The Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education and Siva ENT Hospital Private Limited on Saturday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct certificate programmes in puberphonia and allied voice training.
S. Arivalagi, chairperson, Kalasalingam and Anand Group of Institutions and Pro-Chancellor of Kalasalingam University; Shasi Anand, vice-president of the institute; and M. Kumaresan, chairman and managing director of Siva ENT Hospital, were present on the occasion.
Diverse programmes
Mr. Anand said that in 2006, Kalasalingam University introduced an engineering programme for students with hearing and speech impairment. Sign language and visual aids were used, and placements were held. In 2016, a basic IT certification programme, along with placements, was started for the visually challenged. This year, courses, including short-term and advanced ones, in puberphonia were being launched.
Dr. Kumaresan said that allied health science students were eligible for the short-term certificate and advanced certificate courses. They would also provide training for doctors.
