ID :
53839
Sun, 04/05/2009 - 08:36
Auther :
Shortlink :
https://oananews.org//node/53839
The shortlink copeid
UNIVERSITY TO HAVE ISLAMIC MEDICAL COURSE
KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Health is to soon introduce a 2-1/2-year diploma course in Islamic Medical Practice at a local university here.
The director of the ministry's Traditional and Complementary Medicine (T&CM)
Division, Dr Ramli Abd Ghani, told Bernama the course content was developed with
the assistance of prominent local practitioners like Dr Harun Din, Amran
Kasimin, Dr Hatta Sharom and other T&CM practitioners.
The idea of the course was to train Malay healers in the true teachings of
Islam and to avoid "syrik and khurafat" (polytheism) practices in some
Malay-Muslim communities, he said.
Dr Ramli said the graduates, who would be certified registered
practitioners, would be self-employed to treat "santau" (a kind of deadly poison
coupled with magical incantations) and other spiritual problems.
They might also be employed in selected government institutions in the
future, he added.
Dr Ramli said the division was also working on introducing degree courses in
traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, naturopathy, homeopathy, Malay
medicine, Ayurvedic medicine and Chiropractic care.
It would also introduce diploma courses in acupuncture, naturopathy,
aromatherapy, reflexology and Malay massage, he added.
Dr Ramli said these courses could be offered at the International Medical
University, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Inti College, Cyberjaya University
College and Community College.
Most of these courses would be conducted by local lecturers and some, like
Chinese traditional medicine, acupuncture and Ayurveda, might need the
assistance of foreign academicians, he said.
Dr Ramli said the division was also working with the Association of
Malaysian Spas (AMSPA) operators to establish local training institutions so as
to develop the local spa industry for health tourism.
He gave the assurance that all these courses, which were part of the T&CM,
would be properly evaluated with the cooperation of the Malaysian Qualifications
Agency (MQA) and it would be ensured that the practitioners provided safe and
effective services.
He said the T&CM was gaining worldwide recognition, and that Malaysia would
also develop this sector as it was popular among Malaysians because almost
14,000 patients had opted for the T&CM since its introduction in three
government hospitals, in the new administrative capital of Putrajaya, northern
town of Kepala Batas and southern city of Johore Baharu, about 18
months ago.
Dr Ramli said the division was set to expand the service to three other
government hospitals -- one each in Terengganu, Sabah and Sarawak -- by August
this year.
He said that by 2010, the T&CM service would be available in 10 government
hospitals and two clinics in the country.
-- BERNAMA
The director of the ministry's Traditional and Complementary Medicine (T&CM)
Division, Dr Ramli Abd Ghani, told Bernama the course content was developed with
the assistance of prominent local practitioners like Dr Harun Din, Amran
Kasimin, Dr Hatta Sharom and other T&CM practitioners.
The idea of the course was to train Malay healers in the true teachings of
Islam and to avoid "syrik and khurafat" (polytheism) practices in some
Malay-Muslim communities, he said.
Dr Ramli said the graduates, who would be certified registered
practitioners, would be self-employed to treat "santau" (a kind of deadly poison
coupled with magical incantations) and other spiritual problems.
They might also be employed in selected government institutions in the
future, he added.
Dr Ramli said the division was also working on introducing degree courses in
traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, naturopathy, homeopathy, Malay
medicine, Ayurvedic medicine and Chiropractic care.
It would also introduce diploma courses in acupuncture, naturopathy,
aromatherapy, reflexology and Malay massage, he added.
Dr Ramli said these courses could be offered at the International Medical
University, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Inti College, Cyberjaya University
College and Community College.
Most of these courses would be conducted by local lecturers and some, like
Chinese traditional medicine, acupuncture and Ayurveda, might need the
assistance of foreign academicians, he said.
Dr Ramli said the division was also working with the Association of
Malaysian Spas (AMSPA) operators to establish local training institutions so as
to develop the local spa industry for health tourism.
He gave the assurance that all these courses, which were part of the T&CM,
would be properly evaluated with the cooperation of the Malaysian Qualifications
Agency (MQA) and it would be ensured that the practitioners provided safe and
effective services.
He said the T&CM was gaining worldwide recognition, and that Malaysia would
also develop this sector as it was popular among Malaysians because almost
14,000 patients had opted for the T&CM since its introduction in three
government hospitals, in the new administrative capital of Putrajaya, northern
town of Kepala Batas and southern city of Johore Baharu, about 18
months ago.
Dr Ramli said the division was set to expand the service to three other
government hospitals -- one each in Terengganu, Sabah and Sarawak -- by August
this year.
He said that by 2010, the T&CM service would be available in 10 government
hospitals and two clinics in the country.
-- BERNAMA
