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Essential competencies in entry-level pediatric physical therapy education
Mary Jane Rapport1, Jennifer Furze, Kathy Martin
1University of Colorado (Drs Rapport and Dannemiller), Aurora, Colorado; Creighton University (Dr Furze), Omaha, Nebraska; Krannert School of Physical Therapy (Dr Martin), University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana; Chatham University (Dr Schreiber), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Elon University (Dr DiBiasio), Elon, North Carolina; University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Dr Moerchen), Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Background:
The Section on Pediatrics (SoP) convened an Education Summit in July 2012 to examine, discuss, and respond to documented inconsistencies and challenges in teaching pediatric physical therapy (PT) content in entry-level professional education programs. Despite previous attempts by the SoP to provide guidance around teaching pediatric PT, variability continued to be extensive across programs.
Key Points:
This article presents the core competencies developed out of the Summit to inform pediatric content in the entry-level PT curriculum. In addition, the core competencies were linked to teaching strategies, learning activities, assessment outcomes, and curricular structures.
Statement Of Conclusions:
Consensus was reached on 5 core competencies that represent a knowledge base essential to all graduates of PT programs. In contrast to prior SoP documents, these competencies were specifically designed to focus on knowledge and skills unique to pediatric practice but essential for all graduates of accredited entry-level PT education programs.
Video Abstract:
For more insights from the authors, see Supplemental Digital Content 1, at http://links.lww.com/PPT/A50.
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