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examination. However, agreement was reached with the Institute to hold an Intermediate Examination in Hong Kong in May 1961, and, at the same time to assess the feasibility of holding such examinations regularly in the Colony in future years. The accordance of this facility by the Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology is gratefully acknowledged.

335. The Laboratory maintains an in-service course of training for Medical Laboratory Technicians which follows closely the curriculum of the Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology and which leads to a departmental examination necessary for advancement in the Service. The content of the course enables those suitably qualified to enter later for the Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology examination.

PHYSIOTHERAPY

**336. In September 1960, a Physiotherapy Training School was established and the first course of instruction began. The School is sccommodated in converted premises in the old Pathology Institute on Hong Kong Island and will remain there until the completion of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Kowloon when there will be a properly designed and equipped School of Physiotherapy.

337. The course is a full-time one and is conducted by qualified Physiotherapy Tutors. The syllabus follows completely that laid down by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in the United Kingdom,

OTHER FORMS OF DEPARTMENTAL TRAINING

338. Courses of training are held for Dispensers and Tuberculosis Visitors. These do not lead to a recognized qualification, but prepare Those concerned for appointment to permanent posts on the Establish- ment after they have passed a departmental examination.

339. A preliminary training period of three months including lec- tures, discussions, visits of observation and practical work is arranged for Almoners who enter the Department with the basic qualifications of a University Degree and a recognized Certificate or Diploma in Social Studies.

340. Table 45 sets out the various categories of training undertaken departmentally during the year:

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Probationer Assistanı

Physiotherapist Student Assistanı

Radiographer .. Stulcal Disproset

TABLE 4S

DEPARTMENTAL TRAINING 1960

Student Laboratory Assistant Student Medical Laboratory

Technician

Strength ** 31.3.61

Passed

I

Appoinament

Resignation

7

I

7

8

126)

6

4

39

I

5

J

123

26

292

74

Student Male Nurse

37

Student Nurse (Psychiatry)

3

Student Male Nurse (Psychiatry) Student Midwives Studcat Midwives (Registered

Nurses) ..

20

26

40

10

16

+

Studcot Nurse

Student Health Visitor Tuberculosis Visitor Probationer Almoner

+

Cork Including pod thunder. () Mad Fart.

- AUT

2600

ageÃẫn ****

Gel Im addikon, there are 7 Modent nurses (Pochlatry) pradiningr ára Llnited Kingdom

- allede -

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(2) In addition, thene ore 10 aludend Bale dourses (Phychlory) training in United Kingdom.

COURSES OF STUDY OVERSEAS

341. The following table sets out the courses of study outside Hong Kong attended by officers of the Medical and Health Department during 1960-61 :

AppointmenT

3 Medical Officers

1 Assistool Medical

Officer

1 Almoner Class 1

1 Male Nurses

Pre

Sounce of

Course of Study

Fellowship, Royal College of

Surgeons

Study

U.K.

Pras

Government

Diploma in Public Health

Singapore

Hạng ConE

Junior

Chamber of

Commerce

Training in Anti-Tuberculosis

U.K.

Govemment

Work

Orthopaedic Nursing

U.K.

Government

1 Male Nurse

Dermatological Nursing

U.K.

Government

1 Sister Tutor

Up-to-date Teaching Method

U.K.

Government

| Nursing Sister

Blood Transfusion

U.K.

Government

Oral Surgery &od Advanced

U.K.

Government

conservation Technique

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| Specialist