scholarly journals Views of General Practitioners and Clinical Medical School Faculty to Adapt the Educational needs of Continuing Medical Education programs

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
N Broomand ◽  
A Arash ◽  
Z Hesari
Keyword(s):  
Continuing Education ◽  
General Practitioners ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Educational Needs ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
School Faculty ◽  
Therapeutic Measures ◽  
Emergency Measures

Introduction: Continuing education is a necessity in the world. To develop educational programs in the first step, educational needs must be properly identified. To train general practitioners (GPs), the present study was conducted at Golestan University of Medical Sciences in order to assess the needs of continuing education programs in view of general practitioners participating in the programs as well as the clinical faculty members’ instructor of these programs. Methods: The present study is a descriptive study. To achieve the objectives of the study and considering the necessity of these groups of educational programs and work experience of the subjects, the opinions were examined based on a 4-part questionnaire consists of “clinical examinations”, “paraclinical measures”, ”therapeutic measures”, “emergency measures in treating patients” topics. The results were evaluated by SPSS-18 software. Result: According to the results, general practitioners (n=410) and faculty members’ instructors of workshops (n=204) had the same oponion on 2 topics: “therapeutic measures” and “emergency measures in treating patients”. The common issues related to the mentioned topics are included “logical prescribing of antibiotics” and “cardiopulmonary resuscitation”, respectively. Based on Spearman's test, it was shown that there was a significant positive correlation between the opinions of these two groups only in the following issues: “interpretation of radiological stereotypes”, “emergency measures in ear, nose and throat diseases” and “emergency measures in burns”. Conclusion: Based on the results, in order to determine the actual educational needs, continuing education planners should consider the opinions of the GPs in addition to the opinions of experts.

scholarly journals Export of Continuing Education Programs: Skills and Technology (Case Study of Agricultural Universities)

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 518-540
Author(s):  
Ilya A. Korshunov ◽  
Natalia N. Shirkova ◽  
Maxim S. Miroshnikov
Keyword(s):  
Continuing Education ◽  
Russian Federation ◽  
Job Search ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
International Markets ◽  
Industrial Sector ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
The Russian Federation

Introduction. Development of the economy via the introduction of new technologies stimulates the transfer of competencies through the expansion of exports of educational services in various professional sectors. The study of current skills and competences in the agricultural complex was carried out to identify the most competitive educational programs for adults’/continuing education on regional labor markets, which could be successfully exported by Russia to other countries. We also identified innovative educational products required by the agricultural sector in Russia. The purpose of this article is to study the process of implementation of adult/continuing education and training in Russian agricultural universities in international educational markets. Materials and Methods. Results of a questionnaire survey of higher education institutions under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation concerning the implementation of short-term continuing educational programs exported to other countries were used here. Content analysis of popular skills was carried out to determine the most competitive strategies of exports to international educational markets (the case of Kazakhstan, Russia, and USA). The study was conducted on regional job search databases. The sampling scope involved above 3,000 current vacancies. Results. Theoretical and empirical results showed that countries purchase more complex skills if there is a demand for them in the country, and their own continuing education programs are not available. The acquisition of such skills is in demand in countries using a similar model of development of this industry. The increase in exports of Russian life-long education programs to international markets can be achieved by the transfer of high technologies in the agro-industrial sector. Potential countries for the export of continuing/ life-long education include those building cultural, political and socio-economical relationships with the Russian Federation. Discussion and Conclusion. This article is useful for heads of adult education departments of universities to determine the most perspective strategies for exporting continuing education services to international markets.

