National symposium explores continuing professional development in healthcare 

AMMAN — The National Symposium on Regional Exchange for Continuing Professional Development brought together local and international health sector experts to exchange expertise in establishing professional development programmes for healthcare providers. 

The event emphasised the importance of continuing professional development in elevating the standards of healthcare services and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to patients, according to a statement from the organisers. 

The symposium was organised by the Ministry of Health in cooperation with the US Agency for International Development (USAID) through the Local Health Systems Sustainability Project.

Minister of Health Feras Hawari emphasised Jordan’s commitment to continuing professional development of the healthcare workforce. 

Hawari added that the Ministry of Health is currently laying the foundations for implementing the continuing professional development system with the support of the USAID through the USAID-funded local health systems sustainability project, and in cooperation with health councils. 

These include the automation of all processes related to the licensing and relicensing system, and launching national campaigns to educate health workers about the requirements of this system.

Bethany Haberer, Acting Deputy Mission Director USAID/Jordan, expressed USAID’s strong support for the healthcare sector in Jordan. 

Haberer reaffirmed that “USAID believes continuing professional development is a key driver in advancing healthcare services and achieving positive outcomes for the well-being of the people living in Jordan.”

The symposium facilitated discussions on various topics, including the implementation of licensing and re-licensing systems, experiences in regional healthcare institutions, and the utilization of innovative platforms for continuous professional development. 

The event showcased success stories from Bahrain, Abu Dhabi and Jordan.

The USAID programme is funded through the US-Jordanian Memorandum of Understanding for economic development and is directly aligned with the government’s Economic Modernisation Vision, the statement said.