KESAHC holds workshop on new curriculum for allied health professions

Why in news

The Kerala State Allied and Healthcare Council (KESAHC) hosted a workshop on new competency-based curricula for ten allied and healthcare professions to be introduced nationally in 2026-27.

Background

The initiative is a collaboration between the Union Health Ministry and the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions. The workshop focused on competency-based curricula designed to produce globally competent professionals to meet growing demand.

Facts for Prelims

• BodyKESAHC: Kerala State Allied and Healthcare Council
• BodyNational Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions: Body collaborating with Union Health Ministry
• FactCurricula for ten allied and healthcare professions to be introduced nationally in 2026-27
• FactCurriculum model: Competency-based

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of competency-based education in standardizing allied and healthcare professions to meet global healthcare demands in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Standardization gap: Lack of uniform national standards for allied health roles across different states
• Skill-demand mismatch: Transitioning from theory-heavy to competency-based training to address clinical workforce shortages

Keywords: Competency-based education · Allied healthcare professions · National Commission · Skill standardization · Healthcare workforce

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