VC BGSBU inaugurates 3 short term certificate courses at College of Nursing

Shyam Sood

Rajouri, October 25: To meet the need of workforce requirements in the health sector (Covid Frontline workers), National Health Mission J&K has decided to train 2500 Frontline Covid Warriors.

In order to provide short-term certificate courses to deserving candidates, the College of Nursing of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU) Rajouri has been designated as one of the training centers .

On Monday Prof. Akbar Masood Vice-Chancellor, BGSBU inaugurated three new short-term certificate courses in the College of Nursing, BGSBU.

The three short-term courses include Covid Frontline Worker (basic care support), Advance Care Support, and Home Care Support.

“The certificates shall be provided under the Skill India Mission and the students shall be given stipend and aid during the certificate programme” said the officials

“These courses have been added to meet the workforce requirements in the health sector. It is a significant step in strengthening the Nation’s resolve to fight against the Covid-19 pandemic” said Prof. Akbar Masood, VC.

These short-term certificate courses are aimed at augmenting the health sector of the country to upgrade the skills of front-line workers to fight against Corona, he added.

Prof Akbar Masood applauded the efforts of Dr. Titi Xavier, Principal Nursing College for her commitment and untiring efforts in the growth and development of the Nursing Colleges as a premier institution of Health and Nursing education.

Other presents on the occasion Included Dean Academic Affairs, Prof. Iqbal Parwez; Registrar, Mohd Ishaq; Joint Registrar/OSD Nursing colleges, Suneet Gupta and faculty members of the College of Nursing.