Nawaloka Hospitals partners ICBT Campus empowers nurses with enhanced education opportunities
Nawaloka Hospitals has joined hands with the ICBT Campus to empower nurses with enhanced educational opportunities. The two organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on May 11, at the ICBT Campus, with the Chairman and Deputy General Manager in attendance.
Through this partnership, Nawaloka Hospitals’ nurses will have a clear pathway to pursue the B.Sc. (Hons) in Nursing programme offered by the University of Sunderland in the United Kingdom. This opportunity is exclusively available to nurses who have completed the three-year General Nursing Diploma at Nawaloka Hospitals and will be eligible for a special discount direct, entry with the University of Sunderland.
Additionally, the collaboration between Nawaloka Hospitals and ICBT Campus includes a Biomedical Engineering Higher Diploma programme. Upon completion of this programme at ICBT Campus, students will have the unique opportunity to undergo a three-month Biomedical Industrial Training at Nawaloka Hospital in Colombo.
Machines like MRI, CPU and Ultra US scans where they will not see other than in a hospital environment. This practical training module will equip students with hands-on experience in the installation, servicing and calibration of biomedical equipment, further enhancing their skills and preparing them for successful careers in the field of biomedical engineering.
An official from Nawaloka Hospitals stated, “We firmly believe in investing in the continuous professional development of our nurses, as they form the backbone of our healthcare system. This partnership with ICBT Campus and the University of Sunderland will open new horizons for our nurses, empowering them with the skills and knowledge necessary to deliver exceptional patient care.”
A representative from ICBT Campus said; “We take great pride in partnering with Nawaloka Hospitals in this endeavor. By combining our expertise in education with their commitment to healthcare excellence, we aim to provide a seamless educational pathway for nurses and contribute to the development of highly skilled healthcare professionals in Sri Lanka.”
Established in 1986 by Nawaloka Hospitals, the School of Nursing has been a pioneer in nursing education in Sri Lanka. Over the years, more than 3,000 students have graduated from the school, becoming qualified nurses who are now serving both locally and internationally.
The nursing curriculum at Nawaloka School of Nursing covers a wide range of subjects, including Medical Science, Nursing Science, Physical and Biological Science, Social Science and general education. Students receive expert training in bedside skills, in addition to their academic studies.
Upon completion of the three-year Nursing program, students receive a Nursing Certificate and a degree from Sri Lanka. They are also eligible to register with the Nursing Council and obtain a license to practice as a registered nurse, a privilege exclusive to diploma holders. Furthermore, diploma holders have the opportunity to serve in state healthcare institutions, offering them additional career prospects.
Nawaloka School of Nursing is registered with the Private Health Services Regulatory Council (PHSRC) under the Ministry of Health and its training programme is approved by the Tertiary Vocational and Educational Commission (TVEC). Notably, Nawaloka Hospitals is the only hospital in Sri Lanka registered and accredited by TVEC to offer the graduate nurses programme at NVQ Level 6.
Nawaloka Hospitals entered Sri Lanka’s healthcare sector in 1985 and has since emerged as a dominant force in the private healthcare landscape, under the Chairmanship of Late H.K. Dharmadasa, Nawaloka Hospitals strives to be a Centre of Excellence in high-technology diagnostic and curative facilities.
The ceremony was attended by the Chairman Dr. Jayantha Dharmadasa, Director General Manager Prof. L. Chundrasena and the representatives from the institution.