scholarly journals Development of professional paramedic education at Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia

2004 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim Pointon
Keyword(s):  
South Australia ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Ambulance Service ◽  
The Past ◽  
Paramedic Education ◽  
And Training

Partnership between SA Ambulance Service and Flinders University Paramedic education and training in South Australia has been conducted for the past 25 years by the Ambulance Education Unit (AEU), which is a department within SA Ambulance Service

Prestige versus Practicality—A Dilemma for the Engineering Profession

1985 ◽  
Vol 199 (3) ◽  
pp. 139-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
K McCormick
Keyword(s):  
Educational System ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Engineering Profession ◽  
The Past ◽  
Social Prestige ◽  
The Social ◽  
And Training

British engineers have claimed that their important contributions to economic and social well-being, based on their achievements as practical people, have gone unrecognized or unrewarded. Yet over the past thirty years efforts to boost the social prestige of British engineers appear to have undermined the social arrangements which fostered the strong practical ethos. Increasing reliance on the full-time educational system is tending to raise social prestige through bringing the ‘all graduate profession’ and through trends to recruitment from higher social backgrounds. Yet these trends have been associated with a fall in traditional and recognizable training. This paper examines both the nature of the ‘practical’ tradition and efforts to raise ‘prestige’ and asks whether the engineering profession is caught on the horns of an irresolvable dilemma—to boost either prestige or practicality. The paper concludes that in principle the British pattern of education and training has much to commend it still, with the strong emphasis on training elements in a working environment. But it is argued that its success will depend on engineers and their employers becoming much more active in the field of training.

Impact of Covid-19 on the Use of Laptops by College Students and the Effects on Posture and Discomfort

2021 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 705-707
Author(s):  
Susan E. Kotowski ◽  
Kermit G. Davis
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Upper Extremities ◽  
Work Environments ◽  
Good Work ◽  
The Past ◽  
And Training

Over the past year, the Covid-19 pandemic has led to a switch from a majority of classes being taught in-person to a majority being taught online. The switch has led to an increase in the amount of time students are utilizing technology for learning purposes. This study assessed how technology use has changed during the pandemic, particularly related to laptop use, and the postures students work in and the discomfort they’re experiencing while participating in online learning. The results of the survey (n=1,074) found that laptop use is up significantly (used the majority of the time by 70.2% of students), students are working in poor postures (up to 80% working with deviated neck postures), and are experiencing high levels of discomfort (up to ~60% reporting moderate/extreme discomfort in their upper extremities). The results bring to light the urgent need to provide ergonomics education and training for designing good work environments.

scholarly journals ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN CANADA: OPPORTUNITIES, FUNDING, AND GENDER GAPS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S4-S4
Author(s):  
A Katherine Harrington ◽  
Phyllis Cummins
Keyword(s):  
Adult Education ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
The Past ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
International Assessment ◽  
And Gender ◽  
And Training

Abstract Labor force participation rates for middle-aged and older Canadians have increased substantially over the past two decades, with increases for women outpacing men. Given the importance of adult education and training (AET) to stay competitive in later career, we used a mixed methods approach to examine gender differences. Our analysis of the 2012 Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) data indicated that, for ages 55-65, rates of AET participation are similar for both men and women. However, women are less likely than men to have AET funded by their employers. Findings suggest that women are more likely to need alternate funding sources for AET, such as other organizations or through self-funding. In addition, our review of literature, policy-related documents, and key informant interviews identified possible changes in policies and practices for the promotion of AET for middle-aged and older Canadians.

scholarly journals Improved Biosafety and Biosecurity Measures and/or Strategies to Tackle Laboratory-Acquired Infections and Related Risks

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (12) ◽  
pp. 2697 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huasong Peng ◽  
Muhammad Bilal ◽  
Hafiz Iqbal
Keyword(s):  
Genetically Modified Organisms ◽  
Hazardous Materials ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Salmonella Spp ◽  
The Past ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Laboratory Workers ◽  
And Training

