Hreta Asparuhova, Assist. Prof., Assoc. Prof. Danelina Vacheva, DSc.
Medical university – Pleven
https://doi.org/10.53656/voc22-661mode
Absract. The need to train specialized staff in medical cosmetology in higher education is determined by the desire to improve the quality of life of modern man. The purpose of this survey is to determine the need for inclusion in the curriculum of the specialty “Medical Cosmetics” training of disciplines related to specialized services in the field of recreation. Made are documents’ study (curriculum) and survey among 47 students from Medical College – Pleven (Bulgaria), on issues related to satisfaction with training and opportunities for professional realization.
The comparative analysis of the curricula with other educational institutions shows
that the education model presented by the Medical University – Pleven, includes
a significantly larger number of study hours and credits in the study disciplines
of recreology. The model for recreology training developed and tested at the MU
– Pleven, provides a versatile and in-depth training for specialists in medical cosmetics and opportunity for realization in a wider field of activity.
Keywords: curriculum; medical cosmetics; recreational services