Naslov
Improving Croatian Health Professionals’ Education

Autori
Antičević, Vesna ; Klarin, Mira ; Sindik, Joško ; Kardum Goran

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, stručni

Izvornik
AMEE 2016 Abstract Book / - , 2016

Skup
An International Association for Medical Education (AMEE 2016)

Mjesto i datum
Barcelona, Španjolska, 27.08.2016. - 31.08.2016

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
qualification framework ; education ; professional standards ; standards of qualification

Sažetak
Background: Development of health studies includes a diverse range of educational programs (with belonging qualifications) that enable to future health professionals to adjust to the needs of health system. Croatian Qualifications Framework is an instrument with a purpose to achieve the convergence between qualifications’ levels in Croatia and European Qualifications Framework. Summary of Work: Development of the occupational standards/qualifications for the 6th and 7th level of health studies of nursing, midwifery, radiology technology (RT), physiotherapy (PhT) and medical laboratory diagnostics (MLD), as well as designing programs of 7th level of education for midwifery and MLD. Summary of Results: Information on job descriptions, key tasks and specific knowledge and skills needed in nursing, midwifery, RT, PhT and MLD, were collected in 200 employees in health sector. Based on the findings, expert working groups defined 10 occupational and 10 qualification standards (6th, 7th level and graduate study programs). Discussion: Standards’ development enables improving the quality of higher education and qualifications, defining competencies and increasing multidirectional mobility of health professionals. Standardization of the competences with laboratory equipment for MLD and midwifery design curricula (adapted to current needs in health care), will improve the offer of higher medical education in Croatia. Conclusion: Through the standardization of the professions and qualifications, the Croatian system of higher medical education becomes balanced with the standards and guidelines of quality assurance of the EQF, while the educational offer is adapted to current needs of the health system in the Republic of Croatia and other countries. Take Home Messages: The evolving needs of the health sector are a challenge for the competences of health professionals, while the need for synchronization and continuous improvement of the educational offer is the most important requirement.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

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