Training Certification Research Articles

PERANAN FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG DAPAT MEMPENGARUHI PRODUKTIVITAS KERJA KARYAWAN PADA PT. DAMAR RESOURCES

Employee work productivity is a very important factor to be developed in the company environment, because it has a big role in determining the success or failure of a company in achieving its goals. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the determinants that can affect work productivity must be studied in more detail. This research was conducted to determine the role of the factors that can affect employee productivity at PT. Damar Resources. This research method was carried out using a qualitative descriptive approach using a sample of ten company employees. The results of the study show that the variables of education, competence, discipline, motivation, age, compensation/wages, and work environment as a whole have an good role in influencing employee work productivity. The discipline variable is the main and most dominant factor that influences work productivity because it has been exemplified directly by the leadership which determines the level of employee discipline, a high sense of responsibility from employees for each job, as well as employee discipline by coming and going home on time according to working hours. create a more productive work environment. Providing bonuses/incentives for achieving company targets, increasing work competencies through education, training, or competency certification, as well as providing conducive working facilities and spaces and an atmosphere that is safe, calm, and away from noise should be carried out by companies in order to increase employee work productivity.

Organizational Competence of Public Hospitals in Project Management

Health organizations are challenged every day to manage their projects in a dynamic context of multifactorial complexity, are intrinsically linked to the organizational competences for PM and project success (on time and budget, with quality, in alignment with the requirements defined by the project owner and stakeholders), through articulation between people, resources, processes and project support structures.The aim of this research was to study the Competence of Portuguese Public Hospitals in PM, carrying out a diagnosis of organizational competences in PM, reflecting on the existing competences and those that are needed, proposing strategies for its development. This study was carried in three public hospitals (51 respondents) and evidence that they can improve their organizational competence in PM. It also shows that there is a statistically significant association between the organizational competence in PM, the role of professionals in projects and their experience. On the other hand, the results also show that the success of projects is influenced by the existence of a PMO dedicated to supporting the project management activity in the organization. Likewise, the existence of a PMO, combined with certification or specific training in PM, and having already managed projects in the organization, didn´t revealed a strong influence on the state of development of organizational competence to manage projects. The results demonstrate that these health organizations need to invest in the development of organizational competence for the success of their projects and that there are not many professionals with certification or specific training in PM. Hospital´s need to improve people´s competences and create internal structures to support PM.

הערכת יישום פרויקט UPSIDES ("אפסיידס") בישראל: מסקנות לקידום יישום מיטבי של תמיכת עמיתים בשירותי השיקום בבריאות הנפש בישראל

Background: Over the last few decades there is an increasingly heavy burden on mental health (MH) in Israel and around the world. Peer providers are a relatively new and contributing service. Peers integrate into the rehabilitation system alongside various professionals, including occupational therapists. When optimally integrated into MH services, peers can support service users' recovery, benefit their own recovery, and promote a recovery and person-centered orientation in MH organizations. However, there are multiple implementation challenges which make peer contribution somewhat questionable. UPSIDES – an international project aims to enhance and scale up implementation of peer support in five countries across Europe, Africa, and Asia. As part of this program, a peer support intervention was developed and implemented in two mental health rehabilitation organizations in Israel. The aim of the study: To examine the implementation process of peer support within UPSIDES project in Israel. Research method: Participatory action research using a qualitative method that focuses on implementation evaluation. Twenty six interested parties participate in 4 focus groups and 6 interviews, following the UPSIDES intervention implementation. A qualitative thematic analysis was performed based on the CFIR framework, using MAXQDA 2020 software. Findings: UPSIDES provided a comprehensive response to implementation of peer support addressing most challenges previously identified. However, 4 challenges emerged: (i) being positioned in a dual role: traditional and peer-designated role in the same organization, (ii) maximizing impact on the organization, (iii) adequate staff training, and (iv) the sustainability of the intervention. Conclusions and implications for practice and policy: The remaining challenges highlight that in order to promote a recovery and person-centered orientation in MH organizations and sustainable peer roles, there is a need for professional training and guidance throughout the implementation processes across all levels of the organization. More specifically if is recommended to encourage direct exposure of teams to peer roles and newly developed governmental policies, fund and enforce designated peer roles, advance peer training and certification processes, alongside education and training for organizations.

