Citing the continued exodus of Filipino doctors and nurses for jobs abroad, two lawmakers are proposing a program that would train barangay volunteers as health professionals.
Philippines is the leading primary source country for nurses internationally.
Step ladder' training
Philippines is the leading primary source country for nurses internationally.
Step ladder' training
As proposed, the Bibong BHW Program will follow the “step ladder" training program the University of the Philippines has initiated.
The first step is a mandatory basic training on community health care delivery, while the second step is a more comprehensive training on community health care where they could specialize in midwifery, occupational therapy, pharmacology and so on.
The next two steps are more rigorous and specialized. The third step allows BHWs to take courses required in becoming a licensed nurse.
After finishing the 15-month program, volunteers will be eligible to take the Nursing Licensure Board Examination.
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