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    • Topic 1: The Needs of 21st Century Health Professionals and Health Professions Educator 

    • Introduction to The Needs of 21st Century Health Professionals and Health Professions Educator 

      This is the first topic in Module 1 where you will be exposed to the demands, needs, and expectations of 21st-century Health Professions education and the professionals.

      Health professionals in the 21st century must possess a wide range of competencies beyond clinical expertise, including critical thinking, adaptability, effective communication, and the ability to integrate technology into practice. However, the current healthcare education system often lags in addressing these needs, with curricula that may not fully emphasize emerging areas such as digital health or the development of essential soft skills. 

      The rapid advancement of technology has also significantly impacted both health professionals' education and the healthcare system, offering new tools like simulation-based learning and telemedicine, which enhance training and patient care. Nonetheless, this technological integration also brings challenges, including the need for continuous learning and the potential to widen the digital divide among practitioners.

      Below are the subtopic and the learning outcomes for this topic:



      The first lesson will be through pre-recorded video. Additional reading materials are provided for your reference and to further help you understand the issue. 

      You are also required to view the video recording on gap analysis and attempt conduct a gap analysis based on the given template. 

      Please contact me at SitiSuriani@imu.edu.my or message via MS Teams channel if you need further clarification regarding the task. 


      (Total SLT = 21 hours)


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      Topic 1: Recorded Session Video: The Generic Competencies of 21st Century Health Professionals by Prof Vishna Devi Nadarajah Page
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      These pre-recorded videos will provide you basic understanding on the Health Professions Education status in the region and the needs for HPE Educators in this era. The video will also touch on the generic competencies of 21st century health professionals and health professions educators. 

      The slide for this video is available in the link below for your reference. 


       (Total SLT = 5 hours)

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      Topic 1: Lecture Notes: The Generic Competencies for 21st Century Health Professionals File

      This lecture note is the one used in the pre-recorded videos shown earlier. You can use this note when going through the video to help you understand better.


      (Total SLT = 4.5 Hours)


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      Topic 1: i-Lecture: Current Healthcare Education System in Meeting the Current Demands of Healthcare Interactive Content
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      This interactive video will provide a short summary on the needs of 21st century health professionals.


      (SLT = 1.25 Hours)

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      Topic 1: Lecture Video: Overview of The Gap Analysis URL
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      This audio recorded video will provide an overview to gap analysis. View this video and you shall attempt the next interactive activities on the Gap Analysis Exercise.


      (SLT = 0.5 Hours)



      Overview of The Gap Analysis



      HPE 301 Topic 1 Overview of The Gap Analysis
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      Topic 1: Interactive Activity: Gap Analysis Exercise Interactive Content
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      This is the interactive content to assess your understanding in Gap Analysis. It also contains some guide on how to conduct gap analysis.


      (SLT = 3 Hours)

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      Topic 1: Lecture Notes: SWOT and Gap Analysis Exercise File
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      This is the slides used in the previous activity.


      (SLT = 2.75 Hours)

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      Topic 1: Submission: Gap Analysis Exercise Assignment
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      This is an exercise related to the gap analysis topic. 

      Can you think of a few situations in your workplace where you would like to perform a gap analysis?

      Conduct a gap analysis using the template given. You may review the Lecture Video: Overview of The Gap Analysis to further guide your analysis.


      (SLT = 3 Hours)


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      Topic 1: iLecture: The Impact of Technology on Healthcare Education Interactive Content
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      This course presentation briefly describes the Impact of technology to healthcare and health professions education.


      (SLT = 2 Hours)

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      Topic 1: Discussion: Padlet Activities on the Impact of Technology on HPE and Healthcare System URL
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      Based on your readings, describe your view on the impacts of technology on HPE and healthcare system. You may also include your experience as an educator/students/administrators/leader and etc.

      (SLT = 2.5 Hours)


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      Summary of Learning: 


      a) The Generic Competencies of 21st Century Health Professionals

      21st-century health professionals require a set of generic competencies to thrive in an increasingly complex healthcare environment. These competencies include not only clinical expertise but also skills such as critical thinking, adaptability, communication, teamwork, and cultural competence. The significance of these competencies lies in their ability to enhance patient care, improve collaboration across health disciplines, and ensure that professionals can respond effectively to evolving healthcare challenges.

      b) The Gap Analysis of the Current Health Care Education System in Meeting the Current Demands of Healthcare

      Gap analysis in healthcare education identifies the discrepancy between the current state of training and the evolving demands of the healthcare system. The current healthcare system demands more integrated care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and technological literacy from health professionals. However, gaps such as outdated curricula, limited focus on soft skills, and insufficient practical training persist in healthcare education. Addressing these gaps is critical for aligning education with healthcare system needs and preparing professionals for the realities of modern healthcare.

      c) The Impact of Technology on Health Professionals' Education and Healthcare System

      Technology plays a transformative role in modern healthcare education, offering new ways to train and assess health professionals. Technological advancements, such as simulation-based learning, telemedicine, and AI, enhance healthcare delivery by improving precision, accessibility, and efficiency. However, while technology integration provides numerous benefits, including more flexible learning environments and improved clinical decision-making, it also presents challenges such as the need for faculty training, infrastructure development, and addressing the digital divide among learners.


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