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[Results of Evaluation of Academic Initial Vocational Training in Therapeutic Professions]
Ingrid Darmann-Finck1, Bernd Reuschenbach2
1Institut für Public Health und Pflegewissenschaft, Universität Bremen, Bremen.
Aim:
With focus on 2 points, we summarize the results of the evaluations of up to 13 model degree courses in therapeutic health professions. The aim was to investigate the structural conception of the degree courses and the competencies of the students.
Methods:
We use content analysis to find out common structures in officially binding documents, such as accreditation documents, evaluation documents and study plans. To analyse competencies, we use a mixed method design: A validated assessment tool enables students to estimate their own competencies (self-assessment) (N=286) and qualitative interviews which focus on expert-therapists in the practice field (peer-assessment) (N=29).
Results:
Regarding the structural conception, the degree courses generate solutions that are strongly marked by application of the present vocational law that is in many places not compatible with academic standards. As far as competencies are concerned, academic initial vocational training enables students to work scientifically. With this, the degree courses successfully develop competencies in students that are necessary to meet the current health care requirements.
Conclusion:
The results support the recommendation to reform the vocational law regulations and to implement the model degree courses into regular legal structures.
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