A training aimed at providing an orientation in hospital practice during a period of 7 days for O/L and A/L students, who wish to continue their further studies in medical sciences.

A programme with a wider coverage and a training component has been designed for medical students of foreign universities to obtain practical experience in a Hospital setting.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

To provide an opportunity to G.C.E. (O/L and A/L) Students to observe operational activities of medical and non-medical departments in the hospital environment.

To educate Medical Students to obtain practical experience in four major clinical specialties and other related activities in relevant departments, such as ;

• To observe basic clinical activities happening in wards and above units
• To familiarize with medical records keeping / patient records
• To know about common nursing procedure
• To know about the infection control procedures in the hospital environment
• To know about the medication management
• To know about the Endoscopy, GU center and Dialysis unit
• To observe and know the activities in the emergency department
• To know about the Housekeeping functions in hospital environment

COURSE DURATION

G.C.E. (O/L and A/L) students : 7 days
Medical students : 2 – 3 weeks and Up to 6 weeks

COURSE COORDINATOR

Ms Chamalika Senaratne, Senior Executive- Training, LHA.

CHIEF RESOURCE PERSON

Ms Chitra Damayanthi- Deputy Chief Matron, LHC.