London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Kingston upon Thames 1971

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]

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about the new syllabus for nurse training and for the introduction of
the community health course. Student nurses choosing this course will
be given eight weeks community nursing experience.
Health Visitor Student Training
Four health visitors who are qualified field work instructors
were responsible for the practical training of seven student health
visitors. These were all successful in their final examinations.
Students from varying fields have spent 567 sessions with
health visitors observing their work.
Health Education
The health visitors have provided health education for groups
in clinics, schools and church halls, totalling 731 sessions.