scholarly journals Formative assessment in practical for Indian postgraduates in health professions education: A strategic initiative towards competency-based education

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 3399
Author(s):  
SonaliG Choudhari ◽  
Alka Rawekar ◽  
Vedprakash Mishra ◽  
Sunita Vagha
Author(s):  
Wenxia Wu ◽  
Brian C. Martin ◽  
Chen Ni

Quality healthcare cannot be achieved without competent health professionals. Competency-based education (CBE) is an educational delivery option that may prove to be effective in meeting that need. Through a systematic literature review using content analysis techniques, this chapter explores the conceptual complexity and operational challenges of using CBE in health professions education. Drawing a picture of how competencies are defined and developed in the context of health professions education, this chapter summarizes current practices of integration, delivery, and assessment of competencies. Challenges, emerging trends, and future research directions are also identified. This review found that, unlike in medical education, there are different sets of competencies for most various healthcare disciplines and sub-disciplines and this review suggests that CBE can be a viable model that will enable health professions education to address the diverse needs of health professionals.


2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (11) ◽  
pp. 1298-1306
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Keshmiri ◽  
Roghayeh Gandomkar ◽  
Sara Mortaz Hejri ◽  
Elahe Mohammadi ◽  
Azim Mirzazadeh

2015 ◽  
Vol 38 (5) ◽  
pp. 482-490 ◽  
Author(s):  
James T. Fitzgerald ◽  
John C. Burkhardt ◽  
Steven J. Kasten ◽  
Patricia B. Mullan ◽  
Sally A. Santen ◽  
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Pharmacy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 81
Author(s):  
Dalia Bajis ◽  
Betty Chaar ◽  
Rebekah Moles

Competency-based education (CBE) “derives a curriculum from an analysis of a prospective or actual role in modern society and attempts to certify students’ progress on the basis of demonstrated performance in some or all aspects of that role”. This paper summarizes pertinent aspects of existing CBE models in health professions education; pharmacy education presented as an example. It presents a synthesis of these models to propose a new diagrammatic representation. A conceptual model for competency-based health professions education with a focus on learning and assessment is discussed. It is argued that various elements of CBE converge to holistically portray competency-based learning and assessment as essential in initial education and relevant to practitioners’ continuing professional development, especially in the context and importance of pursing lifelong learning practices.


2019 ◽  
pp. 1410-1436 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenxia Wu ◽  
Brian C. Martin ◽  
Chen Ni

Quality healthcare cannot be achieved without competent health professionals. Competency-based education (CBE) is an educational delivery option that may prove to be effective in meeting that need. Through a systematic literature review using content analysis techniques, this chapter explores the conceptual complexity and operational challenges of using CBE in health professions education. Drawing a picture of how competencies are defined and developed in the context of health professions education, this chapter summarizes current practices of integration, delivery, and assessment of competencies. Challenges, emerging trends, and future research directions are also identified. This review found that, unlike in medical education, there are different sets of competencies for most various healthcare disciplines and sub-disciplines and this review suggests that CBE can be a viable model that will enable health professions education to address the diverse needs of health professionals.


2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 215-222
Author(s):  
Kimberly L. Mace ◽  
Cailee E. Welch Bacon

Context Competency-based education (CBE) has been in existence in the landscape of educating health professionals since the 1970s. Despite this, there is significant variability in how CBE is defined in publication, practice, and conversation. This variability has likely contributed to common misconceptions about what it means for an educational system to be competency based, how such a system would operate, and the prevalence of these systems in current practices. Objective To define CBE through a discussion of its evolution in health professions education and discuss considerations for its role in the education of athletic trainers (ATs). Background The CBE framework has solidified its place in medical education to address the need for health care professionals to provide care that is safe, effective, and responsive to patient beliefs, values, and circumstances. These same necessities exist in athletic training practice. However, CBE does not yet have a solid place in the preparation of ATs, nor does it seem to be well understood by educators in the field. Recommendations Athletic training educators should be familiar with CBE as an educational framework that is fundamentally flexible and outcome oriented. Flexible practices allow for progression based on learner capability, opportunistic content delivery, and variable timing for assessments. Components of CBE that are outcome centric emphasize preparedness to practice and purposeful location selection for formative assessments. Further, it is important to avoid misusing the phrase CBE as a means to describe any aspect of learning that pertains to competence, competency, or competencies. Conclusions To hold and maintain a place in the larger context of health care, athletic training educators should have a firm grasp on the concepts and practices of CBE. Future areas of scholarship should identify strategies to incorporate CBE into athletic training education and determine its effect on patient care.


2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (04) ◽  
pp. 310-324
Author(s):  
Jerry K. Hoepner ◽  
Abby L. Hemmerich

AbstractA key element of competency-based education is assessment. Effective assessment requires access to a core set of expectations that match a learner's level of preparation. Miller's triangle provides a framework for establishing appropriate expectations that move learners from novice to entry-level clinicians. Formative assessment and feedback are a crucial part of facilitating learning in this context. A pilot investigation was conducted to examine the effects of a formative, video competency on performance in a summative, live competency. Rubrics were used to score performance on two competencies, an oral mechanism exam (OME) and a clinical bedside swallowing examination (CBSE). Performance on the OME was significantly improved in the summative competency, compared with the formative, video competency. Performance on the CBSE did not change from formative to summative competency. Assessment in competency-based education is important as a measure of readiness for entry-level practice. Formative assessment and feedback can improve preparedness and performance on summative competencies. Detailed, criterion-referenced assessment tools are crucial to identifying performance. While the OME rubric used in this investigation appears to meet that standard, it is likely that the CBSE rubric was not specific enough to detect changes.


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