about us

The aims of the Tayside Institute for Health Studies (TIHS) are:

• to function as a centre of excellence in education, training, research and consultancy in health care

• to promote and model interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary and inter-professional ways of working

• to facilitate lifelong learning and continuing professional development in healthcare practitioners by providing access to advanced education and training in clinical and research skills

• to create opportunities for practitioners to undertake research that will enhance their professional effectiveness.

Currently, TIHS runs courses in a range of areas, including:

Clinical supervision
Primary care
Counselling
Mental health
Minor injuries
Research
Family planning/Sexual health
Clinical Skills for Healthcare support workers
Nursing
Health studies
Breast and Cervical Screening
Minor Illness