COVID-19 이후 보건기초의학 교육발전 방안에 대한 연구

A Study on the Development Plan of Basic Health and Medical Education after COVID-19

This study aims to analyze the current status and credit distribution of basic health and medical courses in healthcare-related departments in Korea after COVID-19, identify issues, and propose improvement strategies. The study targeted departments of nursing, clinical laboratory science, physical therapy, and occupational therapy, categorizing institutions into metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas, as well as three-year college and four-year college. The results indicate that the average credit ratio of basic health and medical courses compared to total and major credits is relatively low in healthcare-related departments. Departments of nursing showed the lowest ratio at 6.73%, mainly due to the absence of these courses in national licensure examinations. Conversely, departments of occupational therapy, which had the highest inclusion in licensure exams, reported the highest ratio at 8.65%. Comparisons between metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas revealed higher ratios in non-metropolitan areas, while three-year college (8.25%) demonstrated higher ratios than four-year college (7.85%). This suggests that three-year college focus more on strengthening clinical practiceoriented education. However, the overall low credit allocation for basic courses raises concerns about students’ ability to deepen their foundational knowledge and apply it effectively in clinical settings. This study highlights the need to enhance the effectiveness of basic health and medical education by adopting self-directed learning methods such as Team-Based Learning (TBL) and Problem-Based Learning (PBL), developing practice-oriented curricula, standardizing syllabi, and implementing extracurricular programs. These measures are expected to improve learning outcomes and clinical competencies, fostering skilled healthcare professionals with practical expertise. This study evaluates the current status and credit allocation of basic health and medical courses in healthcare-related departments in Korea post-COVID-19. It identifies critical issues and suggests improvement strategies. The analysis encompasses nursing, clinical laboratory science, physical therapy, and occupational therapy departments, categorized by region (metropolitan vs. non-metropolitan) and institution type (three-year vs. four-year colleges). The findings reveal a low average credit ratio for basic health courses, with nursing departments recording the lowest ratio (6.73%) due to their exclusion from national licensure examinations. Conversely, occupational therapy departments exhibited the highest ratio (8.65%), reflecting their greater inclusion in licensure requirements. Non-metropolitan areas and three-year colleges showed relatively higher credit ratios than metropolitan areas and four-year colleges, indicating a stronger emphasis on practice-oriented education. To address these challenges, the study advocates for adopting innovative teaching methods, such as Team-Based Learning (TBL) and Problem-Based Learning (PBL), developing practice-centered curricula, standardizing syllabi, and implementing extracurricular programs. These efforts are expected to enhance foundational knowledge and improve clinical competencies, fostering highly skilled healthcare professionals.