Thematic analysis in qualitative research on views of Tutors in health training institutions regarding students' assessment short course training offered by CEDHA

Introduction: Assessment has always been the final obstacle in any programme reform. Changing the old methods of Knowledge Based testing is a big step for health training institutions (HTIs), for that reason assessment can be seen as the touchstone of curriculum change from knowledge based educational and training (KBET) to competence based educational and training (CBET). The competence based assessment is diverse assessment method that focuses on evaluating individual ability to apply knowledge and skills and behaviour relevant to real life situation. the approach emphases on quality of learning and helps learners to identify areas of improvement Objective: The study examined the views of HTI tutors on short course training in student assessment conducted at CEDHA in May 2025 Method: A qualitative method where open ended question survey approach was used and data were analysed using thematic analysis method Results: Tutors in HTIs who attended short course training on student assessment at CEDHA in may 2025 reflected on the competence acquired during training, practical application of assessment strategies and the impact on improving the quality of student assessment at their workplace. They may also express views on the course's effectiveness, including the clarity of the content, the facilitation methods used, and the support provided by CEDHA during training Conclusion: The study has provided deeper understanding of the views of the participants regarding the student assessment short course training offered by CEDHA