Mangaluru: Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), through the Yenepoya Centre for Allied and Healthcare Education (Yen-CAHE), organised a two-day national-level Train-the-Trainer programme for faculty members of the Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organizations (CAHO). The programme was conducted on 14 and 15 February 2026 under the Faculty of Allied and Healthcare Professions, reaffirming the university’s commitment to strengthening healthcare quality education in India.
Building capacity in healthcare quality and safety
The Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organizations (CAHO) is a not-for-profit body dedicated to advancing quality initiatives in Indian healthcare through structured events, certification courses, workshops and training programmes. It plays a significant role in promoting patient safety, accreditation standards and quality improvement practices across healthcare institutions nationwide.
The Train-the-Trainer initiative is a key CAHO effort aimed at building a robust cadre of certified faculty who can lead structured training programmes in healthcare quality and patient safety across hospitals and healthcare organisations. By focusing on faculty development, the programme seeks to multiply the impact of quality training through well-prepared trainers.
Inaugural ceremony and leadership perspectives
The programme was inaugurated by Dr K. S. Gangadhara Somayaji, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of Yenepoya (Deemed to be University). Other dignitaries present included Dr Aswini Dutt R, Registrar; Dr Vijay Agarwal, CAHO President; Dr Lallu Joseph, CAHO Secretary General; Dr Sunita Saldanha, Dean of the Faculty of Allied and Healthcare Professions and Chairperson of Yen-CAHE; and Dr Rashmi Jain, Professor of Ophthalmology and Medical Education Unit (MEU) Coordinator.
In his inaugural address, the Vice Chancellor emphasised the importance of continuous professional development and structured faculty training to enhance the effectiveness and measurable impact of educational interventions in healthcare. He noted that high-quality patient care is closely linked to well-trained educators who can translate standards into practice.
The CAHO leadership highlighted the urgent need for developing a strong national network of trained faculty who can champion quality assurance, patient safety protocols and accreditation standards within their respective institutions.
Diverse national and international participation
A notable highlight of the programme was the participation of a diverse group of healthcare professionals from across India and abroad. Delegates included hospital administrators, Chief Executive Officers, medical superintendents, clinicians, quality heads, accreditation experts, infection control specialists and educators specialising in quality and patient safety training.
The wide representation underscored CAHO’s commitment to professional capacity-building and collaborative learning. Participants engaged in discussions on contemporary challenges in healthcare delivery and strategies to embed quality frameworks into institutional culture.
Focus on modern training methodologies
The academic sessions concentrated on contemporary approaches to adult learning and professional training. Key themes included effective presentation design, learner engagement strategies, facilitation techniques, competency-based teaching methods, microteaching practices, assessment tools and feedback mechanisms.
Participants were also introduced to emerging technologies in education, including AI-enabled teaching tools and digital learning platforms. Through interactive exercises, simulations and experiential learning activities, faculty members gained practical insights into improving the clarity, relevance and impact of their training sessions.
Expert resource persons and collaborative learning
The programme featured expert-led sessions by distinguished speakers in medical education and healthcare training. Resource persons included Dr Animesh Jain, Professor of Community Medicine at KMC Mangaluru; Dr Malini Hebbar, Principal of Swastika National Business School, Mangaluru; Dr Aswini Dutt R, Registrar at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University); Dr Rashmi Jain, MEU Coordinator at Yenepoya Medical College; and Dr Meera Jacob, Professor and Head of Anatomy at Yenepoya Medical College.
Collaborative discussions and hands-on activities encouraged participants to share best practices and explore innovative teaching strategies tailored to healthcare quality training.
Commitment to academic excellence
The successful conduct of the national Train-the-Trainer programme reflects Yenepoya (Deemed to be University)’s sustained commitment to academic excellence, faculty development and meaningful institutional collaborations. By hosting this initiative, the university has strengthened its role as a centre for advanced healthcare education and professional training.
The programme concluded with positive feedback from participants, who appreciated the structured content, interactive format and practical orientation. The initiative is expected to contribute significantly to enhancing the standardisation and effectiveness of healthcare quality training across institutions.
