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Umecit – University in Panama

UMECIT United for Excellence

ACCREDITATION is everyone's task

Accreditation Degree in Occupational Safety and Health

Panama 2022

Socialization and Validation of the report with the University Community

Planning

1. Internal Evaluation Committee

Jose Alberto Nieto – Rector
Claudia Rueda – General Vice-Rector
William Leal – Director of Planning
Boris Castillo – Quality Director
Rosa Castañeda – International Legal Advisor
Gressy Zuñiga – Director of Accreditation

2. Sensitization, Training and Socialization

On August 25, 2022, at the Hotel Panama, the act of signing the commitment of all the faculties of Health Sciences, of the different universities of Panama with CONEAUPA for the process of accreditation and reaccreditation of the careers

3. Program of Activities:

Since August 2022, reaccreditation and awareness workshops have been carried out for all the University community

Development

The programmed activities have been carried out by the accreditation team, with all the interest groups. The surveys were applied, using digital media, according to our Cyberhumanist Curricular Educational Model.

Results

Factor 1: Institutional Project

Factor 2: Academic Project

Factor 3: University Community

Factor 4: Infrastructure

Conclusion

The self-evaluation results report was delivered on August 19, 2022, showing 97.8% compliance with the 103 standards. Likewise, the means of verification, annexes 1, 2 and 3 were delivered, reaffirming the transparency of the process carried out.

Results Socialization Team:

Castillo, Boris
Leal, William
Tamayo, Alanis
Zuniga, Gressy
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History of this Bachelor's Degree

At UMECIT, the constant pursuit of academic excellence and continuous improvement are fundamental to our educational mission. At this moment, we are immersed in an accreditation process for the Occupational Safety and Health Career, a significant step in our commitment to educational quality.

This accreditation process involves a thorough evaluation of various aspects of our academic program. From the design of the curriculum to the training of our teachers, through research and other key elements of our academic work, we are focused on demonstrating the excellence that characterizes UMECIT.

The participation of external peers, experts in the field, is essential to evaluate the relevance and quality of our program. Their evaluations and recommendations play a crucial role in our efforts to achieve the highest educational standards.

It is important to highlight that the accreditation process for a university degree in Panama is a rigorous and demanding path. However, this effort not only reflects our commitment to excellence, but also seeks to guarantee the quality of higher education in our country.

At UMECIT, we are dedicated to offering high-quality training to our students and to continue raising our standards to provide them with the best.

We invite you to stay tuned for updates on our accreditation process and be part of our journey toward academic excellence.

At UMECIT, the constant pursuit of academic excellence and continuous improvement are fundamental to our educational mission. At this moment, we are immersed in an accreditation process for the Occupational Health and Safety Career, a significant step in our commitment to educational quality.

This accreditation process involves a thorough evaluation of various aspects of our academic program. From the design of the curriculum to the training of our teachers, through research and other key elements of our academic work, we are focused on demonstrating the excellence that characterizes UMECIT.

The participation of external peers, experts in the field, is essential to evaluate the relevance and quality of our program. Their evaluations and recommendations play a crucial role in our efforts to achieve the highest educational standards.

It is important to highlight that the accreditation process for a university degree in Panama is a rigorous and demanding path. However, this effort not only reflects our commitment to excellence, but also seeks to guarantee the quality of higher education in our country.

At UMECIT, we are dedicated to offering high-quality training to our students and to continue raising our standards to provide them with the best.

We invite you to stay tuned for updates on our accreditation process and be part of our journey toward academic excellence.

Know the

Career Description

The purpose of the Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health is the development of guidelines for a safe work environment, promoting and protecting the health of workers by reducing risk conditions. Among the activities that lead to achieving this purpose are competencies such as:

  • Research
  • Prevention of accidents and occupational diseases
  • Industrial hygiene
  • Risk analysis processes
  • Identification of physical, chemical, biological, psychological, environmental and social elements and factors that affect the integrity of workers.

Similarly, within the program in Occupational Safety and Health proposed by the Metropolitan University of Education, Science and Technology, it seeks to provide an education within the framework of the full development of the person, highlighting and instilling respect for values, fundamental rights and public freedoms, thus promoting an ethical sense of the student and professional in each of their actions. That is, to train a professional who provides health services with high human quality and ethical service, ensuring a high degree of mental, social and physical well-being for workers.

Know the

Career Description

The purpose of the Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health is the development of guidelines for a safe work environment, promoting and protecting the health of workers by reducing risk conditions. Among the activities that lead to achieving this purpose are competencies such as:

  • Research
  • Prevention of accidents and occupational diseases
  • Industrial hygiene
  • Risk analysis processes
  • Identification of physical, chemical, biological, psychological, environmental and social elements and factors that affect the integrity of workers.

Similarly, within the program in Occupational Safety and Health proposed by the Metropolitan University of Education, Science and Technology, it seeks to provide an education within the framework of the full development of the person, highlighting and instilling respect for values, fundamental rights and public freedoms, thus promoting an ethical sense of the student and professional in each of their actions. That is, to train a professional who provides health services with high human quality and ethical service, ensuring a high degree of mental, social and physical well-being for workers.

News

Accreditation Process 2012

"Committed to the creation of a better society, the development and growth of the country and an egalitarian education, the Metropolitan University of Education, Science and Technology - UMECIT - works every day in the construction of a solid foundation that results in providing society with integral, capable and multidisciplinary professionals who have the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure equity, welfare and recognition as leaders in nation building."

The Metropolitan University of Education, Science and Technology - UMECIT:

Delivery of your self-assessment report

on March 23, 2012.

Receive visits from external peers

from June 26 to July 1, 2012.

Received the Institutional Accreditation certificate

on October 31, 2012.