| Background
Since its inception, MSCS has grown rapidly and this has created a major challenge in terms of developing and continuously improving the skills of all team members. To do this, we established a small training unit in 1996 under the direction of the Programme Development Manager with a remit to develop regular, needs-based training.
MSCS uses both internal and external trainers
During the initial phase, we only conducted in-house training on reproductive tractinfections / sexually transmitted infections (RTI/STIs).This course was developed by a core clinical team of three; all of whom had studied non only in Bangladesh but also abroad as well.
As we continued to expand, the need to provide a broader range of training, whilst still maintaining quality, emerged. To do this, we developed a team of experienced trainers who could provide courses on a variety of reproductive health issues. These were designed both in-house and with external help. As our experience and reputation grew, we opened the courses up not only to other Marie Stopes International partners but also to other Bangladesh based and international organizations. For example, since 1998 we have provided training on RTI/STIs and maternal health to paramedics from the National Integrated Program for Health and Population (NIPHP). These sessions are both supported, and closely monitored, by PRIME, a US based NGO which aims to improve the skills of primary providers.
We have provided training to providers of Urban Family Health Partnership
Urban Family Health Partnership (UFHP)
Rural Service Delivery Partnership (RSDP)
Bangladesh Population Health Consoltium (BPHC)
Marie Stopes, Nepal
Save the Children, USA
ICDDR'B
Action Aid
Marie Stopes, Myanmar.
Trainers
MSCS has a team of 18 trained and experienced trainers with in-country and international training on different areas of reproductive health. All of them have received formal Training of Trainers, and have been involved in training doctors and paramedics and other reproductive health service providers.
MSCS Team of Trainers
Training facilities
The training sessions are held in either of two fully equipped, air-conditioned, training rooms designed to ensure comfortable environment. The rooms are equipped with all audio-visual facilities including slide and overhead projectors, multi-media projector, televisions and VCPs, with other ancillary training material like flip board, flannel board etc. There is arrangement for doing group work or individual work. Other logistical support (stationers, communication facilities) are adequately and readily available.
MSCS's training facility
During 2000, the training unit has expanded even further and in response to need, we have now also opened a modest and comfortable dormitory facility where course participants can stay.
‘Khanik' MSCS dormitory, is located in
a quiet residential areas
>> Accommodation charges : Tk.120/- per night
>> Food charges : : Tk 150/- per day (including 3 main meals and 2 snacks)
Food charges may vary according to the customers need and requirement
Practical Training
All theoretical training are complemented by practical sessions where participants get opportunity to practice the skills learnt in the classrooms. All three of Marie Stopes comprehensive reproductive health clinic in Dhaka, 7 mini clinics with good client load and 5 satellite clinics are used to provide the practical training. Marie Stopes makes all arrangement for transporting trainees to the practical training sites.
Most clinical trainings have a practical components: A maternal health trainee, examines, and a clients
Courses offered
A five day course on syndromic management of RTIs / STIs for doctors and paramedics
A thirteen day course on reproductive health care and essential service package for paramedics & Nurses
A three day course on sexual health communication and counseling for those working in the field of reproductive health
A three day course on infection prevention for clinical staff
A three day course on health service marketing for those working in service promotion
A eleven day course on other reproductive health (STI Maternal Health) for Paramedic & Nurses.
A three day course on Adolescent Reproductive Health for those working in the field of adolescent.
A five day course on Health Service Management for Manager, Supervisor involved in health project management.
A two day course on First AID for anyone.
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