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Revision of the Essential Core Competencies: Domains of Competence and Associated Competencies for Pediatric Physical
Joe Schreiber1, Mary Jane Rapport, Deborah Anderson
1PT Learning For Practice LLC (Dr Schreiber), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Physical Therapy Program in the Graduate College of Health Sciences, Hawai'l Pacific University (Dr Rapport), Honolulu, Hawaii; College of Health Sciences Physical Therapy Program, Midwestern University (Dr Anderson), Downers Grove, Illinois; Department of Physical Therapy, University of Mary (Dr Lundeen), Bismarck, North Dakota; Department of Physical Therapy, University of Miami (Dr Moore), Miami, Florida; Department of Physical Therapy, Creighton University (Dr Furze), Omaha, Nebraska.
Purpose:
The purpose of this Special Communication is to describe the processes of Education Summit III, sponsored by the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy, with an emphasis on the review, update, and integration of contemporary language and the Competency-Based Education framework into a revision of the Essential Core Competencies (ECCs).
Summary Of Key Points:
The Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy has consistently supported pediatric professional education, including sponsoring 3 Education Summits in 2012, 2016, and 2023. The most recent summit focused on a revision of the ECCs and the development of materials to support their implementation.
Recommendations For Practice:
These revised domains of competence and associated competencies will support and guide pediatric physical therapy education for professional students. Educators are encouraged to use their creativity and resources to integrate these into teaching and learning activities.
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