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Academic Qualification
- Doctor of philosophy - Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Malaya (UM)
- Master of Nursing Science - Masters Degree, Institute of Nursing, Yangon
- Nursing Science - Bachelor Degree, Institute of Nursing, Yangon
- Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - Diploma, London Teacher Training College
- Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching Methodology - Certificate, Asia Metropolitan University
Khin Thandar Aung
Lecturer (PTH)
IIUM Kuantan Campus
KULLIYYAH OF NURSING
khin_ta@iium.edu.my
7289
Expert Profile
Khin Thandar Aung graduated from University of Nursing, Yangon, Myanmar with Bachelor in Nursing science(BNSc) in 1998. Then she worked as a staff nurse in Private medical Centre in Myanmar and then she worked as a clinical instructor/local preceptor in Nursing training School of Yangon General Hospital (YGH) in Myanmar. She obtained Master in Nursing Science (MNSc) from University of Nursing, Yangon, Myanmar with specialty in gynaecology-oncology field in 2006. Then, she worked as a lecturer for 10 years in University of Nursing, Mandalay, Myanmar. Then, she worked as a clinical instructor in Asia Metropolitan University for 2 years in Malaysia. At the same time she studied post graduate certificate in teaching methodology (PGTM) in this University. After that, she joined Kulliyyah of Nursing, IIUM as a lecturer in Medical Surgical Nursing Department. She obtained the Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from United Kingdom in 2016.
Recently, she is a lecturer in Critical Care Nursing Department, Kulliyyah of Nursing, IIUM.
Recently, she is a lecturer in Critical Care Nursing Department, Kulliyyah of Nursing, IIUM.
Dr. Khin Thandar Aung is a distinguished academic and researcher who has recently earned her Ph.D. from the Faculty of Education at the University of Malaya, Malaysia. Her specialization lies in instructional design within the realm of e-learning, a field of paramount importance in the digital age. Currently, Dr. Khin holds the position of a nursing lecturer at the Critical Care Nursing Department within the Faculty of Nursing at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). Her role at IIUM underscores her commitment to nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals with a focus on critical care, where her expertise and knowledge are invaluable. Dr. Khin's prolific research career is marked by an impressive body of work, comprising over 40 publications including book and chapter in book. Her contributions to academia and healthcare have not gone unnoticed, with her work being cited over 200 times. This remarkable impact is reflected in her publication h-index of 8, attesting to the significance and influence of her research within her field. In addition to her research endeavors, Dr. Khin Thandar Aung is actively engaged in the scholarly community. She serves as an editorial board member and a diligent reviewer for several esteemed journals. Her dedication to advancing the field of nursing and e-learning through research and academic contributions is a testament to her commitment to excellence in education and healthcare.
Area of Specialisation
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Nursing ~ Other Nursing n.e.c.
Teaching Responsibilities
| THEORY, ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM IN NURSING | 2023/2024 |
Research Projects
Completed
| 2018 - 2021 | Knowledge Transfer Program to School Teachers on CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for Educating Students Towards Increasing the Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates |
| 2016 - 2019 | Exploring Nurses' Knowledge, Attitude, Practices and Experiences During Flood Disaster Affected East Coast Region of Malaysia |
On-Going
| 2021 - Present | Development of Communication at Risk During Global Health Emergencies Module for Continuing Nursing Education Using MOOC |
| 2021 - Present | A Study on Students and Key Stakeholders' Expectation and The Effectiveness of IIUM Post Basic Nursing Program |
| 2016 - Present | Attitude of Critical Care Personnel Towards Family Presence During Resuscitation |
| 2015 - Present | Intensive Care Nursing and Outreach Research Unit (ICN & ORU) |
Award & Recognition
| 17 Oct, 2022 | Best Research Award - kulliyyah of Nursing | KCDIO |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
| 2021 | E-Learning awareness among emergency nurses in continuing nursing education. In: 4th Aceh International Nursing Conference (AINC) 2021, |
| 2020 | Emergency preparedness: supporting continuity of teaching and learning in nursing education (a mini review). In: International Multidisciplinary Conference on Education, Innovation and Social Sciences (IMCEIS2020), |
| 2019 | A concept paper on the development of massive open online course (MOOC) in traditionally taught course of emergency nursing among nursing students. In: International Conference on Business, Education, Innovation & Social Sciences ( ICBEISS 2019 ), |
| 2019 | Emergency first aid and it’s kits. In: Awareness Talk on First Aid Box Inspection, |
| 2019 | Pharmacists’ perception on medication errors in intensive care unit. In: The 4th International Conference on Global Health in conjunction with The 7th Asian International Conference on Humanized Health Care, |
| 2018 | Experiences of nursing students on simulative learning practice: a qualitative study. In: The 10th Kuala Lumpur International Communication, Education, Language and Social Science Conference (KLiCELS10), |
| 2017 | Loneliness among elderly in nursing homes. In: Putrajaya International Conference On Children, Women, Elderly And Disabled People 2017 (PICCWED2): “Towards A Better World For Children, Women, The Elderly and Disabled People”, |
| 2016 | How to run simulation?. In: Training of Trainer's Workshop on Simulation in Nursing Education, |
| 2016 | Nurse managers’ perspectives on nurses’ performance in mentorship program. In: The 1st International Conference in Islamic Education (YRU-ICCE 2013), |
Book
| 2018 | Learning styles and its significance in health personnel education. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-755-2 |
Book Section
| 2023 | Commentary paper: enhancing transformative learning in nursing education through Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). In: MNNF Publisher, ISBN: , pp. 1-6 |
| 2018 | Interpersonal communication skills in teaching and learning. In: IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-755-2, pp. 48-82 |