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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Greenwich 1965
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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TRAINING COURSES
This year a variety of courses were attended by staff both
administrative and professional from all services. Whilst some
of these courses are statutory requirements, noticeably in the case
of the nursing services, the offer of a wide range of other noncompulsory
courses reflects the department's awareness of the need
for fully trained staff, and the necessity for staff already trained,
to keep abreast of the latest developments. There is no doubt of
the value of these courses in ensuring that the services given to
the public are of the highest standard.
The duration of the courses varied from 1 day to 1 or 2 years
and the method of study from day or "block" release to full time
release. Members of the staff were seconded on full salary with
full course fees paid.
The following is a list under each of the services of the various courses attended by staff during 1965 :—
| Administrative. | |
|---|---|
| Catford College of Commerce | Local Government courses (day release) |
| Professional. | |
| British Postgraduate Medical Federation | Refresher Courses in Paediatrics |
| „ „ | The Handicapped Child— Course on Psychiatry |
| London Local Dental Committee | Evening classes for training of Dental Surgery Assistants |
| British Postgraduate Medical Federation | Hearing Testing Techniques |
| Chest and Heart Association | Study day of the Chesty Child |
| Health Visitors Association | Fieldwork Instructors courses |
| London Boroughs Training Committee | Introductory courses for School Nurses |
| London University | Fieldwork Instructors courses |
| „ „ | Evening extension course on 'Towards better Medical Care' |