Valedictory Programme of Certificate Course

The valedictory program of the Certificate Course on Basic Obstetrical skills and Neonatal Nursing organized by the department of OBG Nursing and Child Health Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing (MCON), MAHE Manipal was held on 10th August 2022 in the Conference Hall of Shirdi Saibaba Block, Kasturba Hospital, Manipal.

Dr. Mamatha S Pai, Professor, Department of Child Health Nursing, welcomed the gathering. Dr. Avinash Shetty, Medical Superintendent of Kasturba Hospital, was the chief guest for the program, and Dr. Suba Sooria, Head of Nursing Services, KH Manipal, was the guest of honor. Dr. Sushmitha Karkada, Assistant Professor, OBG Nursing, MCON Manipal, presented the certificate awardees. Dr. Avinash Shetty and Dr. Tessy Treesa Jose, Associate Dean, MCON, awarded the certificates to 30 participants. Dr. Avinash Shetty in his address congratulated the participants, highlighted the importance of skill training in continuing education, encouraged them to put the theory into practice for the continual improvement of quality care, and appreciated the effort taken by the Manipal College of Nursing MAHE Manipal. Dr. Tessy Treesa Jose Associate Dean congratulated the participants for taking up the course with great enthusiasm and also thanked Dr. Avinash Shetty, Mr. Jibu Thomas & Dr. Suba Sooria for administrative support in initiating the certificate program. The course was well appreciated through the feedback given by the course participants. Dr. Sonia R.B D’Souza HoD, OBG Nursing proposed the vote of thanks.

Dr. Sushmitha R Karkada, Department of OBG Nursing, and Dr. Yashoda Sathish, Department of Child Health Nursing. Assistant Professors MCON, MAHE, Manipal coordinated the program. Mrs. Pratibha Kamath, Assistant Professor, Dept of OBG Nursing compered the program.