ECHO is an online knowledge-sharing tool that shares knowledge through expert’s didactics and case presentation by participants, which employs the philosophy of #MoveKnowledgeNotPeople #AllTeachAllLearn. We at NICPR have leveraged this tool to share our knowledge and expertise in the field of #PreventiveOncology for #CancerElimination. It is an easy to use and ubiquitously downloadable tool across various devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktops.
Training Modality at NICPR-ECHO
Due to prior awareness and medical knowledge about cancer, specialists and medical officers will be trained online on ECHO platform, following which they’ll attend the hands-on training at NICPR, Noida.
a. CSTP-MO program will be offered through out the year for medical officers in various states.
b. Advanced level of training will be offered to specialists (gynecologists and dentists) in the Indian Public Health System (IPHS) at various District Hospitals (DH), Community Health Centers (CHC) etc. across India, particularly focusing on the North Eastern Seven Sister states of Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram and Assam. The program will also be extended to the state of Sikkim in the North Eastern region.
Participants of the course can access live video sessions of NICPR-ECHO courses through any internet enabled smart devices such as, smart phones, laptop, desktop or tablets etc. Interested participants can contact us at nicprecho@gmail.com.
Upcoming Courses
Medical Officers
MoHFW is in the process of rolling out population-based cancer screening of cervical, breast and oral cancers in the primary health center, under the NCD control program. They intend to roll this out with the assistance of existing workforce
Dentist
MoHFW is in the process of rolling out population based cancer screening of cervical, breast and oral cancers in the primary health care system, under the Non communicable Diseases Control Program (NCDCP)
Gyneocologists
MoHFW is in the process of rolling out population based cancer screening of cervical, breast and oral cancers in the primary health care system, under the NCD control program. Thus, every gynecologist is expected to know about cervical
Staff Nurses
The MoHFW has mandated population based cancer screening in the country for three preventable cancers – oral, breast and, cervical, under the National NCD Control Program.
Empowering healthcare providers with knowledge and skills in cancer screening and early detection
NICPR ECHO empowers health care providers to update knowledge and skills in the area of cancer prevention. This entails incorporating cancer screening programs using the ECHO model to improve capacity and access to specialty care for rural and underserved populations
NICPR-ECHO around India
In the technology driven world that we live in, ECHO has enabled learning from the comforts of one’s home or never having to leave your office premises to update oneself with latest in the field. ECHO enables knowledge to be delivered to your door-step, from top-notch experts and leaders from eminent institutes and organisations. So, far we’ve reached many states and about 250+ cities in India.
