Is the Public being Protected? Prevention of Suboptimalmedical Practice Through Training Programs and Credentialing Examinations

Abstract The goal of university training programs is to educate speech-language pathology and audiology students to become competent and independent practitioners, with the ability to provide high quality and professional services to the public. This article describes the behaviors of “at-risk” student clinicians, so they may be identified early in their practica and remediation may be implemented. The importance of establishing a student at-risk protocol is discussed as well as a remediation plan for these students. This article summarized the Auburn University Speech and Hearing Clinic’s Student At-Risk Protocol, which may serve as a model for university training programs. The challenges of implementing such a protocol are also discussed.

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A Proposal to Establish Standardized Learning Outcomes for Resonance Across Graduate Programs in Speech-Language Pathology

Perspectives on Speech Science and Orofacial Disorders ◽

10.1044/ssod24.1.21 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 24 (1) ◽

pp. 21-26

Author(s):

Helen M. Sharp ◽

Mary O'Gara

Keyword(s):

Learning Outcomes ◽

Training Programs ◽

Graduate Training ◽

Graduate Programs ◽

Core Knowledge ◽

Speech Language Pathology ◽

Entry Level ◽

The Public ◽

Language Pathology ◽

Graduate Training Programs

The Council for Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CCFC) sets accreditation standards and these standards list broad domains of knowledge with specific coverage of “the appropriate etiologies, characteristics, anatomical/physiological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural correlates” and assessment, intervention, and methods of prevention for each domain” (CCFC, 2013, “Standard IV-C”). One domain in the 2014 standards is “voice and resonance.” Studies of graduate training programs suggest that fewer programs require coursework in cleft palate, the course in which resonance was traditionally taught. The purpose of this paper is to propose a standardized learning outcomes specific to resonance that would achieve the minimum knowledge required for all entry-level professionals in speech-language pathology. Graduate programs and faculty should retain flexibility and creativity in how these learning outcomes are achieved. Shared learning objectives across programs would serve programs, faculty, students, accreditation site visitors, and the public in assuring that a consistent, minimum core knowledge is achieved across graduate training programs. Proficiency in the management of individuals with resonance disorders would require additional knowledge and skills.

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Labor Markets and Evaluations of Vocational Training Programs in the Public High Schools: Toward a Framework for Analysis

Southern Economic Journal ◽

10.2307/1058551 ◽

1982 ◽

Vol 49 (1) ◽

pp. 185 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Alan L. Gustman ◽

Thomas L. Steinmeier

Keyword(s):

High Schools ◽

Labor Markets ◽

Vocational Training ◽

Training Programs ◽

Public High Schools ◽

The Public

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Competencies for public library managers: diversity in practice

Library Management ◽

10.1108/lm-12-2014-0139 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 36 (6/7) ◽

pp. 462-475 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Mary Wilkins Jordan

Keyword(s):

Design Methodology ◽

Training Programs ◽

Public Library ◽

Original Study ◽

Content Type ◽

Managerial Competencies ◽

The Public ◽

Job Titles ◽

Practical Implications ◽

Different Levels

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify competencies in common across public library managers. Design/methodology/approach – The request for public library managers to participate in this survey was posted to the public listserve. Participants were asked about the tasks they do regularly, to identify the skills currently seen as most important in their work. They were then given a list of competencies, and asked to identify those they felt were most important for current public library managers, for those in future managers. Findings – Some commonalities emerged, but there was not a substantial amount of overlap between skills identified by directors and non-director managers as important now or into the future. Research limitations/implications – Further research into managerial competencies focussed on specific job titles is necessary to see what kinds of skills each may value. Likewise, a broader look at public library managers may provide a better set of common competencies that will be useful for both training and hiring. Practical implications – Understanding strategies for managerial competencies will be useful in building successful training programs. Social implications – Learning in this study that it will be challenging to carry out training relevant to all types of public library managers is useful; instead it can be tailored to different levels of managers for more success. Originality/value – This is an original study, building on other work the author has carried out. The value is in understanding the real needs of managers, not just anecdotal stories.

