Government College of Paramedics, Faisalabad
The Health sector makes use of different type of human resources for its operation. In the 70,s there was a sudden increase of doctors as a result of a major policy decision (establishment of new medical colleges). In the 80,s it was realized that training of paramedics and nurses also needs to be planned scientifically. This was considered essential in order to provide an economically sustainable and technically feasible staff-mix in the health sector.
To address these issues Asian Development Bank provided financial assistance under the first health project. Five paramedical schools were established in the province with an objective to institutionalize the training of paramedics. The ADB financed a technical study during 1990. This was aimed at preparation of detailed situational analysis of human resource development. As a result of this Government of the Punjab prepared and implemented the health care development project in Punjab. The HCDP was a major project that has been under taken by the health department Government of Punjab with the assistance of the ADB. As a part of this project the manpower- training component has been implemented. In this a number of training facilities are being established or have been up graded. There, however, remains a gap for the provision of education and training to paramedics at the post-graduate level. This is further augmented by the fact that the health care system is expanding rapidly. Advanced technologies are being introduced and the emphasis is being shifted to quality of services. Under these circumstances Government College of Paramedics, Faisalabad was established. OBJECTIVES.
The major objectives for the establishment of Government College of Paramedics, Faisalabad are as under.
1- To provide a seat of advanced learning in different disciplines of paramedics.
2- To provide academic guidance to different paramedical schools/ institutions in order to ensure quality in paramedical education.
3- To foster research and development in paramedical education.BUILDING .
Government College of Paramedics has a beautiful building located in the heart of Faisalabad City on Serena Hotel Road opposite to the Jinnah Garden Faisalabad. It consist of .
1- One Administrative/ Academic block.
2- Three lecture Theatres.
3- One Library Hall.
5- Two hostels, one for male and one for female students.
6- A residential colony for the staff.http://www.gcop.edu.pk