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Education, Continuing MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Education, Continuing
Tree Number(s)
I02.358.212
Unique ID
D004496
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D004496
Annotation
formal or informal courses to advance or update knowledge: differentiate from EDUCATION, GRADUATE: formal prep for specialty training or advanced study leading to official certification or degree; includes refresher courses
Scope Note
Educational programs designed to inform individuals of recent advances in their particular field of interest. They do not lead to any formal advanced standing.
Entry Version
EDUC CONTINUING
Entry Term(s)
Continuing Education
Continuous Learning
Life-Long Learning
Lifelong Learning
Public MeSH Note
66
History Note
66
Date Introduced
1966/01/01
Last Updated
2021/07/06
Education, Continuing Preferred
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