Libro blanco de las ACES Pediátricas 2024

Libro Blanco de las ACES Pediátricas 2024 146 ❚ 10 1. INTRODUCTION Curriculum is a Latin term which refers to the recommendations about an entire educational programme and the processes for delivering it. It includes the theoretical (syllabus), practical (process and practice for instructional methods and assessments) and productive (outcomes) aspects which are planned, purposeful, systematic and progressive. Syllabus derives from a Greek term and is used for the description about the content and learning objectives of a curriculum or course. Thus it refers to the material to be learnt and taught in an educational programme. This ETR intends to: • Harmonise and improve training programmes in Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes between different European countries. • Establish clearly defined standards of knowledge and skill required to deliver care in Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes at tertiary care specialist (consultant) level. • Improve the quality of care for children and adolescents requiring Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes services. • Foster the development of a European network of competent tertiary care centres for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes . • Promote European contributions, commitment and collaborations with professionals worldwide to achieve implementation and quality assurance of this syllabus. 2 AIM OF TERTIARY CARE TRAINING 2.1 Aim of tertiary care training The aim of tertiary care training in Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes is to equip clinicians with the competencies required to provide safe high quality and effective care for children and adolescents who present with common as well as rare problems to a tertiary service in Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes .