HANDS-ON TRAINING
Professional Qualification
in Hands-on Skills for
Low-Resource Healthcare
PQC - HSLH 805
Professional qualification training that develops practical clinical skills for healthcare professionals serving in low-resource and cross-cultural healthcare settings.
Is this Course Right For You?
Hands-On Skills for Low-Resource Healthcare is designed for healthcare professionals and healthcare students seeking practical clinical skills that support effective healthcare delivery in resource-constrained and cross-cultural settings. Learners develop adaptable competencies that strengthen patient care, clinical decision-making, and problem-solving in diverse healthcare environments.
What You'll Gain
Why This Skill Matters
Healthcare professionals working in low-resource settings often face challenges that require adaptability, creativity, and strong clinical skills. Effective care depends not only on medical knowledge but also on the ability to provide safe, practical solutions when resources are limited. This course equips learners with hands-on skills that support effective healthcare delivery and improved health outcomes in diverse communities.
Meet Your Instructors
Nicholas Comninellis, MD, MPH, DIMPH
President & Professor
Drawing on decades of experience in global health education, healthcare service, and training in low-resource and cross-cultural settings, Dr. Comninellis helps learners develop practical skills that strengthen healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes in diverse communities.
Timothy Myrick, MD
Board Director & Instructor
Drawing on two decades of healthcare service, medical education, and refugee care across Africa, the Middle East, and the Horn of Africa, Dr. Myrick helps learners develop practical clinical skills for effective healthcare delivery in low-resource and cross-cultural settings.
Cost & Affordability
INMED is committed to providing affordable, graduate-level education for healthcare professionals and students worldwide.
The tuition for the INMED Professional Qualification Course in Hands-On Skills for Low-Resource Healthcare is $350 per participant and the equipment fee is $150. There is no additional charge for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit.
Participants will receive access to the INMED Trauma and Public Health Short Self-Paced Course, the full-day in-person hands-on skill development experience, and upon satisfactory participation and skill demonstration, the INMED Professional Qualification in Hands-On Skills for Low-Resource Healthcare. Please note that accommodations and meals are not included.
Course Impact
For more than a decade,
healthcare professionals have completed Ultrasound for Primary Care and applied these skills in hospitals, clinics, and community healthcare settings.
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| Date | Location |
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| May 29 2024 | Kansas City MO |
| May 30 2024 | Kansas City MO |
| October 14 2023 | Kansas City MO |
| June 8 2023 | Kansas City MO |
| June 9 2022 | Kansas City MO |
Graduates are applying their skills on behalf of patients throughout North America and particularly at INMED Service-Learning Sites in Angola, China, Ghana, Honduras, Kenya, India, Papua New Guinea and Uganda.
Ready to Begin?
Join healthcare professionals and students developing the knowledge and skills needed to serve effectively across cultures and communities.
Course Details
About this Course
The INMED Professional Qualification Course in Hands-On Skills for Low-Resource Healthcare is designed to provide learners a review of most commonly needed clinical skills in settings with a shortage of specialists. Included are hands-on sessions covering wound care and suturing, extremity trauma and immobilization, complicated obstetrics, newborn resuscitation, tropical fever evaluation, and community health survey techniques.
This course may be taken individually or applied toward select INMED graduate credentials.
Competency Objectives
At the completion of the INMED Professional Qualification Course in Hands-On Skills for Low-Resource Healthcare, learners will be able to demonstrate:
- Wound evaluation and urgent management including repair
- Extremity trauma evaluation and management including immobilization
- Tropical fever evaluation and management
- Management of common obstetrics complications
- Newborn resuscitation techniques
- Community health survey techniques
Training Format
Download the Syllabus for the INMED Professional Qualification Course in Hands-On Skills for Low-Resource Healthcare
INMED Professional Qualification Courses combine dedicated online preparation with in-person skills training and competency-based assessment. Learners complete foundational learning activities prior to attending an intensive hands-on training experience designed to strengthen practical clinical skills.
Course Format
- Required online preparation activities completed prior to training
- Faculty-guided learning materials and assignments
- One-day, in-person training experience
- Direct faculty feedback and coaching
- Competency-based assessment and verification
- Time Commitment
Learners should anticipate dedicating time to pre-course preparation activities before attending the in-person training session. The in-person training component consists of approximately 8 hours of active participation, skills practice, and competency assessment.
Skills Practice
Learners participate in guided hands-on exercises designed to strengthen competency, confidence, and practical application of the skills taught throughout the course.
Completion Requirements
Education Methods
Learners will achieve the competency objectives through the following education methods:
- Interactive online learning techniques
- Interactive live presentations
- Skill stations for increasing technical proficiency
- Case studies for developing clinical judgment
Evaluation Methods & Requirements For Successful Completion
This course is graded pass/fail. Successful pass requires:
- All Short Self-Paced Post-Tests ≥80%
- Satisfactory demonstration of all required skills
- Complete course evaluation and credit claims forms at the course conclusion.
Certification
Participants who successfully complete the course of study and who pass the final examinations will receive the INMED Professional Qualification in Hands-On Skills for Low-Resource Healthcare.
Academic Credit
Academic credit earned is 1 credit hour.
Verification
Verification of the educational experience will be provided to any learner’s affiliated school or residency program. Those who do not pass the final examinations will receive a certificate of attendance.
Continuing Education
Continuing Medical Education (CME) for the INMED Professional Qualification Course in Hands-On Skills for Low-Resource Healthcare is attained through satisfactory completion of the course requirements. Note: CME is not applicable to students or resident physicians.
Cost
There is no additional charge for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit.
Accreditation Statement
Physicians
Institute for International Medicine is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Institute for International Medicine designates this other activity (live activity and enduring material) for a maximum of 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Accreditation Launch Date: February 1, 2024
Accreditation Termination Date: February 1, 2027
Other Healthcare Professionals
A certificate of completion indicating the number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ will be issued for completing this course. Certificates may be submitted to applicable state boards for recognition.
Disclosure
No persons in control of the content of this course have relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.
Directions & Accommodations
Presently, this course is only being offered in Kansas City, Missouri.
Accommodations
This course is offered in connection with the Humanitarian Health Conference. Please visit the conference website for event accommodation information.
Directions
The In-Classroom Section in Kansas City, MO, will be held at Graceway.
Street Address: 5460 Blue Ridge Cutoff, Raytown, MO 64133
If you are traveling from the Kansas City International Airport, your starting address is: 1 International Square, Kansas City, MO 64153
Policies
Enrollment in INMED courses constitutes agreement with all applicable academic and administrative policies.
Refund Policy
Refund requests are subject to INMED’s published refund schedule and policies.
Attendance
Learners are expected to actively participate in all required learning activities and virtual classroom sessions.
Punctuality
Assignments and assessments should be completed by established deadlines. Late submissions may affect successful course completion.
Academic Standing
INMED reserves the right to dismiss learners who fail to meet academic, professional, or behavioral expectations.
Technology Requirements
Learners are responsible for maintaining reliable internet access and the technology necessary to participate fully in online learning activities.
Additional policies are available through the Student Policies section.
