University of SaskatchewanHARVEST
  • Login
  • Submit Your Work
  • About
    • About HARVEST
    • Guidelines
    • Browse
      • All of HARVEST
      • Communities & Collections
      • By Issue Date
      • Authors
      • Titles
      • Subjects
      • This Collection
      • By Issue Date
      • Authors
      • Titles
      • Subjects
    • My Account
      • Login
      JavaScript is disabled for your browser. Some features of this site may not work without it.
      View Item 
      • HARVEST
      • Electronic Theses and Dissertations
      • Graduate Theses and Dissertations
      • View Item
      • HARVEST
      • Electronic Theses and Dissertations
      • Graduate Theses and Dissertations
      • View Item

      Training and accreditation of healthcare workers : are training guidelines meeting needs of the community?

      Thumbnail
      View/Open
      finalprojectcopyd2.pdf (234.9Kb)
      Date
      2008
      Author
      Ehlert, Susan
      Type
      Project
      Degree Level
      Masters
      Metadata
      Show full item record
      Abstract
      Purpose of the researchThis paper presents an analysis of, and recommendations for, the training and accreditation of healthcare workers in CanadaThe significant cost of education and healthcare, as well as the current and ongoing national shortage of healthcare professionals, warrants a critical look at the educational training requirements of healthcare workers in Canada. This topic includes reviewing the historical background of training for a variety of healthcare professionals in Western cultures, the common philosophy of education trends for these workers, and the future directions for various professions, focusing specifically on Medical Radiation Technologists in Canada.Methods used The methodology applied to this research is that of critical analysis, utilizing the following critical skills as proposed by philosopher Bertrand Russell: “(i) the ability to form an opinion for oneself” (tasks of recognizing, listening and questioning), “(ii) the ability to find an impartial solution” (dealing with biases and detachment for beliefs, judging on merit of issues), and “(iii) the ability to identify and question assumptions” (emphasis on judgment, critical reflection and constructive rather than destructive doubt)(Hare, 2001, pp8-9). Recommendations regarding pre-service and continuing educational training for Medical Radiation Technologists in Canada will be proposed.Tied to any investigation of healthcare workers is a critical assessment of the healthcare system, as the needs of the community that is served by these professionals must be identified and successfully met. The literature review includes national statistics and summaries of health and lifestyle trends, as well as the trends for the education and training of healthcare workers.Results obtained/Significance of findingsReflective, critical assessment of the training and future trends of healthcare workers reveals that healthcare has undergone two major changes in focus: (1) healthcare as a business and (2) the holistic interdisciplinary trend of patient care.After investigating the trends of health care professionals’ training, and even though the arguments for degree as entry-to-practice are very strong on many levels, I don’t feel that I can conclude that the degree is the only option. If diploma training can adequately provide the basic theory and skills needed, additional skills and training, when required for a particular task, should be, and currently are, made available to the individual.
      Degree
      Master of Continuing Education (M.C.Ed.)
      Department
      Educational Foundations
      Program
      Educational Foundations
      Supervisor
      Wickett, R. E. Y. (Reg)
      Copyright Date
      2008
      URI
      http://hdl.handle.net/10388/etd-03312008-165859
      Subject
      Scope of Practice
      Accreditation
      Training
      Advanced practice
      Certification
      Collections
      • Graduate Theses and Dissertations
      University of Saskatchewan

      University Library

      © University of Saskatchewan
      Contact Us | Disclaimer | Privacy