Upskilling VET institutions and healthcare professionals on promoting gender equality in healthcare provision

The project aims at providing healthcare professionals (nursing & midwifery professionals) with a new, innovative and accessible learning opportunity on gender equality. 

More specifically, the project’s objectives are:

• To support innovation in VET by offering a new specialization in gender equality in healthcare
• To upskill healthcare professionals
• To raise awareness on the importance of gender awareness training for healthcare professionals
• To make VET more relevant to the modern healthcare provision needs
• To provide the necessary guidance and methodology framework for VET trainers to adjust their courses and curricula

The project foreseen the implementation of the following activities:

• A capacity building program for VET providers on adjusting current curricula on gender equality standards
• Digital resources to raise awareness on gender equality in healthcare professionals and the VET community
• The gender perspective in healthcare – VET program for professionals
• Local and international events to increase national awareness for the project and network of the partners.
• 1 document with policy recommendations, 3 policy workshops, 15 participants per country, systemic change and policy making in health care provision and gender bias

In summary the project results are:

• 1 guide for VET professionals
• 1 training program for professionals and VET students in the field of healthcare
• 1 eLearning program
• Networking events