Document Type : Original Article(s)
Authors
1 MSc, Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz
2 MSc, Educational Management, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz
3 PhD, Psychology, Tabriz University, Tabriz
Abstract
Introduction: Organizations planned in-service trainings for updating of personnel’s information. ICDL (international computer driving license) is one of the most important trainings. The purpose of this research is Evaluation the some aspects of ICDL in-service trainings from the viewpoints of administrators and personnel of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences and health services. Methods: This research is a field descriptive study. The statistical population studied included all of formal and contracted personnel and administrators of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences and health services (4345 persons). Which 4220 ones were personnel and 125 persons were administrators among this total. In this research 351 personnel and 94 administrators were selected through simple random sampling. Two separate questionnaires were used for data gathering. Validity and reliability of tools determined through content validity and Chronbach's Alfa. Descriptive statistics (Frequencies, Mean and Standard Deviation) and inferential statistics (Mann Whitney U, Kruskal-Wallis and independent t-test) were used for data analysis. Results: The findings of this research showed that administrators more than personnel believed in role and importance of ICDL (P < 0.05). There were no meaningful difference between views of personnel and their administrators regarding ICDL training periods effects on increasing of personnel skill and knowledge as well as their coordination with personnel job needs (P > 0.05). Administrators more than personnel believed in role of material and nonmaterial incentives for participating at ICDL training classes (P < 0.05). Personnel mentioned ICDL trainers had high-level skill and knowledge in presenting the lessons matters. Statistical meaningful difference was detected about beneficially of ICDL trainings between different job subgroups of medical sciences university (P > 0.05). (ICDL had more benefit in financial-official subgroups). Conclusion: Based upon the results it is concluded that the personnel of Medical Sciences University is needed to be more knowledgeable concerning role and importance of ICDL in-service trainings. Besides considering material and nonmaterial factors for participating at ICDL training classes is necessary. Finally for returning on personnel investment, ICDL in - service trainings are needed to be applicable.Keywords: Educational Measurement; Inservice Training; Allied Health Personnel.
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