Keywords
epidemiology
competencies
training programs
practical direction
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Abstract
Aim. An analysis of educational approaches to the training of specialists in the public health system in the field of epidemiology in Ukraine and the world was carried out with the definition of the main competencies, in accordance with the best educational international practices. Conducting an analysis of educational approaches to the training of specialists in the public health system in the field of epidemiology in Ukraine and the world with the definition of core competencies, in accordance with the best educational international practices.
Materials and methods. Critical narrative literature review, based on scientific works indexed in the scientometric databases Medline, Google Scholar, PubMed, with directory of open access journals (Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)) and data from the global network educational (TEPHINET) was conducted.
Results. The world experience of training specialists in the field of epidemiology, with the aim of strengthening the health care system, shows that efforts are being directed to the training of practically oriented specialists. The main subject areas are necessary for the modern training of epidemiologists in the field of public health: epidemiological method and biostatistics, epidemiological surveillance and biosafety, epidemiology of infectious and non-infectious diseases, communication, management and leadership, computer skills. An epidemiologist must possess basic competencies: apply epidemiological research methods, synthesis of knowledge and interpretation of data to monitor diseases, respond to outbreaks, manage public health surveillance, manage staff and resources, develop written and oral communications. There is a valid opinion that competences in the field of epidemiology should be standardized, which would make the epidemiologist universal in different countries aimed at formation qualified and experienced epidemiologists who can detect, investigate and control disease outbreaks; conduct observations; analyze epidemiological data; measure the impact of interventions; and conduct applied epidemiological studies.
Conclusions. The practical orientation of educational programs should provide a strong component for creating a sustainable capacity to respond to emergency situations in the field of health care at the national, regional and global levels. The Ukrainian approach to the training of epidemiologists requires changes using programs that combine theoretical learning with the predominant experience of practical work, taking into account the basic competencies with elements of mentoring and peer training, should meet modern standards of andragogy and approaches to motivating future specialists to learn throughout their lives.
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