AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Know and be able to apply the principles of accreditation and quality assurance of training projects at the level of basic professional training and continuing education in healthcare

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The overall performance of health care systems is critically related to the performance of professionals, whose role is crucial, regardless of the type of health care system and resources available. The achievement of these quality goals is closely related to the quality of education and training in health care. The European Commission has identified precisely the development of the quality of education and training services as one of the strategic objectives, since they are an integral part of strategies for economic growth and social cohesion. The acquisition of such basic concepts will be among the training objectives of the course.

TEACHING METHODS

Course topics are covered through face-to-face lectures. Students with valid certifications for Specific Learning Disorders (SLD), disabilities or other educational needs should contact the Lecturer and the School/Departmental Disability Liaison at the beginning of the course to agree on possible teaching modalities that, while respecting the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning patterns.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The main topics covered include: The University and Education. Quality of education. Evaluation of the university system. Course of Study quality assurance system. Accreditation of Locations and Courses of Study. Departments of Excellence. Postgraduate training in university and non-university settings. The health professional. Training for the health professions. The evaluation of training. The CME System. Handbook on continuing education for the health professional. Training obligation and CoGeAPS. National Accreditation Manual for the delivery of CME events. Providers.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Teaching materials provided by the professor

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

First semester, as per the academic calendar.

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam is taken at the integrated course level. Assessment of learning for the specific teaching is by written examination (multiple-choice quizzes).

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Verification of learning is through the final examination, which aims to ascertain the student's effective acquisition of the expected learning outcomes. The student is expected to demonstrate acquisition of the basic concepts of quality assessment of educational pathways in health care.