Physiotherapy clinical education in Australia: Development and validation of a survey instrument to profile clinical educator characteristics, experience and training requirements

Objectives The aim of this study was to describe physiotherapists’ involvement, confidence and training needs in the provision of student clinical education (CE) in Australia. Methods A valid and reliable cross-sectional online survey instrument was used to collect data from physiotherapists employed in public and private healthcare facilities in Australia. Survey questions included participant personal and professional characteristics, participation in CE-related continuing professional development (CPD) and confidence in components of CE. Results In all, 170 (34%) physiotherapists (mean age 37 years; mean years clinical experience 13 years) completed the survey. Most participants (68%) were currently involved in CE, over half (56%) had completed CE-related CPD and many (56%) reported a need for more CPD. Participants with no previous CE experience were less confident (P≤0.05) in all components of CE. Participants with less clinical experience were less confident in managing challenging students (P=0.003), multiple students (P=<0.001) and competing workplace and education duties (P=<0.001). Conclusions Physiotherapists with varying professional characteristics were involved in CE. Although many participants had attended CE-related CPD, many reported that more training was required. Future training for clinical educators should be tailored to participants’ level of experience and focus on the components of CE in which they feel least confident. What is known about the topic? The ability of physiotherapists to confidently assume a clinical educator role may affect their willingness to be clinical educators in the future and the students’ perceptions of clinical placement quality. CPD relating to CE may help prepare physiotherapists for the clinical educator role. What does this paper add? There is a lack of information regarding physiotherapists’ involvement in CE, completion of CE-related CPD or perceived levels of confidence in various aspects of the clinical educator role, such as placement organisation, teaching, assessment and the provision of feedback. This study describes the involvement of physiotherapists in CE in Australia, including their demographic and professional characteristics, participation in CE-related CPD and confidence in various components of CE. What are the implications for practitioners? Several recommendations regarding future CE-related CPD have resulted from this study, including tailoring CPD to the needs of physiotherapists based on their level of clinical or CE experience, focusing CPD on the aspects of CE in which physiotherapists feel least confident and raising the awareness of and improving accessibility to CPD opportunities in this area.

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Keuring en opleiding van rekenaarstelselontleders

SA Journal of Industrial Psychology ◽

10.4102/sajip.v0i0.317 ◽

1980 ◽

Author(s):

L. J. Fick ◽

I. Van W Raubenheimer

Keyword(s):

Computer Science ◽

Computer Systems ◽

Job Analysis ◽

Extensive Study ◽

Job Description ◽

Training Requirements ◽

Systems Analysts ◽

Development And Validation ◽

And Training ◽

Selection Of

Some of the results of an extensive study on selection and training of computer systems analysts are reported. Special attention is devoted to a job description and job analysis as a basis for identifying the critical attributes and training requirements involved. The development and validation of a battery for the selection of computer systems analysts and students of computer science are discussed.

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Development and validation of the Global Competency Scale(GCS)

The Korean Journal of Industrial and Organizational Psychology ◽

10.24230/kjiop.v25i4.801-831 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 25 (4) ◽

pp. 801-831

Author(s):

Sangchoong Roh ◽

Hongsik Jung ◽

Youngwon Suh

Keyword(s):

Training System ◽

Global Competency ◽

Human Resource Department ◽

Survey Results ◽

Systematic Selection ◽

Gcs Score ◽

The Right ◽

Development And Validation ◽

Criterion Variables ◽

And Training

As the world economy is becoming globalized, more domestic businesses are branching to overseas. Thereupon the number of expatriate workers who are getting assigned to overseas are increasing, and needs for systematic selection and training system for overseas expatriate workers are in dire needs. Nevertheless researches in this area are not enough and still inadequate level domestically. Therefore we developed the Global Competency Scale (GCS) with the purpose of the local businesses to use it to predict the possibility of successful overseas job performance and to select and train the right overseas expatriate workers. To develop the scale we conducted researches on documentations and interviews with former overseas expatriate workers and expatriate program managers in human resource department(HRD). Based on these results we developed 14 initial factors with 138 items. Using theses items we conducted both on & offline survey to people who work at global and multinational companies in Korea. With the 381 people's survey results, we implemented the cross validity. After cross validating we generated final 6 factors with 24 items. The GCS score we developed in this research shows that the degree of their goal achievement during past overseas experience and level of their satisfaction was significantly high in those criterion variables proving the criterion-related validity. Especially the GCS we developed in this research shows that after controlling the effect of English skills, still appear to have significant effect on criterion variables. Finally based on research results we discussed academical and operational implication and limitations for the further researches.

