CoE will be used to develop skills / upskilling programs, to train healthcare professionals to use healthcare products / solutions in the areas of digital health, artificial intelligence (AI), health technology, 3-D printing. Cyber Security And other healthcare related techniques. This initiative is envisioned to accelerate research and development in AI and Healthcare technology Through the active participation of researchers and healthcare professionals who will be able to work with technologies after acquiring the required skill sets.
Speaking about training the healthcare workforce with the latest medical technology, the chairman of the Healthcare Sector Skills Council, Dr. Naresh Trehan said, “Recognizing the need to train the healthcare workforce on emerging technologies, a specific committee has been formed on ‘Future Skills in Health Tech’. Has been formed under HSSC Educational Committee. I hope that this collaboration between HSSC and C-DAC will lead to industry-linked courses to prepare the healthcare workforce in the new technology. “
Commenting on advances in healthcare that can be fueled with healthcare technology, HSSC Academic Committee Chairman Dr. Devi Shetty said, “This collaboration is the first step in preparing our healthcare workforce to understand technology and participate in the process of its development and adoption. This will not only enhance their skills and prepare them for the future but will also help the whole ecosystem to adapt to futuristic technologies. “
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the representatives of C-DAC and HSSC marking the agreement. The agreement aims to bridge the gap between technologists and healthcare by addressing key issues using technology.
