Batch I - Training on Revised PPTCT Guidelines for Private Medical Colleges in Andhra Pradesh

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Dates- 25th - 26th March 2013

Participants Profile

Institutions 
• Ganni Subalakshmi Medical College
• Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences
• Non Resident Indian Medical College 
• Maharajah's Institute of Medical Sciences
• Konaseema Insititute of Medical Sciences

Each medical college deputed a team of doctors from OBGY, Community Medicine, Microbiology, Pediatrics departments. Labour room  nurses were also invited to be part of this training. A total of 29 participants including eight professors and head of departments, eleven associate professors and ten staff nurses from medical colleges were part of the training. 

Resource Persons

• Dr. JC Reddy Joint Director, Basic Services Division, APSACS
• Dr. Ram Mohan- Assistant Director, - Basic Services Division -APSACS
• Dr. Pavan, PPTCT Consultant , APSACS
• Dr. Emmanuel, Regional Coordinator , APSACS 
• Dr. Hima Bindu, Director Paediatric ART Centre’- Niloufer Hospital, Hyderabad
• Dr. Ramesh Reddy Allam- SHARE India

Methodology 

A conscious attempt is made to include a variety of training aids such as films and case studies, and to use participatory methodologies such as small group work, discussion etc. The program for each day is divided into different sessions, allowing for a logical sequencing of activities. 

Outcomes

• Each of the 5 participating medical colleges has developed an action plan for dissemination of learnings through Continuing Medical Eductaion at their institutions. 
• Support required from SHARE India and APSACS has been enlisted and action plan for support prepared.