Standardizing the assessment of clinical competence: an overview of intensive care course design.

Jennifer McGaughey

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Abstract

Rationale for the development of the Certificate in Health Studies: Intensive Care and High Dependency for Adults course developed at Queens University Belfast, Northern Ireland. Structure and content of clinical module reviewed. Clinical assessment strategy discussed. Focus on the utilization of a standardized portfolio, individualized learning contract and objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) to evaluate clinical competence. Evaluation of OSCE as an assessment tool and of the course provision.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)238-46
Number of pages9
JournalNursing in Critical Care
Volume9
Issue number5
Publication statusPublished - 2004

Keywords

  • Curriculum
  • Education, Nursing
  • Intensive Care

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