Recognition of foreign degrees for the health care area - DEASS
The health area of the Department of Business Administration, Health care and Social work regularly offers refresher courses that are valid for the recognition of foreign degrees in Switzerland.
The "Utilization of Scientific Knowledge in Professional Practice" Module enables the acquisition of the credits required to obtain permission to freely practice non-medical health professions in Switzerland, in compliance with the regulations and legislation issued by the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI)-see Ordinance of November 23, 2016 concerning the Act on the Promotion and Coordination of the Swiss University Sector (O-LEPSA).
The course is spread over a total of 7 days (3+2+2), 2 of which are planned in distance learning (FAD) mode, which the participant can attend without the need to be present in the classroom. Content is centered mostly on research methodology and its application in work practices (evidence). Hints of the Swiss health care and insurance system are included, as well as meeting with professional trade associations.
Certification is achieved by classroom attendance where provided (maximum absence, 20%, equivalent to 8 hours - one day) and acquisition (note 4) of validation work. The acquisition of the module, entitles one to 5 ECTS credits valid in the European continuing education provisions for health professions and recordable in one's Portfolio.
The course is spread over a total of 7 days (3+2+2), 2 of which are planned in distance learning (FAD) mode, which the participant can attend without the need to be present in the classroom. Content is centered mostly on research methodology and its application in work practices (evidence). Hints of the Swiss health care and insurance system are included, as well as meeting with professional trade associations.
Certification is achieved by classroom attendance where provided (maximum absence, 20%, equivalent to 8 hours - one day) and acquisition (note 4) of validation work. The acquisition of the module, entitles one to 5 ECTS credits valid in the European continuing education provisions for health professions and recordable in one's Portfolio.
The training offering is aimed at all health professionals (non-medical health personnel) with a degree obtained abroad who wish to proceed to recognition in Switzerland.
Requirements
Bachelor's or Higher Diploma in health professions such as: dietitian, occupational therapist (occupational therapy), physical therapist, nutritionist, optometrist, food science, sports science, and similar.
Prerequisites
Basic computer skills (word processing, presentations, web browsing and email management). Knowledge of English desirable.
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Requirements
Bachelor's or Higher Diploma in health professions such as: dietitian, occupational therapist (occupational therapy), physical therapist, nutritionist, optometrist, food science, sports science, and similar.
Prerequisites
Basic computer skills (word processing, presentations, web browsing and email management). Knowledge of English desirable.
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- The scientific method: paradigms and principles
- The research path: the stages of the scientific method
- Evidence best-practice
- The search for information on the web: official sites, databases
- Swiss and cantonal social health system
- LAMAL and the insurance system
- Basic elements of understanding biostatistics
- Introduction to critical reading of scientific articles
- Methodology of quantitative research
- Guidelines and reviews
- Data processing and structuring
- Quality tools: models of good practice
- February 19, 20, 21, 2024
- February 26 and 27, 2024 (remote)
- March 4 and 5, 2024
The courses are generally held at the following times: 09:00 - 12:20 / 13:20 - 16:40 at SUPSI/DEASS Headquarters - Stabile Suglio, Via Cantonale 18 / Stabile Piazzetta, Via Violino 11, Manno.
Only one edition is offered during the academic year, usually in the winter semester (February/March). The training is activated if the minimum quorum of enrollment is reached.
CHF 1'800.-
There is a 10% discount for SUPSI Alumni, ASI, Physioswiss and ASE members. Please send a copy of your membership to the secretariat.
There is a 10% discount for SUPSI Alumni, ASI, Physioswiss and ASE members. Please send a copy of your membership to the secretariat.
The maximum number of participants is 24. The course is confirmed with a minimum number of 8 participants.
Pre-registration is always open and possible throughout the course of the year through the appropriate registration coupon (Tagliando d'iscrizione).
Once the minimum number of enrollments has been reached, the secretariat will make contact with interested parties (approximately one month before the periods indicated above) notifying them of the detailed schedule and requesting final confirmation of enrollment.
Once the minimum number of enrollments has been reached, the secretariat will make contact with interested parties (approximately one month before the periods indicated above) notifying them of the detailed schedule and requesting final confirmation of enrollment.
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Through classroom attendance (maximum absence, 20%, equivalent to one day) and certification (after evaluation of a written paper) of the module, a certificate of continuing education attendance and 5 ECTS can be obtained. The study credits obtained are valid for the purpose of retroactively obtaining a UAS degree.
Responsible
Mauro Realini, MScN, critical care area nurse specialist, lecturer-researcher cycles in Nursing Care basic and continuing education.
Lecturers
Lecturers and researchers of the Department active in Switzerland and abroad with significant expertise in the specific areas.
Mauro Realini, MScN, critical care area nurse specialist, lecturer-researcher cycles in Nursing Care basic and continuing education.
Lecturers
Lecturers and researchers of the Department active in Switzerland and abroad with significant expertise in the specific areas.