School Health Training Provided to Primary Healthcare Workers in Hung Yen
A course organized by the Hung Yen Provincial Center for Disease Control covered first aid, infectious diseases, and school coordination for medical personnel.
The Hung Yen Provincial Center for Disease Control organized a comprehensive training course aimed at enhancing the professional capacity of managers and school health personnel working at health stations in the southern part of the province.
Purpose of the Training and Participant Profile
Managers working at commune and ward health stations in the southern part of the province attended the program held by the Hung Yen Provincial Center for Disease Control on October 13.
A total of 110 participants, including those responsible for school health activities, came together to increase the effectiveness of healthcare services in the region.
Topics Covered in the Training Program
During the training, detailed information was provided to participants regarding common injuries in schools and first aid practices.
Critical topics such as health communication, common infectious diseases in schools, and the management of student health were also addressed within the scope of the program.
Inter-Institutional Coordination and Planning
It was emphasized that coordination between the health station and the school must be strengthened in the management of student health.
Comprehensive guidance was provided to participants during the training for the development of school health activity plans.
Practical Applications of Theoretical Knowledge
In addition to the section where theoretical knowledge was shared, ample time was allocated in the program for discussion and practical planning exercises.
Thus, participants had the opportunity to apply the knowledge they acquired to local duties, determine priority activities, and ensure coordination.
The Link Between Health and Education
Through this training, the Provincial Center for Disease Control aims to develop the capacity of district and ward health centers regarding school health work.
The program aims to strengthen the bond between local health units and schools in disease and injury prevention efforts.
Safe and Healthy Learning Environment
This professional development course is intended to contribute to the creation of a safe and healthy learning environment in the region.
Authorities stated that the organizational capability of primary healthcare workers will continue to increase through such training.