Tips for 200 Hours Training on Haemodialysis For Physicians

Someone asked me how to enroll for the 200 hours training in dialysis...

So I decided to write this blog post for others who may have the same question.

One of the reasons for choosing to come back to Kelantan, there were a few, was in pursuit of business opportunities.

Even before leaving my job in KL I had already planned to do the 200 hours training. Once I joined Lincoln University and attended the first meeting where I met Prof Kamaliah, she encouraged me to do the 200 hours training as she was also looking for a PIC for one of her dialysis center.

So she was basically the contact person for this whole endeavor.

To apply, google "Malaysian Society of Nephrology" website (click here for direct link).

You will see a "Certificate course for 200 hours training in haemodialysis for physicians" in a yellow box. Click that box.

This will bring you to a 5 page pdf for which details places where to undergo the training and ends with a form that needs to be filled.

At first I wanted to wait until my new life in KB was a bit more settled before applying, but Prof Kamaliah encouraged me to submit my application early as, according to her, it took sometime to get it processed. She was right.

I submitted my application somewhere in April and in mid-June, I received a call from Ms Rashidah on behalf of the secretariat, that my application had been approved. I am not writing this to give a bad impression, just merely stating the truth so that others may plan their application accordingly.

Who can apply? Anyone with MRCP, MMED or recognised post-graduate training in internal medicine and paediatrics. In the past this program was opened to pretty much any MO but now they have decided to restrict it to the above. 

There is also a fee of RM2500. I called an enquired. Basically this fee will only be charged if the application is accepted. So don't worry about losing money. There is no risk in applying.

I have copied and pasted the 5 page pdf for convenience here:

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CERTIFICATION COURSE FOR "200 HOURS TRAINING ON HAEMODIALYSIS FOR PHYSICIANS " 

Malaysian Society of Nephrology is pleased to announce a certification course to train physicians for haemodialysis. 

PROGRAM MODULES 

1. Theory Self-learning through prescribed syllabus materials 

2. Clinical attachment at accredited haemodialysis centres (Appendix 1) 

3. MCQ examination 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 

Physician or paediatrician with postgraduate qualification in paediatrics or internal medicine recognised by the Malaysian Internal Medicine or Paediatric Specialty Board 

RULES & REGULATIONS 

1. Eligibility criteria should be met Registration should be made through Malaysian Society of Nephrology 

2. Candidate should complete all the modules of the training program: 

2.1. Theory (15 hours) 

 Candidates must read the prescribed materials. They should read around the material given. 

 Candidates must pass an Exit Assessment 

2.2. Clinical Attachment (185 hours) 

 Clinical attachments are only permitted at accredited centres (Appendix 1) 

 Candidate should complete the logbook on their dialysis attachment. 

Only the local preceptors and Consultant Nephrologist-in-charge of the dedicated haemodialysis unit are allowed to verify the logbook entry. 

The medical practitioner needs to submit the book within 2 weeks after completion of the program to our secretariat. Certificate will not be issued if the log-book is not return. 

 Candidates should also submit the attendance record for 185 hours. A punching time card (certified by the supervising nephrologist) is preferred.

2.3. MCQ examination 

 Candidates must pass an on-line examination 

 A score of at least 85% must be obtained to pass. 

2.4. Clinical Attachment (185 hours) 

Clinical attachments are only 

3. The course should be completed within 6 months of starting the program 

4. The MSN committee reserves the right to deny any certification of completion if the candidate did not comply to the rules and regulation stated above.

APPLICATION & SUBMISSION 

1. Submission 

1.1. Application form can be downloaded from the MSN website (http://www.msn.org.my) 

1.2. Completed the registration form should be submitted to: 

Ms Rashidah Hamzah 

Secretariat Suite 2-8, Level 2, 

Medical Academies of Malaysia 

210, Jalan Tun Razak 

50400 Kuala Lumpur 

Tel: 603 4022 5882 Fax: 603 4022 6882 

Email: msn@msn.org.my

2. Registration fee 

2.1. The registration fees for this program will be RM 2,500.00. 

PAYMENT MADE IS NOT REFUNDABLE. 

