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Using role delineation data to design dietetics education curriculums
1Department of Foods and Nutrition, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907-1264.
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
|August 1, 1993
Summary
This study highlights how role delineation data informs educational standards and curriculum development. Further analysis of this database offers diverse applications for professional development and training programs.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Professional Standards
Background:
- The Standards of Education require defined knowledge and performance criteria.
- The American Dental Assistants (ADA) role delineation study provides a foundation for these requirements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish the basis for knowledge and performance requirements in dental education standards.
- To demonstrate the utility of role delineation data for curriculum development.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of the ADA's role delineation study data.
- Linking role delineation findings to existing educational standards.
Main Results:
- Identified specific knowledge and performance requirements for dental professionals.
- Illustrated practical applications of role delineation data in curriculum design.
Conclusions:
- Role delineation data is crucial for developing and refining educational standards.
- The ADA database offers significant potential for diverse applications in dental education and professional development.