Medical Training and Workforce

	Training Physicians for Public Health Careers (2007) Public health efforts have resulted in tremendous improvements in the health of individuals and communities. The foundation for effective public health interventions rests, in large part, on a well-trained workforce. Unfortunately there is a major... More
	Ensuring an Infectious Disease Workforce: Education and Training Needs for the 21st Century - Workshop Summary (2006) More
	Assessment of NIH Minority Research and Training Programs: Phase 3 (2005) This report provides an assessment of NIH�s programs for increasing the participation in biomedical science of individuals from underrepresented minority groups. The report examines, using available data and the results of a survey of NIH trainees,... More
	Health Professions Education: A Bridge to Quality (2003) The Institute of Medicine study Crossing the Quality Chasm (2001) recommended that an interdisciplinary summit be held to further reform of health professions education in order to enhance quality and patient safety. Health Professions... More
	Safe Work in the 21st Century: (2000) Despite many advances, 20 American workers die each day as a result of occupational injuries. And occupational safety and health (OSH) is becoming even more complex as workers move away from the long-term, fixed-site, employer relationship. ... More
	Dental Education at the Crossroads: Challenges and Change (1995) Six dental schools have closed in the last decade and others are in jeopardy. Facing this uncertainty about the status of dental education and the continued tension between educators and practitioners, leaders in the profession have recognized the... More
	Careers in Clinical Research: Obstacles and Opportunities (1994) Transforming biological discoveries into medical treatment calls for a cadre of health professionals skilled in patient-oriented research. Yet many factors discourage talented persons from choosing clinical research as a profession. ... More
	Primary Care Physicians: Financing Their Graduate Medical Education in Ambulatory Settings (1989) Because of changes in the health care system, the hospital has become less suitable as the primary focus of graduate medical education for primary care physicians. However, the current system of financing health care education and services makes it... More
	Nutrition Education in U.S. Medical Schools (1985) As the general public has become more aware of advances in nutrition, consumer demands for advice on matters of diet and disease have grown. This book offers recommendations to upgrade what were found to be largely inadequate nutrition programs in U... More
	Nursing and Nursing Education: Public Policies and Private Actions (1983) More

MASC Training Services Medical Courses

Mine Clearance Trauma Medic
Course length Mine Clearance Trauma Medic is a comprehensive 3 week medical training course. Course aim To train locally employed staff to provide routine healthcare and emergency pre-hospital care in support of humanitarian landmine and unexploded ordnance, UXO clearance programmes in accordance with the international standards as laid down by the United Nations Mine Action Service, UNMAS.	A team of mine clearance trauma medics, trained by MASC Training Services, in Cambodia
Who is it for? Local medical staff requiring specific training in dealing with victims and casualties of land mines and unexploded ordnance.	Mine Clearance Trauma Medic is a comprehensive 3 week medical training course
Course Content This course will cover the following topics:
Role & responsibilities of the DTM Medical ethics Health & safety in the work place Stress & stress full situations Anatomy & physiology The cavities of the human body The cause & spread of disease Infection & aseptic techniques Prevalent diseases & illnesses Health & hygiene in the field Sexually transmitted diseases The principles & priorities of first aid The respiration system The circulatory system The skeletal & muscular systems The nervous system The digestive system The urinary system The eye & eye injury The ear & ear injury The skin & common skin diseases Patient history & examination Respiration & asphyxia Basic life support – BLS The mechanism of injury Advanced airway management Wounds & the control of bleeding Dressings & bandages Head, chest & abdominal injury Extremity trauma Taking &recording of vital signs Management of fractures	Use of traction &inflatable splints Sprains, strains & dislocations Trauma patient assessment Cervical spine injury Stretchers & patient handling Giving an injection Shock & fluid replacement Intravenous cannulation Management of burns Poisons, bites and stings Missile injury & effects of blast Post Traumatic Stress Disorders Pharmacology Management of pain Heat & cold weather injuries Gun shot wounds Triage in trauma Dealing with a road traffic accident The Glasgow Comma Scale - GCS Report writing & record keeping Long term care of the sick patient Vehicle conversion to an ambulance Treatment during transportation The management of landmine injuries Medical minefield responsibilities Equipment & casualty removal Introduction to radios & procedures Management of a minefield accident Oxygen therapy The Laryngeal mask Endotracheal intubation

Welcome to the Medical Training Directory

Welcome to the Medical Training Directory, the simple guide to finding the right medical training, dental assisting, medical techinican or nursing program to will fulfill your educational needs. Finding the right medical training school may seem like an overwhelming task but here at the Medical Training Directory we make it a simple, easy process. Begin by selecting the type of program you are interesting from the lists on the left of your screen.  The programs are oraganized in seven categories: Medical Technician, Nursing, Alternative Medicine and Natural Healing, Medical Records (Insurance Coding and Billing), Dental, General Training, and Administration.  You can also search by a specific medical career or location on the right column.  Our featured online medical training schools are listed below. American InterContinental University Online click a location below to request more information Locations: Online Earn your degree online, fast. AIU Online offers degree programs in Business Administration, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, Visual Communications, and Education. Bachelor's degrees can be earned quickly and conveniently, while Master's degrees can be earned in as little as 10 months. AIU Online's degree programs are designed for maximum flexibility—study at the times and places that work best for you. Medical Education Programs:Associate's (AABA) in Medical Coding & Billing - Bachelor of Business Administration in Healthcare Management - Healthcare Administration - Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management University of Phoenix click a location below to request more information Locations: Online With convenient class locations as well as online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible. Whether you're seeking an associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree, we can help you reach your goal while you work—and much sooner than you might expect. In fact, University of Phoenix has helped thousands of students achieve the higher education they need to achieve higher success. We can help you too. Medical Education Programs:Certificate in Nursing Health Care Education - Health Care Management - Master of Health Administration - Master of Science in Nursing - Master of Science in Nursing/Health Care Management - MS in Nursing/Health Care Education - MS in Nursing/Health Care Management - MS in Nursing/Integrative Health - MS in Nursing/Master of Healthcare Administration - RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Keiser University eCampus Online click a location below to request more information Locations: Online Keiser University eCampus Online offers degrees in fields that are in high demand and provides job placement assistance to all its students and alumni. We research trends for growing fields and tailor our curriculum to prepare students for entry and advancement to rewarding careers. Medical Education Programs: Health Services Administration - Medical Assisting