Currency, Competency, and Credibility: New Directions for Pediatric Continuing Education

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1986 ◽  
Vol 78 (2) ◽  
pp. 369-369
Author(s):  
MARTIN H. SMITH
Keyword(s):  
American Academy ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Educational Needs ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Department Of Education ◽  
Pediatric Care ◽  
Search Committee ◽  
American Academy Of Pediatrics ◽  
New Directions

One of the historic cornerstones of the American Academy of Pediatrics has been the development of educational programs designed to assure the highest quality of pediatric care. Although our commitment to this goal remains unwavering, changes in the manner in which pediatric care is—and will be—rendered demand that we constantly look for new and better ways to satisfy the educational needs of the membership. Toward that end, the Academy recently has embarked on a nationwide search for a director of the Department of Education at the Academy's Elk Grove Village, IL, headquarters. A search committee comprised of Blair E. Batson, MD, Floyd W. Denny, Jr, MD, and Doris A. Howell, MD, has been appointed to pursue this effort.

scholarly journals Faculty Members’ Experiences about Participating In Continuing Education Programs In 2016- 2017: a Qualitative Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-10
Author(s):  
P Pourghane ◽  
AH Emamy Sigaroudy ◽  
A Salary ◽  
◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Education Programs

scholarly journals Exploration of the Experiences and Viewpoints of Faculty Members on Continuing Education Webinars: A Qualitative Study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Jafarzadeh-Kenarsari ◽  
Kobra Abouzari-Gazafroodi ◽  
Fatemeh Zaersabet
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Academic Rank ◽  
Educational Design ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
E Learning

Continuing education is necessary to improve the professional knowledge and skills of graduates of medical sciences, which may be implemented via e-learning. This qualitative study aimed to explore the experiences and viewpoints of faculty members participating in continuing education webinars. The participants consisted of 15 faculty members selected purposefully and with maximal variation regarding their sex, age, the field of specialization, academic rank, and work experience. Data were collected through semi-structured individual face-to-face interviews. Data analysis of these transcripts using a qualitative content analysis approach revealed 3 themes and 9 sub-themes. The main themes included “Moving across the boundaries of knowledge,” Virtual education challenges,” and “Motivators and facilitators.” These data suggest that the main prerequisites for holding successful and effective continuing education webinars are the existence of the necessary software and hardware infrastructures, high-speed and accessible Internet, purposeful educational design, as well as empowering, motivating, and encouraging faculty members to participate in such educational programs. The technical infrastructures and human elements remain critical in effective implementation of continuing education webinars.

scholarly journals The medical school faculty members' opinions examination on whether the curriculum material corresponds to the anticipated positions of general practitioners in Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (41) ◽  
pp. 33-41
Author(s):  
Siavash Moradi ◽  
Arash Akhlaghi ◽  
Roghayeh Valipour Khajegheyasi ◽  
Forouzan Sadeghimahalli ◽  
فرشته عرقیان مجرد ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical School ◽  
General Practitioners ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Curriculum Material ◽  
Medical School Faculty ◽  
School Faculty

scholarly journals Nurses’ Viewpoints on Implementation of Continuing Education Programs at Hospitals

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 80-86
Author(s):  
Farideh Malekshahi ◽  
Jafar Rezaian ◽  
Shirzad Fallahi ◽  
Mohammad Almasian
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Time Interval ◽  
Demographic Information ◽  
Educational Materials ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Data Collection Instrument ◽  
Compact Disks ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Background: Continuing education programs (CEP) are among the most common methods of bringing the medical staff, especially the nurses, up-to-date. Evaluation of the implementation of CEP is needed to optimize such programs and to eliminate any faults. This study aimed to identify the viewpoints of the nurses about CEP in 2015. Materials & methods: The study was carried out on all the 750 nurses working in the hospitals of the Lorestan province using the census method. From among these 750 nurses, 537 were included in the study. The data collection instrument was a researcher-designed self-administered questionnaire including demographic information and some questions regarding the necessity of CEP, obstacles to the implementation and the methods of implementation of such programs. Results: The findings showed that 42.6% of the participants considered it very important that CEP be implemented. 48.8% of the participants considered the presentation of educational materials on compact disks (CDs) as the most appropriate method. 53.1% considered a time interval of once a month in the mornings for the implementation of the CEP as appropriate. Conclusions: According to results, continuing education plays an important role in nursing, and the continuation of such educational programs as well as improving their quality is highly necessary J MEDICINE JUL 2019; 20 (2) : 80-86

