Course: Education of Non-Medical Healthcare Professions in the Czech Republic

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Course title Education of Non-Medical Healthcare Professions in the Czech Republic
Course code CKV/DVNK6
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study 3
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 0
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Vostrý Michal, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
## Lecture Topics: 1. Introduction and basic concepts: historical development and current state of education of non-medical healthcare professions in the Czech Republic. Legal framework under Act No. 96/2004 Coll. on non-medical healthcare professions. The role of education in improving quality of care and professional development. 2. Legislation and professional standards: national and European legislative requirements for the education of non-medical healthcare workers. Accreditation of educational programmes, certification, and related processes. 3. Concepts and strategies of education: planning and implementation of educational programmes. Structure and content of undergraduate, postgraduate, and lifelong education. The role of internships, clinical practice, and mentoring. 4. Innovative approaches in education: e-learning, simulation technologies, and hybrid forms of teaching. Use of digital tools and artificial intelligence in the education of non-medical healthcare professions. 5. Evaluation and quality assurance of education: methods for evaluating educational programmes and their impact on practice. Quality and effectiveness indicators. Accreditation and evaluation systems. 6. International comparison: education of non-medical healthcare workers in EU and non-EU countries. Transferability of qualifications and the role of international standards such as EQF and ISCED. 7. Education and practice needs: cooperation between educational institutions and healthcare facilities. Alignment of curricula with labour market demands and regional needs. 8. Competency development: professional competencies and their development in relation to current healthcare system needs. Impact of education on clinical skills, communication, ethics, and teamwork. 9. Challenges and barriers: shortage of non-medical healthcare professionals, limited capacity of educational institutions, and uneven access to education opportunities. Solutions through innovation and education policy support. 10. Future trends in education: digitalisation of learning processes, personalised education, interprofessional collaboration, and student-centred approaches. Case studies from the Czech Republic and abroad.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
The course *Education of Non-Medical Healthcare Professions in the Czech Republic* provides a comprehensive overview of the education of non-medical healthcare professionals in the Czech Republic, with regard to the legislative framework, professional standards, and current trends in healthcare. It focuses on analysing challenges, designing educational strategies, and implementing innovative approaches that correspond to the needs of a dynamically evolving healthcare sector. The aim of the course is to prepare doctoral students for an active role in research and practice aimed at improving the quality of education of non-medical healthcare professions in line with national and international standards.
After completing the course, the student will be able to: 1. Understand the key principles of education of non-medical healthcare professions and their legislative and conceptual framework in the Czech Republic. 2. Analyse challenges and barriers in education and propose systemic solutions to improve the quality and effectiveness of educational processes. 3. Apply modern teaching methods and technologies in educational practice and assess their contribution to the development of professional competencies. 4. Evaluate educational programmes and contribute to quality assurance based on evidence-based knowledge. 5. Link educational activities with real-world practice needs and support interprofessional collaboration.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Aktivní účast na přednášce. Zpracování projektu: - Zpracování návrhu inovativního vzdělávacího programu pro nelékařské zdravotnické profese. - Analýza případové studie zaměřené na vzdělávání nelékařských zdravotnických pracovníků. - Vytvoření plánu implementace nových výukových metod (např. e-learning, simulační technologie). Prezentace výsledků.
Recommended literature
  • Vědecká knihovna UJEP, počítačová učebna FZS UJEP, sdílená místnost doktorandů, databáze typu Web of Science, SCOPUS, PubMed.
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