Pediatric Surgery Workforce Around the World: A Need to Revise Residency Programs?

Objectives:The study aimed to address the shortage of pediatric surgery specialists globally by investigating the discrepancies in training programs and population metrics across different countries and regions. Methods: An international survey of pediatric surgeons gathered data on training duration, examination procedures, certification, and population metrics like mortality rate and surgeon-to-population ratio. Results: The study included 44 countries. The average length of pediatric surgery training was 5.7 years, with no significant difference between different regions. The pediatric mortality rate and surgeons count per 100 000 people were inversely correlated, while training duration was associated with GDP and life expectancy, but not pediatric mortality rate or surgeons' count. Conclusion: Many countries' pediatric surgery training programs do not align with their actual need for pediatric surgeons. Nations with limited economic resources may opt to shorten residency programs or offer pediatric surgery as a direct specialty after medical school to mitigate the shortage effectively.

ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ ПІДГОТОВКИ ТА СЕРТИФІКАЦІЇ ПРОЄКТНИХ МЕНЕДЖЕРІВ В УКРАЇНІ

The article raises questions about the peculiarities of professional training of project managers and their certification in Ukraine. An overview of the market of educational services for the training of specialists in the field of project management is provided. The features of the activities of the leading organizations of additional education and training (certification) in this area, operating in Ukraine or providing services online, are described. A brief description of the demand in this area of training in higher education institutions of Ukraine under educational and professional programmes of the first level of education (bachelor's degree) within the specialty 073 - "Management" is given. The authors analyses the Ukrainian market of educational services to identify higher education institutions that provide training in project management. To achieve this goal, a content analysis was conducted using the Unified State Electronic Database of Education. The requirements for international certification of project management specialists, associations involved in the development of competencies in this field of knowledge are considered. The advantages of certified specialists are presented. Certification of specialists is aimed at achieving the following objectives: determination and confirmation of the level of competence of specialists to ensure their competitiveness in the Ukrainian and foreign markets of services in the field of project management; protection of legal entity engaged in the field of project management from incompetent and dishonest specialist; assistance to legal entities engaged in the field of project management in the selection and recruitment of competent specialists. A certified project management specialist must meet the established international requirements, which cover: professional knowledge; skills and abilities; personal qualities and ethical code of the project manager. The authors substantiate the need for highly qualified project managers in the new realities of martial law, who will contribute to the rapid recovery of the economy and the country after significant destruction.

Policy evolution and enlightenment of Japan’s forest healthcare industry

Japan’s forest healthcare industry has developed rather early in the world, and has gone through three stages: formation of conditions, active exploration stage and vigorous development stage. The writer , as from a country which started forest healthcare industry only ten years ago, and faces many problems, especially in the government’s policies, tries to explore Japan’s policies in different stages through interviews with the experts and reading the documents, and tries to find the Enlightenment of Japan’s forest healthcare industry to China. The author finds, Japanese government has adopted a series of policies and regulations to support the development of the forest healthcare industry, such as forest laws and forest park system, promotion of the concept of forest bathing, construction of forest therapy bases and the professionalization of talents, and forest tourism The Japanese government’s policies has several inspirations for China: firstly, strengthening research on forest efficacy, establishing and popularizing the concept of forest healthcare, and promoting the professional talent training and qualification certificate system, promoting the standardization of China’s forest healthcare industry development, and assisting in the implementation of the national strategy of healthy China and ecological civilization construction.

On cultivation of cybersecurity and safety talents and responsible developers

To address the serious imbalance between the supply and demand of the cybersecurity workforce, this paper proposes to embrace the latest trend of a fundamental shift in the “underlying dynamics of the digital ecosystem”, focusing on a shared liability for cybersecurity between the application side and the manufacturing side. Assuming that product providers shall take more responsibility by implementing secure defaults, this paper explores the establishment of an S&S talent cultivation system to strike the right balance of cybersecurity liabilities by nurturing more responsible developers. This paper proposes a Knowledge, Skill, and Awareness (KSA) model for Security and Safety (S&S) talent cultivation, proves the feasibility of this model by analyzing the theoretical, disciplinary, methodological, practical, and societal foundations of S&S talent cultivation. Additionally, this paper proposes principles and strategies for building a S&S talent cultivation system based on its unique characteristics and patterns. It gives a talent cultivation scheme, supported by an “Independent Knowledge System, Education and Cultivation System, Practice and Training system, Evaluation and Certification system, and Awareness Popularization System”. Finally, this paper puts forward a proposal for coordinating efforts and adopting multiple measures to accelerate the cultivation of S&S talents.

