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Competency-based learning for the surgical assistant

C Edwards1, O Keeley

  • 1Norfolk and Norwich Healthcare NHS Trust.

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|March 26, 1998
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This study details a competency-based continuing education program for surgical assistants, highlighting its structure and validation by higher education institutions. The article explores occupational standards in continuing education for surgical professionals.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Assisting
  • Professional Standards

Background:

  • Occupational standards are crucial for professional development in healthcare.
  • Continuing education programs require structured curricula to ensure competency.
  • Validation by higher education institutions lends credibility to professional training.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a competency-based continuing education program for surgical assistants.
  • To discuss the structure and content of the program modules.
  • To emphasize the importance of institutional validation for such programs.

Main Methods:

  • Description of a competency-based continuing education program.
  • Analysis of module structure and content.

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  • Emphasis on validation processes by higher education institutions.

    • Main Results:

    • A detailed outline of a competency-based continuing education program for surgical assistants was presented.
    • The validation of these courses by higher education institutions was highlighted.
    • The program's structure and content were discussed in relation to occupational standards.

    Conclusions:

    • Competency-based continuing education programs are essential for surgical assistants.
    • Validation by higher education institutions ensures program quality and relevance.
    • Occupational standards form the basis for effective professional development in surgical fields.