Impact of Certificate in Health Professions Education (CHPE) on Knowledge and Perception of Practices among Participants in Allied Health Sciences

Abstract

Background: Faculty development is an important aspect of Health Professions Education.

Objectives: This quasi-experimental study evaluated the impact of a 6-month Health Professions Education (CHPE) course on faculty knowledge and teaching practices at Indus University of Health Sciences.

Methods: Twenty faculty members who were enrolled in the CHPE course, completed pre- and post-course questionnaires and assessments. Data analysis included descriptive statistics and comparisons of pre- and post-course scores. A p-value of < 0.05 was considered significant.

Results: Improvements in participant knowledge were observed across all four modules, as reflected by the pre and post-test scores. Participants demonstrated increased awareness of the need for development in teaching and assessment areas. Gender-based analysis revealed initial performance differences favoring male participants, but females showed greater post-course progress.

Conclusion: The CHPE course effectively enhanced faculty knowledge and provided them with an opportunity to self-reflect on their current practices. Further evaluation is needed to assess long-term changes in teaching practices. Follow-up studies should include a larger sample size, reflections, feedback, and success story sharing.