Explanation of Evolving Health Technical and Vocational Education and Training System: A National Experience

Abstract

: Around the world, the changing needs of the labor market are met under the umbrella of technical and vocational education and training (TVET). The Iran Technical and Vocational Training Organization (ITVTO) plays this role. However, a significant issue in Iran's TVET system is that the targeting of vocational training has been oriented towards industrial professions while society also needs general and specialized training in health sciences. IN response to needs, the National Center for Technical and Vocational Education and Training of Medical Sciences was established by the Ministry of Health, Treatment, and Medical Education (MoHME) in Iran. This article intends to introduce the TVET system and the National Center for Technical and Vocational Education and Training of Medical Sciences in Iran and discuss its future horizon. Although the beginning of this path is very commendable, the path of evolution for this center will be more difficult because there is a vast world of concepts, phenomena, and problems against the TVET in Iran's medical sciences. However, what can be deduced from the study results is that with a bit of courage, we can say something new and take firm steps to transform.