Activities

MeDCare is organized into six Work Packages, each addressing specific objectives and delivering concrete outputs across the 36-month implementation period.
Work Packages

Six Interconnected Work Packages

From project management to sustainability, each Work Package builds on the previous to ensure coherent implementation and lasting impact.

1

Project Management & Coordination

Ensuring effective governance, risk management, and quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle.

2

Healthcare Technology Competences & Barrier Analysis

Comprehensive analysis of biomedical training needs and implementation barriers in Tunisia's healthcare sector.

3

Co-Development of the Training Curriculum

Design and validation of the EQF Level 5 double-degree curriculum for Medical Technology & Digital Health Care Technicians.

4

Strengthening VET Capacity for Biomedical & VR-Based Training

Building institutional capacity through Training of Trainers programs, multimedia development, and VR laboratory setup.

5

VET Training & Healthcare Technology Implementation

Pilot implementation of the double-degree program with blockchain-based micro-credentials and Europass certification.

6

Dissemination, Communication & Sustainability

Ensuring visibility, stakeholder engagement, and long-term sustainability of project results and institutional partnerships.

2

Healthcare Technology Competences & Barrier Analysis

Comprehensive analysis of biomedical training needs and implementation barriers in Tunisia's healthcare sector.

Duration: 1

 – 1

Lead: OpenCom
Key Activities
  • Establish structured research methodology and data collection framework
  • Conduct desk research on biomedical technology sector
  • Organize interviews and focus groups with key stakeholders
  • Conduct engagement meetings with healthcare professionals, VET institutions, and policymakers
  • Analyze and synthesize findings into detailed recommendations
Key Deliverables
  • Establish structured research methodology and data collection framework
  • Conduct desk research on biomedical technology sector
  • Organize interviews and focus groups with key stakeholders
  • Conduct engagement meetings with healthcare professionals, VET institutions, and policymakers
  • Analyze and synthesize findings into detailed recommendations
3

Co-Development of the Training Curriculum

Design and validation of the EQF Level 5 double-degree curriculum for Medical Technology & Digital Health Care Technicians.

Duration: 8

 – 8

Lead: ITS
Key Activities
  • Define learning outcomes aligned with EQF Level 5 standards
  • Design assessment methodology and evaluation criteria
  • Develop double-degree certification framework
  • Conduct internal validation with consortium partners
  • Organize focus group validation with policymakers and healthcare professionals
  • Finalize curriculum with blockchain micro-credential integration
Key Deliverables
  • Define learning outcomes aligned with EQF Level 5 standards
  • Design assessment methodology and evaluation criteria
  • Develop double-degree certification framework
  • Conduct internal validation with consortium partners
  • Organize focus group validation with policymakers and healthcare professionals
  • Finalize curriculum with blockchain micro-credential integration
4

Strengthening VET Capacity for Biomedical & VR-Based Training

Building institutional capacity through Training of Trainers programs, multimedia development, and VR laboratory setup.

Duration: 14

 – 14

Lead: Elemtiez
Key Activities
  • Develop 5-hour interactive training program for trainers
  • Produce multimedia training materials (video tutorials, interactive exercises, step-by-step guides)
  • Organize 10-day Training of Trainers in Italy (ITS) and Spain (VBI)
  • Train 20 Tunisian VET trainers on biomedical technology and VR-based teaching
  • Upgrade SHIFT e-learning platform with blockchain credentials and AI tools
  • Establish VR training laboratories at Elemtiez and ATFP
Key Deliverables
  • Develop 5-hour interactive training program for trainers
  • Produce multimedia training materials (video tutorials, interactive exercises, step-by-step guides)
  • Organize 10-day Training of Trainers in Italy (ITS) and Spain (VBI)
  • Train 20 Tunisian VET trainers on biomedical technology and VR-based teaching
  • Upgrade SHIFT e-learning platform with blockchain credentials and AI tools
  • Establish VR training laboratories at Elemtiez and ATFP
5

VET Training & Healthcare Technology Implementation

Pilot implementation of the double-degree program with blockchain-based micro-credentials and Europass certification.

Duration: 23

 – 23

Lead: ATFP
Key Activities
  • Launch call and select 40 Tunisian students for pilot training
  • Deliver 6-month structured in-person technical training
  • Integrate VR simulations for hands-on medical device practice
  • Implement competency-based assessments and group projects
  • Issue blockchain-secured micro-credentials compliant with Europass
  • Finalize MoU for double-degree recognition
Key Deliverables
  • Launch call and select 40 Tunisian students for pilot training
  • Deliver 6-month structured in-person technical training
  • Integrate VR simulations for hands-on medical device practice
  • Implement competency-based assessments and group projects
  • Issue blockchain-secured micro-credentials compliant with Europass
  • Finalize MoU for double-degree recognition