International Institute Of Health Scien

The International Institute of Health Sciences ( IIHS) is certainly beyond doubt one of the very few educational institutes in Sri Lanka that thrusts not only its young and mature learners too to shine in not only academia but to also gain confidence and exercise their own aptitude to be all round achievers. IIHS continues to soar in the Sri Lankan and South Asian education sectors as it stands out as one of the very few private institutes to offer unique international pathways to courses in Nursing, Physiotherapy, Bio Medical Sciences, Health Administration and Business Management.

IIHS is proud to be the home of hard working, ambitious, critical thinking and determined students who continue to take large strides in the academic world. These students not only thrive in the classroom but bring vibrancy to the multiple endeavors that IIHS thrusts their students into. With guidance by the academic staff, the culture inculcated at IIHS ensures that students from the most diverse backgrounds are able to achieve

CHARITHA RANASINGHE Program: Certificate in Health Sciences Status: IIHS Alumna, Registered Nurse, Australia School: Vihara Maha Devi Balika Vidyalaya

“The opportunity given to me by IIHS has enabled me to gain a world class qualification within a very short time period and gain my Permanent Residency in Australia within a two year period of employment. I have gained the required skills, knowledge and competencies through this course and the financial benefits throughout my career have been immense. I completed the Certificate in Health Sciences and followed through with my Diploma in Nursing and a 2 year Degree in Nursing to become a Registered Nurse in Australia. Though the duration of my course at IIHS was only one year I was given the opportunity to present my

Shaluni Tissera Program: – (Advanced Diploma of General Nursing) Status: Current Student of IIHS School: Holy Family Convent, Wennappuwa

“When I enrolled in the Advanced Diploma in Nursing at IIHS, my dream at the time was to be a Registered Nurse in Australia. I never believed that I would be presented with such opportunities and the guidance I have received from the staff at IIHS has been humbling. I know that the world is my oyster and I patiently anticipate the future openings that will be sent my way”.

22 year old Shaluni Tisserais one of many IIHS students that bears evidence that IIHS transforms stu- dents to the best version of what they can possibly be. Young Shaluni, a past pupil from Holy Family Convent, Vennappuwa, is currently completing the Advanced Diploma in General Nursing at IIHS provides a direct pathway to Deakin University, Australia. Whilst her vibrant personality compliments her academic achievements, she is curre n t ly leading the research sphere in Sri Lanka. Having recently presented at the 13thInternational Congress on Nursing Informatics in Geneva, Switzerland, she is currently one of the most aspiring students in the health care sector in Sri Lanka. Shaluni is currently preparing for the 10th World Stroke Congress in Hydrabad, India where she will present alongside 20 of her Nursing colleagues. research at a conference in Germany”.

Ms. CharithaSayakkarage, completed the Certificate of Health Sciences (TAFE program) through IIHS and is currently employed in Australia as a Registered Nurse in the Critical Care setting. Though her time at IIHS was a brief 12 months, her achievements speak volumes. In 2011, at the 22nd European Student Conference in Germany she presented her research on the “Burden of drug accumulation in households: an analysis of data from a developing country”. Here, she won the ‘ Best Student Presentation Award’ which encouraged her to pursue in the path of further research endeavors. Furthermore, Charitha’s colleague, Milan too followed the Certificate in Health Sciences (TAFE) course through IIHS and with his qualification as an Enrolled Nurse he currently holds the distinguished position as a Nurse in charge of an aged care center in Australia.

AYODHYA KARUNARATNE Program: Advanced Diploma in Physiotherapy Status: IIHS Alumni, Following Masters In Physiotherapy, Coventry University, United Kingdom. School: Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya LACHITHA CHENUKA Program: Advanced Diploma in General Nursing Status: Current student of IIHS School: Lyceum International School, Wattala

“My time at IIHS has been brief but the opportunities given to me have been immense. We have a great relationship with the Nursing lecturers and through that I have been able to achieve my research and academic goals. Also, as I am part of the student council, I have learnt the art of balancing my studies and extra- curricular activities. Many Lyceumites attend IIHS now so the institute has become home for me!”

19 year old Lachitha joined IIHS after finishing his GCE Advanced

“The learning environment, virtual learning system, and the teaching systems have made our learning easier, manageable and enjoyable. The lectures are much focused and what we learnt at IIHS has become the backbone of our career. Studying at a country like UK, has made me realize the importance of learning at a place like IIHS which can match the UK standards. Most importantly the lecturers and all others at IIHS make our learning experience a memorable one. All of them will do anything to make a better future for us”.

AyodhyaKarunaratne is a name that resonates in the health research front of Sri Lanka namely on the subject of Physiotherapy. Having completed her 3 year Advanced Diploma in Physiotherapy at the International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS), she is now continuing her academic journey at the shores of the United Kingdom where she will complete her Masters in Physiotherapy at Coventry University.

Whilst graduating from IIHS with exceptional results, Ayodhya made her mark through academic research where she was selected to present at numerous national and international research conferences. The Advanced Diploma in Physiotherapy offered by IIHS guided Ayodhya in the direction of research where the young scholar L eve l (London) at Lyceum International School Wattala. He is following the Advanced Diploma in General Nursing with the hope of completing his Bachelors of Nursing Degree at Deakin University, Au s t r a l i a . L a chitha is engaged in a research in Ratnapura where he and his team of researchers assessed the health status of miners in the area. He is an allrounder and one of Lyceum’s star athletes where he was directly involved in School Athletics and Cricke t . Lachitha was school prefect and Deputy Games Captain in 2012/ 2013 and was the Champion in multiple Inter- House Athletic Competitions. Furthermore he won awards in District, International School and Zonal Levels. He is active member in the IIHS Student Council and is known for him pleasant and ambitious personality. learnt the fine art of linking theory to current evidence based practice. To date, Ayodhya has presented at the Physiotherapy and Trade Conference, (United Kingdom), Annual Global Health Conference (Singapore) and the World Physiotherapy Conference, (Singapore). Additionally, her research was selected to be presented in 2015 at the research conference by Sri Lanka Medical Association. Ayodhya’s research subsequently has been highlighted and published in numerous IIHS journals which has inspired many students to pursue similar ventures. Whilst proving to be one of the many all-rounder students of IIHS, to add to her list of accomplishments, the driven and talented 21 year old excelled in sport and was also an active member of the Student’s Council at IIHS.

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