Capacity Development

The program aims to strengthen the skills and knowledge of service providers—including physicians, nurses, paramedics, midwives, FWVs, and SACMOs—from government, NGO, and private sectors to improve service quality and contribute to reducing maternal mortality rates. It also focuses on enhancing the capacity of management and field staff of NGOs and RHSTEP to ensure effective program implementation. Furthermore, the program empowers youth volunteers, peer educators, and youth advocates by providing them with comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights education, enabling them to promote healthier and more informed futures in their communities.

RHSTEP is a pioneer in MR training and continues to lead both clinical and rights-based trainings nationwide. RHSTEP has trained approximately 12,000 Doctors, 13,000 FWVs, SACMOs, Paramedics, Nurses, and Midwives to promote better sexual and reproductive health services in Bangladesh.

RHSTEP offers Training as follows-

Clinical Training Includes:
Name of the Course Duration Intended Participant
Menstrual Regulation by MVA3 Weeks2 weeks for Doctors and 3 weeks for Paramedics, FWVs, Medical Assistant, Nurse, Midwives
Refresher MR Training1 WeekDoctors, Paramedics, FWVs, Medical Assistant, Nurse
Menstrual Regulation with Medication (MRM)2 daysDoctors, Paramedics
Infection prevention Protocol (IP)3 daysDoctors, Paramedics, FWVs, Medical Assistant, Nurse
Post Abortion Care (PAC)2 weeksDoctors, Paramedics, FWVs, Medical assistant, Nurse
Refresher PAC Training1 weekDoctors, Paramedics, FWVs,Medical assistant, Nurse
Clinical counseling3 daysDoctor, Paramedics Nurse, Nurse-midwife and counselor
MR Focused counseling2 daysCounselor, Paramedics, Medical Assistant
Training on environment management and occupational safety2 daysDoctor, Paramedics, Medical Assistant
Rights and Issue-Based Training Courses
Name of the Course Duration Intended Participant
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights5 daysAll types of Sexual and Reproductive health service providers
Facilitative Supervision & Quality Management5 daysDoctors, Clinic Managers, Project Managers
Life Skills Development3 daysCounselors, Outreach workers, Peer Educators, Community Volunteers
Youth Friendly Services (YFS)3 daysAll types of Sexual and Reproductive health service providers
Peer Education3 daysPeer Educators / Volunteers / Outreach workers
Adolescent Reproductive Health Servies2 daysAll types of Sexual and Reproductive health service providers
Communication for Development4 daysManagers, Counselors, Outreach workers
Basic Training of Trainers5 daysDevelopment workers
Mental Health and Wellbeing2 daysCounselors, Adolescents, and Youth
Gender and GTA2 daysCounselors, Adolescents, and Youth

Currently, RHSTEP conducts its capacity development programs through 13 training centers across the country. Alongside clinical training, it actively promotes non-clinical education focusing on gender, human rights, gender-based violence, and life skills.

Training Venues Training Venues and Facilities

Training Venues

  1. Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka
  2. Sir Salimullah Medical College and Mitford Hospital, Dhaka
  3. Chattogram Medical College Hospital, Chattogram
  4. Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, Mymensingh
  5. Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, Rajshahi
  6. Khulna Medical College Hospital, Khulna
  7. Cumilla Medical College Hospital, Cumilla
  8. Sher-E-Bangla Medical College Hospital, Barishal
  9. Sylhet M.A.G. Osmani Medical College Hospital, Sylhet
  10. Rangpur Medical College Hospital, Rangpur
  11. Faridpur Medical College Hospital, Faridpur
  12. Pabna General Hospital, Pabna
  13. Jashore General Hospital, Jashore