Viet My College 'attacks' the healthcare sector, officially enrolling students in Pharmacy and Nursing.

Along with the rapid economic development, the demand for healthcare and disease prevention has also increased in Vietnam. In particular, with the current rate of population aging and to ensure quality healthcare for the people,pig The Ministry of Health's plan for human resource development in the healthcare system for the period 2015-2020., Therefore, our country needs to add 83,851 nurses and 10,887 pharmacists. That is why..., Pharmacy and Nursing are considered promising fields of study with good job opportunities, stable salaries, and the potential to contribute to society.

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Simultaneously, with the increasing demand for healthcare services, these two fields are affirming their indispensable position in training human resources for the medical sector. From the 2019 academic year, Viet My College officially began enrolling students in Pharmacy and Nursing programs, with a focus on high-quality training, producing skilled and empathetic graduates. This new major promises to be a "cradle" for training future generations of qualified personnel, meeting the needs of businesses and society. 

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Job opportunities are high, but career challenges are also significant.

According to current statistics, Vietnam is facing a significant shortage of healthcare personnel. The country has approximately 81,200 nurses, averaging 1.5 nurses per doctor, while the Ministry of Health's standard is 3-3.5 nurses per doctor. The Ministry of Health's "Table of Human Resource Demand Forecasts by Type of Personnel to 2020" indicates that the country needs an additional 83,851 nurses and 10,887 pharmacists.

 Thus, it can be seen that the demand for human resources in these two fields is very high. Especially with the opening of the labor market, Vietnam has been and is collaborating with many developed countries around the world such as Germany, Japan, South Korea… to send nurses to work there with attractive incomes. Also in 2017, major players in the FMCG and retail sectors such as Nguyen Kim, FPT, VinGroup, The Gioi Dien Thoai… also began opening chains of pharmacies nationwide. This is a great opportunity for college-level pharmacists who want to find a career development opportunity in the future.

While job opportunities are abundant, the career challenges in these two sectors are also significant. The Vietnamese pharmaceutical market is undeniably promising, attracting many international companies seeking to invest and expand their market share.

However, in reality, these businesses have yet to solve the problem of high-quality personnel from our country's abundant labor force. The main reason hindering Vietnamese pharmacy and nursing students from joining foreign companies is the lack of foreign language proficiency, while businesses are desperately searching for quality personnel, and those already working in the field lack the confidence to apply. Many experts say that most universities and colleges currently training pharmacy and nursing students in Vietnam do not truly prioritize supplementing foreign language skills for these two fields.

At the same time, graduating students also severely lack the soft skills to empathize with the psychology and emotions of customers and provide heartfelt service. These are the two fields that most need the compassion of pharmacists and nurses – those who spend the most time with and interact with customers.

Aimed at preparing Pharmacy and Nursing students for the trend of international integration. 

The shortage of human resources in the fields of Pharmacy and Nursing is not only occurring in Vietnam but also in other developed countries such as Japan, Germany, and Taiwan. According to estimates by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, approximately 2.53 million nurses will be needed by 2025, while the current workforce in Japan is insufficient to meet this demand. 

In Germany, the situation is not much better. According to Berned Tews (Director of the Federal Association of Personal Care), Germany will need more than 1 million elderly care nurses by 2030. Following a similar pre-determined scenario, both Germany and Japan are implementing a series of good welfare policies and economic cooperation agreements to attract foreign workers, including those from Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. 

Given the enormous demand for pharmaceutical and nursing professionals in the labor market from developed countries around the world, this is clearly a great opportunity for pharmacy and nursing students in Vietnam. Therefore, choosing a training environment that meets practical needs and effectively addresses the shortcomings of Vietnamese students is crucial for every prospective student. 

Recognizing that trend, the school Viet My College For the 2018-2019 academic year, the school officially enrolls students in two majors: Pharmacy and Nursing. With the desire to contribute to building and training a generation of high-quality personnel capable of working in international environments, the school's training orientation focuses on the following differences:

• A modern and humane learning environment.
• Teaching according to the international CDIO standard, using the Blended Learning method.
• Equipping yourself with foreign language skills, life skills, and work skills.
• Serious career orientation goes hand in hand with a work ethic stemming from the moral character of nurses and pharmacists.
• Practical sessions last up to 70% of study time.
• The extracurricular activities are rich and vibrant.
• Students are equipped with life skills in the context of Industry 4.0 integration.

Starting in the 2018 academic year, the school began applying technology along with international blended learning teaching methods in all majors. Aiming for a generation of Pharmacy and Nursing students, the goal is to equip them with 100% English proficiency, specialized knowledge, social skills, and a passion for their profession, preparing them to proactively seize future job opportunities at reputable domestic and international companies. 

Author: Viet My College - Date written: November 27, 2018

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