July- Sep 2013 Rs. 200/-Vol. 03 No. 04

Endorsed by the Ministry of Education

Registered in the Department of Posts of Sri Lanka under No. QD/18/News/2013

Pg 06 Pinnacle

Education Environment Employment

GreenThink afresh

Pg. 44

YouthiafõÉPd fiajh

Pg. 54

Mrs. Sujatha Gunawardana

HRFOr; nraw;ghL

Pg. 40

Pg. 12A passion to create well-being

Careers Pg. 24fyolug wjYH úYajdikSh msßila

Careers

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Kamal Abeysinghe Chairman

Abhaya AmaradasaConsultant

Nandun Fernando Editor

Sharlene de ChickeraManager - Career Services

M. KanapathipillaiEditorial Consultant

Ashokbharan Kumaraguruparan Assistant Editor

Nirojini KanapathipillaiKusum Nandika Gunawardhane

Editorial Assistants

Deepal MalalasekaraGraphic/Page Layout Designer

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EDEX SecretariatRCU Skills Centre

Royal College UnionRajakeeya Mawatha

Colombo 07

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Contents

Opinions expressed in the articles and in other material are those of the authors; they do not necessarily reflect the views or the policy of EDEX or the attached institutions.

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Edex I xj;j cah; juj;jpyhd fy;tp

fz;fhl;rpahd Edex Midyer Expo %yk; ,e;j ,ilntspia epug;g KbAk;.

cq;fs; tho;f;if juj;ij Nkk;gLj;jTk;> KbTfis kpfTk; tpiuthf cah;jug; ghPh;ifspd; gpd;dh; Nkw;nfhs;s trjpahfTk;

Edex Midyear Expo Muk;gpf;fg;gLfpd;wJ.

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Careers

HR

IT

Green

Education

Youth

wOHdmkh hkq mqoa.,hl= yd ksn|j Èúh mqrd ne§ ;sfnkakla' we;af;kau Èk 365 l wLKav wOHdmkhla wms Èúh mqrdu ,nkjd' j¾Ihl§ wOHdmkh tl >D;=jlg muKla iSud l, yelalla fkdfõ' tl >D;=jl§ muKla l;dny jkaklao fkdfõ' tksihs wOHdmkh Èk 365 l wLKav w;a±lSula jkafka'

fuu lreK flfkl=f.a jD;a;sh iïnkaOjo w;sk; neo.kakla' jD;a;Sh ÈhqKqjo wOHdmkh fuka uq¿ jir mqrd wLKavj isÿjkakla' jD;a;Sh ÈhqKqjg we;s wjia:d lskï fudfyd;l u;=fõ ±hs lsj fkdyelalla'

fuu m%n, fya;=j ksidu ;uhs idudkHfhka ckjdßfha l< t,s nisk ,xldfõ m%uqL;u yd §¾>;u wOHdmk yd jD;a;Sh m%o¾Ykh jk EDEX EXPO m%o¾YKh fuu jif¾§ ,dxlSh ;reKHhg fiajdjla f,i jir ueo m%o¾Ykhla mj;ajkq ,nkafka'

wmf.a ;reK ;reKshka úúO jQ jD;a;Sh wjia:djka j, fmrg jvd fyd| wjfndaOhlska isák nj lsj hq;=hs' tfukau fuu wjfndaOh ksidu Tjqka jeo.;a ;SrK blauKska fydÈka ys;dn,d .kakd mqoa.,hska njg m;aj ;sfnkjd' Wiia fm, m%ÓM, ,efnk f;la lsisjla fkdlr n,disàfï mqreoao ±ka fjkiafjñka mj;skjd' fndfya YsIHhska" foudmshka iy .=rejreka úNd.h wjika jkjd;a iuÕu ;u wkd.; jD;a;sh ms,sn|j ;SrK .ekSfï m%jK;djhla ±ka we;sù ;sfnkjd' tu ksidu jD;a;Shuh jYfhka jeo.;ajk lreKq ldrKd ±k.; yels fydo mokula imhk uQ,dY%hla fuu ld,hg fkdue;s ùu §¾> ld,hla ;siafia ;snqKq m%YaKhla" wjYH;djla'

;ek ;ek y;= msfmkakdfia fuu ld,hg ysi Tijk m%o¾YKhka ,xldj mqrd mej;sh;a tjeks msg Tmhg muKla iSudjQ m%o¾yKhkaf.ka Tíng f.dia ienE fiajdjla úfYaIfhkau Wiia fm, úNd.hg fmkSisá YsIH YsIHdjkag ,ndfok cd;sl uÜgfï j.lSula iys; m%o¾Ykhl wvqj fï olajd mej;sks'

EDEX j¾I uOH m%o¾Ykh fuu mdvqj imqrd §ug;a tu.ska EDEX ku yd ne§ mj;sk woaú;Sh ;;aj iy;slh ,dxlSh ;dreKHhg ,nd§ug;a wm ;SrKh lf<uq' Tnf.a myiqj Wfoid Wiia fm, úNd.h yodrd Tn ;ksju fomhska ke.sg Ôú;fha kj w;a±lSï j,g uqyqK§ug iqodkï jk wjia:dfõ§ Tnj ksjerÈ ;SrK j,g n, .ekaùu Wfoid EDEX j¾I udOH m%o¾YKh fujr m%:u jrg l<t,s olskq we;'

A passion to create well-being ...........12fndfyda fofkl=g wd.ka;=l jD;a;Sh Ñls;aidj .................................................14Medical laboratory technologists and scientists .......................................16ffjoH m¾fhaIKd.dr ;dlaIKfõ§ka iy úoHd{hka .......................................18kUj;Jt Ma;T$l njhopy;El;gk; kw;Wk;

tpQ;Qhdpfs; ...........................................................20

kUe;jfk; : ek;gfj;jd;ik kpf;f xU njhopy; .22

T!IOfõ§ka( fyolug wjYH úYajdikSh msßila ....................................24Pharmacist : A professional to trust ...26Careers Chart .......................................28Caring for the vision of others ............30Alternative medical health careers .....32A career in radiography .......................34eNdh njhopy;El;gKk; vjpHfhyKk;;;! ............35Empowering life by empowering your career ...........................................36

12. Careers

06.Bringing hope to lives .........................06Ôú;hg kj wre;la ...............................08tho;f;ifapy; ek;gpf;iffis nfhz;LtUjy; ......................................10

Pinnacle

04.jir ueo EDEX EXPO m%o¾Ykh ...........04

EDEX

Education is a life long affair and is also a year round process, one we may call a 365 day affair. There are no particular seasons in a year, within which only that education is talked about. It also the same for one’s career. Career development occurs right around the clock, with possibilities for opportunities to emerge at anytime.

That is one compelling reason for EDEX, the decade long national educational and careers expo which usually opens its doors in January to launch a mid year version, to serve our nation’s youth better.

Our youth are now increasingly becoming aware of diverse career options available. They are also becoming more rapid thinkers, making vital decisions early. The trend of awaiting one’s advanced level examination results is now changing, with many students, parents and teachers preferring to make career decisions soon after completion of exam.

A responsible platform that delivers quality information soon after advanced level examinations had been a long felt need for sometime now. Though there are various mushrooming entities with expos that deliver fancy imitation jewellery through ‘educational and careers expos’, there existed a vacuum for a responsible national platform.

EDEX Mid year Expo intends to fill that vacuum, with unmatched quality that is synonymous with EDEX. It is launched for your convenience, to empower you to make early decisions in your life, soon after facing the advanced level examinations.

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Think afresh and save on your bill ......44#uparf;jp %ykhd kpd;gpwg;ghf;fKk;

mjd; mj;jpahtrpaKk;;;; ..........................45

44. Green

40. HR

The exciting healthcare industry .........41An investment for life ...........................42

41. Education

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy .............................................50Productive use of youth energythrough volunteerism ...........................52

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50. Youth

FOr; nraw;ghL; .......................................40

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jir ueo EDEX EXPO m%o¾Ykh Wiia fm< wjika lrk isiq mrmqrg uyÕ= w;aje,la È,arela o is,ajd

ksfhdacH iNdm;s - EDEX

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m% ( EDEX b;sydih yd th wdrïN lsÍug fya;=mdol jQ miqìu .ek hula lsõfjd;a @

EDEX hkq jir oyhlg jvd jeä b;sydihla we;s iÔù l%shdoduhla' wOHdmksl ud¾f.damfoaYl;ajfha Y%S ,dxlSh mqfrda.dóka wmshs' th b;d l=vdjg mgkaf.k mq¿,a f,i jHdma; jQ l%shdj,shla' wo fjkfldg th b;d mq¿,a ±laula yd jmißhlska iukaú; l%shdoduhla f,i úldYKh ù ;sfnkjd'

Y%S ,dxlSh wOHdmk fCIa;%fha yd /lshd fj<|mf,a we;s ;s%fldaKsl mr;rh wms ±lafla 1990 ;rï wE; ld,hl§hs' tu mr;rh wms ÿgqfõ mdie,aj,ska msgjk isiqkaf.a wkd.;h ms<sn| mßl,amkh" ksis m%ñ;sfhka hq;= mdGud,d mj;ajk wdh;k yd /lshd fj<|mf,a wjYH;d hk ;=ka wE÷;= wxY w;rhs'

ta ú;rla fkdfõ' m%d:ñl wOHdmkfha isg úúO wÈhr j,§ isiqka mdie,a yer hk w;r b;d Nhdkl m%jK;djh olskakg we;af;a oaú;Shl wOHdmkfhka miqjhs' 250"000 muK jk isiqkaf.ka rdcH wxYfha úYaj úoHd, ;=<g Wlyd .kakd b;d iq¿ msßi yerek úg w;suy;a nyq;rhg w;ajk brKu wm tod isg ±lald' iuyr úg úYaj úoHd, ;=<§ mjd isiqka jerÈ f,i mdGud,d f;drd.kakd wjia:d ;snqKd' WodyrKhla f,i l,d Wmdêh yodrd Ñ;% Ys,amh ms<sn| ksmqK;ajh we;s whg b;d wdl¾YKSh fCIa;%hla jk .Dy ks¾udK Ys,amh ye±Íug yels nj fkd±k l,d Wmdêhg we;=,;a jQ isiqka wmg yuq Wkd' ksis wjfndaOhla fkdue;slu ksid;a ksis f,i ;u wkd.;h ie,iqï lrfkd.ekSu

ksid;a jk wlr;eínhg hula l< hq;= hehs wm wêIaGdk lr.;a;d'

