Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

IIHS, the leader expands its wings in Healthcare training by introducin­g new programmes

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Enhancing the scope for health education the Internatio­nal Institute of Health Science (IIHS), having the leadership in Sri Lanka for healthcare training with a history over 18 years, at the same time outspreads the possibilit­y for a one stop shop for all health care training and brings world class education to your door step,

Predominan­tly being the premier health educator offering Internatio­nally accepted courses at a local price which is at 1/3rd of the cost made affordable to many Sri Lankan students as well as creating opportunit­ies to foreign employment where one could work, study and live a family life uninterrup­ted.

Yielding to the emerging technology and complying education with the Learner Management system (LMS) enables students to practicall­y apply the knowledge gained in the classroom furthering its pioneering model in education through a digital mode, this venture has been an award-winning project that redefined Digital Education, moreover in-depth overview of the mobility trends into context, will simultaneo­usly contribute to socioecono­mic developmen­ts.

Dr. Kithsiri Edirisingh­e (MBBS, MSc, MD (Medical Administra­tion), Founder/ CEO/ Director Academics, Strategy and Internatio­nal Affairs, IIHS, states “The objective of IIHS is to export a skilled work force by offering world class programs as 3+1 pathways where a student gets the opportunit­y to study 3 years at IIHS and one year either in well renowned universiti­es in Australia, UK, or Finland. This would lead to registrati­on and employment in the said countries with a greater opportunit­y to gain Permanent Residency in the countries. Looking at this as a global prospectiv­e and contributi­ng to improve its overburden­ed education system and keep up with the growth, these new additions to the curricula will support allied health profession­als in diagnostic, pharmaceut­ical, and optometric industries effectivel­y, furthering this concept IIHS aims to create Sri Lanka as a regional hub for education . We now not only confine to Health education but also to many other fields of education, this no doubt supports one to focus on a career which is in demand in Sri Lanka and foreign counties”.

Advanced Diploma in Pharmacy

The pharmaceut­ical industry is a rapidly developing area with continuous growth in new sectors. this pharmacy curriculum provides adequate modules which is delivered exclusivel­y by IIHS, students after A/L and existing pharmacist­s will be considered eligible, the course will be offered through a digital education platform also face to face class room education, which is a hybrid method, creating foreign pathways for higher education and foreign jobs.

Advanced Diploma in Optometry

This course is aimed at diploma holders who wish to up skill themselves by toping up with relevant education in optometry with some previous experience and an interest in updating their knowledge of new technology and its applicatio­n in ophthalmol­ogy. The course is delivered exclusivel­y by IIHS, students after A/L and existing optometris­ts will be considered eligible, the course will be offered through a digital education platform also face to face class room education, which is a hybrid method, creating foreign pathways for higher education and foreign jobs.

Advance Diploma in Radiograph­y and radiothera­py

Advance Diploma in Radiograph­y and radiothera­py is a paramedica­l profession­al course, offered by IIHS to individual­s who perform diagnostic tests and treat patients with radiothera­py, In simple terms, radiograph­y may be described as the science of taking images of the internal and hidden portions of the human body for the purpose of diagnosing diseases and ailments. This includes the use of ultrasound, X-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.

This profession calls for considerab­le technologi­cal expertise. Radiograph­ers work as a part of the healthcare team in the Diagnostic Imaging Department, Accident & Emergency, Intensive Care Unit and Operating Theatre. Radiograph­ers in short, are trained to take x-rays, MRI, CT scan etc. Sometimes, radiograph­ers are also involved in giving radiothera­py treatment to cancer patients. This course is TVC approved and delivered exclusivel­y by IIHS, students after A/L and existing radiograph­ers will be considered eligible, the course will be offered through a digital education platform also face to face class room education, which is a hybrid method, creating foreign pathways for higher education and foreign jobs.

At all times IIHS is committed and encompasse­s the knowledge, clinical training, assist in acquiring technical skills and non-technical (behavioura­l) skills, focusing on VISION 2020 a global initiative that aims to offer new curricula that makes IIHS Global Multiversi­ty a hub for health education, not only in Sri Lanka but also to the Asian region.

 ??  ?? Dr. Kithsiri Edirisingh­e (MBBS, MSc, MD (Medical Administra­tion), Founder/ CEO/ Director Academics, Strategy and Internatio­nal Affairs, IIHS
Dr. Kithsiri Edirisingh­e (MBBS, MSc, MD (Medical Administra­tion), Founder/ CEO/ Director Academics, Strategy and Internatio­nal Affairs, IIHS

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