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SI 6.1 Health Promotion Training Programs

Srinakharinwirot University (SWU) is fully committed to advancing university volunteerism and community health promotion in alignment with the Healthy University Framework by actively delivering impact across local, national, and international scales. To operationalize this commitment, SWU regularly conducts high-impact health promotion workshops and training sessions for students, faculty members, healthcare professionals, and the general public. These programs span mental health peer counseling, professional health coaching, specialized elderly care management, and advanced simulation-based medical education.


To operationalize this commitment across multiple dimensions, Srinakharinwirot University has successfully executed comprehensive health promotion training programs covering various domains:


Mental Health First Aid & Peer Counseling Workshop

SWU organized the "Peer-to-Peer Project: Basic Counseling Skills Workshop" (Academic Year 2025) on January 23, 2026. The training aimed to equip student volunteers with foundational counseling skills to support peers experiencing mental health issues. Post-evaluation results demonstrated high qualitative achievement, with an overall satisfaction score of 4.68/5 (93.6%). Participants reported a significant increase in basic counseling knowledge and skills (4.56/5; 91.2%) and confidence in practical application (4.63/5; 92.6%).


Health Coaching & Humanized Care Training

On March 26 and 28, 2025, the Faculty of Physical Therapy hosted a practical workshop on Health Coaching for senior Physical Therapy and Health Promotion students, alongside second-year Occupational Therapy students. Held at Room 101, General Building, the program focused on fostering humanized healthcare skills, self-awareness, and personal coaching techniques to guide patients toward effective health behavior changes.

Source: https://physicaltherapy.swu.ac.th/article/3623


Certified Elderly & Dependent Care Management Training

From January 23 to February 18, 2025, the Faculty of Physical Therapy conducted an intensive 130-hour certified training program titled "Operators of Elderly or Dependent Care." Certified by the Department of Health Service Support, Ministry of Public Health, this course provided qualification for participants to obtain professional licenses as operators of elderly and dependent care facilities.

Source: https://physicaltherapy.swu.ac.th/article/3603


Advanced Simulation-Based Medical Education (SBME) Workshop

The Faculty of Medicine hosted the "Advanced Medical Education Workshop 2026: Introduction to Simulation-Based Medical Education (SBME)" on March 4, 2026. Held at the Integrated Medical Skills Center (SiMS), Ongkharak Campus, the workshop provided medical executives and faculty members with advanced simulation-based pedagogical training to enhance clinical instruction and medical safety.



Source: https://med.swu.ac.th/home/new11/


Summary Table of Health Promotion Training Programs & Workshops

Date / Period

Program Title & Type

Venue / Location

Objectives

Key Outcomes & Impact

Source

January 23, 2026

Peer-to-Peer Project: Basic Counseling Skills Workshop



(Interactive Skill-Building Workshop)


Srinakharinwirot University

To equip students with basic mental health counseling skills to support peers experiencing psychological distress.

Overall satisfaction reached 93.6% (4.68/5); 91.2% gained higher counseling knowledge and 92.6% felt ready to apply skills.

Internal Project Evaluation Report

March 26 & 28, 2025

Health Coaching Workshop for Health Science Students



(Practical Training Workshop)


Room 101, General Building, SWU

To develop humanized care and health coaching skills for senior physical therapy, health promotion, and occupational therapy students.

Empowered students to facilitate lifestyle change and problem-solving techniques tailored to patients' individual needs.

Link

Jan 23 – Feb 18, 2025

Operators of Elderly or Dependent Care (130-Hour Program)



(Professional Certification Training)


Faculty of Physical Therapy, SWU

To train specialized care operators for elderly and dependent individuals in accordance with Ministry of Public Health standards.

Program certified by the Department of Health Service Support, enabling graduates to qualify for professional operating licenses.

Link

March 4, 2026

Advanced Medical Education: Introduction to SBME Workshop



(Faculty Capacity-Building Workshop)

Integrated Medical Skills Center (SiMS), 5th Fl., Faculty of Medicine, Ongkharak

To train medical executives and faculty on simulation-based medical education techniques to advance healthcare training standards.

Enhanced clinical teaching competencies and medical simulation application for medical faculty members.

Link



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