1990 ld,fha isg rdclSh úoHd,Sh isiqkag ud¾f.damfoaYl;ajh §fï w;a±lSï wmg ;snqKd' ta jf.au fuu l%shdj,shg ish jD;a;Sh ±kqu iy ld,h lem lrkakg úYd, wdÈYsIH msßila wm iu. w;aje,a ne|f.k isáhd' wOHdmk wud;HdxYh" Wiia wOHdmk wud;HdxYh" ;D;Shsl wOHdmk wud;HdYh jeks rdcH wdh;k j,ska ksno iyfhda.h wmg ,enqKd' 2003 § EDEX Wm; isÿjkafka fï mßirh ;=<hs'

m% ( EDEX ys j¾;udk l%shdldß;ajh fln÷o@

ud l,ska i|yka l<d jf.a EDEX hkq yqfola wOHdmksl m%o¾Ykhla fkdfõ' wms wOHdmk m%o¾Yk j, mqfrda.dóka nj we;a;' kuq;a wo EDEX Bg jvd b;d mq¿,a ±laulska l%shd;aul jk tlla'

EDEX m%o¾Ykh hkq wmf.a hdka;%Kfha wxY yfhka tlla muKla nj lsj hq;=hs' EDEX Careers hkq isiqkag /lshd fj<|m, y÷kajd fok jevigykla' EDEX Thinkgreen hkq mßirh iu. iyÔjkfhka ;udf.a ÈhqKqj <.dlr .ekSu .ek W.kajk jevigykla' EDEX iÕrdj ,xldfõ .ï okõ isidrd wmf.a mKsjqvh f.k hk NdId ;=fkkau ;=kaudislj m,jk iÕrdjhs' ,xldfõ wE; msáir iuyr mdie,aj,g ndysr f,dalfhka mKsjqvhla f.k hk tlu udOHh fuh nj lsõfjd;a Tn mqÿu fjhs'

fudk ;rï wOHdmksl wjia:d

;snqK;a mdie,aj, uQ,sl myiqlï ke;akï isiqkag ±kqu ksismßÈ ,nd .kakg neß fjkjd' LYD ^Tfí isyskh ;=< Ôj;ajkak& u.ska myiqlï wvq mdie,a j,g uQ,sl myiqlï ,nd fokakg wms l%shd lrkjd' rgmqrd úisÍ we;s wju myiqlï we;s mdie,a úYd, .kKlg mqia;ld," mqgq nexl=" f.dvke.s,s wd§ myiqlï wm ,nd § ;sfnkjd'

idïm%odhsl wOHdmkhg wu;rj Ñ;%l,dj jeks fohl ksr;ùug Èß .ekaùug EDEX is;=jï u.ska isÿ flfrkjd'

fï wkqj Tng f;afrkjd we;s EDEX lshkafka yqfola wOHdmksl

m%o¾Ykhlska Tíng .sh mq¿,a l%shdj,shla nj ,dxlsl YsIH mrmqr by, ;,hlg Tijd ;eîu wmf.a wruqKhs'

m% ( EDEX m%o¾Ykh wfkl=;a wOHdmksl m%o¾Yk j,ska fjkia jkafka flfiao@

wm f.ka miq wOHdmksl m%o¾YK /,a,la we;sù ;sfnk nj we;a;' kuq;a wmf.a m%Odk fjki wm mq¿,a ±laula iys; l%shdj,shla ùuhs' EDEX m%o¾Ykh tys tla wx.hla muKhs'

;j lreKq /ila ug lsj yelshs' wmf.a wruqK uqo,a f.jd bf.k .; yels" uqo,a hyñka we;s whg .e,fmk

mdGud,d m%pdrKh fkdfõ' wm rdcH wxYfha úYaj úoHd," ld¾ñl úoHd," ;D;ShSl wOHdmk wdh;k ish,a, iu. iómj lghq;= lrkjd' wm fuu wdh;kj,g fkdñf,a l=á ,nd fokjd' ;udf.a wkd.; wOHdmk ie,iqï fï ;=< bgqlr.; yelafla flfiao lshd Tjqkag fuys§ ±k.kakg mq¿jka' WodyrKhla f,i rdcH wxYfha úYaj úoHd, yd wfkl=;a wdh;k j, o w¨;ska mdGud,d úYd, jYfhka wdrïN lr ;sfnkjd' mß>Kl úoHdj" f;dr;=re ;dCIKh" fudia;r ks¾udKh" ,Snvq ks¾udKh wd§ mq¿,a mrdihl w¨;a mdGud,d ±ka rdcH úYaj

úoHd,j,go y÷kajd § ;sfnkjd' fï .ek wjfndaOhla ke;s Wfkd;a ;udg we;s jákd wjia:d wysñ ù hkakg bv ;sfnkjd' WodyrKhla f,i miq.sh m%o¾Ykhl§ ug yuq jQ YsIHfhl= mejiqfõ Ôj úoHd úIh Odrdj yodrd fld<U úYaj úoHd,fha f;dr;=re ;dCIKh mdGud,dj yeoEßh yels nj ±k .ekSu u.ska Tyqf.a Ôú;h fjk;a uÕlg .uka l< njhs' th Tyqg ksismßÈ uÕ fmkajQfha ke;akï Tyqg tu wjia:dj wysñ jkakg bv ;snqKd'

wfk;a jeo.;a lreK ;uhs m%ñ;sh' wmf.a m%o¾YKhg

meñfKk wdh;k ksis m%ñ;sfhka hq;= wOHdmk mdGud,d imhkjdo hkak wm ks;r fidhd n,kjd' Tn okakjd wOHdmkh lshkafka fj<| NdKavhla' tys úúO m%ñ;sfhka hq;= mdGud,d ;sìh yelshs' l+g jHdmdr o mej;sh yelshs' 100] yels fkdjqK;a tjeks wdh;k wmf.a m%o¾YKhg tau j,lajkak wm Wmßu W;aidy lrkjd' jrla ug u;lhs tla fj<| l=áhla ,nd.;a wdh;khla ;=< ;j;a wdh;khla mj;ajk mdGud,djla m%pdrKh l<d' wm jyd th k;r l<d' ;jo fj<o l=á kej; úl=Kkakg wmfokafka keye' fï u.ska wmf.a .=Kd;aulnj mj;ajd .kakg wm W;aidy lrkjd'

;j;a lreKla kï wm fuu.ska hï ,dNhla ,nkjd kï thska úYd, m%udKhla wmf.a EDEX l%shdoduh Yla;su;aj jHdma; lrkakg m%;s wdfhdackh lrkjd' tu.ska wm iuia; ,dxlsl isiq mrmqrgu úYd, fiajhla i,ikjd'

m% ( EDEX m%o¾Yk w;rg jir ueo EDEX kñka w¨;a m%o¾Ykhla mj;ajkakg woyia lf<a wehs @

Tõ' wms idudkHfhka EDEX m%o¾YKh ckjdß j,§ mj;ajkafka Wiia fm< m%ÓM, j,ska miq isiqka wkd.;h .ek is;kakg mgka .kakjd hk Wml,amkh u;hs' kuq;a Wiia fm<g fmkS isák isiqka w;r úYd, nyq;rhla isákjd úNd.hg jdäù wjikajQ ú.i rdcH úYaj úoHd, fyda wdh;k j,g we;=,;a jkakg woyi w;ayer ouk' WodrKhla f,i wfhla .=jka kshuqfjla jkakg isysk olskjd úh yelshs' Bg wu;rj rdcH wxYfhau

;dCIKsl ksmqK;ajh ,nd.ekSug we;s wdh;k j,g we;=,;ajkakg leu;s who isáh yelshs' ksis mqyqKqjla ,enq fj,aäka lrejka" fïikajreka fyda jvq ndiajrekag w;s úYd, b,a¨ula ;sfnkjd'

fláfhka lsõfjd;a wm jir ueo EDEX u.ska n,dfmdfrd;a;= jkafka Wiiafm< ksujQ miq úl,am wOHdmksl wjia:d ms<sn| leue;a;la olajk isiqka" Tjqkaf.a foudmshka yd .=rejrekag ud¾f.damfoaYl;ajh iemhSuhs'

m% ( th idudkH EXPO m%o¾Ykhg jvd l=vd m%udKfha tlla o@

lsisfia;a keye' th idudkH EXPO m%o¾Ykfha .=K rej tf,iu mj;ajdf.k ie,iqï lrkjd' tys ielhla keye' fjki wfma b,lal.; lKavdhu muKhs' kuq;a ud lsj hq;=hs th ksielju iuia; isiq mrmqrg yd foudmshkag uyÕ= w;a±lSula jkq we;s nj'

m% ( wjidk jYfhka Tng lshkak ;sfnkafka l=ulao @

Tõ' EDEX iún, .kajkafka b;d m,,a yd Wiska hq;= jHdmdr iels,a,la u.ska úYsIaG;u jD;a;slhka úYd, .Kkla thg fkdñf,a Y%u odhl;ajh fokjd' wOHdmksl ud¾f.damfoaYKfha fmr .ukalrejka jkakg wmg yels ù we;af;a ta ksihs'

ud iuia; isiq mrmqrg" foudmshkag yd .=re mrmqrg wdrdOkd lrkjd ,nk iema;eïn¾ 14" 15 Èk j, rdclSh úÿy,a mßY%fha meje;afjk jir ueo EXPO m%o¾Ykh krUd ta kjuq w;a±lSu ,nd.kakd f,i'

to livesBringing hope

Interviewed and narrated by Sharlene De Chickera, Srinath Wijayakumara and Nirojini Kanapathipillai

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This is one of the professions in Sri Lanka and even internationally, in which the demand is much higher than the available supply. This is due to very limited qualified professionals being found in this field

A career that kindles hope, builds capacities and inculcates a sense of strength among others

Q: When did you enter the field of Occupational Therapy?

