Quality Education

Certificate Courses offered by Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP)

Anaesthesia Technician course

This course trains a student to practice as an anaesthesia technician and assist a physician in the operation theatre.

Dialysis Technician course

This course trains a student to perform various procedures and operate dialysis equipment under a physician’s supervision.

ECG Technician course

This course trains a student to perform an ECG independently and provide the results to a physician for further interpretation and management in hospitals and cardiology clinics.

EEG Clinical Neurophysiology Technician course

This course trains a student to operate EEG equipment, and record EEG, EMG and other parameters.

ENT Technician course

This course trains a student to assist a physician in various ENT procedures.

Laboratory Safety course

This certificate program is for laboratory staff and students, and trains a student in laboratory safety.

Medical Records Management course

This certificate program trains a student in medical records management. It is designed for professionals like medical records officer, medical records technician, medical records clerks and others healthcare professionals involve in management of patient health information.

The program is divided into five modules to provide a theoretical and practical understanding of medical records management with special emphasis on medical records management, legal aspect, disease and procedure coding, statistics, computer application in health information management and recent advances.

Ophthalmology certificate course

This certificate program trains a student in ophthalmic procedures.

Pulmonary Function Test Technician course

This course trains a student to perform various pulmonary procedures.

The pre-conference workshop on “Simulation in Clinical Obstetrics

Organised by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal, as part of the National Conference on Nurse-led Developments for Sustainable Healthcare in India, proved to be an insightful and enriching experience for the participants. The pre-conference workshop was held on 17.01.2024.

Delivered a comprehensive session on the meaning of simulation, outlining the steps in the simulation process, and highlighting the benefits of simulation in healthcare settings. Through the use of case studies, participants were engaged in critical thinking, gaining a deeper understanding of the practical applications of simulation in obstetrics.

Session focused on the practical application of the peanut ball in labor. Covering its basics, history, appropriate usage, safety considerations, and various positions, participants gained valuable insights into enhancing maternal care during the active phase of labor. The detailed session provided a holistic view of the peanut ball's role in facilitating normal delivery

The workshop incorporated an enactment component, allowing participants to observe the application of skills by student nurses in conducting a normal delivery. This involved planning and executing delivery in the labor delivery room, integrating the use of the peanut ball during the active phase of labor and teaching Lamaze techniques.

MAHE FAIMER International Institute, in collaboration with MGH Health Profession Education, Boston, Manipal College of Nursing, and CCEID, jointly organized effective interprofessional team building for quality teaching and practice.

The Department of Community Health Nursing, MCON, MAHE, Manipal, organised a “Pre-Conference Skill-Based Workshop on ‘Mentoring Skills for Mentors and Leaders’” on 17.01.2024.

The Department of Fundamentals of Nursing, in collaboration with Dr Olga Gershuni, International Faculty, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal, conducted a personal development workshop.

The main topics were sleep hygiene, stress management, and infodemics. A total of nine workshops were conducted over a three-month period, from February to April 2024.

Sleep Hygiene:

The session was mainly focused on how the students should maintain their sleep hygiene, and the discussion was driven towards the sleep hours needed for maintaining the students' health and what can be done to achieve these. Dr. Olga Gershuni facilitated the workshops and had discussions on the students' needs, barriers, and problems.

Stress management:

The session was conducted to identify the students' stressors and the approach they could use to reduce them. Dr. Olga led the workshops by explaining the different types of stressors present and the impact of these stressors on health. A total of five workshops were conducted with 100 participants.

Infodemics:

The session focused on what infodemics mean and how they have influenced society. She emphasized the role of nurses and how they can collaborate with other healthcare professionals to address the false information that is present in the world. She brainstormed with them about a problem and what they had faced.

A total of nine workshops were held over a three-month period, from February to April 2024. These workshops were designed to align with Sustainable Development Goals 3 and 4, which focus on good health and well-being, and quality education, respectively. They were open to the general public.

Artspire

MAHE Dubai invited high school students to join in continuing the UAE National Day Celebrations through an event ‘Artspire’, on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at SoDA in Block B, first floor, School of Design & Architecture, MAHE Dubai, from 9am to 12noon.

ARTSPIRE 2024, an event to creatively explore and artistically express, the traditional past or pursue tomorrow that’s envisioned today.

ARTSPIRE 2024, an avenue to rejoice the UAE’s cultural connect to foster innovation through art.

ARTSPIRE 2024, an opportunity to relish the UAE heritage through innovative design and architecture.

My UAE, a unique competition celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the United Arab Emirates through your artistic talent “Heritage Harmony: UAE Youth Art Contest”.

MAHE Dubai also invited teachers /student counsellors to join for this creatively engaging event.