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The Public Psychiatrist as Researcher

Public and Community Psychiatry ◽

10.1093/med/9780190907914.003.0009 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 169-192

Author(s):

Gopalkumar Rakesh ◽

Marvin Swartz

Keyword(s):

Clinical Trials ◽

Trial Design ◽

Training Programs ◽

Clinical Trial Design ◽

University Hospitals ◽

Community Based ◽

The Public ◽

Research Collaborations ◽

Study Results ◽

Basic Concepts

Most psychiatrists undergo 4 years of residency training after medical school before being eligible to practice independently. Apart from basic training in biostatistics and exposure to research methodology in a few training programs, most trainees spend their training primarily taking care of patients. As attending, most psychiatrists have little time for research. However, psychiatrists in the community offer an important resource for clinical trials. Collaborating with a pharmaceutical company or university hospitals requires an understanding of basic concepts in biostatistics and interpretation of study results. This chapter is intended to empower community psychiatrists in research collaborations. In addition to a statistics refresher, the chapter elucidates the history, terminology, and methodological nuances of clinical trial design. It discusses how to address ethical concerns and fulfill ethical requirements for initiating research studies. Finally, it describes notable clinical trials in psychiatry, how community-based centers can be a valuable research resource, and how technology can complement these endeavors in the community.

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Planning a Training Program

Journal of the American College of Toxicology ◽

10.3109/10915818809019513 ◽

1988 ◽

Vol 7 (4) ◽

pp. 435-439

Author(s):

B. H. Ewald

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Health Service ◽

Animal Welfare ◽

Training Program ◽

Public Health Service ◽

Training Programs ◽

Course Development ◽

Animal Testing ◽

The Public

The Public Health Service and the USDA now require animal welfare training programs. In planning an animal welfare training program, three questions must be answered: Who? What? and How? An analysis of the groups and individuals required to participate can provide information for eventual course development. The determination of what is to be taught can occur only after an evaluation of existing programs, animal testing activities, and audits. The use of educational objectives can provide the basis for developing a course syllabus.

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Evaluation of clinical competence in hematology training programs

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood.v72.4.1443.1443 ◽

1988 ◽

Vol 72 (4) ◽

pp. 1443-1444

Author(s):

SL Schrier ◽

JA Jr Benson

Keyword(s):

Internal Medicine ◽

Bone Marrow ◽

Clinical Competence ◽

Exchange Transfusion ◽

Bleeding Time ◽

Training Programs ◽

Bone Marrow Aspiration ◽

The Public ◽

Direct Observations ◽

Blood Smears

Abstract The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) has called on directors of hematology training programs to establish systems to evaluate, document, and substantiate those components of overall clinical competence considered essential for certification in the subspecialty. Many of these can be assessed only by repeated direct observations. In particular, proficiency is now required in the preparation of blood smears, bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, administration of chemotherapy, management of indwelling vascular access, lumbar puncture with chemotherapy, bleeding time, phlebotomy, and exchange transfusion. The goal of this expanded evaluation program is to ensure that the public and the profession can identify, through certification, physicians with demonstrated excellence in hematology.

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Professionalizing the Imam in Europe: Imam Training Programs as Sites of Deliberative Engagement

Religions ◽

10.3390/rel12050308 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (5) ◽

pp. 308

Author(s):

Welmoet Boender

Keyword(s):

