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Published on: March 11, 2021
An intentional approach to the development and implementation of meaningful assessment in advanced radiation therapy
Caroline Wright1,2, Kristie Matthews1,2
1Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 10 Chancellor's Walk, Monash University, Clayton Vic 3800, Australia.
Abstract:
Creating meaningful assessment for advanced radiation therapy practice training programs is a challenge. This is because it requires a balance of formative and summative assessments, which meet the academic and professional needs of the practitioner, as well as the requirements of local service delivery, educational and professional standards. This paper discusses educational strategies and models used to integrate assessment into theoretical and clinical curricula, allowing practitioners to demonstrate higher order cognitive knowledge, advanced level clinical performance and attitudes/values associated with advanced practice. The discussion draws upon concepts of constructive alignment and programmatic approaches to assessment, which use Bloom's taxonomy, Benner's beginner to competent model of skill development, and Miller's pyramid of clinical competence. These models are analysed with respect to an advanced practice program in adaptive radiation therapy to provide context.
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