Ward Based Skills Programme
Advance Your Clinical Skills Through Real-World Ward-Based Training.
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What is Ward Based Skills Programme?
As part of our ongoing commitment to strengthening the clinical competencies of future healthcare professionals, the Society for Health Research and Innovation (SHRI) has initiated the Ward-Based Clinical Skills Training Programme in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka. This programme is specifically designed for pre-intern medical officers, providing them with the opportunity to develop and refine essential clinical skills in a real hospital ward setting under the supervision of experienced consultants.
The primary objective of this programme is to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and clinical practice. By engaging in hands-on training within their nearest hospital, participants are immersed in a practical learning environment that mirrors their future responsibilities as practicing doctors.
Each participant is required to maintain a logbook documenting the skills they have completed. This logbook must be authenticated with the signatures of the respective consultant trainers upon successful demonstration of each procedure.
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Programme Highlights
✓ Basic Procedural Skills:
Cannulation, NG tube insertion, Catheterization, Setting up an IV drip, Infusion pump setup, Venepuncture, Venepuncture for blood culture, Arterial puncture and ABG, Wound dressing, Suturing, Suture removal, Bandaging
✓ Emergency and Advanced Procedures:
Blood and blood products transfusion, Pleural tap, Peritoneal tap, Removal of an intercostal tube, Injections – Subcutaneous (SC) / Intramuscular (IM), Lumbar puncture, GCS (Glasgow Coma Scale) monitoring, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Defibrillation, Intubation, Airway maneuvers
✓ Monitoring and Supportive Techniques:
CVP (Central Venous Pressure) line insertion, Intercostal (IC) tube insertion, Glucometer usage, Nebulization, Connecting to an ECG monitor, Venous cut-down
✓ Programme Impact:
By the end of the training, pre-interns are not only proficient in these vital skills but also demonstrate improved clinical confidence, decision-making, and preparedness for house officer duties. The programme strengthens the continuum of medical education by ensuring that new medical officers’ transition smoothly into clinical practice.
Programme Aims
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Skill Retention
Prevent regression of clinical and technical skills during the pre-intern waiting period.
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Building Clinical Confidence
Enhance procedural competence and clinical confidence before internship.
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Ensuring Safe Patient Care
Promote safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care from the first day of internship.
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Supervised Training
Provide opportunities for hands-on practice under the guidance of Consultant Anesthetists and Physicians.
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Reflective Competency Development
Maintain a voluntary competency record to encourage reflective learning and self-assessment.
Vision
To ensure that every medical graduate in Sri Lanka enters internship as a competent, confident, and patient-safe medical professional, equipped with essential clinical and procedural skills through supervised, hands-on pre-intern training.
Mission
To bridge the clinical skills gap experienced by medical graduates during the pre-intern period by providing structured, voluntary, and supervised clinical exposure in operating theatres, emergency treatment units, progressive care units, and hospital wards.
Entry Requirements
- Must be a pre-intern medical officer enrolled in a recognized medical degree programme.
- Currently awaiting or preparing for internship training in Sri Lanka.
- Must have completed core clinical subjects required for internship eligibility.
- Ability to attend ward-based practical sessions at the assigned hospital.
- Willingness to maintain a procedural logbook and obtain trainer verification.
- Commitment to adhere to hospital rules, professional conduct, and safety protocols.
- Consent to be supervised and evaluated by consultant trainers during procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Who is eligible to join this programme?
This programme is designed for pre-intern medical officers who are awaiting internship and wish to strengthen their clinical skills before starting hospital duties.
Where is the training conducted?
Training is conducted in real hospital ward settings in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka.
Who supervises the training sessions?
Sessions are supervised by experienced Consultant Anesthetists and Physicians to ensure safe and structured skill development.
What types of skills are covered?
Participants gain hands-on experience in essential clinical and procedural skills required for internship, including patient care procedures and ward-based responsibilities.
Is this programme mandatory?
No, the programme is voluntary. However, it is strongly recommended for pre-intern medical officers who wish to enhance their clinical readiness.
Will participants receive certification?
Participants maintain a verified logbook of completed procedures. Details regarding certification are provided by SHRI upon programme completion.
How does this programme benefit future interns?
The programme helps reduce skill regression, builds clinical confidence, and prepares participants to deliver safe and efficient patient care from the first day of internship.
How can I register?
Registration details and application instructions are available through SHRI’s official communication channels and website.
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