The UWI Cave Hill Campus Annual Report to Council 2021/2022

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Launch of the Bachelor of Science (BSc) Human Nutrition and Dietetics The BSc Human Nutrition and Dietetics was launched at the start of the year under review. The vision of the programme is for it to be at the fore- front of best in class of nutrition and dietetics training by educating the next generation of dynamic, forward-thinking leaders who embrace cutting edge research and collabora- tive practices to inform decision making, paving the way for a healthier Caribbean. The mission is to train the cadre of nutrition and dietetic professionals who provide safe and ethical care to improve health and wellbeing among the Caribbean region and beyond. The programme has didactic and practical components and runs over three and a half years for full time students and six years for part time students. It aims to produce graduates who can work as dietitians in diverse settings. Seven students completed the first academic year of the programme. Application for CAAM-HP accreditation is in progress. Launch of the postgraduate Diploma in Paediatric Nursing The Diploma was launched in September 2021 in collabo- ration with the SickKids Centre of Global Child Health and is an initiative of the Shaw Centre of Paediatric Excellence (SCPE). It includes sponsorship to train 40 nurses over five years. The SickKids Centre for Global Child Health, Faculty of Medical Sciences, the George Alleyne Chronic Disease Research Centre (GA-CDRC), Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the Ministry of Health and Wellness are collaborating to develop the SCPE. One of the goals which is to train 40 paediatric nurses, will be achieved through this Postgraduate Diploma. The first cohort consisted of 14 nurses and all of them successfully completed the programme and were awarded their Diplomas with Distinction. New Certificate/Diploma Programme Developed with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) 4 The UWI/PAHO Certificate and Diploma in Health Policy and Health Systems was launched at a ceremony/press

Promotional Flyer - The UWI/PAHO Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma in Health Policy and Health Systems

conference on April 19, 2022 in the Jacqueline Wade Conference Room, The UWI, Cave Hill Campus. Officials from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and senior administrators from The UWI, Cave Hill Campus attended. This programme is unique in that it was devel- oped with funding from PAHO and includes existing public health and PAHO courses which have been revised. It will commence in the academic year 2022/2023. Expansion of the Master of Science (MSc) Nursing Administration and Education Programme to St Vincent In January 2022, The MSc Nursing Administration and MSc Nursing Education were expanded to St Vincent in collab- oration with the St Vincent Community College. Nine students were enrolled in the first cohort and they have received their classes online, with practicums supervised in ccollaboration with the Community College.

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