CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) OF HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN THE EU: SELECTED COUNTRY PRACTICES

This article reveals the experience of improving the qualifications of medical workers in the practice of EU countries.In Germany, the importance of integrating continuous professional development into the general system of medical education is emphasized, including legislative initiatives on regular certification of medical workers and special advanced training programs for various categories of medical personnel.At the same time, in France, the emphasis is on innovative training methods through the use of digital platforms and interactive tools for medical professionals.The United Kingdom is also one of the leaders in the development of approaches to continuous professional development, in particular due to the presence of a registration system for medical workers who are required to undergo certification to confirm compliance with professional qualification requirements.Taking into account the experience of the United Kingdom, significant attention is paid to regular monitoring of professional activity, which involves not only assessing qualifications, but also the possibility of obtaining additional qualifications in certain specialized fields of medicine.Other countries, such as Sweden and Norway, actively use multidisciplinary approaches to continuous professional development, which includes cooperation