After completing my A/Ls, I proceeded to complete a two year Diploma in Occupational Therapy (OT) from the Colombo General Hospital, as it was known then. I completed my one year internship at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) for Children. I belong to the pioneering group of Occupational Therapists in Sri Lanka, and have been serving the LRH for the past 35 years.

At the time I joined the field, there were only 4 - 5 Therapists. All of them have qualified from Mumbai in India and other overseas places.

Q: What does OT offer to physically and mentally impaired persons?

We conduct a host of activities. We assess what level of treatment is needed and then decide the salient therapy. The therapy is purposeful and aimed at making each patient independent. We always look at the disability and capacity of each individual. Some have serious issues such as head injuries. There are those who have developmental delays and we utilize age-appropriate activities to help them become physically and mentally balanced, and grasp their environments better. We treat those who have suffered from serious illnesses such as ATH Syndrome, Autism, Down’s syndrome and neurological disabilities to regain their normal lives.

Q: how is an Occupational Therapist viewed by other medical care-givers?

We are much in demand. Many pediatricians, psychiatrists and neurologists seek our assistance to restore normalcy or near normalcy in to lives of patients. A recent trend has been the implementation of Early Intervention Programme that incorporates team-work among pediatricians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, teachers, neurologists and speech and language therapists as a core care-giver team.

Q: What is the appeal of this profession that made you stay on?

The bonus is job satisfaction. I gain immense satisfaction in seeing how small children gradually pick their lives

Diploma in Occupational Therapy, Certificate in Cleft Palate Speech Therapy; Chief Occupational Therapist at Lady Ridgeway

Hospital (LRH) for Children; Clinical Tutor in Occupational Therapy, Clinician in Special Seating.

Sujatha Gunawardana

Belonging to the pioneering batch of locally qualified Occupational Therapists, Sujatha

Gunawardana has 35 years of experience on the job. Being the very first Occupational Therapist who

was deployed at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) for Children, she established and gradually developed its

Clinic for deserving children, literally from scratch. It now stands prominently among country’s fully developed Occupational Therapy Clinics, serving

the physically and mentally disabled.

up, after having become disabled. It is no miracle, but giving hope to those feel that they have no future.

Q: Are there opportunities for youth to become Occupational Therapists?

One can study while working and sky’s the limit in terms of meaningful work and opportunities.

This is one of the professions in Sri Lanka and even internationally, in which the demand is much higher than the available supply. This is due to very limited qualified professionals being found in this field. As a result, it offers 100% job guarantee, rewarding income levels compared to most other occupations and satisfaction in terms of services provided when considering the humanitarian aspect it serves.

Most diplomats passing out of the

College of Physiotherapy have left the

country via skilled migration schemes

especially to Europe and other developed

countries. Consequently, Sri Lanka loses

a large number of qualified professionals

in this field. From the first batch of

Occupational Therapists only one

individual other than me remains in Sri

Lanka at present.

The future looks very bright in

both local as well as international

contexts as it is rapidly developing and

highly demanded. Currently, patients

from neighboring countries such as

the Maldives come to Sri Lanka in

large numbers particularly in search of

Occupational Therapy services by paying

premium costs.

Occupational Therapy (OT) helps regeneration of physical and mental (cognitive) faculties of impaired persons, empowering them to try and do normal functions. EDEX Magazine speaks to a pioneering Sri Lankan Occupational Therapist, to reveal a rewarding career that certainly is fulfilling.

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Diploma in Occupational Therapy, Certificate in Cleft Palate Speech Therapy; ßÊfõ wd¾hd <ud frdayf,a m%Odk jD;a;Sh Ñls;ail"jD;a;Sh Ñls;aidj ms<sn| idhksl mqyqKqlre

iqcd;d .=Kj¾Ok

jD;a;Sh Ñls;aidj (Occupational Therapy) YdÍßl udkisl j¾Okfha W!K;d we;a;jqkag idudkH iudcfha Ôj;ajkakg mqyqKqlrk l%u fõohhs' fuu jD;a;slhka f.a fiajh fujeks wjYH;d we;s whg wre;anr Ôú;hla ,nd fokakg w;fohs' EDEX iÕrdj ,xldfõ m%uqL jD;a;Sh Ñls;ailfhl= jk iqcd;d

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A passion to create well-being

By Sharlene De Chickera and Nirojini Kanapathipillai.

Physiotherapydeveloping fitness and wellness-oriented programmes for healthier and more active lifestyles, providing services to individuals and populations to develop maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout their lives. This includes circumstances where movement and functions are threatened by age, injury, disease or environmental factors.

Physiotherapy has many specialties including sports, wound care, neurologic, orthopaedic, paediatrics, etc. Physiotherapists practice in many settings, such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, health and wellness clinics, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, nursing facilities, extended care facilities, private homes, education and research centres, schools, industrial workplaces or other occupational environments, fitness centres and sports training facilities.

Physiotherapists also practice in non-patient care roles such as health insurance and administration. Physiotherapists are involved in medico-legal field serving as experts, performing peer review and independent medical examinations.

Physiotherapy is a field within context of Para Medical Sciences, branching out further in to Occupational therapy, Prosthetics or Orthotics. A Physiotherapist is highly qualified in treating people in spinal cord injuries and engages in short-term and long-term rehabilitation.

“Essence of physiotherapy is that it relies on natural treatments, not medicines,” said Mr. G. G. P. Herath, Chief Physiotherapist at Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Hospital at Ragama.

For those who wish to enter this wonderful, life-giving world of para-medics, the hope that lies on the other side of the rainbow is worth the effort.

Physiotherapy is a field within context of Para Medical Sciences, branching out further in to Occupational therapy, Prosthetics or Orthotics

School of Physiotherapy : School of Physiotherapy in

Colombo comes under the purview of Department of Health Services.

“School of Physiotherapy was set up in 1957 and the School of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy was set up in 1976,” said Mr. Rohana Perera, Principal of the school.

“Because of the appeal of the qualification, even BSc Graduates join these programmes. Also, everyone who qualifies as physiotherapists get mental satisfaction as they do something beneficial by treating patients to make them better,” he opines.

An aspiring physiotherapist

has to complete A/Ls with Physics as a compulsory subject. The Diploma in Physiotherapy is for duration of 2 years, plus one year in terms of clinical work. Those who qualify may get recruited in to state hospitals.

Universities of Colombo and Peradeniya also offer a bachelor’s degree programme of 3 years with an internship. There are opportunities to venture in to sports medicine as well.

“We give the best quality education for the students and Invite specialists in medicine and Rheumatology. There are 4 faculty members and part-time lecturers,” said Mr. Perera.

By Sharlene De Chickera, Nirojini Kanapathipillai and Srinath Wijayakumara

Physiotherapy is an interaction between the therapist, patient, health care professionals, family of the patient and other care givers in a process where movement potential is assessed, diagnosed and goals are agreed upon. Physiotherapists often work together to provide treatment for patients. Through physiotherapy, patients work on simple to complex exercises to re-bulid their nerves and physical co-ordination.

Physiotherapists diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from infants to the oldest, who have medical problems, health-related conditions, illnesses or injuries that limit their movements and daily activities.

Physiotherapy commonly includes specific exercises, manipulation and other interventions. In addition, physiotherapists work with individuals to prevent loss of mobility before it occurs by

For comprehensive courses in physiotherapy and occupational therapy

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jD;a;Sh Ñls;aidj

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(Intra Personal) • ;udiywfkl=;awh

iïnkaOfhka mj;sk (Intra Personal)

• ixfõ§;djhiïnkaOfhka (sensory)

• p,kls%hdldrlïiïnkaOfhka (Motor)

• nqoaêuhls%hdldrlïiïnkaOfhka (Cognitive)

• tÈfkod;ukaf.ajevlghq;=lr.ekSu iïnkaOfhka (Activities of Daily Living)

• úfkdaod;aulls%hdldrlïiïnkaOfhka (Leisure)

• jD;a;Suhlghq;=iïnkaOfhka(Work)

tf,iu jD;a;Sh Ñls;aidj úúO rgj, my; i|yka whqßka w¾: ksrEmkh fldg we;'

01' jD;a;Sh Ñls;aidfõ wruqK iajdêk;ajhhs Occupational Therapy means independence

02' Ôj;a ùu keue;s l,djg wjYH yelshdjka W;amdokh lsÍu jD;a;Sh Ñls;aidjhs

Skills for the art of living

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jkafka frda.S $ wdndê; ;;ajhg

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mQ¾K jYfhka iajdêkj iudcfha kej; ia:dms; (Resettlement) lsÍuhs'

fuys§ ffjoH mqkre;a:dmkfha

isg iudcuh mqkre;a:dmkh

olajd Èfjk oïje,la f,i jD;a;sh

Ñls;ail ks,Odßfhl= yeÈkaúh yel'

fuys§ úúOdldr .eg¨j,g uqyqK

§ug jD;a;sh Ñls;ail ks,Odßhdg

isÿjk w;r fïjd ksrdlrKh

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iduqyslj ms<shï fh§fuka wdndê;