A Critical Discourse Analysis of the Korean Language Teacher Certificate Training Program: Focusing on the Media Discourses

A Critical Discourse Analysis of the Korean Language Teacher Certificate Training Program: Focusing on the Media Discourses

CATing the Way: Polish Translators and Computer-Assisted Translation Tools

This paper aims to establish a profile of Polish translators who apply CAT tools in their professional practice. The investigation identifies six primary categories, shedding light on the translators themselves, their experience, and interactions with specialised software. The first category delves into demographic data, analysing age groups and gender distribution among the users. The second category focuses on basic data encompassing the translators' experience with programs and their preferred foreign languages. The paper also explores the link between higher education and CAT tool proficiency, examining fields of study, educational institutions, specialised training, and opinions on the integration of this technology into academic curricula. In order to assess the non-academic aspects of learning and applying such software, it investigates the translators' engagement in training courses, certifications, and sources of qualifications improvement. Various methods for acquiring skills in CAT tools are also explored, such as online webinars and practical translation practice.The results reveal that the translators are rather experienced users of the software, they rely heavily on such programs, employing them in various types of translations, mostly non-literary texts. Translators perceive them positively, acknowledging their contribution to accelerating work processes and improving competitiveness in the translation market. The use of CAT tools is expected to increase, emphasising the need to incorporate these tools into translator training programs and adapt study plans to accommodate their further popularisation. The data was collected through an anonymous survey and provides insights into the preferences, habits, and perspectives of Polish translators using CAT tools. This paper serves as a foundation for further research and comparison with other translator groups, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of the translator's profession in the context of translation technology utilisation.

A framework to integrate virtual reality into international standard safety trainings

PurposeThe objective of this research is to propose an immersive framework that integrates virtual reality (VR) technology with directives international safety training certification bodies to enhance construction safety training, which eventually leads to safer construction sites.Design/methodology/approachThe adopted methodology combines expert insights and experimentation to maximize the effectiveness of construction safety training. The first step was identifying key considerations for VR models such as motion sickness prevention and adult learning theories. The second step was developing a game-like VR model for safety training, with multiple hazards and scenarios based on the considerations of the previous step. After that, safety experts evaluated the model and provided valuable feedback on its alignment with international safety training practices. Finally, the developed model is tested by senior students, where the testing format followed the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) working safely exam structure.FindingsAn advanced immersive VR safety training model was developed based on extensive lessons learned from the literature, previous work and psychology-informed adult learning theories. Model testing – through focus groups and hands-on experimentation – demonstrated significant benefit of VR in upgrading and complementing traditional training methods.Originality/valueThe findings presented in this paper make a significant contribution to the field of safety training within the construction industry and the broader context of immersive learning experiences. It also fosters further exploration into immersive learning experiences across educational and professional contexts.

Graduate anatomy education: How are we training the future generations of anatomy educators?

The teaching of anatomy is relevant to many fields and anatomy teachers are in demand. Individuals with a graduate anatomy education are some of the most sought-after candidates to fill open teaching positions, but it is unclear as to what constitutes a graduate anatomy education. The purpose of this study was to investigate the components of a graduate anatomy education in the United States. A survey regarding the components of doctoral, master's, and graduate certificate programs was distributed to program directors and department chairs at 71 US institutions. Respondents indicated that there were 17 doctoral, 28 master's, and 9 graduate certificate programs. Students completed coursework in all the traditional anatomical subdisciplines in approximately half of doctoral (53%) and master's (57%) programs, though the number was lower in graduate certificate programs (22%). In comparison, within 12 programs (5 doctoral, 4 master's, and 3 graduate certificate) students were required to complete coursework in less than 2 anatomical subdisciplines. Required coursework outside the subdisciplines usually involved educational theories and practices (61% of programs), research methods (52% of programs), and/or physiology (37% of programs). Respondents indicated that most programs (81%) were designed to prepare their students to teach. It appears that graduate anatomy training likely involves gross anatomy coursework, coursework in another anatomical subdiscipline, and coursework in educational theories and practices. Given the likely decline in the number of doctoral-level anatomy programs from 21 to 19, serious consideration should be given to hiring teaching candidates with master's or graduate certificate training in anatomy.

