Healthcare study programmes in innovation

Abstract

The aim of the three-year project (registration number CZ.1.07/2.2.00/15.0357) was to innovate three out of the existing five study programs of the Faculty of Health Studies, University of Pardubice (FHS UPa) and to enhance the professional competence of the academic staff, which would lead to the modernization of teaching methods and incorporation of new, scientific knowledge in the educational activities. The project responded to the societal demand for highly qualified healthcare personnel in the context, among other things, of an aging population. The project involved all four departments of the faculty: The Department of Nursing, The Department of Midwifery and Health and Social Work, The Department of Clinical Subspecialties, and the Department of Informatics, Management, and Radiology. In addition, the project had a partner institution – the Pardubice Regional Hospital, jointstock company (JSC). The project consisted of four key activities. The project started on April 1, 2011 and ended on March 31, 2014. It was part of the Operational program Education for Competiveness; Priority Axis 7.2 Tertiary Education, Research, and Development; Area of Intervention 7.2.2 Higher Education.