;;ajhg m;a jQ ;eke;a;d id¾:l

f,iska iudcfha kej; ia:dms;

fldg iudchg jevodhs mqoa.,hl=

njg mßj¾;kh l< yelsh'

^mS' ã' hdmd jD;a;sh Ñls;aidj

ms<sno ämaf,daud Odßfhls' Tyq rd.u

mqkre;a:dmk frdayf,a jevn,k

jD;a;Sh Ñls;ail wêldß jk w;r Y%S

,xld jD;a;Sh Ñls;ail jD;a;Shfõ§kaf.a

ix.ufha f,alï jrhdo fõ'&03' w¾:j;a Ôú;hl ienE

iïnkaO;djh jD;a;sh Ñls;aidjhs Vital link to productive living

fï ish,q lreKq ;=,ska jD;a;Sh Ñls;aidj ;ukaf.a tÈfkod Ôú;hg fld;rï ióm m%;sldr l%uhlaoehs ks.ukh l< yel'

ldhsl yd udkisl frda.j,g Ndckh jQ mqoa.,hka m<uqfjkau we.hSulg Ndckh fldg (Assessment) tu.ska fidhd.;a frda. ;;ajhkag m%;sldr lsÍu;a (Treatment) wdndê; ;;ajhg m;a jQ mqoa.,hka mqkre;a:dmkh lsÍfuka (Rehabilitation) Tjqka iudcfha kej; ia:dms; lsÍu;a (Resettlement) jD;a;Sh Ñls;ail ks,Odßhl= i;= m%Odk ld¾h Nd¾hh fõ' fuu.ska woyia lrkqfha frda.S $ wdndê; ;;ajhg m;a mqoa,hdf.a .Dyia;uh wjYH;d" iudcuh wjYH;d" wOHdmk yd jD;a;suh wjYH;d iy Tyqg wdfõKsl mqoa.,sl wjYH;d ;=, Wmßu whqßka iajdëkj ls%hdYS,s ;;ajfhka lr .eksug yels ;;ajhg m;a fldg iudchg kej;;a jevodhs mqoa.,hl= f,i msúiSug wjia:dj i,id §uhs'

jD;a;Sh Ñls;aidfõ m%;sldr udOH m%;sldr udOH jkafka ls%hdldrlïh (Activities). ksYaÑ; wruqKla iys;j m%;sM,hla iys; ´kEu ld¾hhl ksr; ùu ls%hdldrlula f,i yeÈkaúh yels w;r frda.s hdf.A m%;sldruh wruqK bgqjk whqßka ls%hdldrlula f;dard .ekSu (Selection) fjkia lsßu (Changing) iy ia:dk .; lsÍu (Positioning) fukau wdfoaYl fhdod .ekSuo (Alternation)

jD;a;sh Ñls;ailjrhd i;= mQ¾K j.lSula jk w;r fuysoS frda.shdf.a jhi" ia;S% mqreI Ndjh" wOHdmksl ;;ajh" /lshdj hkd§ ish,a, ie,ls,a,g .; hq;= fõ'

ls%hdldrlul we;s jeo.;alu f,i fmkajd Èh yelafla frda.shdf.a fõokdj iukh fldg th i;=gla njg mßj¾;kh lsÍug we;s yelshdjhs (to Convert pain to joy). tf,iu ;udf.a ;ju;a ;sfnk oCI;djhka .ek ;udg wjfndaO ùfuka ,efnk wd;au ;Dma;sh yd udkisl ia:djr Ndjh ;=,ska ;udf.a frda.S ;;ajhg ,efnk úiÿu hkdÈho fmkajd Èh yel'

mS' ã' hdmd úisks

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fukau udkisl wdndê; frda.Ska i|yd m%;sldr iy

mqkre;a:dmkh lsÍfï§ ks;ru wefik ks;ru olsk

tlajeo.;a fldgils tÈfkod jev lghq;= fkdfyd;aa

Activities of daily living (ADL). fuh meyeÈ,s lsÍfï§ ;j ÿrg;a

i|yka jkafka jD;a;Sh Ñls;aid m%;sldr l%ufha wjidk

wruqKla jkafka frda.shd ;udf.a tosfkod jev lghq;=

fyj;a (ADL) Activities of Daily living j,ska ksoyia iajdëk

;;ajhg m;a lsÍuhs ^;udg ;ksju lr.; yels ;;ajhg&'

"Activities of Daily living" fkdfyd;a tÈfkod jev lghq;= (ADl) ?

17Careers16 Careers 17

technologists and scientists

Medical laboratory By Kusum Nandika Gunawardhena assisted

by Sharlene De Chickera, Nirojini Kanapathipillai and Akhila Dahanayake

Who are they and what they do...Medical laboratory technologists and scientists play a very important role in the medical sector as healthcare professionals. Commonly known as MLTs, they conduct a wide range of tests and analysis of blood, urine, stools, tissues body fluids, etc. These technologists work in clinical laboratories at hospitals, blood banks, biotechnology laboratories etc. Tests and analysis they conduct vary from simple blood tests to complex tests such as those necessary to detect deceases such as AIDS and cancer.

MLTs also ensure that testing samples of patients are collected in a hygienic manner and labeled and stored properly. The technologists carry out testing, analyze specimens and provide reports based on results. These reports are examined by pathologists and other qualified medical practitioners to diagnose diseases. Hence, the accuracy of reports is of utmost importance since they aid in diagnosis and subsequent treatment of a patient which may be critical to the wellbeing of a patient.

A medical laboratory technologist can specialize in areas such as:

Clinical Bio Chemistry- conducting Bio Chemical tests on blood and other body fluid;

Clinical Microbiology – culturing of samples such as urine to identify micro-organisms and determining antibiotic sensitivity;

Haematology – analyzing blood, blood forming organs such as bone marrow that help in prevention, detection and cure of various blood related deceases such as haemophilia, Leukaemia and Sickle cell disease;

Histopathology - dealing with body tissues taken from biopsies or surgically removed samples of a patient such as tumours.

Important personal traits required to succeed in this field....A background in science especially Chemistry is needed to become an MLT. Apart from qualifications required (which are listed at the Careers Chart elsewhere in this magazine) there are a few desired personal traits required to succeed in this profession. The work involved is by nature repetitive and hence you need to be able to concentrate for long periods and to do detailed work while maintaining a high level of accuracy. At all times the professional should follow strict clinical protocols and procedures designed to ensure accuracy and quality of output while not loosing focus. Good motor skills, observation and record keeping skills are essential. The individual must be well organized, methodical and should be able to handle multi tasks.

how can you qualify?With a good Z-score in the biological science stream at the GCE Advanced Level examination, you can get enrolled in to Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Medical Laboratory Science degree programmes offered at certain state universities such as Ruhuna, Peradeniya, Jaffna and Sri Jayawardenapura to become a specialized medical science technologist. A similar degree programme is also available from The Open University of Sri Lanka.

Additionally, there are training programmes conducted by the Medical Research Institute (MRI) to train medical laboratory technologists who are directly absorbed in to the government sector, at most of the time.

The Institute of Chemistry conducts a two year Diploma programme in Laboratory Technology which carries weight due to the fact that certification is issued by a professional body.

There are also many other private institutes that offer various programmes that enable qualification as a Medical Laboratory Technologist.

Opportunities for you …It can be said that medical laboratory technologist/ scientist is a very rewarding career that has a great impact on wellbeing of the society. So much so that April 15th has been declared as the "International Biomedical Laboratory Science Day". In Sri Lanka there are many opportunities available locally in both private and public sectors as well as internationally for qualified MLTs.

According to Mr. Kithsiri Vithanage, Superintendent Medical Laboratory Technologist of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka, around 2 - 2.5 million investigations are conducted annually by the MLT Department of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka.

To join a state hospital as a Medical Laboratory Technologist the entry qualification is three passes at GCE. Advanced Level examination in Bio Science stream with a compulsory credit pass for Chemistry. Prospective candidates recruited by Ministry of Health will undergo a two year training programme at the end of which they will sit for a diploma level examination.

The Diploma programme is conducted at three locations (Peradeniya, Colombo and Kalutara), while obtaining allowance for interns during training. Absorption in to state hospitals will be based on final exam results and vacancies.

(Assistance rendered in preparation of above article by Director, National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Dr. Anil Jasinghe and Mr. Kithsiri Vithanage, Superintendent Medical Laboratory Technologist, National Hospital of Sri Lanka are appreciated with gratitude.)

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rla;ySk;djh jeks frda.

