Self-Assessment of the Content of the Public Health Master's Educational Program for Compliance With the European Public Health Core Competences Programme

Abstract

The aim: Determining the compliance of the developed Public Health Educational Program with the principles and basic provisions of the WHO-ASPHER Competency Framework for Public Health Workforce in the European Region. Materials and methods: The study used bibliographic and information-analytical methods and content analysis. A comparative analysis compliance of the content of the Public Health Master's Educational Program, developed in Bogomolets National Medical University, with the provisions of the WHO-ASPHER Competency Framework for Public Health Workforce in the European Region in terms of providing academic disciplines in the ECTS credits (European credit transfer and accumulation system), has been carried out. Results: Comparative analysis of the components of the University Public Health Master's Educational Program and regulations of the WHO-ASPHER Competency Framework for Public Health Workforce in the European Region has identified a high level of their compliance in all areas of competence formation, including science and practice, health promotion, legislation, policy, ethics, common health and safety in health, leadership and operational mind-set, cooperation and partnership, communication, culture and advocacy, strategic and resource management, professional development, organizational training and adaptability. The competence-based educational program provides future professionals with theoretical knowledge and practical skills for a clear understanding of public health problems, a reasonable choice of methods for solving them, taking into account modern practices; forming partnerships, effective communication and cooperation on a cross-sectoral basis, developing leadership skills, organizing and providing people-centred public health services. Conclusions: Self-assessment of the content of Public Health Master's Educational Program for compliance with European educational standards for the formation of the necessary competencies is an important tool for its quality formation and improvement. A comparative analysis of the university's Public Health Master's Educational Program, with the European Competency Framework for Public Health Workforce, has identified a high level of compliance.

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