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Investing in Medical Students
Baylor Black Sea Foundation has developed two long-
term partnerships with the Faculty of Medicine and
the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
at Ovidius University of Constanţa and the Faculty of
Psychology and Educational Sciences at Alexandru
Ioan Cuza University in Iași.
The communication training provides students from
Ovidius University with insights on patient-doctor or
patient-psychologist communication, offering them
the opportunity to better prepare for their future
sessions with patients.
“THE OBJECTIVE OF THESE TRAININGS IS TO NORMALIZE
A COMMUNICATION STYLE HELPING PATIENTS TO
ACHIEVE THE BEST POSSIBLE RESULTS IN ANY GIVEN
SITUATION, SUCH AS THOSE RELATED TO THEIR OWN
HEALTH, THE DISCLOSURE OF A DIAGNOSIS, AND THE
PRESENTATION OF SOLUTIONS. STUDENTS BETTER
UNDERSTAND HOW TO COMMUNICATE ACCORDING
TO PATIENTS’ EXPERIENCES, NEEDS, AND PRIORITIES.” -
ANA-MARIA SCHWEITZER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The adherence training at AIC University in Iași is
guided by a handbook for clinical psychologists
called “The adherence to treatment, theory and
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2019 Special Focus: Helping Junior Nurses Learn About Infectious
Diseases and Specific Techniques
practice,” developed by Ana-Maria SCHWEITZER,
Alexandra DIMA, Luiza VLAHOPOL, Simona STANCIU,
in collaboration with a researcher from the School
of Communication Research at the University of
Amsterdam. The handbook combines the clinical
experience of medical professionals in Romania
with the new theoretical and methodological ideas
emerging in adherence research, creating a solid
basis for specialized interventions for people with
long-term treatments in Romania. Basic Medical Techniques Development for Future
and Junior Nurses
“THE HANDBOOK WILL BE USED MAINLY FOR THE
MASTER’S PROGRAM IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY AND
PSYCHOTHERAPY, WHERE IT IS ALREADY PART OF THE
STUDY BIBLIOGRAPHY FOR THE DISCIPLINE ‘BEHAVIORS
AND RISKS FOR HEALTH.’ ‘THE ADHERENCE TO
TREATMENT, THEORY AND PRACTICE’ IS AN EXCELLENT
TOOL FOR FUTURE PSYCHOLOGISTS WHO CHOOSE TO
BECOME CLINICIANS, PROVING INSIGHTFUL TO THE
MASTER AND DOCTORAL STUDENTS IN PSYCHOLOGY,
CLINICAL
PSYCHOLOGISTS,
COUNSELORS,
DOCTORS, AND RESEARCHERS INTERESTED IN
BETTER UNDERSTANDING ADHERENCE TO ENHANCE
THERAPEUTIC SUCCESS.” - ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR.
DANIELA MUNTELE Students without previous experience are offered the
This training program designed by Baylor Black Sea • Explain the chain of infection and apply its principles
Foundation helps future nurses who are currently to prevent infection transfer to other patients and
students at post-secondary medical schools and personnel.
colleges and nurses at the start of their careers to
acquire skills and confidence.
chance to practice phlebotomy on artificial arms with
synthetic blood in small class sizes, allowing them to
• Perform the steps of the phlebotomy procedure.
• Identify post-procedure complications and employ
techniques to manage them.
• Explain
the
legal
liabilities
associated
with
phlebotomy.
master the technique. They leave the class equipped
with the confidence to perform the procedure safely “I enjoy guiding young professionals because mentoring
and efficiently. complements my professional path. I advocated for the
At the end of the Baylor Phlebotomy Training Course,
participants acquire the following knowledge:
• Define phlebotomy and know the duties and the job
skills it requires.
• Identify hazards of the procedure and employ
measures to avoid injuries and accidents.
creation of such a training opportunity, and I continue
pushing to make it more affordable for medical
students. When I think of my generation’s introduction
to a medical career, I imagine how much easier it would
have been if we had access to similar trainings.” -
Negivan Septar, Head Registered Nurse
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