Öğretmen Adaylarının “Pedagojik Formasyon Sertifika Programı Öğrencisi” Kavramına İlişkin Metaforik Algıları

TThis study aimed to determine the metaphorical perceptions of pre-service teachers participating in the pedagogical formation certificate program about the concept of pedagogical formation certificate program student. Phenomenology design was used in the data collection. The study group of the research consisted of 417 pre-service teachers participating in the pedagogical formation training certificate program at the faculty of education of a state university located in the Western Black Sea Region in Türkiye in the 2022-2023 academic year. The data of the study were collected through a form prepared by the researchers asking "pedagogical formation program student is like (1)............/similar because (2)................" to an object, a shape, an animal or a living creature (metaphor/mental image) and to state the reason (justification/logical basis) for their similes. The documents were analyzed by content analysis method. As a result of the research, 52 metaphors developed by pre-service teachers taking part in pedagogical formation certificate program about the concept of pedagogical formation program student were collected in 16 different categories named as “dough, new born baby, storage space, warrior, turtle, guided person, lucky fish, mother, light, miserables, unprocessed mine, precious metal, dreamer, intermediary person, unconscious person, lego”.

Strategies Used in Cultivating Teaching Ability of Master of Education

This research investigates diverse strategies for enhancing teaching capacity in Master of Education (M.Ed.) programs. Expanding across instruction, research, extension, and professional development dimensions, the study unveils multifaceted approaches to equip educators. Instructional strategies encompass extended learning time, skill training, microteaching, literature review, and teaching competitions. In research, independent projects, engagement in mentor research, and participation in academic events foster research and teaching skills. Extension strategies include family tutoring, workshops, social media engagement, and observing expert teaching. Professional development is promoted through continuing education, qualification certification, expert guidance, reflective practices, and instructional design training. The study highlights how these strategies contribute to a comprehensive, adaptable, and skilled teaching workforce. Ultimately, this research aims to serve as a guide for institutions, educators, and policymakers to elevate teaching quality and address the evolving needs of education.

Development of an endoscopy technician training certificate program in a community college

Development of an endoscopy technician training certificate program in a community college

INNV-12. DEMOGRAPHICS, PRESCRIBING PATTERNS, AND SATISFACTION OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS WHO PRESCRIBE TUMOR TREATING FIELDS (TTFIELDS) THERAPY TO PATIENTS WITH GLIOBLASTOMA

Abstract BACKGROUND TTFields are electric fields that disrupt cellular processes critical for cancer cell survival. TTFields therapy was approved for recurrent and newly diagnosed glioblastoma (GBM) in 2011 and 2015, respectively, and here we report on the demographics, prescribing patterns, and satisfaction of TTFields therapy from healthcare providers (HCPs) throughout the US. METHODS In 2022, HCPs completed surveys regarding their satisfaction in prescribing TTFields therapy to patients with GBM, based on their experiences with the device system (NovoTTF-200A; Novocure® GmbH). RESULTS Overall, 32 HCPs completed the survey; all respondents had prescribed TTFields therapy in the prior 6 months. Respondents were physicians (66%), nurse practitioners/advanced practice registered nurses (22%), and physician’s assistants (12%); specialties included radiation oncology (50%), neuro-oncology (41%), medical oncology (7%), and neurosurgery (3%). A balance in practice settings was represented: academic/university (34%), cancer specialist center (28%), private practice (22%), and community (16%). Overall, 44% of HCPs reported having ≥37 months experience prescribing TTFields therapy. Most respondents (69%) had prescribed TTFields therapy to 1–5 patients, with 75% reporting no change in volume of treated patients over the past 6 months. Satisfaction was high for patient support services (66% very satisfied; 16% satisfied) and prescription support processes (66% very satisfied; 31% satisfied). There were high overall satisfaction levels with the use of virtual educational resources, certification training, and educational materials for providers and for patients (≥88% very satisfied/satisfied rating each). RESULTS were similar for academic and non-academic respondents. CONCLUSION These survey data provide insights regarding the demographics and prescribing patterns of HCPs providing TTFields therapy to patients with GBM. These data indicate a high degree of satisfaction with the prescription process and support. Increasing awareness of support programs and resources remains important in overcoming barriers to TTFields therapy initiation to optimize patient experience.

