Kauvery Hospital, one of the leading healthcare centres in Tamil Nadu, and the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation have launched the Tamil Nadu Apex Skill Development Centre for Healthcare (TNASDCHC). Edappadi Karuppa Palaniswami, Chief Minister, Tamil Nadu formally launched the centre, through a virtual inauguration function.

This joint venture between Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC) and Kauvery Hospital to upskill, reskill and cross skill healthcare professionals with competencies are current and relevant for the efficient and effective healthcare delivery.

The centre is an outcome of an MoU that was signed on Nov 30, 2019 between Govt of Tamil Nadu and Kauvery Hospital to provide high end skill training in hospital and healthcare services sector, under the scheme - Tamil Nadu Investment Promotion Programme - Phase II, assisted by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

“This centre will aid as a catalyst in bridging the skill gap in the state of Tamil Nadu and also will help enrich the skills of healthcare professionals in the state,” said Colonel R Alagarraj (Retd), Director Projects, TNASDC for Health Care.

Speaking on the partnership Dr Chandrakumar, Founder and Executive Chairman, Kauvery Hospitals said, “Every role is given due importance for training at this centre. It is our immense pleasure to be a part of Tamil Nadu’s game changing initiative.”

The ‘State of the Art’ domain skill labs to be established will offer a near realistic - prototype demonstration and learning facility to develop desired competencies amongst the Healthcare Workers. The courses are aimed to provide Skill Competencies to the spectrum of Healthcare professionals, Nursing staff, Para – medical, Ambulance Operators, Administrative Staff and Doctors.

TNASDC has adopted the blended learning format that integrates technology to boost learning and deliver the knowledge and skills that will create impact. The trainee can be constantly connected to the content from anywhere and from on any device and any time at their convenience, however the necessary practical training will be conducted at the state of art Simulation lab established. Assessment of competency achieved by a candidate will be based on Pre-course assessment, Mid-course assessment and Final assessment.