The Netherlands ◽

Training Programs ◽

Educational Institution ◽

Shared Responsibility ◽

Religious Leaders ◽

Community Based ◽

The Public ◽

Set Up ◽

A Site ◽

Insight Into

This article discusses the first experiences of a supplementary imam training program that has been designed in the Netherlands for community-based imams, female religious leaders and mosque committee members. This “Professionalization of Imams in the Netherlands” program (PIN) was set up as a cooperation of the Representative Council of Muslims (CMO) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, supported by state-subsidy. The article discusses how the initiators maneuvered within and beyond the politicized burden of expectation that has surrounded the establishment of European-based imam training programs for decades now. The article provides a unique insight into the program’s design, its collaborative partners and participants’ experiences, understanding the program as a site of deliberative engagement. It shows how the stakeholders ideally see ownership of the curriculum and trainee recruitment as a shared responsibility for the Muslim community and the public educational institution, whereas the state is willing to finance it. The article outlines how in this attempt the stakeholders must deal with some paradoxical dynamics that influence this notion of “shared ownership”. Sharing these analytical observations and recommendations will hopefully help stakeholders involved in setting up similar European programs to make rational decisions on content and format of (future) supplementary programs, within and beyond fields of power, authority and interest.

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Emotional Intelligence As A Potential Underlying Mechanism For Physical Activity Among Malaysian Adults

American Journal of Health Sciences (AJHS) ◽

10.19030/ajhs.v3i3.7140 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

pp. 211-222 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Roxana Dev Omar Dev ◽

Ismi Arif Ismail ◽

Mohd. Sofian Omar-Fauzee ◽

Maria Chong Abdullah ◽

Soh Kim Geok

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Emotional Intelligence ◽

Training Programs ◽

Sedentary Lifestyle ◽

Maximum Level ◽

Underlying Mechanism ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

The Public ◽

Psychological Mechanisms ◽

Low Levels

As we all know the benefits of physical activity (PA) on physical and mental health are well established. However, inactivity among adults in Malaysia is still prevalent. This study examined whether emotional intelligence (EI) was one of the possible underlying psychological mechanisms that may be associated with the current low levels of PA adherence. Therefore, the purpose of the study was to examine whether EI plays a role as the potential underlying mechanism of PA behaviour among Malaysian adults. A total of 172 supporting staffs were recruited at a local Malaysian university. It was found that supporting staffs with higher physical activity in a week had better total EI scores and composite subscale scores. The findings of this study provide further support on the claims that there is a positive relationship between increased levels of EI and physical activity. Thus, the importance of higher emotional intelligence is critical in helping to bombard the sedentary lifestyle and inactivity among Malaysian adults. Therefore, training programs for university staffs in emotional intelligence skills is seen to be one of the upmost important agenda that should be looked at in the public sectors to help in promoting exercise and physical activity participation. It is highly recommended that the programs should be targeted at the maximum level towards individual who were sedentary and low active.

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Reform of Public Education System in Romania

International Conference Innovative Business Management & Global Entrepreneurship (IBMAGE 2020) ◽

10.18662/lumproc/ibmage2020/27 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Maricica-Dănuta Bîtcă (Bunghez) ◽

◽

Gicu-Valentin Dogaru ◽

Razvan-Ion Chitescu ◽

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...

Keyword(s):

Public Education ◽

Education System ◽

Social System ◽

Training Programs ◽

Educational Process ◽

Knowledge And Skills ◽

Public Education System ◽

The Public ◽

Structural Context ◽

Education Service

From an epistemological perspective, the public education system is a specially developed concept to determine qualitative transformations, superior in the pedagogical reality delimited in a macro-structural context. It reflects a virtual pedagogical reality, important through its superior, formative, open, inexhaustible methodologically and praxeological potential. The main goal of the education system is to educate the further workforce, in this macro-context it is part of the global social system and should be in accordance to the transformation of the society. Education units are the base cells where the education, training programs are design, using the existing infrastructure and human resources, placing the educational process in time and space. In this research, we aim to analyze the mission, organizational and management structures of the public education service in Romania. Unpredictable, education plays an important role in any society that focuses on knowledge. Through it, the personality of the most important resource, the man, is modeled. That is why the education system has to build to provide knowledge and skills comparable with other European Union or worldwide education units.

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