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Careers20

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ish jD;a;Sh YlH;dj u; T!IOfõ§hd iudcfha úYajdi lghq;= mqoa.,fhl= f,i ie,fla' Tyqf.a N+ñldj T!IO ñY% lsÍug iSud fkdfõ' Wmßu m%;sm, ,nd.ekSug úúO T!IO .;hq;= wdldrh fukau" tys w;=reM, yd ta i|yd ms<shïo úfYaI

ffjoH WmlrKhkays ksjerÈ fh§u yd Ndú;h ms<sn|j frda.shd ±kqj;a lsÍuo Tyqf.a ;j;a jeo.;a ld¾hHhka lsysmhls

T!IOfõ§ jD;a;sh iudcfha

hymeje;aug jeo.;a fõ' frda.Skag

;u T!IO u.ska Wmßu m%Óm,

,nd.ekSug fukau ffjoH

ks¾foaYs; iqrCIs; T!IO Ndú;fha

jeo.;alu ms<sn| ±kqj;a lsÍfï§

m%Odk ld©hla Tjqka u.ska isÿ fõ'

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;sîu b;d jeo.;ah' iqÿiqlï ,;a

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,la jQ úYajdikSh iy wjxl

jD;a;shls'

ish jD;a;Sh YlH;dj u;

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wdldrh fukau" tys w;=reM, yd

ta i|yd ms<shïo úfYaI ffjoH

WmlrKhkays ksjerÈ fh§u yd

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lsÍuo Tyqf.a ;j;a jeo.;a

ld©hka lsysmhls' nyq;rhla

T!IOfõ§ka úúO mqoa.,hka

iu. ks;sm;d .kqfoKq lrk

neúka ikaksfõokh iy ijka

§u b;d jeo.;ah' tneúka oCI

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WmfoaYk ksmqk;d ukd msájy,ls'

tu.ska ;u frda.Ska iu. úYajdih

iy meye§u u; mokï jQ úfYaI

in|;djla mj;ajd .; yel'

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yd ish¨ lreKq j,g wjOdkh

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fnfy;a j¾. msßlaiSu fyda

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yd jeäÈhqKq lsßu o úl,am

T!IOfõ§ CIa;%hls'

Y%S ,xldj ;=, T!IOfõÈhl=

ùug l%u lsysmhls' kuq;a jeo.;a

lreK jkafka hful=g Y%S ,xldfõ

T!IOfõÈhl= ùug wjYH kï

Ceylon Medical College ys iqÿiqlï ,;a

T!IOfõÈhl= f,i ,shdmÈxÑ ùu

wksjd¾h fõ'

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we;=¨j iïmQ¾K wjqreÿ 2l

jevigyklg fhduq flf¾'

bkamiqj Tjqka Sri Lanka Medical Council u.ska mj;ajk Internal Pharmacists'

Examination úNd.hg uqyqK fok

w;r id¾:l wfmaCIlhka yg

Ceylon Medical College Council u.ska

T!IOfõ§ ,shdmÈxÑ Ndjh u;

mokï jQ m%ùK;d iy;slhla

ksl=;a flf¾'

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mqyqKq úh hq;= w;r bkamiqj Tjqka

Ceylon Medical College Council (SLMC)

u.ska mj;ajk úNd.hg uqyqK Èh

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T!IOfõ§ka(igyk Yd,Ska ä Ñflard" ksfrdackS lkm;sms,af,a" wls, oykdhl iy

l=iqï kkaÈl .=kj¾Ok úisksmßj¾;kh ufyaIsld fm%aupkaø

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A professional to trust

Pharmacist’s profession is important for the wellbeing of the society. Pharmacists play a vital role in helping patients get the best results from their medication and promote safe use of medicines prescribed by a medical practitioner. To become a pharmacist one must have a through knowledge of drugs in the market and pay great attention to details so as not to make mistakes that would endanger lives of patients. Hundreds of prescriptions are daily processed by qualified pharmacists. It’s a truly noble profession of trust and integrity that has a high reputation both in Sri Lanka and abroad.

A pharmacist is a highly trusted person in the society, in his or her professional capacity. Pharmacists’ role is not limited to dispensing medication. They also provide valuable advice to patients on how and when to take medicine

to maximize benefits, advise on side effects and measures to mitigate such side effects and about correct usage of special medical instruments such as inhalers, Nebulizers and syringes in administering medication.

Most pharmacists interact with people on a regular basis and hence they should be good communicators as well as good listeners. This means you need to have good communication, interpersonal and counseling skills to succeed in this profession. Furthermore, pharmacists must maintain a special relationship of trust and confidence with their patients. Interest in continuous learning to update knowledge, a good memory, analytical skills and attention to details are a few other desired attributes.

One can also be an industrial pharmacist conducting research on drugs and medications and

help test and develop new drugs at pharmaceutical companies.

There are several ways to become a pharmacist in Sri Lanka. Vital aspect is to remember that to practice as a pharmacist in Sri Lanka one should obtain registration as qualified pharmacist from the Ceylon Medical College Council (CMMC).

The internal pharmacists are those employed in state sector hospitals recruited directly by the Ministry of Health. The entry qualifications include passing of GCE Ordinary level examination with a credit pass for English and 3 passes at GCE Advanced Level examination with a credit pass for Chemistry and the required Z-score. The training programme is conducted at the School of Pharmacy of National Hospital of Sri Lanka and at the and Kalutara Nagoda Hospital. These recruits undergo a two year training

Pharmacist: By Kusum Nandika Gunawardhena assisted by Sharlene De Chickera, Nirojini Kanapathipillai and Akhila Dahanayake

programme consisting of one and a half year study programme followed by a six months internship. They have to then sit for the internal pharmacists’ examination conducted by Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC). Successful candidates are issued a certificate of proficiency based on which registration as a qualified pharmacist can be obtained from the Ceylon Medical College Council.

External pharmacists or communal pharmacists follow a different route to qualify. Initially a person interested in becoming a pharmacist has to work as an apprentice pharmacist. To do so he or she needs a credit pass in English at the GCE Ordinary Level examination and three passes at the GCE Advanced Level examination with Chemistry as a compulsory subject. These apprentice pharmacists have to work for two years under the supervision of a qualified pharmacist and sit for the pharmacists’ examination conducted by the SLMC. A successful candidate will be awarded a

certificate of efficiency and thereafter, can register as a qualified pharmacist.

The other path is to graduate from a recognized Sri Lankan university with a BSc Degree in Pharmacy. Following graduation candidates are eligible to obtain registration from the CMMC as qualified pharmacists. Universities of Sri Jayawardenapura, Peradeniya, Colombo, Ruhuna and the Open University of Sri Lanka conduct BSc Degree programmes in Pharmacy.

If a person possesses a degree granted by a foreign university, the CMMC upon application will evaluate qualifications and trainings and if acceptable, will allow sitting for a special examination to obtain a certificate of efficiency.

(Assistance rendered in preparation of above article by Director, National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Dr. Anil Jasinghe, and by Chief Pharmacist Mrs. W. M. K Wijethilaka, Superintendent Pharmacist Mrs. D. D. Rathnakala and Pharmacist Mr. K. L. D Asela of National Hospital of Sri Lanka are appreciated with gratitude.)

Most pharmacists interact with people

on a regular basis and hence they should be good communicators as well as good listeners. This

means you need to have good

communication, interpersonal and counseling skills to succeed in this

profession

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Notes: Job descriptions may change based on services rendered. Salary figures have been omitted, as they vary significantly among private and public sectors, among public sector entities and also among employed and private practitioners.

fCIa;%h / SECTOR ;k;=r / POSITION /lshdj ms<sno yeÈkaùu / JOb DESCRIPTION iq}iqlï $ m,mqreoao / QUAlIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE

fN!;Ñls;aidjPhysiotherapy

fN!;Ñls;ail $ jD;a;Sh Ñls;ailPhysiotherapist/ Occupational Therapist

ffjoH wëlaIKh hgf;a YÍrfha lelal=ï" ;e,Sï jeks YdÍrdndOhkag m%;sl¾u lsÍu" mYapd;a Y,Hl¾u wjêfha frda.shd iqjm;a lsÍug iydh ùu" ldhsl yd udkisl wdndê; mqoa.,hskaf.a Ôú; kÕd isgqùug yd Tjqkag iajdëkj lghq;= lsÍug WmldÍ ùu'Non medical cure of certain aches, pains under medical supervision; assisting in post surgical recovery processes, improving lives of physically & mentally disabled, empowering them to be independant; assist in sports medicine

fN!; Ñls;ail mdie, úiska mj;ajkq ,nk jir 2l ämaf,daudj yd jirl mqyqKqj ,nd ;sîu iu. w'fmd'i Wiia fm, fN!;sl úoHdj i|yd idud¾:hla ;sîu fyda fN!; Ñls;aidj ms<sn|j Wmdêhla ;sîu'Completion of 2 year Diploma and 1 year post qualifying internship at School of Physiotherapy with a pass in physics at GCE Adavance level; OR a Degree in Physiotherapy

T!IOfõ§ fiajdjPharmacy

iyldr T!IOfõ§Assistant Pharmacist

ks¾foaYs; T!IO ,nd§uDespensing prescribed medicines

Ceylon Medical College Council ys T!IOfõÈhl= f,i ,shdmÈxÑ ù ;sìu'Registered as a Pharmacist with the Ceylon Medical College Council