Pathologist Characteristics Associated With Rendering Higher-Grade Diagnoses for Melanocytic Lesions

The incidence of melanoma diagnoses has been increasing in recent decades, and controlled studies have indicated high histopathologic discordance across the intermediate range of melanocytic lesions. The respective causes for these phenomena remain incompletely understood. To identify pathologist characteristics associated with tendencies to diagnose melanocytic lesions as higher grade vs lower grade or to diagnose invasive melanoma vs any less severe diagnosis. This exploratory study used data from 2 nationwide studies (the Melanoma Pathology [M-Path] study, conducted from July 2013 to May 2016, and the Reducing Errors in Melanocytic Interpretations [REMI] study, conducted from August 2018 to March 2021) in which participating pathologists who interpreted melanocytic lesions in their clinical practices interpreted study cases in glass slide format. Each pathologist was randomly assigned to interpret a set of study cases from a repository of skin biopsy samples of melanocytic lesions; each case was independently interpreted by multiple pathologists. Data were analyzed from July 2022 to February 2023. The association of pathologist characteristics with diagnosis of a study case as higher grade (including severely dysplastic and melanoma in situ) vs lower grade (including mild to moderately dysplastic nevi) and diagnosis of invasive melanoma vs any less severe diagnosis was assessed using logistic regression. Characteristics included demographics (age, gender, and geographic region), years of experience, academic affiliation, caseload of melanocytic lesions in their practice, specialty training, and history of malpractice suits. A total of 338 pathologists were included: 113 general pathologists and 74 dermatopathologists from M-Path and 151 dermatopathologists from REMI. The predominant factor associated with rendering more severe diagnoses was specialist training in dermatopathology (board certification and/or fellowship training). Pathologists with this training were more likely to render higher-grade diagnoses (odds ratio [OR], 2.63; 95% CI, 2.10-3.30; P < .001) and to diagnose invasive melanoma (OR, 1.95; 95% CI, 1.53-2.49; P < .001) than pathologists without this training interpreting the same case. Nonmitogenic pT1a diagnoses (stage pT1a melanomas with no mitotic activity) accounted for the observed difference in diagnosis of invasive melanoma; when these lesions, which carry a low risk of metastasis, were grouped with the less severe diagnoses, there was no observed association (OR, 0.95; 95% CI, 0.74-1.23; P = .71). Among dermatopathologists, those with a higher caseload of melanocytic lesions in their practice were more likely to assign higher-grade diagnoses (OR for trend, 1.27; 95% CI, 1.04-1.56; P = .02). The findings suggest that specialty training in dermatopathology is associated with a greater tendency to diagnose atypical melanocytic proliferations as pT1a melanomas. These low-risk melanomas constitute a growing proportion of melanomas diagnosed in the US.

Abstract 235: Smartphone Dispatch of Trained and Untrained Volunteer Responders for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Big Data Study Based on Five Years of Experience With the SAUV Life App

