Measuring the effect of a competency-based education conference for PAs and NPs.
| Publication Type | Academic Article |
| Authors | Laghezza M, Clapper T, Christos P, Sharma R, Naik N |
| Journal | JAAPA |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue | 9 |
| Pagination | 44-47 |
| Date Published | 09/01/2019 |
| ISSN | 1547-1896 |
| Keywords | Clinical Competence, Competency-Based Education, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants |
| Abstract | OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of a competency-based continuing medical education (CME) conference model for physician assistants (PAs) and NPs. METHODS: This mixed-method research included a pretest/post-test assessment of knowledge and procedural assessment for six clinical skills, along with an open-ended survey to assess the value of an educational conference for PAs and NPs (N = 48) in an urban academic healthcare facility. RESULTS: Significant increases in knowledge scores and all six clinical skill procedures were noted from pre- to post-test. Participants said they acquired new techniques and knowledge (55%) or improved current knowledge and skills (40%). CONCLUSIONS: The competency-based conference model could serve as a viable method for providing evidence-based learning and informed practice as well as instilling reflective practice and a commitment to personal growth. |
| DOI | 10.1097/01.JAA.0000578772.39180.0c |
| PubMed ID | 31460973 |