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Research and Skills Development Centre

Established in 1996 as a Skills Lab and flourished to a full fledge facility, Research and Skills Development Centre (RSDC) proudly offers certified training courses in life saving techniques, not only to LNH doctors and staff but also to other institutions and organizations, supervised by certified and experienced instructors. The courses are conducted in line with international guidelines and on regular basis. The centre is licensed by American Heart Association (AHA) as an international training centre. We are ISO 9001-2015 certified and PMDC accredited for CME credit hours. It is a well-equipped and purposely built simulation centre to cater the needs of latest Medical education. Our qualified and experienced instructors also include American Heart Association certified instructors.

Services

Emergency Cardiovascular Care (Resuscitation) Skills
Clinical Skills for Post graduate Medical Trainees
Undergraduate clinical Skills Training (MBBS, Medical Technology, Physical therapy, Diagnostic & Lab Sciences and Nursing)
Skills for Professional Nurses (& other Allied Health Professionals)
Skills for Technicians & OPD Attendants
Emergency Response Skills for Non Healthcare
Onsite trainings

Facilities

RSDC is a large and well-equipped facility with a variety of specialized basic and advanced training mannequins and instruments. The centre can accommodate more than hundred participants at a time. To facilitate small group learning, there are classrooms with multimedia projectors and a computer lab. There is a conference room for trainers and faculty, a simulated Operation theatre for animal / cadaver workshops with real anaesthesia machine, suction machine, Diathermy, OT lights, OT table and dissection table, and a tissue lab (for animal tissue) with work stations for hands on skills practice.

Workshops/Skills (Individually Hands-on)

Stress Management
Time Management
Communication Skills
Fire Safety Skills
Family & Friends CPR
Heart Saver First Aid CPR AED
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Airway Management
Basic Interpretation of ECG
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
First 10 minutes of Life
Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Primary Trauma Management
Basic Nursing Skills
Vital Sign Monitoring
Hand Hygiene
Basic Clinical & Surgical Skills
Injection Techniques
Heart and Lungs Sounds
Immobilization of Fractured Limb
ObGyn Skills
Critical Care Skills
ABGs
Operation of Cardiac Monitor
Lumbar Puncture
CVP Line
Chest Tube Insertion
Tracheostomy
Modular Curriculum Skills
Skills for Orientation Program of Nurses

In collaboration with other Disciplines

Laparoscopic Skills
Other Advanced Surgical Skills for;
- General Surgery
- Urology
- Peadiatric Surgery
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Neuro Surgery
- Ophthalmology
- Obs & Gynecology
- Gastroenterology
- Anesthesiology
- Nephrology
- ENT
Canadian Clinical Research Program (CCRP)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible?

Most of the courses are offered for the healthcare practitioners and the students. The First and CPR courses though are available for general public and lay men. The non-healthcare professional and students may also get benefit from them.

Are there any prerequisite for these courses?

The courses are offered in line with the scope of practice of the applicants.

How to apply for RSDC courses?

Select the course from available list. Submit the filled registration forms along with the copy of NIC or employee/student card and payment receipt.

What is the mode of payment?

Fees shall be paid in cash at the Main Cash Department of LNH.

Are there any discounts?

Yes. Group/institute discounts may apply. For special discounts keep following the official Fb page/website of LNH. The corporate sector may apply for a bulk discount.

Are customized courses offered?

RSDC is a fully equipped and developed resource centre with a whole team of dedicated staff for this purpose including specialized and trained instructors.
Customized courses may be offered depending on the availability of the resources.

Which international affiliation RSDC have?

Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College is an accredited international training centre (ITC) of American Heart Association (AHA) and RSDC is the authorized place to provide this service in LNH.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS for HCP), Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (HSFA CPR AED) course and Friends & Family (F&F) CPR courses are accredited with American Heart Association.

A certificate from American Heart Association (AHA) will be provided upon successful completion of the relevant course.

What is the validity of the courses?

Usually the successful participants of the courses are awarded with the completion certificates of two years validity. There are though some courses which do not have a conditional validity.

When can the courses be renewed?

For renewal of the courses especially the BLS and ACLS, the candidates should apply at least a month before the date of expiration of the previous certification.

What is the duration of the courses?

The basic workshops take almost a full day to complete. The advanced courses may be of two to three days.

What is the venue for the courses?

The courses are conducted within RSDC premises, inside the purpose build classrooms with learning stations equipped with mannequins.

What are the timings of RSDC?

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from Monday through Saturday with Half day on Saturdays

Are courses offered throughout the year?

Yes. The dates of choice can be given if registration is applied in groups.

Faculty

Dr. Kahkashan Tahir

Head of Department & Senior Manager
MBBS, PGDPA, MAS, CHPE, CSEP,
TCC/ BLS & ACLS Instructor-AHA

Mr. Ahmad Ali

Chief Instructor II
RN, DCC, BSc-N
BLS & ACLS Instructor-AHA

Contact Information

Please call us on: 021-34412437 & 021-34412697
Email: RSDC-Group@lnh.edu.pk