SVHC Successfully Hosts 2025 Jiangsu Vocational Colleges Skills Competition “Elderly Care & Health Preservation and Rehabilitation Therapy Techniques Events” in Medical & Health Track

Amidst the gentle spring breeze and blooming flowers, the Jiangsu Provincial Vocational Colleges Skills Competition, featuring the "Elderly Care and Health Preservation" and "Rehabilitation Therapy Techniques" events under the Higher Vocational Medical and Health Track, was successfully held at Shihu Campus Suzhou Vocational Health College from April 10 to 13. Jointly organized by 15 provincial departments including the Jiangsu Education Department and Development and Reform Commission, the event saw the participation of Xiao Bo, Member of the college Party Committee and Vice President, in related meetings for both competitions.

As the host institution, SVHC established a competition organizing leadership team under the guidance of the Provincial Education Department and the competition committee, supported by five task-specific working groups. Through multiple coordination meetings and meticulous planning aligned with competition guidelines, we ensured comprehensive preparation. The Elderly Care event attracted 36 participants from 18 vocational colleges across the province, while the Rehabilitation Therapy competition featured separate faculty and student categories with 54 competitors from 16 institutions. Both events adopted WorldSkills standards to simulate real-world professional scenarios, emphasizing core theoretical knowledge and practical skills assessment. Participants were comprehensively evaluated across multiple dimensions including skill proficiency, professional competence, practical value, teamwork, and innovative thinking.

During the results announcements on April 12 and 13, the organizing committee highly commended SVHC's high-standard organization and commitment to ensuring fairness, transparency, and impartiality. Special appreciation was extended to competition officials, experts, judges, participants, and the dedicated volunteer team. Our college's teams from the School of Nursing and the School of Clinical Medicine both claimed first prizes in their respective events.

The successful hosting of these competitions marks a significant step in implementing our college's "Double High-Level" Plan and 14th Five-Year Plan objectives, demonstrating our institutional strength and event management capabilities. Moving forward, we will leverage this experience to further integrate competitions with teaching and learning, promote the synergy between "industry needs, curriculum design, skill competitions, and professional certifications," and translate competition outcomes into daily pedagogical practices. By doing so, we aim to cultivate a new generation of healthcare professionals who are rooted in their communities, equipped with practical skills, and dedicated to excellence, thereby contributing to societal well-being.