HRH Global Resource Center - Certification

Transporability of Tertiary Qualifications and CPD: A Continuing Challenge for the Global Health Workforce

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:51:09 +0000

Difficulties with transportability of qualifications and cross-accreditation are now recognised as key barriers to meeting the rapidly shifting international demands for health care providers. This paper outlines the shortfall of the current indicators in assisting the process of global certification and competency recognition in the health care workforce. [from abstract]

Licensure, Certification, and Accreditation

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 18:08:06 +0000

This article provides an historical overview of the three major ways that nursing regulates the profession, its members, and their performance, i.e., licensure, certification, and accreditation. Each type of regulation mechanism is described and differences between them are explained. Current issues related to accreditation of schools of nursing are outlined. [abstract]

Equivalence Determination of Qualifications and Degrees for Education and Training of Health Professions in Thailand

Fri, 26 May 2006 14:59:50 +0000

This study explores the details of the process leading to the equivalence determination of qualifications and degrees for the education and training of the health professions in Thailand. [from abstract]

Guidelines for Development of a Health Worker Certification System

Tue, 16 May 2006 19:47:12 +0000

The main objective of the Ministry of Health (MOH) certification program, which will be called the Health Worker Certification System (HWCS), is to achieve a standard level of quality provided by all health workers. To achieve this level of quality it is critical that the skills of each health worker by certified through a competency-based test. This system of testing will require that all training of health workers in the future be focused on combining knowledge acquisition with hands-on competency based skills, rather than just didactic training. Refresher training and recertification will also be required in order to ensure a basic level of quality.

Building Stronger Human Resources for Health through Licensure, Certification and Accreditation

Mon, 08 May 2006 18:12:52 +0000

Credentialing of health care providers, facilities and educational institutions is an integral component in building and sustaining robust HRH systems. This technical brief examines the characteristics and potential advantages of credentialing mechanisms and common challenges faced in implementing them in low-resource settings. [from author]

What is the Access to Continued Professional Education among Health Workers in Blantyre, Malawi?

Wed, 05 Apr 2006 18:15:00 +0000

This study indicates that healthcare professionals are using mostly clinical handover meetings, seminars and workshops for their continued professional development (CPD). There is need to improve access to relevant professional journals. The regulatory or licensing boards for healthcare professionals in Malawi should seriously consider mandatory CPD credits for re-certification. [author’s description]

Licensure, Accreditation, and Certification: Approaches to Health Services Quality

Wed, 05 Apr 2006 18:15:00 +0000

This monograph provides a brief overview of several aspects of quality assurance, including its cost-effectiveness and its feasibility in less developed countries. The monograph describes the dimensions of quality, the four principles of quality assurance, the QA process, and key activities in the development of a QA program.