ways to provide compassionate care.

Physically & Mentally Challenged Institutions

• Gain experience in caring for individuals with special needs.
• Understand rehabilitation programs and therapy techniques.

School Health Program

• Conduct basic health screenings, awareness sessions, and hygiene education for schoolchildren.
• Learn about child nutrition, vaccination, and common childhood illnesses.

Guidelines for Para-Academic Visits

• Attendance is compulsory for all students.
• Students must wear appropriate attire (uniform or as per visit requirements) and carry ID cards.
• Maintain discipline, professionalism, and respectful behavior at all sites.
• Follow safety regulations and instructions given by the authorities at the visit locations.
• Students are required to submit a detailed report on their observations and learning experiences after each visit.

These para-academic visits provide a holistic approach to nursing education by integrating public health, industrial safety, environmental awareness, and community engagement, ensuring that students are well-prepared for diverse healthcare challenges.