T!IOfõ§Pharmacist

T!IOy, $ äiafmkaißh Ndrj lghq;= lsÍuIn charge of a pharmacy/ dispensary

jir 3lg jeä ld,hla iyldr T!IOfõ§ ;k;=rl jevlr ,nd we;s m<mqreoao fyda Ceylon Medical College Council ys ,shdmÈxÑ ù ;sîu yd ms,s.;a úYaj úoHd,hlska T!IOfõ§ Wmdêhla ,nd ;sîu'Assistant Pharmacist with more than 3 years experience; OR Registered Pharmacist of the Ceylon Medical College Council with a bSc Degree in Pharmacy, obtained from a recognised university

ffjoH mAfhaIKd.dr fiajdj

Medical laboratory services

reêr idïm,a /ialrkakkaPhlebotomist

reêr idïm, ,nd.ekSu yd mÍlaIK i|yd tajd iqrlaIs;j .nvd lsÍuCollection of blood samples from patients and storage of samples for testing

ms,s.;a fyÈ mqyqKq wdh;khl ämaf,daud iy;slhla ;sîu yd /lshdfõ jirl mqyqKqjDiploma from a recognized nurses training institution with 1 year training

ffjoH m¾fhaIKd.dr ;dlaIKfõ§kaMedical laboratary Technician

m¾fhaIKd.drhg ,efnk Ôj ridhk idïm, mßlaIdjConducting laboratory tests

ms,s.;a úYaj úoHd,hlska ridhk úoHdj úIhla f,i we;s Wmdêhla fyda ffjoH m¾fhaIKd.dr ;dlaIKfõ§ Wmdêhla ,nd ;sîu fyda ffjoH m¾fhaIK wdh;kh u.ska ,nd.;a ffjoH m¾fhaIKd.dr ;dlaIKfõ§ ämaf,daudjla ;sîu fyda Y%S ,xld ffjoH ljqkais,fha ,shdmÈxÑ ms,s.;a wdh;khla uÕska mj;ajkq ,nk ffjoH m¾fhaIKd.dr ;dlaIKfõ§ hND mdGud,djla yodrd ;sîu' ämaf,daud yd hND mdGud,d i|yd w'fmd'i Wiia fm< ridhk úoHdj i|yd idud¾:hla yd w'fmd'i idudkH fm, bx.%Sis úIh i|yd idud¾:hla ;sìh hq;=h' tfukau Ôj ridhk" rla;fõ§ fyda uq;% idïm,a úYaf,aIKh lsßfï m,mqreoao /lshdfõ bÈß m%.;sh ioyd WmldÍ jkq we;'bSc. Degree in Medical laboratory Science with Chemistry as a subject from a recognised university; OR a Diploma in Medical laboratory Technology from Medical Research Institute; OR hND in Medical laboratory Technology from a recognised institute, with Sri lanka Medical Council registration. For Diplomas and hND, a pass in Chemistry at GCE Als and a pass in English at GCE Ols is needed; Experience in bio-chemistry, haematology or urine analysis will be advantageous for career advancement

lKsIaG m¾fhaIKd.dr úoHd{hskaJunior laboratory Scientist

ffjoH m¾fhaIKd.dr jd¾;dj, ksrjoH;dj ;yjqre lsÍu" ;;aj mßlaIdjka isÿlsÍuVerifying accuracy of medical reports, conducting quality checks

ffjoH m¾fhaIKd.dr $ cdk bxðfkare $ Ôj ridhk úoHdj $ Ôj ffjoH úoHdj wdY%s; fCIa;%hlg wod,j ms<s.;a úYaj úoHd,hlska ,;a Wmdêhla ;sîubSc Degree in Medical laboratory Science/ Genetics/ biotechnology or a related field of biomedical Sciences from a recognised university

ffjoH m¾fhaIKd.dr úoHd{hskaMedical laboratary Scientist

ffjoH m¾fhaIKd.dr lghq;= iïnkaO iuia: md,khOverall in charge of a medical laboratory

ffjoH m%fõKS úoHdjg wod,j M.Sc. fyda Bg by, iqÿiqlï imqrd ;sîuM.Sc. or higher qualification in a field related to Medical Genetics.

oDIaáñ;shOptometry

wlaIs úfYaI{hskaOptometrist

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Y%S ,xld oDIaáñ;sl ix.ufha hND mdGud,djla yodrd ;sîu'higher National Diploma from Sri lanka Optometric Association

ffjoH ;dlaIKMedical technology

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úlrKYs,amSka $ X- lsrK Ys,amSkaX - Ray Technician/ Radiographer

X- lsrK m¾fhaIKd.drh Ndrj lghq;= lsÍuOverall incharge of X-ray laboratory

úlsrK Ys,amshl= f,i ,shdmÈxÑ ù ;sîuRegistered as a Radiographer with the Sri lanka Medical Council

m¾fhaIKd.dr fiajd l<uKdlreManager - laboratory Services

m¾fhaIKd.dr fiajdj iïnkaO iuia: j.lSuOverall incharge of laboratory services

úoHdj" Ôj ridhk úoHdj fyda wKql úoHdj ms<sn|j Wmdêhla ms,s.;a úYaj úoHd,hlska ,nd ;sîu' Degree in Science, bio Chemistry or Molecular biology from a recognized university. A Master’s degree in any of the above will be a definite advantage

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Choices, Options and Opportunities in

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Caring for the vision of othersBy Sharlene De Chickera,

Nirojini Kanapathipillai and Akhila Dahanayake

By Sharlene De Chickera and Dinuka De Soyza

Optometrists’ role includes not only fitting of corrective eyeglasses but also treatment of visual disorders, eye diseases, infections and trauma. They also attend to treatment of those diagnosed with eye diseases such as Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration.

Optometrists work in conjunction with eye surgeons (ophthalmologists), where patients need consultation on more serious conditions that require specialised testing or surgical intervention. Generally ophthalmologists

Optometrists

Moulding professional optometristsThe Sri Lanka Optometric Association (SLOA) was formed in May 1961 as Ceylon Optometric Association. During early stages, its members who were from traditional optometry family businesses used to meet informally in houses and hotels.

From an early initiative, it has now become more formalised. It has formed and an alliance with the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute to conduct courses for those interested in the field.

“We find that many students are genuinely interested in eye care,” said Jehan Rajapakse, Deputy Chairman of SLOA.

focus on their specialty; most times sending patients back to an optometrist for prescription of eyeglasses or contact lenses. In this way, optometrists and ophthalmologists create a partnership to provide the best care for patients.

Optometrists’ role also includes medical management hypertension and diabetes as well, which affect the eyes or retina. Optometrists sometimes detect early signs of diseases even before a patient has been diagnosed. He affirms that optometry is one that is akin to being a doctor, and that in terms of eye care, the first point of contact is an optometrist who then refers the patient to a doctor.

A vision to care

“One of our objectives is to train students in Optometry and Dispensing Optics in terms of eye care, with an

ancillary training in Audiometry,” said Mr. Manural Laknatha, Manager - Business Development of Vision Care, who has over 28 years of experience as an optometrist.

The academy

There are opportunities for students who have passed all subjects in the bio science or maths streams at GCE Advanced Level examination, with a credit pass for English at GCE Ordinary Level examination, to qualify as optometrists at the Vision Care Academy. The academy is a part of the Ceylon Council of Optometry and Orthotics, which includes organizations such as Sri Lanka Optometry Association and Eye Care Institute.

Competency in English is required, as lectures deal with English terms and

almost all research books on the subject are available only in English.

The academy at Maradana, Colombo offers a 2 year Diploma in Optometry and a Certificate in Ophthalmic Technology. Diplomats can become Optic Dispensers. Local and foreign lecturers are on board. The lecture panel comprises of those who have both academic qualifications and professional expertise in optometry.

Many students have been gainfully employed locally, while others have got appointments overseas.

Currently many courses are available for youth who have completed their O/Ls and have credit passes for English and Maths. Classes are conducted on Sundays.

“We find that a lot of students are interested in this field but most lack basic communication skills in English,” he said.

Some available courses are:

Foundation Course in Optometry

A 6 months foundation course conducted at SLOA College premises for student members.

Passing of A/Ls in Science stream or passing of O/Ls

with credit passes for Science, Mathematics & English, together with not less than five years work experience in optometry are significant entry criterion.

Higher National Diploma in Optometry

Higher National Diploma in Optometry course is conducted in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute. Only Full Members, Associate Members and Dispensing Opticians of Sri Lanka Optometric Association are enrolled in to this course. Duration of the course is about two and half years.

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health careersAlternative medical

By Nalin Goonewardene

mathematics, engineering science and human communication using their expertise to solve biological and medical problems.

Challenges created by diversity and complexity of living systems require high calibre multi-disciplined creative, knowledgeable and imaginative people. They may use mathematical models and statistics to study signals generated by organs such as brain, heart and skeletal muscles. Some may build artificial organs, limbs, heart valves, dental implants etc to replace lost functions. Others may grow living tissues to replace failing organs.

The educational foundation for a successful career begins at A/Levels in biology, chemistry, and physics followed by a first degree as well as a good grounding in English. This needs to be enhanced by engineering disciplines, such as provided in electrical, mechanical or chemical engineering as well as technical writing, ethics and humanities (such as history, psychology). All this is tied together within Biomedical Engineering courses offered by certain universities.

This is a very exciting field with a wide scope that is continuing to evolve at a fast pace. It is demanding but rewarding, providing high income careers. It is not for everyone as there is a lot of hard work involved, but the two prime requirements are talent and in-depth interest.

ConclusionThere is a variety of careers

available in the medical/ healthcare field enabling use of specific and different skills. The key to success is to select that which closely matches interests and capability of each individual and then work hard to achieve established goals.

Chose yours wisely.

Here, are a few alternatives they may wish to explore:

There are many A/Level students studying Physics, Chemistry and Biology for whom it is important to consider many attractive career options that are possible with the subjects they study.

Dental laboratory Technician

Dental laboratory technicians specialize in different areas of dental and orthodontic work. Their jobs usually include making and repairing dentures, crowns and braces. They work in dental schools, commercial dental laboratories, hospitals, dental clinics and for manufacturers of dental devices.

Basic educational requirements are Science, Maths and English with further education in a vocational school or dental school to learn skills which includes dental laboratory training.

Medical Illustrator Medical illustrators are highly

skilled artists with some medical knowledge. They create graphics for textbooks, journals, magazines and educational films in the medical field. Their drawings span a wide range from microorganisms to body parts.

Some prepare illustrations that aid in research or creation of artificial body parts. They may be required to use modelling skills to create artificial ears, noses etc for patients that are deformed or have undergone certain surgeries.

Basic educational requirements are in both Arts and Science. Further training (if desired) includes courses similar to those required for medical school leading to a Master's degree in this field from a recognized university.

biomedical EngineerBiomedical Engineers analyse

and design solutions to problems in biology and medicine, with the goal of improving quality and effectiveness of patient care. They are at the intersection and integration of biology, medicine, physics,

By Kusum Nandika Gunawardhena assisted by Sharlene De Chickera,

Nirojini Kanapathipillai and Akhila Dahanayake.

