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Development and evaluation of competency-based curriculum for continuing professional development among military
Huijuan Ma1, Aifang Niu1, Li Sun2
1School of Nursing, Third Military Medical University/Army Medical University, No. 30 Gaotanyan Street, Shapingba District, Chongqing, P.R. China.
BMC Medical Education
|November 17, 2022
Summary
A competency-based curriculum for military nurses was developed to enhance professional development and nursing competency. This program achieved 100% trainee satisfaction, highlighting its effectiveness in improving skills.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Military Health Systems
- Professional Development
Background:
- Continuing professional development (CPD) is crucial for military nurses' career progression and competency.
- Effective CPD programs enhance knowledge and skill transformation in healthcare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a competency-based CPD curriculum for military nurses in China.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the developed CPD curriculum through a pilot study.
Main Methods:
- A two-round Delphi study was used to design the competency-based curriculum based on a clinical ladder model.
- A pilot quasi-experiment evaluated the redesigned CPD program's effectiveness.
Main Results:
- A competency-based curriculum was established for primary, intermediate, and senior military nurse titles.
- The redesigned CPD program received 100% overall trainee satisfaction.
- Qualitative themes included learning motivation, professional growth, role modeling, and the learning environment.
Conclusions:
- A competency-based curriculum was successfully developed for military nurses' continuing professional development.
- This curriculum can guide the design of effective CPD programs to improve nursing competency.
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