Herein, we reviewed laboratory-acquired infections (LAIs) along with their health-related biological risks to provide an evidence base to tackle biosafety/biosecurity and biocontainment issues. Over the past years, a broad spectrum of pathogenic agents, such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites, or genetically modified organisms, have been described and gained a substantial concern due to their profound biological as well as ecological risks. Furthermore, the emergence and/or re-emergence of life-threatening diseases are of supreme concern and come under the biosafety and biosecurity agenda to circumvent LAIs. Though the precise infection risk after an exposure remains uncertain, LAIs inspections revealed that Brucella spp., Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., Rickettsia spp., and Neisseria meningitidis are the leading causes. Similarly, the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) as well as hepatitis B (HBV) and C viruses (HCV), and the dimorphic fungi are accountable for the utmost number of viral and fungal-associated LAIs. In this context, clinical laboratories at large and microbiology, mycology, bacteriology, and virology-oriented laboratories, in particular, necessitate appropriate biosafety and/or biosecurity measures to ensure the safety of laboratory workers and working environment, which are likely to have direct or indirect contact/exposure to hazardous materials or organisms. Laboratory staff education and training are indispensable to gain an adequate awareness to handle biologically hazardous materials as per internationally recognized strategies. In addition, workshops should be organized among laboratory workers to let them know the epidemiology, pathogenicity, and human susceptibility of LAIs. In this way, several health-related threats that result from the biologically hazardous materials can be abridged or minimized and controlled by the correct implementation of nationally and internationally certified protocols that include proper microbiological practices, containment devices/apparatus, satisfactory facilities or resources, protective barriers, and specialized education and training of laboratory staffs. The present work highlights this serious issue of LAIs and associated risks with suitable examples. Potential preventive strategies to tackle an array of causative agents are also discussed. In this respect, the researchers and scientific community may benefit from the lessons learned in the past to anticipate future problems.

Implementing schools of surgery

2007 ◽  
Vol 89 (10) ◽  
pp. 352-353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Graham ◽  
Kate Bowman ◽  
Rob Gillies
Keyword(s):  
Education And Training ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
Organisational Structure ◽  
High Quality Education ◽  
Training Systems ◽  
The Past ◽  
Organisational Structures ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
High Level ◽  
And Training

The past year of surgical education and training has been characterised with transformations of curricula, recruitment, regulation and organisational structures. As part of the organisational structure of the postgraduate deaneries in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, schools of surgery have been established or are emerging and are the means of delivery of the new training systems. In Scotland a different organisational structure has emerged with similar purpose, a surgical specialties training board. The establishment of these schools has been varied based on existing local training committee structures and the needs and funds of the deanery. At their heart is high-level deanery and College collaboration enabling the delivery of high-quality education and training programmes in a coordinated manner by local surgeons.

scholarly journals Pelatihan Pelaksanaan Pijat Bayi Kepada Ibu Yang Memiliki Bayi di Desa Pondok Keumuning, Pondok Kelapa dan Pondok Nias

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 1448-1458
Author(s):  
Fazdria Fazdria ◽  
Nora Veri ◽  
Cut Mutiah ◽  
Dewita Dewita
Keyword(s):  
Community Service ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Community Education ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Brain Waves ◽  
The Past ◽  
History Of ◽  
And Training

