There are no peer-reviewed, accredited, formal training programs for Surgical Technologists in our country. Every hospital has its own way of training people to work in the theatre. Quality and teaching of these personnel thus varies from institution to institution and is dependent considerably on the surgeons (who incidentally are not trained in surgical technology, though they are well trained in surgical techniques). Herbertpur Christian Hospital, a unit of Emmanuel Hospital Association, has taken upon itself the challenging task of preparing personnel trained in Surgical Technology, for service in the needy areas of north and northeast India. This training program in Herbertpur is being well supported by Cris Rhyner and Jolene Lawson, Certified Surgical Technologists and members of the Association of Surgical Technologists headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, USA. | read more ..| The Family Medicine Program at Herbertpur is approved by the National Board of Examiners to offer a DNB in Family Medicine at the completion of the 36 months training period. It will train you in a unique environment that is answering the call of the WHO for a “paradigm shift in medical education, challenging universities to leave their cloistered environment, assume responsibility for the health of local populations ... in population-based medical education.” The program will include instruction in medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and minor surgery, but will be holistic in its approach. The goal is to prepare excellent generalists who will be a part of the paradigm shift in medical education, and be part of a specialty that could change the face of medical care provision in India. The program uses proven, learner-centered teaching methods and a problem based approach. | read more ..| In response to the grim dental health scenario in India, where the average population to qualified dentist ratio is about 1:1,500,000 in the rural community, EHA desires to provide community based dental services to the rural and semi-rural areas through 'ComDent' (Community Dental Services) by working in conjunction with existing community health projects. ComDent will achieve this by training individuals as Community Dental Promoters (CDP's). The individuals will be selected from existing community health projects, partnering organisations and eligible members of the community. The CDPs will undergo a comprehensive community dental training conducted by the Rural Training Institute (RTI), Duncan Hospital, Raxaul, Bihar. Self-supporting initiatives will see the continuance of the services. The ComDent project named Dr. Ella Stamper Rural Training Institute (RTI) was officially opened by the District Magistrate of the East Champaran district and was dedicated on February 10, 2003. | read more ..| The focus on training in emergency medicine has been growing at a faster pace with the number of increasing disasters – road accidents, civil unrest and natural disasters in our country. Medical institutions and hospitals as well as government and defense organization like National Civil Defense Colleges has been offering training programmes on emergency medicine, search and rescue and courses related to disaster etc. for building up people from civilians as well as defense departments. |
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