According to Mr S.Jayasinghe, Superintendent, Radiography Department National Hospital of Sri Lanka, four main areas coming under a radiography department may consist of;

1. Plain radiography (Such as X-rays)2. Special investigations3. CT scanning 4. MRI scanning

According to Mr Jayasinghe there is great potential for radiographers in Sri Lanka. There are a lot of opportunities in government and private sector hospitals enabling aspiring youth to join a fulfilling and challenging career in radiography.

The Sri Lanka School of Radiography, located within premises of National Hospital of Sri Lanka conducts training programmes in radiography,

BSc degree programmes in radiography and radiotherapy is also available at the faculty of Allied Health Sciences of University of Peradeniya.

(Assistance rendered in preparation of above article by Director, National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Dr. Anil Jasinghe and Mr. Kithsiri Vithanage, Superintendent Medical Laboratory Technologist, National Hospital of Sri Lanka are appreciated with gratitude.)

A career in radiography

Radiography is a challenging career and is at the heart of modern medical technology. There are two main types of radiographers (also called radiological technologists), as diagnostic radiographers and therapeutic radiographers.

Diagnostic radiographers employ a range of equipment and imaging techniques including X rays, ultrasound that uses high frequencies of sounds, CT scans, MRI scans, radioactive isotopes etc. Technology associated with radiography is continuously evolving and now it encompasses advanced imaging techniques and nuclear medicines as well.

A therapeutic radiographer provides radio therapy treatments to patients using a wide range of technical equipment in the field of oncology. They are trained to accurately direct these treatments to tumors and other cancerous tissues while minimizing radiation exposure to normal healthy tissues.

Radiographers service is not only limited to administering above mentioned techniques for diagnosis and treatment purposes. They also ensure that all radiological equipment function properly and maintained regularly while taking protective measures in accordance with National Atomic Energy Standards.

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Empowering life by empowering your career

By Maheshika Premachandra

You have to take a hard look at your finances before entering the job market or thinking

about a change of career. Decide on what sort of lifestyle is really important to you. Then

think about how much money you

need to make to support yourself in

such a lifestyle

Does your job suits you?Before you decide to pursue any career think about whether you like doing that job all day, every day for many years. Because if you are unhappy with the type of job you perform, it’s eventually going to have a bad effect on all aspects of your life. Find your strengths because it’s easier to do a job by knowing your strengths than to compensate for weakness. Discover your

career passion, your career purpose and develop a plan for achieving it. And it is important to research corporate cultures of organizations where you want to work to make sure they fit with your values.

hard working or over doing?There is a huge difference between being ambitious and hard working and over doing something. It is your life and your career so it will be so much easy if you can find a balance between work and home. Because retaining a happy and healthy career means proper identification of the right balance between family life and work.

how is your attitude?Having a positive attitude not only makes the work place happy, it also makes you the person everyone wants to work with. Some people see only the negative side of things and they always find something to complain about. If you be that person you will bring yourself down and you’ll bring others also down with you. Try to maintain a positive bearing, as it helps you to fix problems instead of ignoring them.

It’s not what you know, it’s who you knowTo accomplish your career targets make

instructions and will help build rapport with others.

Market yourselfThe best employees are not always the ones selected for the new job. The workers who get ahead are the ones who track their accomplishments and make sure their employers are aware of them; either through informal

discussions or during annual reviews. Also, consider becoming an expert by collecting additional skills. Follow a course or read for another degree if it is necessary.

Ask for help and praise the helperAs much as you think you know, you don't know it all. There are people who are more experienced than you. With that experience comes knowledge. In order to have access to that knowledge, make sure your network includes contacts other than your peers. More experienced contacts can help you with things such as learning more about an occupation or solving a problem at work.

Always be grateful to those who offer you assistance. It’s truly a significant gesture. Whether someone gives you five minutes of his time or an introduction to a potential employer, it's important you let him know that you appreciate it. When that person needs help, you can return the favour.

be in charge of your careerWho cares about your career more than you do? It is very unlikely that someone will go out of his way to make sure you are successful. So you need to take the necessary steps to get to where you want to be.

You have to decide how you want your career to end.

sure to build strong network of people who can help you with targets. Most people will see right through you and it will harm your career rather than help. So make genuine relationships with your peers and people in your company. Also, golden opportunities occur outside your immediate team and you need to be well connected to be informed of such opportunities.

how much money you need to make?You have to take a hard look at your finances before entering the job market or thinking about a change of career. Decide on what sort of lifestyle is really important to you. Then think about how much money you need to make to support yourself in such a lifestyle.

Is it what you hear or what you listen?You hear an earful of things every day. It is an inborn ability which doesn’t cost you anything. But listening may need a hard try and concentration. Also it’s worth a try because you can learn a lot by listening. Whether your employer is explaining a project to you or telling you about his weekend, it is important that you understand what he is saying. Careful listening will keep you away from misunderstanding of

Everybody wants their life to be perfect. Defining “Perfect Life” may be hard, but there are some things in your life which could lead you there. Take your job for an example; it may be the most important thing in your life or it may not be. But there's no arguing, though, that it certainly is a significant part of it. Because most will spend at least 40 hours at work each week, trying to make a living. Apart from that it must be something you value, something that you want to do and something that gives you a sense of purpose. So if you struggle at your work it makes huge impact on your life, including your general outlook and demeanour, your physical and mental health and quality of your relationships. Perhaps this may be the time to looking in to your career and see what is missing.

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

0Interested in building a globally mobile career?Now is the time to invest your talents on furthering your education of a career of your choice. The days of having a single professional qualification to get one’s foot in the corporate door are coming to an end; in today’s competitive job market, having more qualifications means having a sharper edge that will take you further up the ladder faster.

Qualification For whom Useful Information

ACCA Professional Qualification Post A/L students (2 C passes in A/L & 3 C passes in O/L including math & English) and graduates who want to purse a globally mobile career as a finance professional

Exams – Comprise 14 papersEthics – Students need to complete an online ethics module prior to applying for membership.Experience – 3 years relevant practical experience during, before or after exams.

Introductory Certificate in Finance & Management Accounting

Post O/L students

Comprise 2 papers

Intermediate Certificate in Finance & Management Accounting

Comprise 2 papers

Diploma in Accounting and Business Comprise 3 papers

Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) Students over 16 years of ageCAT provides an early start to the young student who can use CAT as a foundation for the ACCA Professional qualification or as the basis for seeking employment

BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University UK

ACCA Professional scheme students complete the first 9 papers of the ACCA examinations + a research project + an ethics module

Contact the ACCA Sri lanka #424, R A De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 3.

2301920/2301923E mail info@lk.accaglobal.com www.accaglobal.com

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The exciting hea l thcare industry

technology can be applied to resolve issues relating to medicine, surgery and healthcare. A wide variety of topics are under investigation such as:

• Intelligent interpretation of x-ray images

• Smart medical devices, sensors and sensor systems

• Use of Robotics for artificial joints as well as surgical assistants

The vast advances in IT industry are being actively pursued for integration with developments in the field of medicine and healthcare.

These include advanced topics such as:

• Medical data mining; medical informatics and smart patient record systems

• Expert and case-based reasoning for medical diagnosis and decision support

• Neural networks, fuzzy paradigms and genetic algorithms

There is also keen interest in subjects such as:

• Innovation in Regenerative Medicine

• Medical Diagnostics and Biomarkers

• Advanced Medical Materials Technology

Impact on your careerIn developed countries, the industry is investing in service jobs with new positions to meet the need. Sooner rather than later, this trend will hit Sri Lanka as well. All of this points to a growth industry that cannot be ignored and will continue to be important in the future.

Those starting A/Levels today are at an advantage because they can target a career in this field which will develop providing new opportunities for advancement, discovery and income growth.

Think of what it will be in the next 5 years when you are considering your career.

Normally, one would not call the healthcare industry exciting as it deals with people who are ‘sick’. But things have changed and will continue to change into an industry that is both exciting and rewarding.

The healthcare industry has boomed over the last few years, growing twice as fast as the national economy in many countries despite 'difficult' conditions. This is set to continue with an annual 3% growth until 2020 - a dramatic growth rate compared to other sectors.

There are several reasons for this. People are living longer, so increasing numbers are requiring healthcare. New discoveries are enhancing cutting-edge technology and new surgical techniques, while advanced research enables development of more effective new drugs. These in turn help people live longer and the cycle moves on, resulting in continuing demand for quality healthcare professionals at all levels.

Exciting developmentsThe most exciting developments are in 'bio-tech" which has many spin offs driving innovation in medicine and healthcare by bringing together multi-disciplinary groups consisting of researchers, engineers, managers and practitioners from the medical arena. They work together exchanging knowledge and information to resolve issues relating to an ageing population as well as general health.

The latest focus is on how modern ‘intelligent’ systems and 'smart'

By Nalin Goonewardene

Those starting A/Levels today are at an advantage because they can target a career in this field which will develop providing new opportunities for advancement, discovery and income growth

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A better section of our lives is spent engaging in the process of education. The pay off from this investment is big; a good education can lead to a great life as we are constantly reminded. Yet, at certain times the validity of this statement can be questioned.

Especially in Sri Lanka we see graduates protesting on streets with no jobs and future. Around the world we see people unsatisfied with their work and existing in a state of apathy and despair. In the face of all this it is natural for us to question the role that education plays in our lives.

Consider risks involvedAn investment for life

However, what many of those people fail to realize is the very nature of an investment. There is no such thing as an investment that will pay off for sure. When a banker makes a financial investment a great deal of time and effort is spent investigating and researching on the prospective investment. Education is an investment that is much more important than a financial investment. Yet paradoxically, especially in Sri Lanka, we see that very little fore thinking and investigation goes on into the nature of this investment.

