Planning Educational Programs for the Development of Health Professionals and Health Care…

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Pre -requisites: EDUC 8028, EDUC 8029, Nine (9) credits in Philosophical, Sociological, and Psychological Foundations of Education. This course is based on the principles of strategic planning, its epidemiological basis, philosophical contents of quality in health care and on the design and evaluation of educational programs for health professionals. In-depth study is pursued of the implications of organizational and financial changes of the health care system and of educational programs for health manpower development in Puerto Rico. In this course, students will develop knowledge, skills and attitudes for multidisciplinary educational planning for health professionals, attuned to societal realities and needs. It is designed with active student participation. In general, the course is directed to the integration of knowledge from several disciplines; such as, Management, Education and Health Sciences. It is geared to the development of educational experiences that integrate theory and practice, by the application and transference of knowledge to new ventures in the health sector.