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Impact of Implementing a Competency-Based Clinical Curriculum: Transitioning a Dental Hygiene Program.
Impact of Implementing a Competency-Based Clinical Curriculum: Transitioning a Dental Hygiene Program.
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Journal of allied health [J Allied Health] 2018 Spring; Vol. 47 (1), pp. e9-e15. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Purpose: Competency-based education is employed to ensure students are prepared to perform tasks required by entry-level practitioners. The American Dental Education Association's curriculum for dental hygiene programs states that students should learn skills consistently performed by dental hygienists to the level of competence. The purpose of this study was to assess the implementation of a competency- based dental hygiene clinical program at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. The program included components such as the development of competencies, assessment techniques, portfolios (self-assessment/reflection), mock boards, faculty feedback, remediation, and competency notebooks.<br />Methods: To evaluate the competency-based clinical program, surveys were conducted on 30 students and 5 faculty members who experienced the transition from a traditional grade-based clinical program to a non-graded competency-based program. Survey questions included Likert-type questions, ranking aspects of the competency- based program in order of importance, and open-ended questions. Frequency/descriptive statistics were stated in aggregate form to evaluate the students' and faculty's perceptions of the competency-based program.<br />Results: Survey results showed that the majority of students and faculty members felt confident in the students' skills to practice as entry-level hygienists. Students and faculty thought the most valuable aspect of the competency- based program was quad scale experiences. The least beneficial aspect was reflection/ self-assessment.<br />Conclusion: There were many challenges involved in implementing a newly established non-graded competency- based clinical program. Although there was resistance from students and faculty, their overall perceptions of the program were positive.
- Subjects :
- Attitude of Health Personnel
Competency-Based Education standards
Curriculum
Faculty psychology
Formative Feedback
Humans
Self-Assessment
Students, Health Occupations psychology
Clinical Competence standards
Competency-Based Education organization & administration
Dental Hygienists education
Oral Hygiene education
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1945-404X
- Volume :
- 47
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of allied health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 29504025