Orientation Programme

Date : Aug 20, 2026

Gender Sensitization: The programme commenced with a Gender Sensitization session led by Dr. Savita Lasrado from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. The session formed an important part of student orientation, with emphasis on awareness and sensitivity in the academic and professional environment.

Hospital Infection Control: From 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., Dr. Kavitha conducted a session on Infection Prevention and Control. The presentation highlighted safe practices in healthcare settings and included the “My 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene” approach, reinforcing appropriate hand-hygiene practices.

Fire Safety and Hazard Management: The final session was conducted by Mr. Elson Pereira from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Hospital Fire Safety and Hazard Management. Visual instruction on fire hazards and CO₂ fire extinguishers was supported by practical demonstration videos showing extinguisher handling.

Participation and Outcome: All first-year students attended the programmes. The sessions successfully covered essential areas of workplace awareness, patient safety, infection prevention, and emergency preparedness.

The orientation programme provided students with important foundational exposure to gender sensitivity, infection prevention and control, and hospital fire safety. The combination of classroom presentations and practical fire-safety demonstrations made the programme informative and relevant to the students’ future professional roles.