Comparability of Qualifications in the Health Sector within the APEC Region

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This project sought to develop a database of academic and professional qualifications, competencies and experience-based requirements in health practice of APEC member economies and to compare them. The project showed that the qualifications and competencies of graduates in several fields coming from each economy are not comparable and that there is no standard curriculum being followed by schools in the Asia-Pacific region. In order to arrive at a mutual recognition of qualifications, a minimum set of criteria should be established and should be met by an applicant.

Resources from the Project

Title	Description
Summary Report	This is the summary report of the study of academic and professional qualifications, competencies and experience-based requirements in dental practice of APEC member economies.
Comparability of Qualifications in the Health Sector within the APEC Region - Research Paper	This is a descriptive study conducted to develop a database of academic and professional qualifications, competencies and experience-based requirements in dental practice of APEC member economies and to compare the qualifications, competencies and experience requirements in dentistry within the APEC region. The sample is the total number of representatives from the 21 APEC economies. The results of the study showed that the qualifications and competencies of dental graduates coming from each economy are not comparable.
Comparability of Qualifications in the Health Sector within the APEC Region - Results of Survey	Presentation detailing the results of the 10 APEC Economy respondents to a survey on requirements and qualifications for those aspiring to be dentists. Synthesizes the results and compares the Economies, finding little comparability between programs.
Concepts and Methodologies towards Recognition of Education, Training and Work Experience for Cross-Border Practice	A presentation describing the different ways in which economies can compare their academic and practical qualifications in health areas, especially nursing. Provides recommendations for moving toward a unified and comparable qualification system across the APEC region.
Oral Health Sector - Basic Data	Background information concerning the dental practice in Chile, with key curriculum points and qualifications desired for newly practicing dentists.