Capacity Building & In-Service Training

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This section presents the ICARE WP5 In‑Service Training & Capacity Building program. . It complements the WP4 Professional Diploma by providing short, practice‑oriented modules that upgrade the digital, clinical, and pedagogical competencies of healthcare professionals and senior students. The program is grounded in the Knowledge Triangle Education–Research (KTER) platform and the inter‑professional, student‑run primary care clinics model, linking universities, healthcare providers, and enterprise partners.

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The program consists of four 5‑ECTS modules (total 20 ECTS). Participants may complete the full certificate or select individual modules. In line with the original application, WP5 emphasizes moving from teaching to learning, innovative assessment, and the use of ICT in health education. Training materials are hosted on the ICARE digital portal and aligned with WP4 curricula where appropriate (e.g., shared ethics content).

Capacity Building 

 

Shorter, targeted training units designed to upskill healthcare faculty, supervisors, and professionals with specialized knowledge and innovative methods in PHC. Each module is 5 ECTS and can be stand-alone or part of a continuous professional development track.
Modules:

1. Surgical Innovations – Advances in minimally invasive and outpatient surgical procedures in PHC context.

2. Primary Care & Family Medicine Approach to Cardiovascular Diseases – Advanced module for experienced professionals.

3. Primary Care Approach to Mental Health Therapy – Advanced academic and clinical training for professionals.

 

In-Service Training 

Practice-oriented, short courses designed for working health professionals to update their competencies with the latest technological, ethical, and organizational innovations in PHC. Modules range from 3–5 ECTS and are delivered flexibly via the digital platform, workshops, and onsite sessions.
Modules:

1. Artificial Intelligence, eHealth, Big Data & Medical Informatics in PHC – Using digital tools for diagnosis, patient management, and research.

2. Computerization of Medical Records & eHealth Services – Implementing and managing EMRs and telehealth.

3. Information, Communication & Engineering Technologies (ICET) in PHC – Technical innovations to enhance service delivery.

4. Ethics, Equity & Legal Principles in Primary Care – Ethical practice and patient rights in PHC.