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Function Allocation Strategies for the Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) System, and Their Impact on Skills and Training Requirements for UTM Operators

IFAC-PapersOnLine ◽

10.1016/j.ifacol.2016.10.459 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 49 (19) ◽

pp. 42-47 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Vernol Battiste ◽

Arik-Quang V. Dao ◽

Thomas Z. Strybel ◽

Alexander Boudreau ◽

Yin Kwan Wong

Keyword(s):

Traffic Management ◽

Unmanned Aircraft ◽

Unmanned Aircraft System ◽

Training Requirements ◽

Function Allocation ◽

Aircraft System ◽

And Training ◽

Allocation Strategies

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AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SURGEONS: General Educational and Training Requirements

Veterinary Surgery ◽

10.1111/j.1532-950x.1972.tb01240.x ◽

1972 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 3-4

Keyword(s):

Training Requirements ◽

Veterinary Surgeons ◽

And Training

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Abstract TP132: Selection and Activation of Sites in a Large Multi-Center Randomized Clinical Trial

Stroke ◽

10.1161/str.48.suppl_1.tp132 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 48 (suppl_1) ◽

Author(s):

Bart M Demaerschalk ◽

Robert D Brown ◽

Virginia J Howard ◽

MeeLee Tom ◽

Mary E Longbottom ◽

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Keyword(s):

Site Selection ◽

Performance Metrics ◽

Interventional Neuroradiology ◽

Interquartile Range ◽

Carotid Revascularization ◽

Training Requirements ◽

Medical Centers ◽

Wide Range ◽

The Times ◽

And Training

Introduction: Careful selection and timely activation of clinical sites in multicenter clinical trials is critical for successful enrollment, subject safety, and generalizability of results. Methods: In the Carotid Revascularization and Medical Management for Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Trial (CREST-2), a multidisciplinary Site Selection Committee evaluated applicants referred via participation in CREST, CREST principal investigators (PIs) and other investigators, StrokeNet and industry partners. Data for consideration included performance metrics in CREST and other carotid trials and a site selection questionnaire containing information on the investigators as well as quantitative data on carotid procedures performed. Any FDA warning letters were reviewed. Results: The Committee met bi-weekly for 36 months (n=64 meetings). Applications from 176 sites between March 2014 and July 2016 were evaluated: 153 were approved, 7 are under Committee review, 5 were approved but withdrew, 5 were placed on a waiting list, and 6 were rejected. One-hundred-four sites have completed the regulatory and training requirements to randomize: 51 (49%) academic medical centers, 31 (30%) private hospital-based centers, 16 (15%) private office-based practices, and 6 (6%) Veterans Administration medical centers. The mean times from application-to- approval was 5.2 weeks (interquartile range, 1.9, 6.2), and from approval-to-randomization status was 46.7 weeks (interquartile range, 35.4, 51.7). Specialties of the 104 site PIs are vascular surgery for 35 (33.7%), cardiology for 30 (28.8%), neurology for 25 (24%), neurosurgery for 8 (7.7%), interventional radiology for 4 (3.8%), and interventional neuroradiology for 2 (1.9%). Conclusions: Careful site selection is time-consuming for prospective sites and for trial leadership. Times from application-to-site-approval were modest (mean = 5.2 weeks), in contrast to the times for completing regulatory and training requirements (mean = 46.7 weeks). However, subject enrollment by teams from a wide range of medical centers led by a multi-disciplinary cohort of PIs will promote the generalizability of trial results.

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The Effect of Concealed Handgun Carry Deregulation in Arizona on Crime in Tucson

Criminal Justice Policy Review ◽

10.1177/0887403418782739 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 30 (8) ◽

pp. 1186-1203 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Michael R. Smith ◽

Matthew Petrocelli

Keyword(s):

El Paso ◽

Future Research ◽

Multiple Time ◽

Multiple Time Series ◽

Training Requirements ◽

State Adoption ◽

Concealed Carry ◽

And Control ◽

The Impact ◽

And Training

In 2010, the Arizona legislature effectively deregulated concealed handgun carry in the state by passing Senate Bill (SB) 1108, which eliminated licensing and training requirements for concealed carry. Although researchers have extensively examined the impact of state adoption of concealed carry laws, almost nothing is known about the effects of deregulating concealed carry altogether. This study contributes to the more guns, less crime debate by examining the impact of Arizona’s decision to deregulate concealed carry. Using a multiple time-series research design with an experimental (Tucson) and control city (El Paso), the present study examines the impact of deregulation on handgun-related violent crime and gun larcenies in Arizona’s second largest city—Tucson. We find that the passage of SB 1108 had no impact on handgun-related offenses that could be expected to change following deregulation. The implications of these findings for policy making and future research are discussed.

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Pharmacy Technician Educators' Attitudes toward Education and Training Requirements for Pharmacy Technicians

Journal of Pharmacy Technology ◽

10.1177/875512250001600407 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 16 (4) ◽

pp. 133-137 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Kathy D Moscou

Keyword(s):

Response Rate ◽

Training Programs ◽

Education And Training ◽

Level Of Education ◽

Training Requirements ◽

Pharmacy Technician ◽

National Examination ◽

Pharmacy Technicians ◽

And Training

Objective: To poll members of the Pharmacy Technician Educators Council (PTEC) to determine their attitudes toward the level of education and training necessary for pharmacy technicians to perform current and expanded duties. Methods: A convenience survey was developed and sent to 130 PTEC member training programs. PTEC members include directors of college, vocational, and on-the-job training programs. Results: Thirty-seven PTEC members responded, yielding a response rate of 28.5%. Responses reflected the opinions of directors of pharmacy technician programs from 19 states. All respondents agreed that the length of training for pharmacy technicians should be standardized. They also agreed that minimum competencies should be established for pharmacy technicians and that examination should be required to obtain certification or licensure that would then enable the technician to be employed in the field. Conclusions: The use of pharmacy technicians will likely increase, as will the duties pharmacy technicians perform. Expansion of the role of pharmacy technicians, however, must be in tandem with standardizing training and establishment of competencies for pharmacy technicians. Increased responsibilities should be commensurate with increased education and national examination should be required to determine competency.

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