Impact of Continuous Medical Education on Clinical Performance and Career Development of Paramedical Professionals

Abstract

Continuous Medical Education (CME) has become an important element in the maintenance of professional competency and the improvement of quality of healthcare delivery among paramedical professionals. The current empirical investigation is a bid to explore the multifaceted effect of CME on clinical performance and career growth patterns of paramedical employees working in health care facilities. The research breaks down five key areas of concern, namely the frequency and availability of CME programmes, the relevance and quality of educational material, institutional support and encouragement, the transfer of learnt skills to clinical practise, and the perceived impact on career advancement.