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Mrs. Chandrika Dasanayake has 35 years of experience in the field of nursing.

-          Mrs. Dasanayake has five (5) years experience as the Head- School of Nursing, SLIIT

-          Five (5) years of experience working as the Principal of the School of Nursing at South Asian Institute of Tecnology & Medicine. During the same period she has done academic as well as managerial duties to enhance nursing programme at SAITM and clinical supervision of nursing students in Dr. Neville Fernando Teaching Hospital, Malabe. Mrs. Dasanayake coordinated the gap filling programme for private sector nurses who was working in Dr. Neville Fernando Teaching Hospital, Malabe for preparing them to the nursing examination conducted by NAITA.

-          6 months of experience as a visiting lecturer at the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya. She has taught taught fundamentals of nursing and obstetric Nursing modules for nursing students

-          3 years of experience as a nursing instructor at National Institute of Health & Social Studies in Seychelles. In Sheychelles, she has conducted lectures in Principles and practice of nursing and surgical nursing. During the same period, she has done clinical supervision of nursing students in Victoria Hospital, Mahe, Seychelles.

-          2 years of experience as a School of Nursing at Kandana. She has taught Fundamentals of Nursing, Surgical Nursing, Community Health Nursing and sociology for nursing students. At the same time, she has done clinical supervision of nursing students at Teaching Hospital, Ragama.

-          12 years of experience as a Nursing officer in General hospital, Kandy having experience as a theatre nurse in Eye, ENT, Orthopaedic  Gynecological, obstetric theatres and in orthopaedic unit.

 

 

 

 

Ms. Chandrika Dasanayake

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    • Reading for Master of Philosophy (MPhil) leading to Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo
    • Master of Arts (Education) in Indira Gandhi National Open University
    • B.Sc. (Nursing) at Open University of Sri Lanka
    • Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE) - Quality Assurance & Accreditation Council of the University Grant Commission (UGC).
    • Certificate in Midwifery-Six months full time  (Registered Midwife) at School of Nursing, Kandy
    • Diploma in Teaching & Supervision (Nursing Education) – One-year, full time
    • Certificate in Orthopedic Nursing (3 months full time) in General Hospital, Kandy
    • Diploma in Nursing at the School of Nursing (Under the Ministry of Health)
    • Certificate of Assessor Training of Nurse Assistant at NVQ Level 4.
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The School of Nursing is a government-approved private nursing training institution offering two comprehensive programs: the Higher Diploma in Nursing and the Higher National Diploma in Nursing. Both are three-year, full-time courses designed to provide students with a strong theoretical foundation, hands-on clinical skills, and practical knowledge essential for successful careers in hospitals, clinics, and diverse healthcare environments—both locally and internationally. The school is registered with the Private Health Sector Regulatory Council and the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC). Programs are delivered by a qualified panel of experienced nursing professionals and supported by a state-of-the-art skills lab for in-house practice. Students also gain real-world experience through clinical placements in both government and private hospitals across Sri Lanka. Furthermore, SLIIT’s advanced Learning Management System (LMS) offers an engaging and supportive digital learning environment. 

The Higher Diploma in Nursing is accredited at NVQ Level 6 and includes a recognized pathway to Deakin University, Australia, where students may complete the final year of their BSc in Nursing and become eligible for registration as Registered Nurses with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. The success of this pathway is evident through alumni currently employed as registered nurses in Australia. 

The Higher National Diploma in Nursing, also accredited at NVQ Level 6, provides students with strong job prospects, including placement opportunities at Hemas Hospitals. Additionally, students with GCE Ordinary Level qualifications are offered a valuable entry pathway, aligning with both national and global healthcare goals while ensuring enhanced employment opportunities. 

Mrs. Chandrika Dasanayake
Head – School of Nursing 

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