Dr Jamal Rashid Al Khanji, Acting CEO of QCHP, presenting the accreditation to a CNA-Q executive as other officials look on.
DOHA: The College of North Atlantic – Qatar (CNA-Q) was recently awarded Continuing Professional Development accreditation by Qatar Council of Health Practitioners (QCHP) at Supreme Council of Health (SCH).
The award, recognising CNA-Q’s expertise in healthcare education, was presented during a ceremony at the college.
Dr Jamal Rashid Al Khanji, Acting CEO of QCHP, presented CNA-Q officials with the honour, the second organisation in Qatar recognised by it.
“It is important that we utilise amazing organizations in Qatar to meet the needs of the industry. The role of CNA-Q is not only to provide continuing professional development training, but also to help fill the skills gap that can occur when professionals have been in industry for many years. It is important that we work together to provide programmes to requalify them,” he said.
CNA-Q health sciences graduates are recognised in the workplace for their knowledge base, competence and professionalism. According to Irene O’Brien, Dean, School of Health Sciences, this partnership is the next logical step.
“The school is committed to providing practitioners with valid, accessible and meaningful continuous professional development opportunities that meet international standards,” she said.
“We are committed to working with SCH to carry standards of programme excellence forward in support of medical licensing, ensuring an optimum healthcare delivery system for Qatar,” she added.
The Accreditation Department is one of three pillar departments of the QCHP. It regulates and accredits medical education programmes and health academic in Qatar.
It is playing a vital role in implementing international best practices in healthcare system for patient safety and is a provider of accreditation for CPD providers and programmes for healthcare practitioners.
CNA-Q is a natural partner for CPD training as its school provides training in 10 allied health programmes ranging from dental assistance and emergency medical science to environmental health and safety, medical radiography technology, pharmacy technician and respiratory therapy. They represent a majority of the allied health professions which will need CPD activities to maintain licensing. The School of Health Sciences is the only school in Qatar to have been awarded Canadian accreditation in medical radiography technology, pharmacy technician and respiratory therapy programmes.
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