Delhi govt announces to introduce new courses in medical colleges
To enhance the professional skills of nurses, pathologists, paramedics, and physiotherapists, among others, the Delhi government is all set to introduce new courses in medical colleges.
The AAP-led Delhi government has announced to launch new courses in medical colleges. These courses will give push to enhance the professional skills of nurses, pathologists, paramedics, and physiotherapists, among others.
Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said, “The Covid pandemic was an eye-opener for all of us and made us realise that besides doctors, we need well-trained paramedics, nurses, physiotherapists and pathologists, in large numbers to cater to the health needs of the citizens,” as reported by New Indian Express.
He added, “These courses will give a push to enhance the skills of various health professionals who play a major role in day-to-day needs at the hospitals. This in turn will help the government in providing better and world-class healthcare services to the people of Delhi.”
Speaking at the Delhi Education Summit, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said, “The problem in the national capital’s school education was leakages in the system’s foundation and the missing dots in its policies.”
The courses to be introduced include the BSc Nursing Programme at Delhi Pharmaceuticals Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), one year Post Basic Diploma in Oncology Nursing at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Master of Physiotherapy (Sports) at Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Physiotherapy, re-validation of 3 years BSc (Medical Technology, Radiotherapy) at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, BSc. in Medical Laboratories in Hindu Rao Hospital, and a continuation of Bachelor of Physiotherapy Program at Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Institute of Physical Disabilities.
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