In Through the Looking Glass

2020 ◽  
pp. 397-420
Author(s):  
Angela Sasso
Keyword(s):  
Continuing Education ◽  
Public Service ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Educational Content ◽  
Interpreter Education ◽  
Interim Measure ◽  
Looking Glass

Traditional interpreter education programs were designed for conference interpreting markets. With the introduction of dialogue interpreting, some portion of the educational content was then allotted to public service interpreting and specialized settings became more prominent, programs then added courses to place more attention on specific contexts. In the last decade researchers began to view healthcare interpreting as a specialization of interpreting, and not just interpreting in a different setting. This chapter will review the evolution of the healthcare interpreter's role in the context of alignment between education and workplace reality in Canada. The results of this review demonstrate that the work expectations of healthcare interpreters do not align with delineations of the interpreter as a language conduit nor with current educational programs and recommends a more robust and situated pedagogical schema that includes ongoing and deliberate continuing education as an interim measure to mitigate tensions between student and practitioner, theory and practice.

Expertise of Adapted Educational Programs of Higher Education Within the Framework of Professional Public Accreditation

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
А.И. Золотухина
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Professional Standards ◽  
Educational Services ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Effective Mechanism ◽  
Level Of Training

непрерывное и качественное образование лиц с ограниченными возможностями здоровья (ОВЗ) и инвалидов становится все более востребованным, увеличивается количество таких обучающихся в вузах страны с каждым годом. Для лиц с ОВЗ должны применяться адаптированные образовательные программы высшего образования, что подразумевает использование эффективных инструментов их оценки. Сегодня эффективным инструментом контроля качества образовательных услуг является профессионально-общественная аккредитация как механизм подтверждения качества подготовки выпускников, отвечающих запросам профессиональных стандартов и рынка труда в стране. В статье систематизированы особенности адаптированных образовательных программ высшего образования, на основании которых выделены показатели критериев их оценки в рамках профессионально-общественной аккредитации. continuing education of people with disabilities is becoming more and more popular, the number of such students in the country's universities is increasing every year. For people with disabilities adapted higher education programs should be applied. At the same time, it becomes necessary to use effective tools for their assessment. Today, professional public accreditation is an effective mechanism for monitoring the quality of educational services as a tool for recognizing the quality and level of training of graduates who meet the requirements of professional standards and the labor market. This study systematizes the features of adapted educational programs of higher education, on the basis of which indicators of the criteria for their assessment in the framework of professional and public accreditation are highlighted.

Assessment of Educational Needs and Design of a Preceptor Development Program for Health Professional Education Programs in Qatar – ‘The Practice Educators’ Academy’

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Banan Mukhalalati ◽  
A Awaisu ◽  
S Elshami ◽  
B Paravattil ◽  
M Zolezzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Educational Needs ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Interactive Workshop

Abstract Background: Experiential learning is the backbone of many healthcare professional education programs; however, the quality of learning is profoundly dependent on the skills, experiences, and proficiency of the clinical preceptors who largely contribute to this experience. This study was conducted at the Qatar University Health Cluster, which comprises of the Colleges of Pharmacy, Medicine, and Health Sciences, with a primary objective of identifying the educational and teaching needs of preceptors in order to design and validate an educational professional development program. Methods: This study adopted a mixed methods approach and was conducted in three stages: 1) assessment of preceptor educational needs; 2) design of ‘The Practice Educators’ Academy’ program; 3) validation and refinement of the designed program. The needs’ assessment was conducted at all three colleges through a validated survey and focus groups with preceptors, students, and clinical faculty members. The sample included 209 survey respondents and 11 focus group sessions.Results: Results yielded five key themes and a variety of individual preferences, which were used to design a five-module face-to-face two-day interactive workshop. For validation of the designed program, the syllabus was shared with purposively selected scholars and experts in the area of health professions education, and their feedback was collected and critically examined. Further refinement of the program was performed based on this feedback resulting in a representative and validated program ready for piloting. Conclusion: A preceptor development program on experiential teaching and learning skills was successfully designed and validated, with the needs of the clinical preceptors at its core.

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