Developing veterinary basic clinical skill items based on Korean Veterinary Entrustable Professional Activity

Area of Science:

• Veterinary Education
• Clinical Skills Development
• Competency-Based Education

Background:

• Developing clinical skills is crucial for veterinary graduate competency.
• Korean Veterinary Education Graduation Competencies (2016) are not yet implemented.
• There's a need to define essential skills for day-one readiness.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish basic veterinary clinical skills for Korean veterinary graduates.
• To ensure graduates possess day-one competency for independent professional duties.

Main Methods:

• A committee reviewed domestic and international veterinary education materials.
• The Korean Veterinarian Entrustable Professional Activities (KVEPA) framework was utilized.

Main Results:

• Developed 54 essential clinical skills based on the KVEPA.
• These skills are foundational for veterinary practice.

Conclusions:

• The established clinical skills serve as a guide for Korean veterinary clinical education.
• This initiative supports veterinary education accreditation standards.