Assistant Professor (Materia Medica) at Gokul Homoeopathy Medical College, a constituent College of Gokul Global University
What is QCI & NABET Inspection? Let’s delve into the details of QCI (Quality Council of India) and NABET (National Accreditation Board for Education and Training) inspections in homeopathy colleges. QCI Assessment and Rating Framework for Homeopathy Colleges: The QCI has developed an Assessment and Rating Framework specifically for homeopathic medical colleges. This framework aims to evaluate and rate the quality of these institutions based on various criteria. Here are the key criteria considered during the assessment: Criterion1: Curriculum: This criterion focuses on the implementation of a Competence-Based Curriculum as prescribed by medical regulators for both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs. Parameters include faculty representation from clinical specialties, adherence to curriculum guidelines, and faculty development programs. Agreements with reputed institutions (both in India and abroad) are also considered to expose faculty and students to best practices in medical education. Criterion 2: Practical/Hands-on/Clinical Experience: This criterion assesses practical training and clinical exposure. Parameters include skill development through simulation labs, early clinical exposure, patient loads, bed occupancy, and investigations in teaching hospitals. Criterion3: Teaching-Learning Environment (Physical, Psychological & Occupational): It evaluates the overall learning environment, including library resources, audio-visual aids, safety measures, and anti-ragging initiatives. Criterion4: Students’ Admission & Attainment of Competence:This criterion examines student admission processes, competence levels, and progression. It checks how well students achieve competences in laboratory-based and clinical settings. Additionally, compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) designed by specialized accreditation bodies is emphasized, along with continual quality improvement. NABET (National Accreditation Board for Education and Training): NABET is a part of QCI and focuses on accreditation for education and training. While it initially focused on various sectors, it has now expanded its scope to match QCI’s goal of creating an ecosystem for quality. It collaborates with institutions to ensure effective management and delivery of holistic education programs, contributing to overall student development. Data Capturing Format (DCF): The DCF is used for capturing specific information related to the assessment and rating of homeopathy colleges. It covers aspects like curriculum implementation, practical experience, teaching-learning environment and student progression. In summary, both QCI and NABET play crucial roles in assessing and improving the quality of homeopathy colleges, ensuring that they meet standards and provide excellent education to students.