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A Six-Step Model for Developing Competency Frameworks in the Healthcare Professions.

Alan Batt^1,2, Brett Williams¹, Jessica Rich³

¹Department of Paramedicine, Monash University, Frankston, VIC, Australia.

Frontiers in Medicine

|December 31, 2021

Summary

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Developing robust competency frameworks for healthcare professions requires clear guidance. This paper introduces a six-step model to improve the development, reporting, and evaluation of these essential professional practice tools.

Keywords:

competency framework competency profile developing competencies professional competency frameworks professional practice

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Education
Professional Development
Health Professions Education

Background:

Competency frameworks are crucial for defining professional practice and guiding education and assessment in healthcare.
Existing frameworks often suffer from unclear guidance, methodological inconsistencies, and inadequate evaluation.
There is a recognized need for improved, organized approaches to competency framework development.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a structured, six-step model for developing competency frameworks.
To address shortcomings in current competency framework development, including clarity, consistency, and evaluation.
To provide enhanced guidance for healthcare professionals and educators involved in framework creation.

Main Methods:

A six-step model integrating existing literature and guidance was developed.
The model emphasizes theoretically informed approaches to understanding professional practice.
Key steps include defining purpose, exploring practice contexts, identifying competencies, reporting processes, and ensuring continuous evaluation.

Main Results:

The proposed model offers a systematic approach to competency framework development.
It guides the identification of purpose, scope, stakeholders, and practice contexts.
The model provides strategies for competency specification, reporting, and ongoing maintenance.

Conclusions:

The six-step model offers a comprehensive and theoretically grounded approach to developing healthcare competency frameworks.
This model aims to improve consistency, reporting, and evaluation in framework creation.
Implementing this model can lead to more effective and sustainable competency frameworks.