2.2. Cheques or postal order should be made payable to the “Malaysian Society of Nephrology”. 

ENQUIRIES 

For enquiries, please contact: 

 Ms Rashidah Hamzah at the Malaysian Society of Nephrology (refer to contact details above) or 

 Private Medical Practice Control Section (CKAPS) at 03-8883 1363 or 03-8881 0900

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Those are the first two pages of information provided on the website.

It's a good idea to call the secretariat for any questions, although it may take a few times to actually get through. I did because there were a few things I needed to ask, such as necessity to have NSR etc and the non-refundable RM2,500. I was given very good instruction on how to proceed.

All the training apart from the 185 clinical attachment is basically online. In the past there were classes that needed to be attended, now it is in a CD form. There used to be a place to go to take the exam where as now it is online, so its all very convenient.

The next page basically lists all the places where you can do the clinical attachment, which I copied and paste as below:

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LIST OF ACCREDITED TRAINING CENTRES 

Klang Valley: 

Hospital Kuala Lumpur 

Hospital Selayang 

Hospital Serdang 

Hospital Tuanku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang 

Hospital Universiti Malaya (UMMC) 

Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (HUKM) 

Northern region: 

Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Alor Setar, Kedah 

Hospital Pulau Pinang 

Hospital Taiping 

Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh, Perak 

Hospital Seberang Jaya, Pulau Pinang 

Southern region: Hospital Tuanku Jaafar, Seremban 

Hospital Melaka 

Hospital Sultanah Fatimah, Muar, Johor 

Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor Bharu 

East-coast region: 

Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II, Kota Bharu 

Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah, Kuala Trengganu 

Hospital Tuanku Ampuan Afzam, Kuantan 

Hospital Sultan Ahmad Shah, Temerloh 

East Malaysia: 

Hospital Queen Elizabeth, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 

Hospital Umum Sarawak, Kuching 

Hospital Miri 

Note: The list of accredited centres may be changed without prior notice due to changes beyond of the control of MSN. 

Updated 7/3/2015

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Page 4 & 5 of the pdf document is the registration form.

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REGISTRATION FORM FOR TWO HUNDRED (200) HOUR TRAINING ON HAEMODIALYSIS FOR PHYSICIANS

Name in Full (IN BLOCK LETTERS) 

IC Number 

Qualification/Year 

National Specialist Register (NSR) Number 

Contact number 

Fax number 

Email address 

Home Address 

Working (Office) Address 

Haemodialysis Centre Address* (with three slots denoted with asterix * Please add attachment if space is limited).

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As you can see, you need to know where you will be working in advance. So before applying, have everything sorted. The others are just personal details.

In the last page you will choose where to do the clinical training.

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REQUEST FOR CENTRE OF CLINICAL ATTACHMENT 

Please tick () the appropriate box 

Klang Valley: Hospital Kuala Lumpur 

Hospital Selayang 

Hospital Serdang 

Hospital Tuanku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang 

Hospital Universiti Malaya (UMMC) 

Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (HUKM) 

Northern Region: 

Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Alor Setar, Kedah 

Hospital Sultan Halim, Sungai Petani, Kedah 

Hospital Pulau Pinang 

Hospital Taiping 

Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh, Perak

Hospital Seberang Jaya, Pulau Pinang

Southern Region:
Hospital Tuanku Jaafar, Seremban
Hospital Melaka
Hospital Sultanah Fatimah, Muar, Johor
Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor Bharu

East-coast Region: Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II, Kota Bharu
Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah, Kuala Trengganu
Hospital Tuanku Ampuan Afzam, Kuantan
Hospital Sultan Ahmad Shah, Temerloh

East Malaysia:
Hospital Queen Elizabeth, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Hospital Umum Sarawak, Kuching
Hospital Miri

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My application was actually sent by email.

After I received a call from the secretariat that my application was successful, I received a day later in the snail mail, a CD, my logbook and a letter. I was asked to confirm where I would do the clinical attachment and told who will be my supervisor. So I asked Prof Kamaliah and she gave me the state nephrologist's contact number.

I sent a WA and said that I am keen to start after raya, since it was already the last working week of Ramadhan before the official school holidays start.

The consultant gave me his staff phone number to contact and they have not returned my call so far. I am guessing it will be after raya. So in the meantime I am studying the contents of the CD.

Hope to update this in future as I complete the online examination and clinical attachment, for the benefit of others pursuing the same. Insya Allah. Hope this helps.