Ms Fatima Al Suwaidi, Project Manager, Arts Department – Visual Arts and Design, Ministry of Culture, UAE, graced the event as a Guest of Honour, delivered a talk, and presented prizes to the participants.

The participants were encouraged to creatively bridge the past and the present, capturing the essence of the UAE’s architectural heritage and contemporary urban environment in a fresh and innovative way, incorporating culturally significant traditions and modernity.

Genesis is a renowned Inter-University and Inter-school Management Fest, serving as a vibrant platform for students from universities and high schools across the UAE. This event brought together bright, innovative minds to participate in a range of business challenges, promoting creativity, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit. Students competed across five business events: Best Manager, Pitch Please!, Marketing Nabob, Biz Quiz, and Ad Mad, showcasing their skills and competitive spirit

Civil O’ Poly was a STEM challenge inspired by the classic game, Monopoly, open to High School students across the UAE. The challenge was hosted by the Institution of Civil Engineers Student Chapter, School of Engineering and IT, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai Campus, on May 24, 2023. The competition consisted of two rounds. In the first round, students participated in a “Crack the Code” game. The selected team then competed in the second round, a construction challenge. The material for the second round was earned through participation in a Life-Size Monopoly board game that contained all the ups and downs of Monopoly, but with a board and concepts inspired by STEM.

Students used their creativity, knowledge of STEM, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork to construct the tallest tower using the materials earned. The team with the tower of maximum height from the ground were declared the winner.

A life-size STEM-inspired Monopoly board was created by university students. Participating students applied STEM concepts in a practical and engaging setting. Facing constraints in material, time, and rules, students learned to apply problem-solving skills and teamwork.

The event gave a hands-on exposure to students in civil engineering, where students developed critical thinking skills through experimenting with unconventional and unpredictable formats.

Manipal Institute of Liberal Arts organised PsychEd

A psychology conference, specifically tailored for students, where those from across the UAE come together to engage in academic dialogue. The event was held under the theme "Psychology in Pop Culture," exploring how psychology is often misrepresented in pop culture while examining its undeniable influence on our daily lives. There were three exciting events:

• Dopa-meme—This was a meme creation competition in which students created psychology-themed memes. The memes were posted on the PsychED Instagram page, and the one with the most likes won.
• Roundtable Conference – A moderated discussion on how psychology is represented in pop culture, titled "Some Talk, All Talk, or No Talk: Psychology Misrepresented?"
• Young Scholar Award—This is an academic poster presentation in which students showcase their knowledge of psychological concepts to a panel of judges.

The Roundtable Conference featured an esteemed panel of judges: (1)Ms. Aditi Nath, a Cognitive-Counselling Psychologist and Cognitive Training Director, and the host of the ‘Best Part Is’ Podcast and ‘The Brain Workshop’ Podcast, contributed her expertise in cognitive training. (2) Ms. Nusrat Ibrahim-Chaudhry, a former publishing executive with Penguin, Random House, and Hachette and now a certified Transformational Coach, provided insights from her experience mentoring women entrepreneurs through Upscale Women. (3) Ms. Eliza Hatoum, founder of The New ME and an international life coach, served as the moderator for the Roundtable Conference.

Ms. Hima Mammen, a counseling psychologist specializing in Family Therapy, evaluated the Young Scholar Award presentations, alongside Dr. Jereesh Elias, an Assistant Professor and M.Sc. Applied Psychology program coordinator at the Manipal Institute of Liberal Arts, whose expertise lies in deaddiction and personality disorders.

Technovanza is designed to inspire students and give them a hands-on experience with technology, teamwork, and problem-solving. With exciting games, technical challenges, and workshops, students get an opportunity to explore new areas of interest, learn practical skills, and interact with university faculty and students.

Students had the opportunity to participate in a wide range of exciting activities such as Scavenger Hunt, Squid Game, E-Sports, Code Red, Hydrojet, Track and Tide, and Frustum Frenzy, along with tech-centric events like ElectroQuest, Electro-Arcade, Vortex, Matrix, GeoGuesser, AI Photobooth, and Blueprint Breakout. These events were curated to blend problem-solving, teamwork, and innovation, providing students with a hands-on experience of futuristic technologies and engineering challenges.

With its unique mix of games, competitions, and tech-driven fun, Technovanza 2024 created a dynamic environment for school students to explore STEM beyond the classroom, inspiring the next generation of innovators and engineers

Technovanza 2024 provided school students with an engaging platform to explore STEM through fun-filled activities and competitions, enhancing their problem-solving, teamwork, and creative thinking skills. By participating in events ranging from coding challenges to AI applications and engineering games, students not only strengthened their interest in technology but also developed confidence, collaboration, and an innovation-driven mindset, inspiring them to become future-ready learners and innovators.