Sunway College Johor Bahru introduces a new facility - Healthcare Learning Hub

Sunway College Johor Bahru launched a new facility, the Healthcare Learning Hub (HLH) during the recent campus Open Day held on 15 July 2023. The launch was officiated by Principal, Mrs Hor Poh Choo and Deputy Principal Ms Ong Mei Mei in the presence of representatives from Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Johor (Johor State Health Department), adding to the importance and significance of the occasion. The concept of the HLH was initiated to enhance the learning experience and provide hands-on training opportunities for students enrolled in the Diploma in Healthcare Management programme. This presents a significant step forward in preparing students for their future careers in the healthcare industry.

"The demand for healthcare services is expected to continuously rise, including in Malaysia and Singapore. This is due to projected demographic shifts, among which are the increase in ageing population, life expectancy and lifestyle diseases. It is important to equip our students with the necessary skills and practical exposure to meet these evolving healthcare needs allowing students to gain some hands-on practice," explained head of programme, Dr Hong Koh Yiin.

The Diploma in Health Care Management (DHCM) programme was introduced in 2019 to meet this growing trend. The comprehensive curriculum is designed to equip graduates with a strong foundation in healthcare management principles, ethics and practices, enabling them to contribute to the improvement of services within the industry.

To further this effort, the HLH was conceived to serve as a dynamic platform for students' academic and professional growth and is established for the following purposes:
 

Platform for Industrial Engagement and Collaboration
HLH will serve as the platform for industrial engagement and collaboration. Through interactive forums, engaging seminars, insightful workshops and dynamic networking events, students can connect with members from the extended industry and healthcare professionals. Such interaction is hoped to foster enthusiasm and deepen their understanding of the healthcare industry, setting the stage for future career success within the relevant sector.
 

Simulated Healthcare Facility
HLH is designed for experiential learning by closely replicating relevant sections of real-world healthcare facilities, providing an opportunity for students to improve their practical abilities. Through role-play in simulated scenarios, students acquire the critical thinking, problem-solving and interpersonal skills necessary to excel in their studies and at the future workplace.
 

One Stop Community Centre
The HLH is poised to extend its impact beyond the confines of the campus. In time, the college hopes to transform the facility into a ‘One Stop Community Centre’ which can promote and encourage the adoption of a healthy lifestyle among the local community through organising health-related activities, educational workshops and community outreach programmes with the HLH serving as the coordinating hub and venue of such activity.
 

In short, the Healthcare Learning Hub at Sunway College Johor Bahru presents a new learning facility for students intended to complement the Diploma in Healthcare Management programme. With the introduction of this innovative approach, the college reaffirms its commitment to delivering high-quality education that prepares graduates for the ever-evolving industry.

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Monica Shoshatre (Marketing Communications)
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