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Mirko Prosen, Anita Trnavčević, Nina Krmac, and Klavdija Kutnar

Table 1 Identified Themes and Sub-themes
Themes Sub-themes Codes
Alumni needs Motivation for positive attitude towards lifelong learning, personal and
for lifelong learning professional growth as a driver for education, develop-
learning ment of professional and soft skills, self-initiated pur-
suit of learning opportunities, employers as initiators of
training
Types and mandatory training at the workplace, independent
forms of learn- choice of learning content, various forms of education –
ing needs seminars, conferences, workshops, need for more practi-
cal training, participation in international education pro-
grammes, monitoring legislative changes
Barriers to ac- financial constraints related to paid training, time limita-
cessing educa- tions due to work obligations, lack of employer support
tion for education, limited opportunities for networking and
peer connection, difficulties accessing high-quality con-
tent and lecturers
Key areas of Professional specific knowledge and skills related to the profession,
lifelong learn- competencies adapting teaching methods to different learner/patient
ing needs, individualised work with students and patients,
data management and recording in digital systems, cri-
sis management and self-defence
Soft skills and communication skills, teamwork and social competen-
personal de- cies, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, burnout
velopment prevention and stress management, time management
and workload balancing
Digital compe- advanced use of Excel and data analysis, basics of pro-
tencies gramming and coding, use of artificial intelligence in
professional contexts, creation of digital learning con-
tent, digital security and data protection
Green com- sustainability in professional environments, ecological
petencies and awareness in the workplace, resource-saving and energy
sustainable de- efficiency, legislation and regulations related to sustain-
velopment ability, integrating technology and green policies.
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seminars, conferences and workshops, and expressed interest in participat-
ing in international education programmes. As one participant commented:

It would be good if a student could choose an internship where they
could stay longer, gain more practical experience and be better pre-
pared for the labour market. [FG_Health Sciences]

Several participants emphasised the need to keep up to date with legisla-

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