ABSTRAK Di Indonesia, meskipun sejarah pemijatan berawal dari nenek moyang masa lampau, namun pijat bayi yang diperkenalkan bukanlah pijat tradisional yang dilakukan oleh dukun bayi atau dukun pijat yang pijatannya tidak aman. Pijat bayi yang dimasyarakatkan adalah pijat modern yang memadukan antara ilmiah (kesehatan), seni, dan kasih sayang. Pijat bayi akan membuat bayi tidur lebih lelap dan meningkatkan kosentrasi kesiagaan (alertness) atau kosentrasi. Hal ini disebabkan pijatan dapat mengubah gelombang otak. Pengubahan ini terjadi dengan cara menurunkan gelombang alpha dan peningkatan gelombang beta, serta tetha yang dapat dibuktikan dengan penggunaan EEG (electro enchephalogram). Tujuan kegiatan adalah meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan ibu dalam melakukan pijat bayi di Desa Pondok Kelapa, Pondok Nias dan Pondok Kemuning Kec. Langsa Baro Kota Langsa. Metode pengabdian yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah program pendidikan masyarakat melalui edukasi dan pelatihan pijat bayi pada ibu bayi dan balita. Hasil pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang telah dilakukan oleh Dosen Prodi D-III Kebidanan Langsa pada tanggal 30 September s/d 2 Oktober 2020 didapatkan hasil mayoritas peserta pengabdian kepada masyarakat memiliki pengetahuan yang baik tentang pijat bayi yaitu sebanyak 17 orang (56,7%) dan mayoritas terampil dalam melakukan pijat bayi yaitu sebanyak 22 orang (73,3%). Kata Kunci : Pengetahuan, Keterampilan, Pijat Bayi  ABSTRACT In Indonesia, although the history of massage dates back to the ancestors of the past, the baby massage introduced is not a traditional massage performed by a baby shaman or a massage shaman whose massage is not safe. A popularized baby massage is a modern massage that blends scientific (health), art, and compassion. Baby massage will make the baby sleep better and increase alertness or concentration. This is because massage can alter brain waves. This conversion occurs by lowering alpha waves and increasing beta waves, as well as tetha which can be proven by the use of EEG (electroencephalogram). The purpose of the activity is to improve the knowledge and skills of mothers in performing baby massage in Pondok Kelapa Village, Pondok Nias, and Pondok Kemuning Kec. Langsa Baro Langsa City. The method of devotion used in this activity is a community education program through the education and training of baby massage in infants and toddler mothers. The results of community service that has been done by Lecturers of Prodi D-III Midwifery Langsa on September 30 to October 2, 2020, obtained the results of the majority of participants of community service have good knowledge about baby massage that is as many as 17 people (56.7%) and the majority are skilled in performing baby massage that is as many as 22 people (73.3%). Keywords: Knowledge, Skills, Baby Massage

scholarly journals Achievements and challenges in psychiatric education and training in Sri Lanka

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Aruni Hapangama ◽  
K.A.L.A. Kuruppuarachchi ◽  
Raveen Hanwella
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Psychiatric Training ◽  
Psychiatric Education ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Medical Curricula ◽  
The Past ◽  
And Training

When compared with other Asian countries, psychiatric education and training in Sri Lanka has made significant developments during the past two decades, such as introducing psychiatry as a separate final year subject in the undergraduate medical curricula. However, further developments in psychiatric training in medical education are needed.

scholarly journals Alternative Strategies for Higher Education Provision at TAFE Queensland

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Vocational Education ◽  
Policy Change ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
State Governments ◽  
The Past ◽  
Public Provider ◽  
And Training

Australia’s tertiary education and training sector consists of Higher Education, predominantly funded and controlled by the Federal Government, and Vocational Education and Training (VET) where both the Federal and State Governments have policy and funding responsibilities.  While there has been increasing funding and stable policy in Higher Education over the past decade there has been significant change in the Australian VET sector in policy and reduced funding at the Federal and State levels.  TAFE Queensland, the public VET provider in the state of Queensland, has undergone a huge transformation of its own over this period of extensive policy change. As a result of policy and organisational changes TAFE Queensland has had to seek alternatives to ensure that students who choose to study at this public provider are able to access higher education courses. This paper outlines various policy change impacts over the past decade and TAFE Queensland’s innovative approach to ensuring that quality applied degrees are available to interested students who prefer to study with this major public vocational education provider.

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