Introduction: The use of smartphones to dispatch volunteer responders for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) has emerged as a promising strategy for improving response times. The SAUV Life app was progressively implemented in France since 2018. In the event of a suspected OHCA, volunteer responders were dispatched by emergency medical services and received remote guidance through the app to the location of the alert, enabling them to initiate or assist in CPR. Hypothesis: Trained volunteers were more likely to arrive at the scene before medical teams and to initiate CPR compared to untrained volunteers. Methods: We conducted a retrospective observational study to analyse user profiles and interventions from January 1, 2018, to November 30, 2022. Data were automatically collected during interventions and stored in a confidential and anonymized file. Statistical analyses were performed using Python libraries. Volunteers were classified as trained if they possessed a first aid training certificate or an equivalent qualification. Results: During the study period, a total of 631,221 volunteers subscribed to the app. The mean age of volunteers was 40.5 ± 14.5 years. Among them, 461,892/631,221 (73.2%) were categorized as trained volunteers, while 169,329/631,221 (26.8%) as untrained volunteers. There were 1,102,317 alerts recorded, resulting in a total of 21,986 interventions. Among these interventions, 3,687/21,986 (16.8%) involved a volunteer arriving before medical teams, with 4602/4850 (94.9%) being trained volunteers and 248/4850 (5.1%) being untrained volunteers. Trained volunteers were more likely to arrive at the scene before medical teams compared to untrained volunteers, 4602/798102 (0.6%) vs 248/304215 (0.1%) respectively (p &lt; 0.001). Trained volunteers were more likely to initiate CPR compared to untrained volunteers: 3137/4602 (68.2%) vs 121/248 (48.2%) respectively (p &lt; 0.001). During the study period, 522 patients for whom an alert was triggered achieved return of spontaneous circulation. Conclusion: The development of smartphone applications for emergency dispatch following OHCA must continue to be promoted for both trained and untrained populations, but it is essential to prioritize first aid training.

The Effect of Technical Competence and Certification Training on Employee Performance at PT. Petrokopindo Cipta Selaras

Competition in the business world makes every company must keep up with changes that occur, especially in the management of existing human resources. An important component of any business is its human resources. This research was conducted to find out (1) whether there is an effect of technical competency on performance, and (2) whether there is an effect of certification training on employee performance at PT Petrokopindo Cipta Selaras. The population and sample of this study amounted to 46 technicians. The research method used is quantitative, collecting data by distributing questionnaires directly to the respondents. The application of data analysis is Partial Least Square (PLS) with an ordinal measurement scale through a Likert scale. The result of this study is that technical competence does not affect employee performance, while the certification training affects the performance of employees at PT. Petrokopindo Cipta Selaras.

Enhanced Entrepreneurship Training: Additional Criteria for Malaysian Skills Certificate (MSC) Program Instructor

The focus of this study is to identify and evaluate the criteria of instructors who conduct entrepreneurship training for the Malaysian Skills Certificate (MSC) training program. A total of 6 subject matter experts were selected as respondents to the study using the Fuzzy Delphi method. They consist of MSC instructors as well as entrepreneurship training from several training institutions. Several criteria were taken into account during the selection such as designation, level of education, expertise, work experience in the field of TVET training and entrepreneurship. Their selection is balanced between MSC training and entrepreneurship training. A questionnaire containing 8 items was given to all experts. The results of the evaluation by all respondents found that all these components and items have been accepted for use. Overall, they think that these instructor criteria can increase awareness, increase competence and can produce entrepreneurs among MSC trainees when the training is over.

Evaluating The Philippine TVET Competency Assessment and Certification System Using SERVQUAL Model

The TVET program has been successful in providing highly skilled individuals to meet the demands of the labor market. However, it is important to evaluate the delivery of the program to ensure that it continues to meet these demands. This study focused on analyzing the delivery of the TVET competency assessment and certification system in Davao de Oro, Philippines. The study utilized a descriptive survey method and adopted the (Service Quality) SERVQUAL model to assess service quality. The results revealed that there is a gender gap distribution among male and female clients who availed of the process of competency assessment and certification system. The study also found that empathy obtained a negative gap score (-0.03) in the process. This negative score implies that empathy is as important as other dimensions of service quality. However, other dimensions of service quality have met the expectations of clients and obtained a positive score. Overall, respondents have perceived the implementation of the technical vocational education and training TVET competency assessment and certification system to be satisfactory. To improve the service quality, it is necessary to provide appropriate information about processing time and documentary requirements to all clients and equip personnel in handling clients proactively. Relationship-based management should also be improved to promote holistic technical vocational education and training (TVET) service quality, particularly in competency assessment and certification systems.