A good education is far more than getting a child into a good school or a university. It is a strategic decision that should take into account the personal preferences and skills of a child alongside the demand and supply in the employment market. Each individual has a unique set of abilities; be it a way with numbers, an ability to speak or a skill at painting. The most important thing to ensure a good investment is to identify where a person’s skills lie.

A person engaging in a profession in his natural element would have an edge over others and thereby gain the potential to succeed. However, it is important that proper

encouragement and support be given to allow one to follow his natural talent. Today an aspiration to become a chef or a writer is looked at with disdain. Therefore, a person might be forced to ignore his or her natural skills in the face of social pressure. It is of utmost importance that this be changed. If not, those very same superstar chefs that we respect or those iconic authors might never exist in the future.

In the modern world you find that there are certain professions with a high demand with or without an adequate supply. Either way the end result is that engaging in these professions can be a lucrative choice for an individual. There is a necessity for an individual to consider what he or she likes and decide in a trade off as to the income potential and work satisfaction.

Unfortunately in Sri Lanka, above decision making process is generally concluded with many adverse effects. We see that there is competition for a certain type of spheres and virtually no competition for other fields. With the competitive education system in Sri Lanka this ensures that the majority of students are in a conundrum unless they perform exceptionally well in their examinations.

As such it is of utmost importance that we treat education as an investment. Proper attention has to be paid to details as a priority to prevent a life full of regret. We need to understand that there is an opportunity cost and an inherent risk present in the choice of education.

That is an inescapable nature of an investment.

By Vinura Welgama

Education is an investment that is much more important than a financial

investment

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ElectricityThink afresh and save on your bill

By Kusum Nandika Gunawardhena

Apart from switching off unnecessary lights and electricity consuming electronic equipments when not needed, we have to look into other proactive measures that could reduce household consumption of electricity. The objective of this article is to explore possible ways of reducing energy consumption at homes which we may not be aware of.

Some electronic and electrical equipment that we use have programmed stand by functions that are active even if you them switch off. This is true for devices such as DVD players, TV’s, stereos and many kitchen appliances where energy consumption in idle mode can be significantly high. Therefore, when such units are not in use it’s better to keep them unplugged.

When it comes to lighting it’s better to have one large light bulb with a higher capacity than having several in a room. Further, in areas where you don’t need bright lighting you can use a bulb that consumes less energy. If you can invest on new bulbs its worth to buy LED bulbs that would save electricity. You can remove an LED bulb any time from its holder because it is not hot even when switched on for a long time compared to CFL and ordinary bulbs indicating that less energy is wasted by way of heat.

Electricity has become more and more expensive over the years in Sri Lanka and around the world. It’s important to save electricity not only because it costs you a good chunk of your income. Fossil fuels used for electricity generation such as coal and natural gases cause environmental effects such as air pollution and global warming. Further, these fuel sources will not last forever. So it’s important to conserve energy for the wellbeing of the future generations.

You are acting as a responsible global citizen in protecting scarce resources for the benefit of future generations and help protect the environment

One of the main ways in which we lose energy from a refrigerator is by opening and closing the door frequently. By being a little bit more organized we could reduce the number of times we open a fridge and the duration that we leave it open. First of all we must be organized in storing food items. We should have a plan to store similar items together in a logical order so that we know where to look for an item as soon as we open the door of a fridge. Further, you should think on what you need before opening the door of a fridge or a freezer so that you will not waste energy by keeping the door open while you decide what you need. Check whether the refrigerator door in sealing properly as temperature will reduce inside a fridge if insulation is not properly in place. Further,

place items inside a fridge in such a way that air circulation outlets are not blocked.

Ceiling fans consume as much as twice the energy of a pedestal fan. Regularly remove dust from the blades of a ceiling fan and the cover of a pedestal fan.

In the kitchen by using pressure cookers and microwaves you can save electricity as well as cooking time. Further, by using pots with lids where possible will reduce food preparation time.

You can iron your school clothes and casual clothes all at once for an entire week’s requirement. This way you can avoid having to reheat the iron several times a week. Also don’t iron clothes that are wet or partially dried. You can switch off

the iron and use the heat that’s there to finish off any light clothes that you at the end.

By sharing these tips with your family and friends you can help them save their hard earned money as well as the country to collectively reduce costs of power generation. But most importantly you are acting as a responsible global citizen in protecting scarce resources for the benefit of future generations and help protect the environment as well.

Think deeply on the meaning and realize the wisdom of words Red Indian Chief Seattle who once said:

“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.”

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We have all heard of this very famous age old proverb. Although much thought may not have gone into it, it may be true. Imagine a world without leisure and enjoyment! I can only imagine people with bowed shoulders and lowered eyes, people who have no spark in their eyes and no hope in their world.

Modern day research shows that most school children, striving to be successful in a vastly competitive world, spend their time only engaging in endless tuition classes and doing loads of academic work with no time for various other leisure activities to enjoy the beautiful period of childhood. They would surely grow up to be “drudges” with no means of leisure. Also the possibility of getting many medical

complications such as heart attacks, high blood pressure and obesity are rather high, when compared with those engaging in recreational activities. Thus, the need for recreation and sports as part of our lives is vital.

A child’s education without extra and co-curricular activities is always incomplete. Education does not mean only studying and learning. It is a combination of academic skills, social and physical wellbeing. If one engages only in studying, although his or her results sheet may be impressive, we cannot say such a person is ‘complete’ as a human being. To be successful and complete one must balance between studies and proper co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, undoubtedly through sports and aesthetics.

Sports are invaluable to the life of a young student. It instills lessons that are essential in for a person’s life. Sports play a pivotal role in the makeup of a young person. Where else can a young, impressionable youth learn values such as discipline, responsibility, self-confidence, and sacrifice? Television, which may be the most influential tool in the lives of young adults, does not show enough of these qualities, nor is it on the Internet, or radio. Rather it is up to parents, teachers, sports teams, school clubs and societies to mould, develop and instill these qualities into the lives of students through sports and recreation.

When children play team sports, be it Cricket or Rugby, they learn to work in groups. They learn that if the team wins, they win and if the team loses, they lose. They learn to accept victory or defeat, equally.

They also learn how to work in groups, understanding what team spirit is. When they grow and start working, it will help them immensely to build relationships with their co-workers and also work in harmony with others. Children and adolescents ooze with physical energy. When they are involved in sports, their physical energies are used up in a constructive way, without being destructive. Even for children who spend much time on their studies it is a pleasing and relaxing experience to spend at least a short time away from their busy schedules on some means of sport and leisure.

In this way we can step out of the rat race and engage in something more productive than studying 24/ 7.

But all that does not mean that one should lose his or her focus on studies. On the contrary, striking a balance between studies and leisure, knowing your priorities will be more helpful. We must learn to play the game, the Game of Life, as “Both Work and Play will make Jack a Bright Boy”.

All work and no play

Modern day research shows that most school children, striving to be successful in a vastly

competitive world, spend their time only engaging in endless tuition classes and doing loads of academic work with no time for various other leisure activities

to enjoy the beautiful period of childhood

By Dinuka de Zoysa

50 51YouthYouth

through volunteerism

Productive use of youth energy

Volunteering is to provide your valuable time and efforts for the betterment of community, neighbourhood or even your own school to make a difference. Services are provided by volunteers with love, care and true commitment and therefore, the value of a service cannot be matched with paid services. The bond that it creates and unity that it generates go beyond physical changes that are visible to the outside world.

Anybody can be a volunteer. It’s not the time or money that really matters. It’s the passion, the sense of duty and commitment that really counts. The projects need not be huge nor

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By Kusum Nandika Gunawardhane

One of the most important benefits that a volunteer can derive from his or her work is that it can help you develop a career and teach you valuable job skills

interpersonal, leadership and social skills and helps to get to know new friends and contacts which may be helpful to you in future. It also helps you channel your energy and free time for a more productive cause. By experiencing the difficulties others face in life you will become more humble and understanding. The sense of achievement in improving lives of others and doing a service to the community will always console you.

One of the most important benefits that a volunteer can derive from his or her work is that it can help you develop a career and teach you valuable job skills. For example, if you volunteer to teach or give lectures to a group of deserving students you will develop your presentation,

be expensive. A simple act such as helping some neighbourhood kids to improve their English or help them solve tricky math problems once a week are examples of simple voluntary project you as a student or undergraduate can undertake. If you have completed your Advanced Level exam you can use your spare time to guide another student who is sitting for the exam next year by becoming a mentor and guiding him through your own experiences.

There are benefits in volunteerism for you, too. Volunteering and working with like minded people and sharing new experiences broaden your experiences. It helps develop your

lecturing and communication skills and you can use that experience to develop a new or alternative career in Teaching or Lecturing. If you are good at a sport you can help kids in your school or community by coaching them free of charge and develop your coaching skills for the future. Further, if you include voluntary activities in your CV your chances of employability, too, may increase as some companies tend to value such work and commitment made by you and identify you as

a valuable person. You may even be lucky to find yourself employed in a CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) division of a company doing voluntary work on behalf of the company as part of their CSR initiatives!!

If you want a more organized approach and be part of a large volunteer institution there are many organizations to join. Or else you can establish your own volunteer project such as conserving the beach

near your home by enlisting your friends, friends of your friends and their families or you could get your classmates or batch mates to start up your own volunteer project at school or university.

By becoming an energetic young volunteer who cares for the society and gives back something to the society you will achieve more in life than what you could gain through money, education or career.

More and more people are volunteering for worthy causes. If you have not done so far, now is the time to start a new and fulfilling voyage in life.

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