• Continuing Education Unit (CEU): 12

• Course Level: Basic

• Course Duration: 5

• Course Owner: Ministry of Health

• Passing Score: 80

Targeted Audiences

• ART data clerk,

• Pharmacy professionals – BSC,

• Pharmacy professionals – MSC,

• Other staffs / Supportive and administrative – MSC,

• Other staffs / Supportive and administrative – Diploma/Level_IV,

• Other staffs / Supportive and administrative – BSC,

• Nurse professional – MSC,

• Nurse professional – BSC,

• Midwifery professionals – MSC,

• Midwifery professionals – BSC,

• Medical Doctor Professionals – General Practitioner/GP/,

• Management,

• IT,

• HITs,

• Adminstrator,

• ART service provider,

Course Description

Basic quality improvement (QI) training in Ethiopia is a component of the government’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program, designed to enhance the quality of health services through standardized training for healthcare professionals. The training uses a national manual and is often delivered through both online and face-to-face formats, including workshops and other activities, to improve the skills and competencies required for license renewal.

Training overview

• National program:

The training is part of the national CPD program, which is intended to standardize in-service training for health professionals to ensure high-quality care.

• Standardized approach:

The Ministry of Health has a National Healthcare Quality Improvement Training Manual that provides standardized materials to ensure a common understanding of quality improvement methodologies among healthcare professionals.

• Goal:

The ultimate goal is to improve the quality of health services and ensure competent healthcare professionals, which is linked to the license renewal process.

Course format and content

• Delivery:

Training can be delivered through various methods, including online platforms, face-to-face workshops, and other learning activities.

• Content:

The content focuses on practical application of QI activities, equipping health workers with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to improve the quality of healthcare delivery.

• Assessment:

To receive a certificate, participants are typically required to complete all course content, achieve a certain grade on quizzes (e.g., 85%), and complete end-of-course feedback.

Providers and registration

• Accredited providers:

Several institutions are registered CPD providers in Ethiopia, including universities like Werabe University and organizations like the St. Paul Institute for Reproductive Health and Rights and the Ethiopian Medical Laboratory Association (EMLA).

• Registration:

To register for online courses, you may need to pay a fee through a specified bank account and upload a screenshot of the transfer.