As part of the "Year of Advanced Training of Medical Workers" initiative, the Ministry of Health has developed a comprehensive plan "Human Resources Support: Balance and Accessibility" to improve the knowledge and professional skills of primary care professionals - doctors, paramedics, nurses, teaching staff of medical universities and colleges.
As part of the Year of Working Professions, announced by the Head of State in 2025, special attention will be paid in the field of healthcare to the level of educational programs at medical colleges and the professional competencies of nursing staff, with a focus on practice.
Together with educational and scientific organizations, an action plan has been developed to improve the skills of PHC specialists, which consists of 5 main areas:
- formation of a regulatory legal framework for advanced training of PHC specialists;
- professional development of PHC specialists (general practitioners and nurses);
- professional development of the teaching staff of medical universities and medical colleges
- improvement of the professional development system;
- creation of adaptation and mentoring centers for young professionals.
The training programs have been developed taking into account the latest medical achievements and technologies, as well as changes in laws and regulations. Each course includes theoretical and mostly practical classes, as well as self-study.
The new training program is planned to cover over 2.5 thousand general practitioners with less than 3 years of work experience. The topics of the training modules will be developed on the basis of medical universities, based on the analysis of testing of this category of students.
Over 3,500 nurses will improve their skills under this plan. The training modules for secondary medical staff have been developed in such main areas as prevention and dispensary supervision, patronage and care for young children, assistance in critical conditions, the work of a nurse in the implementation of a medical condition, immunoprophylaxis and digital technologies.
Over 1,600 teachers of medical colleges will also take advanced training courses. Their training will take place based on the results of the independent examination. Teachers of medical universities are expected to be trained depending on their teaching experience, pedagogical competencies and the results of an independent assessment of knowledge.
"Professional training of medical workers is the foundation of the quality of medical care in the country. As part of the Year of Working Professions and the Year of Advanced Training in our industry, we aim to create effective and affordable programs that will help primary health care professionals, nurses, and our teachers improve their competencies and ensure a high level of medical care and training," said Minister of Health Akmaral Alnazarova during the presentation of the comprehensive plan for advanced training of health workers.
The new courses will be organized during 2025 with the support of leading medical centers, specialized freelance industry specialists and educational platforms. All participants of the program will receive professional development certificates that will be recognized in the healthcare system.
Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/918425