The experience of introducing new technologies for training medical workers in the educational process in the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

In the context of the pandemic of the new coronavirus infection COVID-19 (hereinafter, COVID-19), the priority activity of medical organizations was the organization of training of medical workers on epidemiology and prevention of COVID-19, which required the development of a new architecture of the educational process. In order to improve the knowledge of medical staff, new educational technologies were used, which made it possible to cover a wide range of medical workers in a short time and to improve their level of qualification in epidemiology and prevention of COVID-19. Purpose. To summarize the experience of using remote content to improve the skills of medical professionals in epidemiology, prevention and biosafety when working with COVID-19 patients using modern training forms and methods. Materials and methods. A program of seminars for medical workers was developed, which included sections of epidemiology, prevention of COVID-19, and rules of compliance with the anti-epidemic regime when working with COVID-19 patients. The training of medical workers was carried out using modern IT technologies. Discussion. New technologies made it possible to expand the training opportunities for medical workers. To increase the level of knowledge and exchange of experience, it became possible to invite highly qualified specialists for tutoring. Conclusion. The use of modern forms of education makes it possible to expand significantly the possibilities of the educational process, make available the necessary information about the epidemiology and prevention of COVID-19 to a wide range of health workers, and increase the effectiveness of the training. The role of a teacher with the introduction of such technologies acquires a new quality, called a tutor.