A PLACE TO LEARN SMMC is a learning environment that keeps the community abreast of medical developments and encourages staff to remain up-to-date and educated in their field. Due to the pandemic, the regular annual educational activities were impacted severely. The RN/LPN courses were not able to be conducted, also party due to the regular class room being turned into temporary (PPE) storage. In 2020, there were no overseas students interning at SMMC for obvious reasons. The hospital did cater to 4 RN students from the National Institute for Professional Advancement (NIPA). In 2020, nurses from various wards successfully completed several (re)certification courses e.g. Basic Pacemaker Training, TOA, Critical Care, PALS, PEARS, BLS, Neonatal Care and MRI courses. Through the Education Department, SMMC seeks to contribute to the advancement of the community and of SMMC staff. This advancement leads the future to a better, higher quality of care.
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