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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Experience in delivering "Hygiene and sanitation" and "Hygienic education" programs to postgraduate students via distance learning

Bogdanova OG1,2
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1 East-Siberian Institute of Medical and Ecological Research, Angarsk, Russia

2 Irkutsk State Medical Academy for Postgraduate Education (branch of Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education), Irkutsk, Russia

Correspondence should be addressed: Olga G. Bogdanova
12a microdistrict, 3, Angarsk, Irkutsk region, 665826, Russia; moc.liamg@1002avonadgob.aglo

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Compliance with ethical standards: all students gave informed consent to participate in the study.

Received: 2025-07-10 Accepted: 2025-11-15 Published online: 2025-12-10
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At the current stage of societal development, there is an increasing need to introduce innovative approaches to the pedagogical process to enhance the quality and accessibility of postgraduate education. The specifics of modern education are the widespread use of computer technology and the Internet, which provide connection to intelligent information systems and technologies. Such tools enable training when there is a significant distance between the student and the teacher. Telecommunication and network technologies are well integrated into postgraduate education, including programs for paramedics. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of distance learning in delivering advanced training programs in "Hygiene and Sanitation" and "Hygienic Education" to postgraduate paramedics enrolled in a part-time curriculum. We surveyed 30 general hygiene assistants. The main research methods were logical analysis, generalization, systematization of published information, and reflection on digitalization experience. In the survey ranking, the highest mean score — 6.84 (6.77; 6.91) — was assigned to three questions related to the organization of the advanced training cycle and the clarity of learning goals and content. The lowest score, corresponding to the third rank, was given to the question on the effectiveness of distance learning. Although this question received a mean score of 5.37 (5.23; 5.51), it was still above the neutral level of 4 points. The results of the survey allowed suggesting that the introduction of distance learning significantly increases motivation to learn and reduces the time spent on periodic professional development.

Keywords: efficiency, distance learning, postgraduate education, technology, paramedical personnel, information systems

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