Center for Competence and Additional Professional Education

Here is the English translation of your text regarding the establishment and structure of the Competence and Continuing Professional Education Center (CCPEC) at SKMA:

On November 29, 2024, by order No. 1410 of the Rector of JSC "SKMA", the Competence and Continuing Professional Education Center (hereinafter referred to as CCPEC) was established.

MAIN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

The Competence and Continuing Professional Education Center comprises three departments, each with its own specific goals and objectives. Below are the descriptions of each department.

Department of Continuing and Informal Education for Healthcare Professionals

The Department of Continuing and Informal Education for Healthcare Professionals operates based on the therapeutic, surgical, pediatric, pharmaceutical, and public health departments. Educational sessions are conducted according to an approved academic calendar by full-time teaching staff and invited healthcare practitioners.

The Center employs a highly qualified faculty holding the highest and first qualification categories, academic degrees of Candidates and Doctors of Sciences, and international training experience in leading universities. Training is provided in both Kazakh and Russian languages.

·         Professional development courses – A form of continuing education aimed at updating and enhancing professional knowledge and skills within a core specialty. Duration: 2 to 9 credits (60–270 hours).

·         Certification courses – In-depth training in a narrow specialization within a main profession. Duration: from 10 credits (300 hours or more).
1 credit = 30 academic hours; 1 academic hour = 50 minutes.

·         Informal education includes scientific and informational events: seminars, training sessions, master classes, and more.

Department Goal: To organize professional development and certification courses, seminars, training sessions, and master classes (including online) for medical and pharmaceutical specialists from Shymkent, Turkistan Region, and other regions, in line with professional standards and qualification requirements.

Main Objectives:

·         Implementation of JSC "SKMA" quality policy;

·         Compliance with quality management system (QMS) standards;

·         Planning and organization of the educational process;

·         Coordination of participating departments;

·         Conclusion of agreements under national and commercial programs;

·         Development and approval of the academic calendar;

·         Informing medical organizations about the training schedule.

Department of Professional Development for Academic Staff

Goal: To organize professional development courses, certification programs, seminars, training sessions, master classes, and internships for the academic staff of JSC " SKMA ".

Main Objectives:

·         Implementation of JSC " SKMA " quality policy;

·         Compliance with QMS standards;

·         Planning and organizing professional development courses for academic staff;

·         Conclusion of agreements with external organizations;

·         Development and approval of the professional development plan;

·         Informing departments and units about the approved plan;

·         Monitoring and evaluating training effectiveness with subsequent integration of acquired knowledge into practice.

Department of Digital Education Support and Pedagogical Competence Development

Goal: To implement digital technologies in the educational process and enhance the pedagogical competencies of instructors. The department focuses on using IT tools to improve teaching quality and the methodological preparedness of faculty.

Main Objectives:

·         Implementation of JSC " SKMA " quality policy and QMS standards;

·         Updating video content (lectures, practical classes) on the platform media.skma.edu.kz;

·         Assisting departments in creating online courses;

·         Providing recommendations on open online courses for developing pedagogical and professional competencies;

·         Increasing digital literacy of academic staff;

·         Collaborating with departments to develop electronic textbooks and educational programs;

·         Organizing training courses and workshops to enhance teaching skills;

·         Developing pedagogical development programs in line with current requirements;

·         Engaging experts to conduct seminars and master classes;

·         Approving and distributing the faculty development plan in pedagogical competencies.