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Core competencies: the next generation. Comparison of a common framework for multiple professions.

Sarita Verma1, Teresa Broers, Margo Paterson

  • 1Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. sarita.verma@utoronto.ca

Journal of Allied Health
|April 14, 2009
PubMed
Summary

A competency model, based on the CanMEDS framework, was applied to medical radiation technology, social work, pharmacy, and psychology. This promotes a common language for interprofessional healthcare teams.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare education
  • Professional competency frameworks
  • Interprofessional practice

Background:

  • The CanMEDS framework, originally for medical education, provides core competencies for health professionals.
  • Previous work applied this model to medicine, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and nursing.
  • A need exists to bridge discipline-specific knowledge gaps in healthcare.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the application of the CanMEDS competency model to four additional health professions.
  • To foster a cultural shift from discipline-specific training to interprofessional collaboration.
  • To establish a common language for assessing essential skills, knowledge, and attitudes in healthcare.

Main Methods:

  • The CanMEDS framework's core competencies were adapted and applied.
  • The model was implemented across medical radiation technology, social work, pharmacy, and psychology.
  • The study focused on identifying transferable competencies across diverse healthcare roles.

Main Results:

  • The competency model successfully mapped to the targeted professions.
  • Core competencies were identified as common across the four new disciplines.
  • The framework facilitated a shared understanding of professional requirements.

Conclusions:

  • The CanMEDS competency model is adaptable to a broader range of health professions.
  • Applying a common framework supports interprofessional education and practice.
  • This approach aids in developing a unified language for healthcare competency assessment.